The UK's cancellation of a military training exercise in Kenya due to unresolved disagreements over defence arrangements has strained a long-standing defence partnership, highlighting tensions over legal jurisdiction, accountability, and rules governing British forces in Kenya.
Japan's defence ministry detected two Chinese missile destroyers and a supply ship with a Russian frigate near Okinotori Island. One Chinese destroyer later conducted an exercise within Japan’s claimed EEZ, notifying surrounding ships, raising concerns over maritime claims.
North Korea's Institute of Enemy State Studies denounced military cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo as a "foolish act of courting self-destruction," warning it would not weaken Pyongyang's deterrence capabilities and could lead to a logistics support agreement.
China and Russia have commenced joint naval exercises concentrating on submarine rescue operations. Beijing aims to gain operational experience from Russia in this critical area amidst escalating underwater competition.
India and Malaysia reviewed bilateral military cooperation in New Delhi, discussing defense engagements, exchanges, and training. Both nations agreed to strengthen ties through enhanced interactions and collaboration in areas like defense industry, cyber security, and disaster relief, reaffirming commitment to Indo-Pacific stability.
France and Chad are working to re-establish military cooperation, with Paris aiming to deploy troops by January 30, 2025. This move follows Chad's expulsion of French soldiers 18 months ago, as President Mahamat Idriss Déby seeks a more discreet and mutually beneficial partnership, dissatisfied with alternative partners like the UAE, Turkey, and Russia.
South Korea's government reaffirmed its commitment to seeking China's cooperation for peace on the Korean Peninsula, despite assessments that China's recent summit with North Korea implicitly accepted its nuclear status. Seoul maintains a consistent stance condemning North Korea-Russia military cooperation.
A consortium led by Airbus has proposed a new fighter jet plan after the collapse of the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. The proposal, submitted to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, aims to revive European defense integration following disagreements between industrial partners.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and EU leaders strongly condemned North Korea-Russia military cooperation, deeming it illegal and enabling Russia's war in Ukraine. They urged adherence to UN resolutions and expressed concerns over North Korea's nuclear programs.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and EU leaders strongly condemned North Korea-Russia military cooperation, calling it illegal and a factor enabling Russia's war on Ukraine. They urged immediate cessation of activities and compliance with UN resolutions, also expressing concerns over NK's nuclear programs.
A PLA inspection team visited Russian facilities in the Eastern Military District, verifying compliance with 1996 and 1997 confidence-building agreements, praising Russia's adherence to international obligations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that military cooperation between Russia and China is traditional for both countries and is not connected to current global events. He emphasized that this collaboration is a long-standing practice.
瑞典外交部長發表最新北極戰略，強調安全與軍事議題，並將北約合作與社會韌性列為優先。此戰略因應俄國在北極的軍事部署，並關注中國在該地區的影響力。
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin met with Russian officials in Moscow to discuss military-technical cooperation and visited a Russian military-industrial complex enterprise. He is also set to attend a CSTO Defense Ministers meeting.
Guatemala requests US military cooperation to combat drug trafficking, with access to equipment, training, and experts, but no US military operations on Guatemalan soil
The largest-ever Balikatan joint military exercises between the Philippines and the US have concluded, raising concerns among locals about potential conflict and disrupting fishing and farming livelihoods. Critics argue the drills provoke China and increase the risk of the Philippines becoming a target for adversaries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping signed a new joint statement on cooperation, deepening their "unyielding" bond. The pact includes increased military cooperation and comes amid ongoing support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Talks also addressed the Middle East conflict and energy markets, though details on a major gas pipeline deal remain undisclosed.
Japan’s defence minister pledged to deepen military cooperation with the Philippines during a visit Tuesday to Manila, aiming for the “early transfer” of Abukuma-class destroyers to the archipelago nation. The two countries’ shared grievances over Chinese territorial claims have seen them draw increasingly close in recent years, including the signing of a reciprocal access agreement allowing for the deployment of troops on each other’s territory. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit came as...
The ratification of the document will contribute to strengthening cooperation between countries in the military field
Japan has overhauled its defense export controls to enable military cooperation with Ukraine, allowing exceptions that serve Tokyo's security interests. The change comes as Japan links Ukraine's fate to its own security amid growing Chinese military power and concerns about Taiwan. Japanese territory lies within 110km of Taiwan, and Tokyo fears Beijing could draw it into any Taiwan conflict. Since Russia's 2022 invasion, Japan has embarked on its biggest military build-up since World War II.
The Russian Federation Council has ratified a military cooperation agreement with Nicaragua, signed in September 2025, to enhance collaboration in training, counter-terrorism, and military research.
The Ministry highlighted that, under the framework of the Concept, training in advanced engineering weapons - including robotic systems - has become widespread
Andrey Belousov said that "the current realities clearly show the need to form common approaches to strengthening peace and stability"
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Pyongyang to discuss military cooperation. They agreed to place ties on a sustainable, long-term footing and plan to sign a military cooperation plan for 2027-2031 this year.
