Articles for Defence Pact

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact in the face of shared alarm over China
6 months, 1 week ago

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact in the face of shared alarm over China

The Hindu  

Japan and the Philippines signed a key defence pact on July 8 allowing the deployment of Japanese forces for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, to the Southeast Asian nation that came under brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as they face an increasingly assertive China. “The Reciprocal Access Agreement, which …

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Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China
6 months, 1 week ago

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China

Al Jazeera  

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region. Japan and the Philippines have signed a defence pact allowing the deployment of troops on each other’s soil amid shared concerns over China’s growing military power. The agreement comes as Japan and the Philippines, both long-standing allies of the United States, are wary of China’s …

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Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact
6 months, 1 week ago

Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact

Hindustan Times  

The Philippines and Japan are set to sign on Monday a key defence pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory. Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact Japanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will hold high-level talks with their Philippine counterparts Gilberto Teodoro and Enrique Manalo in Manila. The Philippines …

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Saudi Arabia wants defence pact with US ahead of Prez polls; willing to accept ‘Israeli commitment’ to Palestinian state
11 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia wants defence pact with US ahead of Prez polls; willing to accept ‘Israeli commitment’ to Palestinian state

Firstpost  

Saudi Arabia is working hard to get a defence pact with Washington before the US presidential elections 2024, scheduled in November. This agreement would involve the US military providing protection to the world’s biggest oil exporter in exchange that Riyadh would accept a political commitment from Israel to create a Palestinian state. A Reuters report cited two senior sources in …

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North Korea move troops and heavy weapons to South Korea border after breakdown of military pact
1 year, 1 month ago

North Korea move troops and heavy weapons to South Korea border after breakdown of military pact

The Independent  

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North Korea fully suspends defence pact with South as fallout from spy satellite launch escalates
1 year, 1 month ago

North Korea fully suspends defence pact with South as fallout from spy satellite launch escalates

The Independent  

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US to send more planes, including bombers, to Australia under defence pact
3 years, 3 months ago

US to send more planes, including bombers, to Australia under defence pact

ABC  

More American troops and military manpower will be deployed to Australia after a new strategic alliance was forged with the United States and Britain. Key points: US officials say they will stand alongside Australia amid mounting pressure from China The new trilaterial security partnership will build nuclear submarines for Australia's fleet Meanwhile, the US has raised concerns about economic backlash …

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2+2 talks: India’s interests secured in new pact: officials
6 years, 4 months ago

2+2 talks: India’s interests secured in new pact: officials

The Hindu  

With Thursday’s Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, India has concluded three of the four foundational agreements with the U.S. that had been planned for years. India and the U.S. will also hold a first-ever tri service joint exercise on the east coast of India in 2019, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced. Role for private sector Ms. Sitharaman and Secretary of …

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2+2 dialogue: India, US sign critical defence pact, discuss cross-border terrorism and H-1B visa issue
6 years, 4 months ago

2+2 dialogue: India, US sign critical defence pact, discuss cross-border terrorism and H-1B visa issue

Firstpost  

During the talks external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman had with US secretary of state Michael Pompeo and defence secretary James Mattis, the two countries also decided to set up hotlines between them. New Delhi: A long-negotiated defence pact under which critical and encrypted defence technologies will be provided to the Indian military by the US …

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US firms to push skill development, job opportunities in UP
6 years, 5 months ago

US firms to push skill development, job opportunities in UP

Hindustan Times  

The United States’ biggest manufacturing exporter Boeing has agreed to impart skill development training to youths in Uttar Pradesh. On Saturday, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman would be in UP to ink a pact with the US company that is also the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of jetliners, defence, space and security systems. The pact with Boeing would …

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