China’s top spy agency said a tip-off led investigators to crack a case of attempted smuggling of gallium – an essential component in military radar units that is subject to export controls – adding that it would continue to work to shut down theft of the country’s strategic minerals by “foreign espionage agencies”. The Ministry … Read more
As such, he expects Mr Prabowo to be deploying more “politically less sensitive large white hulls” like Bakamla and Indonesia Sea and Coast Guard boats, as compared to grey hulls belonging to the Indonesian Navy. “This is to send a message that Indonesia does not want to fight but remains cognisant of what goes on … Read more
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that the US would be endangering its troops by deploying them to Israel to operate American missile defence systems. Araghchi’s remarks on Sunday on social media followed reports that Washington had decided to send its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel, a move … Read more
However, the desire to be a mediator comes amid its own disputes with countries closer to home. Frequent clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea have made international headlines on a near daily basis in recent months, with Beijing and Manila blaming each other for provocative actions at sea. … Read more
New Delhi: The government on Thursday awarded seven new projects to startups under the Technology Development Fund scheme for various requirements of the Armed Forces and aerospace and defence sectors. The move is aimed at nurturing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in the defence and aerospace sectors, said the Defence Research & … Read more
DETERRING THE NORTH’S RISING THREATS While Mr Shin believes a full-scale war may not be imminent, he said South Korea is prepared for the North’s provocations or infiltration attempts. The country, along with the US, is looking at offensive measures in response to the evolving threats. Last month, key special operations officials from South Korea … Read more
In China, a detainee can be held in disciplinary detention without access to a lawyer for up to six months. Under the country’s supervision law, such detentions could apply to anyone employed in the state sector or on a public payroll, including officials, scholars, teachers, and the parties suspected of offering bribes. A company at … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to forward all resolutions on insecurity to the Office of the National Adviser (ONSA) for implementation. The lawmakers also mandated the Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria, to compile all House resolutions on security and forward them to the office of the National Security Adviser and the Committee on … Read more
On April 23, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a significant hike in government spending on the country’s defences to overcome emerging threats from Russia and the Middle East. This move will increase defence spending to 2.5% of the UK’s GDP by 2030. “It is a generational investment in British security and prosperity, which makes … Read more
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the powerful tool behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT, could push the capabilities of cyberattacks to new heights while also offering new defence mechanisms, but most organisations are still learning to harness the tool, according to one of Microsoft’s leading AI experts. “AI is an incredibly powerful technology, and so it’s … Read more
