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The proposed Status of Visiting Forces Agreements with Canada and New Zealand are set for Senate floor approval next week after a committee hearing that examined environmental safeguards in the defense pacts.

9 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Philippine Navy announced the arrival of the BRP Rajah Lakandula, the second of six new offshore patrol vessels, at Subic Bay.

Brothers Ángel and Javier Escribano sold their 14.3% stake in Indra through an accelerated placement, valued at over 1.3 billion euros. The deal, announced on May 5, 2026, ends three years of shareholding after a conflict with the Spanish Government. Javier Escribano resigned as company director.

4 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Deputy Chief of Staff General Abebaw Tadesse said the Northwest Command is prepared to counter attacks from historical enemies or bandits.

South Korea's Navy will command multinational naval forces for the first time in this year's U.S.-led RIMPAC exercise. A Korean admiral will lead the combined maritime component forces around Hawaii from June 24 to July 31. This follows South Korea's deputy commander role in the 2024 drill.

29 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced on Tuesday a five-day trip to Indonesia and the Philippines starting Sunday. He described the move amid Japan's most severe postwar security environment. Koizumi is set to meet his Indonesian counterpart on Monday and Philippine counterpart on Tuesday.