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Taiwan Military: 2026August25Tuesday

Fresh Off Major Defense Drills, Taiwan Proposes Record Military Spending - Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Indonesia-China naval drill could help normalize Beijing’s presence east of Taiwan - Radio Free Asia

The Risks of Downplaying China’s Military - War on the Rocks

China & Taiwan Update, August 21, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War

Can Taiwan’s new F-16 fighters level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20s? - South China Morning Post

Taiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the US - AP News

How Taiwan’s Elite Military Police Plan to Defend Taipei - USNI News

Taiwan’s 'Ohio Problem' - RealClearDefense

No aircraft carrier in the Pacific. No clear Taiwan policy. Just a president who calls Xi "a great leader." - The Fulcrum

Taiwan military drills clear streets, slow internet in Taipei - Reuters

Indonesia Military: 2026August25Tuesday

MRF-D Marines, Indonesian marines participate in urban tactics exchange [Image 15 of 15] - DVIDS

Indonesia-China naval drill could help normalize Beijing’s presence east of Taiwan - Radio Free Asia

China, Indonesia agree to boost military ties, work closer on minerals, energy and tech - Reuters

Indonesia and China discuss increasing defense cooperation and energy security - AP News

Indonesia seeks expanded joint military exercises with China - Nikkei Asia

Indonesia, China step up defense ties with more joint drills, military tech transfer - Arab News

China and Indonesia Agree Deeper Defense Ties in High-Level Talks - Bloomberg.com

Indonesia Sends More Planes to Seed the Rain - MiGFlug

Russia-Indonesia Military-Technical Cooperation Confirms Moscow’s Strategy in the Asia-Pacific - SpecialEurasia

Belarusian Military MAZ Trucks Spotted In Indonesia - REFORM.news (ранее REFORM.by)

Vietnam Military: 2026August25Tuesday

The Vietnam War Redux - CounterPunch.org

Sunset memorial coming together to honor Vietnam War victims of Agent Orange - KSL News

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall comes to Southern California - Victorville Daily Press

I Was A US Army Special Forces NCO: The M16 Rifle Went to War in Vietnam and Failed But That Doesn't Mean It Didn't Get Better - 19FortyFive

Three American Inventions from the Vietnam War - Encyclopedia Britannica

Sam Elliott's Vietnam War Masterpiece Hailed as the "First One to Get It Right" Is Officially Back on Top - Collider

North Korea's Vietnam War dead to get first memorial 60 years on - Reuters

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Review - TheXboxHub

Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos - South China Morning Post

107-year-old Lao Woman Recounts Vietnam War - Unicorn Riot

Thailand Military: 2026August25Tuesday

Royal Thai Army leadership visits Schofield Barracks [Image 2 of 9] - DVIDS

Thai Navy says reported US carrier visit is routine, not military operation - Khaosod English

The End of Thailand’s Long Stalemate? - Foreign Affairs

World’s 2nd most powerful military draws Africa’s strongest closer as it stages drills with Thailand and Belarus - Business Insider Africa

Thai Army denies intelligence failure after 51 southern attacks - Asia News Network

Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses - France 24

Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three people - Al Jazeera

Thai army issues warning after multiple attacks in southern Thailand - Global Times

Dozens of attacks in Thailand’s restive south leave three wounded - The Japan Times

Myanmar Military Chief Begins Visit to Thailand Aimed at Expanding Security Ties - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific

Malaysia Military: 2026August25Tuesday

Exclusive | Malaysia fears military ‘miscalculation’ near Sabah amid US-China rivalry - South China Morning Post

U.S. Army and Malaysia Army conduct force-on-force exercise [Image 3 of 6] - DVIDS

Malaysia raises concerns over US-backed Philippine military base - The Straits Times

Singapore and Malaysia Reaffirm Defence Ties During Malaysian Army Chief’s Visit - Indiplomacy

Washington Guard, Malaysia Partners Gather for Bersama Warrior - nationalguard.mil

Air Forces In Focus: Malaysia’s Military Modernization Continues Full Steam Ahead - Aviation Week

Defence readiness lifts as regional military activity, new threats intensify - The Vibes

Chief of Army of the Malaysian Armed Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore, Reaffirms Warm and Long-standing Defence Ties - mindef.gov.sg

Malaysia is watching developments in Palawan closely – Samirul Ariff Othman - scoop.my

Thai military to fence Malaysia border - Thai PBS World

Philippines Military: 2026August25Tuesday

Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities in modernization push, defense chief says - The Jerusalem Post

Philippines Eyeing Ramp Up of Drone Capabilities to Modernize Military Fleet - The Defense Post

Philippines plans major drone expansion amid rising China tensions - Türkiye Today

US rebuts Chinese claims over troop visit to Philippine steel plant - stripes.com

United States and Philippines Reinforce Alliance Through 10-Year Joint Military Disaster Response Program - pacom.mil

Malaysia Raises Concerns Over US-Backed Philippine Military Base - Bloomberg.com

More than 200 Chinese ships mass near Philippine-held shoal - upi.com

The US Embassy in the Philippines clarified on Sunday, August 23, that the presence of American and Filipino military personnel at the Sanjia Steel Corporation facility in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental was solely for “routine planning efforts” and no forced entry t - facebook.com

The Philippines’ Security Trap – OpEd - Eurasia Review

A Hayward Man Died in a Philippine Military Operation. Members of Congress Want Answers - KQED