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Leader vows to boost defence spending despite budget cuts
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Leader vows to boost defence spending despite budget cuts
16/06/2026
China defends sanctions on Philippine defence secretary
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China defends sanctions on Philippine defence secretary
12/06/2026
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Diplomatic solution needed on Iran says Kallas as EU's defence ministers meet
08/06/2026
Washington launches new 'self-defence' strikes against Iran
01:08
AWANI International
Washington launches new 'self-defence' strikes against Iran
26/05/2026
Fire engulfs an apartment building destroyed by a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave
26/05/2026
FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin delivers his remarks during the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Dita Alangkara/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Malaysia seeks more than US$250 million from Norway over axed defence deal
19/05/2026
Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin speaks to journalists following his meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
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Indonesia signed letter but made no commitment to US on airspace access, defence minister says
19/05/2026
Soldiers operate a Taiwan-made attack drone during an annual military exercise ahead of the Lunar New Year, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items
14/05/2026
Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
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Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
08/05/2026
Abu Dhabi eyes new fund for defence deals
00:56
AWANI International
Abu Dhabi eyes new fund for defence deals
05/05/2026
Indonesia, Japan seal defence cooperation deal
01:10
AWANI International
Indonesia, Japan seal defence cooperation deal
04/05/2026
Iran offers defence technology to Asian allies
01:05
AWANI International
Iran offers defence technology to Asian allies
28/04/2026
U.S. diplomat urges rapid approval of defence budget
01:17
AWANI International
U.S. diplomat urges rapid approval of defence budget
27/04/2026
EU plans defence blueprint amid NATO doubts
00:57
AWANI International
EU plans defence blueprint amid NATO doubts
24/04/2026
Zelenskiy warns of air defence risks if war prolongs
01:12
AWANI International
Zelenskiy warns of air defence risks if war prolongs
23/04/2026

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