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Taiwan Military: 2025July26Saturday

Taiwan’s Han Kuang drills demonstrate its quills are growing sharper - Defense News

Papering over strains, US and allies prep for Taiwan war - Reuters

How China Intensified Its Tactics Against Taiwan - Council on Foreign Relations

MND submits report on Han Kuang drills - Taipei Times

Taiwan’s military takes preparation for Chinese invasion to civilians’ doorsteps - Financial Times

Han Kuang: What happens in Taiwan's military exercise to defend against China? - BBC

Taiwan extends drills to show China — and Trump — it’s ready to fight - The Washington Post

Taiwan runs largest defence drills as pressure from Beijing mounts - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Taiwan launches biggest war games with simulated attacks against military command - Reuters

Taiwan holds unprecedented military drills - CNN

Indonesia Military: 2025July26Saturday

Indonesian military's new pharma role sparks fears of expanded powers - Reuters

Indonesia inks deal with Turkiye for two I-class Frigates - navalnews.com

Indonesia's military role grows, raising concerns - DW

Parenting and finding joy as an expat in Indonesia - militaryfamilies.com

Why Indonesia’s new military law is alarming pro-democracy activists and rights groups - AP News

Indonesian troops join France's Bastille Day military parade on Champs-Élysées - France 24

Indonesia approves controversial law expanding role of military in government - CNN

Indonesia passes law allowing greater military role in government - Al Jazeera

In Indonesia, a Parliamentary Action Evokes an Authoritarian Past - The New York Times

Indonesia and the Creeping Threat of ‘Military Operations Other Than War’ - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Vietnam Military: 2025July26Saturday

US Security Partner Deepens Military Ties With China - Newsweek

Vietnam to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters, sources say, as US trade talks carry on - Reuters

Thai-Cambodian conflict pits a well-equipped US ally against a weaker adversary with strong China links - CNN

Rolling Thunder: The Vietnam War Via Music - New York Stage Review

50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War - City of Virginia Beach (.gov)

‘Rolling Thunder’: Maybe the Vietnam War Shouldn’t Be a Rock Musical - The Daily Beast

U.S. airman killed on mountain with 10 other soldiers during Vietnam War accounted for 57 years later - CBS News

Vietnam Memorial replica on display at Jefferson Barracks - Spectrum News

Review: Rolling Thunder Looks at the Vietnam War Through the Music of the ’60s - TheaterMania

China, Vietnam set for first joint army drills, Beijing’s defence ministry says - South China Morning Post

Thailand Military: 2025July26Saturday

Thai military closes all Cambodian border checkpoints as death toll from fighting rises – as it happened - The Guardian

Thailand and Cambodia exchange fire in deadly border clashes - Al Jazeera

Two soldiers wounded as Thai and Cambodia militaries clash at disputed border - Reuters

Thailand fires artillery toward Cambodia amid escalating tensions - NBC News

Thailand vs Cambodia: As border fight escalates, one army resembles a toy against the other’s war machine; - The Economic Times

Is a Coup Coming Soon in Thailand? - Council on Foreign Relations

Thailand’s army closes Cambodia border crossings as territorial tensions escalate - The Guardian

At least 12 killed in deadly clashes as border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalates - CNN

Twelve killed in Thailand-Cambodia border clashes - BBC

Thailand reports 14 people killed in clashes at border with Cambodia - The Guardian

Malaysia Military: 2025July26Saturday

Exercise Keris Strike 25 Launches, Featuring United States, Malaysian, and Australian Forces - army.mil

Malaysia’s Silent Military Buildup on Borneo - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Bridging Cultures: U.S. and Malaysian Service Members Celebrate Unity Through Culinary Experience - DVIDS

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Travels to Malaysia - navy.mil

Shillong Lajong decimate Malaysian Armed Forces - Times of India

Malaysia’s fighter jet deal to ‘quietly’ boost South China Sea defences - South China Morning Post

U.S. and Malaysia Enhance Military Cooperation through Exercise Keris Strike 2021 - pacom.mil

AW149 and other Leonardo rotorcraft to expand Malaysia's helicopter fleet - Military Embedded Systems

Washington Guard, Malaysia Armed Forces strengthen ties at Bersama Warrior 2025 - army.mil

Leonardo, Weststar to Supply Helicopters for Malaysian Military - The Defense Post

Philippines Military: 2025July26Saturday

Hegseth, Philippine President Meet to Advance Deterrence in Indo-Pacific - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)

Pentagon Eyes Southern Philippines as Refueling Hub for U.S. Warships, Military Aircraft - USNI News

Trump says U.S. struck trade, military deal with the Philippines; Manila has not confirmed - CNBC

Filipino military pushes naval base upgrades, fearing Chinese spying - Defense News

President Trump sets 19% tariff on Philippines in new trade deal - Al Jazeera

Philippines military modernisation: revamped but not resolved - The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Trump announces trade deal with the Philippines - Fox Business

US agrees deals with Indonesia, Philippines – but are Chinese firms a step ahead? - South China Morning Post

Tropical storm adds to Philippines' weather toll with 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated this week - ABC News

Trump Hosts US's Oldest Pacific Ally Amid Tensions With China - Newsweek