The Philippines plans to expand drone capabilities to strengthen military readiness and surveillance amid rising South China Sea tensions.
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Rights groups are calling for an end to military training for Indonesia's village cooperative managers after five participants died.
China sanctioned Philippine defence chief Teodoro over South China Sea remarks, but he remains defiant, vowing to keep defending sovereignty.
Cambodia has enacted a mandatory military conscription law requiring men aged 18– 25 to serve two years, following deadly border clashes with Thailand.
Myanmar military transfers Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest after sentence reduction amid ongoing political crackdown.
Indonesia expands defence and energy partnerships with France while balancing ties with the US, Russia, and other major powers.
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president, continuing military rule under a civilian facade.
A senior Indonesian military officer resigned after an acid attack on a rights activist sparks calls for independent investigation.
The Indonesian military detained four soldiers suspected of attacking activist Andrie Yunus, prompting investigations and calls for accountability.
Thai military displays evidence from seized Cambodian scam compound O’Smach, revealing large scale online fraud, human trafficking, and fake police operations.