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What’s Behind the Cancellation of Singapore’s Fighter Jet Basing in Guam?

Both nations arguably had sound reasons to shelve the agreement, which would have established a permanent base for the RSAF's F-15s.

28.08.2025 9

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What’s Behind the China-Thailand ‘Strike-2024’ Exercise? 

At first glance, these exercises may appear routine, following the established pattern since 2005. However, one thing sets the Strike-2024...

21.10.2024 10

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Why Do Singapore and China Cooperate on Joint Maritime Exercises?

The naval exercises have become increasingly significant for Singapore, given China’s ongoing concerns about Singapore’s neutrality and Singapore’s...

07.09.2024 3

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What’s Behind the Resumption of China-Indonesia Military Exercises? 

China and Indonesia have agreed to resume joint drills for the first time in a decade.

26.08.2024 4

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What Is Driving Thailand and China’s ‘Falcon Strike’ Air Force Exercises?

China-Thailand joint military drills have grown larger – and more focused on conventional warfare – over the past 20 years.

20.08.2024 10

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