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CNA
3 days ago
- General
- CNA
Singapore, Japan defence ministers discuss strengthening cooperation
SINGAPORE: Japan's Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen called on his Singapore counterpart Chan Chun Sing on Saturday morning (May 31) at the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue. Mr Chan welcomed Mr Nakatani back to the event, as he had attended the inaugural edition in 2002. During the meeting, both ministers reaffirmed the warm and friendly bilateral defence relationship between Singapore and Japan, said Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in a news release. "Both sides discussed strengthening bilateral defence cooperation to tackle common challenges faced by Singapore and Japan, including enhancing research and collaboration in defence technology and cyber exchanges." As the country coordinator of ASEAN-Japan dialogue relations, Mr Chan also reiterated Singapore's commitment to work closely with Japan to enhance regional peace and security, including on the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus. "The defence establishments of Singapore and Japan also have regular high-level exchanges and close people-to-people ties strengthened by cross-attendance of courses and frequent military-to-military interactions," said MINDEF.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- General
- Times of Oman
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to engage with global military leadership at Shangri-La Dialogue 2025
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from May 30 to June 1 to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, according to official statement from the Ministry of Defence. During the visit, General Anil Chauhan will hold bilateral meetings with Chiefs of Defence Forces and senior military leadership from several foreign countries including those from Australia, European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, UK and USA. The Chief of Defence Staff will address the Academia, Think Tanks and Researchers and speak on the topic 'Future Wars and Warfare'. He will also participate in the simultaneous special sessions as part of the event and address on the topic 'Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges'. As per the release, Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia's premier defence and security summit that brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, policy makers and strategic experts across the globe. The event will witness leaders from 40 nations addressing Indo-Pacific Security challenges. The engagements will provide a platform to strengthen defence cooperation, discuss mutual security interests and enhance India's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. On May 25, CDS General Chauhan visited Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana. He interacted with the Army Commanders, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma and Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, and senior Staff Officers who were actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor. During the visit, he conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres. At Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the Northern Army's success in neutralising the terror network, the adversary's assets that supported terror, and countermeasures taken to protect their military assets and civil population during Operation Sindoor.
Emirates 24/7
26-05-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met with His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting, held as part of Sheikh Hamdan's official visit to Oman leading a high-level delegation, reviewed the strong and growing ties between the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman. Both sides underscored the importance of mutual visits in strengthening cooperation and unlocking new opportunities for mutual prosperity. H.H. commended the continued positive momentum in relations, reflecting a shared commitment to common goals and enhanced Gulf collaboration across key sectors. Sheikh Hamdan reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to deepening cooperation with Oman across various fields, building on the strong historical and brotherly ties between the two nations. He expressed confidence that bilateral relations will continue to flourish, aligned with the shared vision and joint efforts on both sides to build a prosperous future. The meeting also explored ways to strengthen defence cooperation through increased coordination and joint efforts between the armed forces on either side. Both sides emphasised the importance of efforts to boost the exchange of military expertise and to enhance the technical prowess and practical capabilities of personnel to ensure operational excellence and professionalism in line with global standards. The two sides also discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including key regional and international developments. They highlighted the need for greater international cooperation to achieve lasting peace in the interests of regional security and stability The meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence; Major General Hamdan Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Head of the Military Operations and Strategic Planning; Major General Yousef Al Helami, Commander of the Land Forces; and Major General Khalifa Rashid Al Hamli, Director of the Office of the Minister of Defence. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Reuters
21-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Japan flexes defence ambitions at arms show
TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) - Japan opened one of its largest-ever arms shows on Wednesday in a display that Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said marked the pacifist nation's deepening push for overseas defence cooperation and weapons exports. The DSEI Japan exhibition near Tokyo showcased Japanese missiles, warships and research into lasers and electromagnetic railguns. The event, double the size of the 2023 show, drew 471 firms from 33 countries, including 169 from Japan — twice as many as two years ago, according to organiser Clarion Defence & Security. "I sincerely hope that this exhibition will provide a new opportunity for cooperation and exchange between national delegations and companies, help sustain defence industry development, drive innovation and promote peace and stability," Nakatani said during a speech at the event. Japan has been gradually stepping back from the pacifism that was the cornerstone of decades of defence planning after the country's defeat in World War Two. It lifted a military export ban in 2014, and is taking its first steps into global defence cooperation encouraged by the United States and European partners eager to share development costs and tap Japan's industrial base. "Strength comes from expanding and elevating the alliance's capabilities and capacity, which means leveraging our respective skills and our specialties in co-development, co-production, and co-sustainment," U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass said as he opened the DSEI U.S. pavilion. Amid threats from China, North Korea and Russia, Japanese firms have become more willing to seek out military business. "Our foundation goes back over 70 years with industry here. That's with the big and large heavy industry players, which makes sense, but we're seeing that now at multiple tier levels, tier one, tier two companies, even startups," said William Blair, the regional chief in Asia and India for Lockheed Martin (LMT.N), opens new tab, which supplies F-35 stealth fighters, air defence radars and other equipment to Japan. Japan's partnerships in Europe include the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) jet fighter project with Britain and Italy. "With today's increasingly uncertain security environment, I believe we must respond not just domestically, but with a broader international perspective," said Katsuyuki Nabeta, a general manager at the defence and space unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) (7011.T), opens new tab, which is leading the Japanese portion of that advanced fighter project. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to showcase our technologies and reach a wider audience, he added at the company booth next to a model of the Mogami warship it wants to sell to Australia.
South China Morning Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China, Pakistan FMs expected to discuss security cooperation, to India's chagrin
The Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's three-day visit to China is expected to highlight both nations' growing enthusiasm for deepening defence and security cooperation, analysts say. However, as Dar's first overseas trip since the military tensions with neighbouring power India, it is likely to be viewed by New Delhi as a show of support for Islamabad – despite the likelihood that it was arranged well before the conflict, together with trilateral talks between China, Pakistan and Afghanistan, they added. Dar, who is also deputy prime minister, will be in Beijing until Wednesday. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as well as take part in a trilateral foreign minister-level strategic dialogue with Afghanistan's acting foreign minister. Lin Minwang, a professor and deputy director at Fudan University's Centre of South Asia Studies, said Beijing and Islamabad would now hold a deeper recognition of the necessity of their defence cooperation – an important issue that could come up in bilateral talks. 'Following the skirmishes and the unexpected success of Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets and missiles, both nations are likely to show heightened enthusiasm and initiative to deepen their military and defence collaboration,' he said. Among the most striking revelations of the recent hostilities was Pakistan's reported success in shooting down French-designed Rafale aircraft using the J-10C fighter equipped with active radar-guided long-range air-to-air PL-15 missiles, also from China.
