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Defence and military

Taiwan’s political stand-off stalls $51b defence plan

A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.
A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

US, China opt out of joint declaration on use of AI in military

A total of 85 countries were represented at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in A Coruna, Spain.
A total of 85 countries were represented at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in A Coruna, Spain.

Trump says US retains right to ‘militarily’ secure Chagos airbase

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, during a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, during a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

China removes 3 lawmakers with defence-sector ties after top general probed

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car to review the troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car to review the troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

Pakistani military concludes operation against separatists in Balochistan, 216 killed

People walk amid damages at a police station, following militant attacks, in Quetta, Pakistan, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
People walk amid damages at a police station, following militant attacks, in Quetta, Pakistan, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Indonesia’s F-15 fighter jet deal falls through after years of talks

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had called the F-15 fighter jets a "state-of-the-art fighter".
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had called the F-15 fighter jets a "state-of-the-art fighter".

German intelligence says Russian military spending far higher than reported

In 2022 and 2023, Russia's military spending was around 66 per cent higher than officially reported, said Germany's foreign intelligence agency.
In 2022 and 2023, Russia's military spending was around 66 per cent higher than officially reported, said Germany's foreign intelligence agency.

Australian pilot excited to demonstrate F-35 capabilities at Singapore Airshow

The Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A performing during the Singapore Airshow's flying display on Feb 3.
The Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A performing during the Singapore Airshow's flying display on Feb 3.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.