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North Korea Is Sending a Second Wave of Soldiers to Ukraine. Here’s Why.
By Jennifer Mathers
Pyongyang would seem to have little reason to send its own people to risk their lives in the Russia-Ukraine War. But these soldiers appear to be at the heart of the North Korea-Russia security partnership.

Between Opportunity and Constraint: Recent Developments in Indonesia-France Security Ties
By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
The current global uncertainties are pushing the two nations into closer strategic alignment.

Indonesia’s Interest in India’s BrahMos: More Than Just a Missile Deal
By Risyad Sadzikri and Alfa Yoga Amadeus Daryana
In addition to supporting the modernization of the Indonesian Navy, the possible BrahMos deal could also open a new era of cooperation between the two nations.

Japan, the UK, and Italy Discuss Bringing Saudi Arabia Into Their Next-Generation Fighter Jet Project
By Takahashi Kosuke
Should Japan prioritize shared values or securing oil money?

La Pérouse 25: France Bolsters Its Strategic Commitments in the Indo-Pacific
By Paco Milhiet
The fifth edition of the exercise in the Indo-Pacific is the pinnacle of a wider 150-day French deployment, centered around the Charles de Gaulle nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

What Do POWs in Ukraine Teach Us About North Korea’s Military?
By Elena Guido
North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine provide a rare window into covert military collaboration.

Why China’s Military Needs a New Communication Playbook
By Michael Gritzbach
Chinese officials generally stick to rigidly scripted talking points. In a military context, a lack of real communication could prove fatal.

India’s New Space-Based Spy Network
By Usman Haider
India is pushing ahead with an ambitious project to build an indigenous constellation of space-based surveillance capabilities.

New Zealand-Singapore Defense Relations in a Volatile World
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
Defense relations between New Zealand and Singapore clearly benefit their national security interests. What's the next step?

Why France Is India’s Best Bet for Building Nuclear-Powered Submarines
By Rahul Mishra and Harshit Prajapati
The acquisition of SSNs represents a significant step in enhancing India’s deterrence in the Indian Ocean. But India will need help in the endeavor, and France is the most attractive partner.

Japan Aims to Make Sasebo a Strong Foothold for Amphibious Operations for the Self-Defense Forces
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan aims to bolster capabilities to defend and recapture remote islands, especially in its southwestern Nansei island chain.

Japan Approves 9.4 Percent Increase in Defense Spending for FY2025
By Takahashi Kosuke
For the 11th year in a row, the budget draft set a new record for national defense spending as Japan continues to pursue its Defense Buildup Program.
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