On January 27, Indonesia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that the Indonesian Air Force has begun operating three Rafale fighter jets delivered from France, marking the first phase of a deal to strengthen the country’s air defence.
Category: Defence
23 Indonesian marines buried by a landslide, four found dead
On January 26, 23 marines from the Indonesian navy were buried alive during pre-service training in Cisarua, West Java, before being deployed to Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border station.
Border shift moves three Indonesian villages into Malaysia in North Borneo
A border realignment between Indonesia and Malaysia has reportedly placed parts of three villages in Nunukan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia within Malaysian territory.
Philippines pushes for legally binding South China Sea COC
On January 22, the Philippines Foreign Ministry stated that it seeks to ratify the Code of Conduct (COC) with China on the South China Sea.
Japan and the Philippines strengthen military cooperation
Japan and the Philippines signed an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement on January 15.
Cambodia urges Thailand to withdraw troops from disputed border areas
On January 2, Cambodia called on Thailand to withdraw its troops from their territory accusing Thai forces of occupying Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces following 20 days of escalation.
China hosts Thai and Cambodian FMs to support ceasefire
On December 29, the Chinese Foreign Minister (FM) Wang Yi met his Thai and Cambodian counterparts in Yunnan province, China.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of drone provocations after ceasefire
On December 29, the Thai Army accused Cambodia of breaching the ceasefire agreement signed only two days earlier.
ASEAN holds discussion on Thailand-Cambodia escalation
Amid ongoing border clashes between the two countries along the 817 km border, a Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAMM) was hosted on December 22 to discuss the ongoing tension between Thailand and Cambodia.
Philippines Denies Bondi Beach Shooting Connection Amid Ongoing Investigation
The Philippines has rejected the claim that the Bondi Beach shooting suspects received gunman training in Davao, southern Philippines.