defence

A destroyed Russian infantry fighting vehicle in the Donetsk region, Ukraine on Jan. 2.Photographer: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images
Europe

Nato allies seek deal to boost defence spending

An F-2 fighter jet flies during a live-fire exercise conducted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) at East Fuji Maneuver Area, in Gotemba, Shizuoka, Japan, May 28, 2022. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Pool via REUTERS
Global Economy

Japan to forgo setting ceiling on next year's defense spending

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World+Biz

Japan calls for defence spending hike in policy paper, notes threats to Taiwan

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen attends a signing meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China 7 December 2017. Fred Dufour/Pool via REUTERS
South Asia

Maldives’ former president plots comeback with ‘India Out’ campaign

Bangladesh to get 5 naval ships from UK
Bangladesh

Bangladesh to get 5 naval ships from UK

Japan's Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Koichi Hagiuda speaks at a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, September 16, 2020. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Japan's incoming PM to retain defence, education ministers - report

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World+Biz

Erdogan says Turkey plans to buy more Russian defense systems

The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
World+Biz

China eyes asteroid defence system, comet mission

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a joint statement with India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (not pictured) following their meeting in New Delhi, India, March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
World+Biz

US defense secretary urges India to avoid buying Russian equipment

A soldier of the People's Liberation Army marches outside the Great Hall of the People before the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
South Asia

China defence spending gets mild boost amid economic caution

A vibrant corporate capitalist base also leads to additional revenues for the State — which, in turn, can be used for greater welfare for the marginalised and creating a more level-playing field in terms of opportunities. PHOTO: Reuters
Thoughts

In defence of reformed capitalism