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Home › Asian Defence News › North Korea Commissions Its First Choe Hyon-class Destroyer as Kim Signals Naval Nuclearisation Asian Defence News North Korea has commissioned the Choe Hyon, its largest-ever warship, as Kim Jong Un signals plans for a nuclear-armed navy and a fleet of larger cruisers. North Korea has commissioned the Choe Hyon (51), the first of four planned 5,000-tonne Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyers and the largest warship the country has ever built. Leader Kim Jong Un presided over the ceremony at the Nampho shipyard on 23 June, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), with…

After decades of fighting rogue states and non-state actors, the U.S. military is preparing for conflict with a much more powerful adversary: the People’s Republic of China. This would differ from any of the United States’ recent wars, both in scale and in kind. The U.S. military’s current capabilities would be inadequate. However, some equipment central for the Global War on Terror (GWOT) could remain surprisingly relevant in the Pacific. Three types of aircraft would struggle to serve their traditional roles in contested airspace, but can be adapted for new ones: medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones, subsonic ground-attack planes, and attack…

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Russia’s Secretary of the Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, in New Delhi on Tuesday as the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed cooperation under the BRICS framework.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting, which India is hosting in its capacity as the current chair of the grouping.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that both sides discussed ongoing cooperation under BRICS, including proposals put forward by Russia. They also reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across multiple spheres, reflecting the depth of the India‑Russia Special and Privileged…

E. Overell & S. McDowall, RCD Cyber specialists have become as essential to modern warfare as pilots, submariners, and special operators Source link

Timor-Leste’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on October 26, 2025 marked a meaningful milestone for a country that has struggled to expand and diversify its economy since gaining independence in May 2002. The scale of the development gap is reflected in numerous economic metrics. According to the latest World Bank data, Timor-Leste’s GDP per capita stood at just $1,332 in 2024, roughly on par with Myanmar, and well below Laos’s $2,124. Labor market participation remains very low, with only around 30 percent of working-age adults engaged in formal employment, a figure the World Bank describes as…

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency after Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday evening, with authorities confirming fatalities and rescue operations underway across affected regions.In a televised address, Rodriguez expressed condolences to families who had lost loved ones, though she did not specify the number of deaths. She emphasised that emergency response teams had been deployed to search for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings and damaged structures.The Venezuelan capital, Caracas, was shaken by two consecutive earthquakes that struck the same area, causing widespread destruction. According to the United States Geological Survey, the first…

Mikayla Easley, DefenseScoop Space Systems Command announced Wednesday that Boeing will provide two additional satellites for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) constellation Source link

Will Ruger, the deputy director of national intelligence for mission integration, was placed on administrative leave as part of a broader personnel shakeup at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that has removed roughly 50 career and political staffers from their roles since Bill Pulte became acting director Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.Around 15 to 20 mission integration personnel detailed to ODNI from other U.S. intelligence units are believed to have been sent back to their home agencies, added the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to communicate the personnel shifts. The removals…

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam has set an ambitious economic agenda for the country, targeting annual GDP growth exceeding 10 percent through 2030. Alongside sweeping anti-corruption pledges and aggressive administrative reform — including abolishing eight ministries and slashing 150,000 state jobs — Lam is positioning Vietnam for accelerated development and deeper global trade integration. One of the key pillars of Lam’s economic development strategy is fostering “national champions,” globally competitive private conglomerates in advanced industries. Resolution 68, adopted by Vietnam’s Politburo in May 2025, represents a cornerstone of Lam’s economic modernization agenda. It explicitly elevates the private sector to…

The International Police Expo 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Wednesday, drawing participation from security agencies, defence manufacturers, technology firms and law-enforcement experts representing more than 25 countries.The three-day event is showcasing more than 300 technologies focused on policing, homeland security and public safety, underscoring India’s growing emphasis on indigenous innovation and advanced security solutions.One of the major attractions on the opening day was the Tyto sniper rifle developed by SSS Defence. Designed for precision operations in urban environments, the rifle represents India’s push towards indigenous defence manufacturing.Security personnel and international delegations gathered in large numbers to…