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- Conflict & Security · Asia-Pacific
Japan requests record ¥8.9 trillion defense budget for drones, AI
Japan's Defense Ministry has requested 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) for the upcoming fiscal year's defense budget. The request signals a shift towards incorporating drones, artificial intelligence, and new warfare methods to adapt to evolving security challenges.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificKim Yo-jong says scaled-down US-South Korea drills leave Seoul in 'poor plight'
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong stated that the US decision to scale down the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise forced South Korea into a 'poor plight' of cancelling war games. She called South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s response 'double-dealing' and described the reduced drills as an 'evident disaster' for Seoul.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificFormer Thai MP shoots provincial official in Nonthaburi, wounding two
A former Member of Parliament opened fire at a government office in Nonthaburi province on 10 August 2026, wounding two people. The suspect was detained after the shooting, which occurred days after a school attack in the same province left nine dead and over 20 injured. Outlets diverged on whether the official was killed or wounded.
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Taiwan launches Han Kuang military exercise amid China threats
Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang military exercise on 5 August 2026, running combat drills for troops and reservists to practise repelling an attack. Civilians will face air raid drills and temporary mobile internet slowdowns. China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has repeatedly threatened to use force to seize the island.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 67 · Hype 15 
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificJapan deploys missile launchers to outer islands amid defence overhaul
Japan is deploying missile launchers to its outer islands and acquiring counter-strike capabilities, according to its annual defence white paper. Shinjiro Koizumi called for a stronger sense of urgency in reinforcing defence, as Tokyo eases weapons export rules and increases military spending.
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