MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Philippine Navy, though not exactly famous for being the most modern in the region, continues to nurture the dream of adding submarines to its fleet.
As a possible Taiwan visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sparks explosive rows between Beijing and Washington, the reaction from Southeast Asian nations has been more muted, including calling upon the two rival powers to defuse tensions. International relations and defence experts say it is understandable that Beijing sees Pelosi's likely trip as a "provocation", a move to support.
KUALA LUMPUR: KD Lekir is the first Royal Malaysian Navy vessel to fire a missile and hit a target outside Malaysian waters, says Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany.
China has doubled down on its Taiwan position, with a senior diplomat and military chief delivering separate warnings to the United States not to stir up tensions over the self-ruled island. The comments coincided with a visit to Taipei by a US senator.