Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
World 19:04 13/04/2026SYDNEY -- Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defense force leadership.
Japan to add 17 airports, ports for defense use
World 17:11 09/04/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided to add 17 airports and ports to its list of designated facilities to allow the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard to use them from peacetime onward as part of efforts to strengthen the country's defenses.
Japan eyes mass drone use for coastal defense
World 17:35 13/03/2026TOKYO -- Amid an increasingly severe security environment, Japan's Defense Ministry plans to establish a coastal defense system using thousands of drones, while there are still many issues to overcome.
2 Vietnamese frigates to join joint patrol with Chinese navy in Gulf of Tonkin
Vietnam News 17:17 10/03/2026Two Vietnamese frigates will participate in a joint naval patrol and training exercise with the Chinese Navy in the Gulf of Tonkin, as part of the 10th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange, scheduled for March 18 and 19 in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Vietnam, Russia boost emergency cooperation
Vietnam News 15:52 06/03/2026General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defense, met Russian Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Disaster Relief Aleksandr Vyacheslavovich Kurenkov in Hanoi on Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in emergency management and defense.
Japan eyes foray into Europe's defense market
World 17:35 24/02/2026BERLIN -- The Japanese government is eager to promote Japanese companies' entry into Europe's thriving defense market through industrial partnerships as part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities.
Minister of National Defense meets with US Assistant Secretary of State in Hanoi
Vietnam News 16:38 14/02/2026Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Michael DeSombre, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, in Hanoi on Friday.
Vietnam, Philippines boost defense ties
Vietnam News 11:37 28/11/2025Vietnam and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defense cooperation during the seventh Defense Policy Dialogue held in Hanoi on Wednesday.
Vietnam, India launch 2025 joint UN peacekeeping exercise
Vietnam News 15:22 12/11/2025The Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations 2025 (VINBAX 2025) opened on Tuesday at the National Military Training Center 4 in Hanoi.
Vietnam, Cambodia to hold 2nd border defense friendship exchange next week
Vietnam News 21:25 05/11/2025The second Vietnam–Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange will be held on November 13–14 in Tay Ninh Province of Vietnam and Svay Rieng Province of Cambodia as a major milestone in defense diplomacy between the two neighbors, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense.
Vietnam pledges support for Laos’ 50th National Day military parade
Vietnam News 08:44 15/10/2025Vietnam stands ready to assist Laos in organizing the military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of its National Day, Vietnamese Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang said during talks with his Lao counterpart Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone in Vientiane on Tuesday.
Vietnam, Australia sign 3-year defense cooperation plan at Hanoi dialogue
Vietnam News 15:45 12/08/2025Vietnam and Australia signed a three-year defense cooperation plan on Tuesday during their eighth Defense Policy Dialogue in Hanoi, reaffirming growing security ties.
