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Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring

Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives are meeting in the Laotian capital for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and as the transition to a new U.S. president looms

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China Rejects Meeting With US Defense Secretary In Laos

China rejects meeting with US Defense Secretary at ASEAN conference over Taiwan arms sale, signaling strained US-China military relations.

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US Defense Secretary Condemns China's Actions In Philippines

U.S. Defense Secretary condemns China's actions in the South China Sea, reaffirms commitment to Philippines' defense. Strengthening alliances in the Indo-P...

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US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under an armed attack in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent UK

Top admiral warns US far behind on building submarines needed to meet Aukus target

Shipyards will not meet goal of 1.5 boats a year by 2025 to be on track to provide Australia with three Virginia-class submarines, program chief says

The Guardian - AU

Bernie Sanders pushes to block US arms sale to Israel: All you need to know

US Senate is set to vote this week on ‘historic’ resolutions to halt a $20bn weapons deal with Israel.

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US And Philippines Sign Military Intelligence Agreement

US and Philippines sign agreement to exchange military intelligence and technology, enhancing defense ties in response to China's assertiveness.

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Philippines, US sign military intelligence-sharing deal to counter China

The deal allows for sharing of classified information that could benefit a US ally’s national defence.

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US and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology

The United States and the Philippines have signed an agreement to secure the exchange of highly confidential military intelligence and technology in key weapons the U.S. would provide to Manila

The Independent UK

US, Philippines Sign Deal On Sharing Military Information

US and Philippine defence chiefs signed an agreement Monday on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.

International Business Times

Japan’s troops to train with US, Australian forces amid concerns over China

Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about ‘dangerous conduct’ by the Chinese military.

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Apec nations pivot trade priorities in light of Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs

Anthony Albanese meets with leaders of Peru and Indonesia as middle nations seek to diversify trade away from the US

The Guardian - AU

U.S. Military Sees Increase In Suicides Despite Prevention Efforts

Learn about the increase in U.S. military suicides in 2023 and efforts to address mental health and gun safety.

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Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend

Senior defense officials say suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that the Pentagon has struggled to abate

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‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense

Veterans groups and service members are warning against Trump’s ‘dangerous’ appointment to the Pentagon, as the president-elect rewards loyalists dedicated to his agenda, Alex Woodward reports

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Guantanamo Judge Schedules Hearings For 9/11 Defendants' Plea Agreements

U.S. military judge schedules plea hearings for 9/11 mastermind and co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, sparking legal battles over plea agreements and potent...

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Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas in exchange for life sentences

The plea deal has angered many leading Republicans

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Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independence

The U.S. military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has scheduled hearings in early January for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences

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Despite 30-day Gaza aid ultimatum, US says support for Israel will proceed

US law prohibits military assistance to allies blocking humanitarian aid, but Washington says no assessment on Israel.

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US Conducts Airstrikes On Houthi Targets In Yemen

US conducts strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to disrupt weapons capabilities and deter attacks on ships. Iran-backed Houthis part of an alliance tar...

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US Government To Appeal Ruling On 9/11 Conspirators' Plea Deals

US government to appeal ruling on plea deals with alleged 9/11 conspirators at Guantanamo Bay, highlighting legal complexities and challenges in seeking ju...

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US will appeal judge's ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty and avoid the death penalty

A defense official says the Defense Department will appeal a military judge’s ruling that plea agreements struck by the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and two of his co-defendants are valid

The Guardian - US

Trump says vow to deport millions of undocumented people has ‘no price tag’

President-elect’s plan to quash undocumented migration through mass deportations met with Democratic resistance

The Independent UK

Anxious Pentagon officials fear major upheaval after Trump’s return to White House

During the election campaign, the president-elect threatened to use ‘military’ force if necessary to handle his political opponents

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Defense Secretary Austin Expresses Confidence In Military Leadership

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reassures public on military's commitment to integrity and non-partisanship amidst concerns of politicization.

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