Topic: Defence — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine fast attack interdiction ships drill in the South China Sea in November 2024: The navy is only about a third of the way toward its fleet growth targets. © AP
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[2026-05-15 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In a rebellion defying the priorities of Speaker Mike Johnson, House Democrats have teamed up with two Republicans and an independent in a parliamentary maneuver that will force a vote on a bill that would give another $1.3 billion in military aid and other assistance to Ukraine, as that country continues to lose territory in its war with Russia.
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[2026-05-15 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Pope Leo XIV has condemned rising European military spending, warning that rearmament betrays diplomacy and fuels tensions in a world already being “maimed by wars.”
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[2026-05-15 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Pope Leo XIV has condemned rising European military spending, warning that rearmament betrays diplomacy and fuels tensions in a world already being “maimed by wars.”
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[2026-05-15 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Leader of the Yisrael Beytenu party, MK Avigdor Liberman, said on Thursday that he was concerned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would soon initiate an unnecessary military operation solely for election purposes, after the coalition submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset.
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[2026-05-15 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Hezbollah says it carried out a series of drone strikes on Israeli military positions and equipment in southern Lebanon.
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[2026-05-15 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to renewed US and Israeli threats on Iran, stating that all countries must seek solutions outside of military force, in comments made to Iranian media on Thursday.
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[2026-05-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026, was not merely a localized military maneuver; it was the moment the “Asian Century” hit a wall of physical reality. With Brent crude surging past $120 per barrel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices in Asia jumping by over 140 percent, the conflict has metastasized into a systemic shock for the Asia-Pacific.
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[2026-05-15 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: President Vladimir Putin replaced the governors of the Bryansk and Belgorod regions on Wednesday, installing a military general and a former official from occupied Ukraine to lead the two border regions heavily affected by the four-year war.
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[2026-05-15 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The military police have exposed a string of abusive veteran commanders in the Israel Air Force, who maintained a "tradition" of violence against younger commanders, KAN reported on Thursday.
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[2026-05-15 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note
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[2026-05-15 00:12 UTC+10:00] [Indo-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note
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[2026-05-14 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A vessel reportedly operating as a "floating armoury" in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to the maritime risk management company Vanguard.
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[2026-05-14 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Sting operations by Sudanese army intelligence, including the use of financial incentives, are behind a string of high-profile defections to the military from the rival Rapid Support Forces, The National has been told.
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[2026-05-14 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: JERUSALEM (AP) — A Hezbollah drone exploded inside Israel on Thursday, injuring three civilians, two of them severely, according to the Israeli military and hospitals.
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[2026-05-14 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.
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[2026-05-14 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Amid rising tensions ahead of the Jerusalem Day flag march, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ascended the Temple Mount, bearing the Israeli flag.
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[2026-05-14 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: When Canada imposed an arms sales ban on Turkey in 2019 over Ankara’s military incursion into Syria, Turkish drone makers Baykar and TAI were among the companies most affected.
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[2026-05-14 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s batchmates at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Thursday pledged support for their “mistah” amid controversies surrounding attempts to capture the lawmaker over an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
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[2026-05-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The trend in defence is for civilian infrastructure that can be rapidly adapted for military use during contingencies, experts say
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[2026-05-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Joshua Espena] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The trend in defence is for civilian infrastructure that can be rapidly adapted for military use during contingencies, experts say
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[2026-05-14 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers suggest strong countermeasures after the first live-firing of the system since its deployment to the Philippines
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[2026-05-14 19:58 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers suggest strong countermeasures after the first live-firing of the system since its deployment to the Philippines
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[2026-05-14 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: For the first time in roughly 25 years, the US has restarted jungle warfare training in Panama, signaling a broader return of American military activity in Latin America, according to a new Bloomberg feature.
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[2026-05-14 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israel’s military says an explosive drone fired by Hezbollah has landed in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border, injuring several Israelis.
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[2026-05-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In a speech to lawmakers laced with all the pomp that accompanies the ceremonial opening of Parliament, the king said the U.K.'s economic, energy and national security would be tested as it deals with the fallout from the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The question is whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be around to implement the measures in the speech and, even if he remains in post, whether he will have the authority to push his proposals through.
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[2026-05-14 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters, the British military said Thursday.
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[2026-05-14 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wong Kit-lun, Tang Ngai-pok and Chan Hiu-chun charged with conspiracy to subvert state power, Wong also accused of possessing child pornography
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[2026-05-14 18:36 UTC+10:00] [national security law] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wong Kit-lun, Tang Ngai-pok and Chan Hiu-chun charged with conspiracy to subvert state power, Wong also accused of possessing child pornography
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[2026-05-14 18:01 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing: Welcomed with a red carpet ceremony of military pageantry and pomp, US President Donald Trump was effusive with praise for his Chinese counterpart and “great leader” Xi Jinping, who used the first talks of their two-day summit to send a warning about Taiwan.
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[2026-05-14 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co. said Thursday it has partnered with the defense ministry to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) model tailored for military use as part of a state-led initiative to foster homegrown AI technologies.
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[2026-05-14 17:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-05-14 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Explosions were reported across six districts of the city from around 3 a.m., while air raid sirens sounded for several hours. In the Darnytsia district, a multistorey residential building partially collapsed after being hit, trapping residents beneath the rubble. Ukraine’s Emergency Service said at least 27 people were rescued. Damage was also reported in the Dnieper, Obolon and Holosiivskyi districts, where homes, vehicles and civilian infrastructure were hit.
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[2026-05-14 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Israeli military issued expulsion threats on Thursday to residents of eight towns and villages in Lebanon's Bekaa region and the country's south ahead of possible strikes.
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[2026-05-14 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-05-14 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison Thursday for illegally filming fighter jets at several South Korean and US military facilities and attempting to intercept traffic control communications.
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[2026-05-14 15:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-05-14 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison Thursday for illegally filming fighter jets at several South Korean and U.S. military facilities and attempting to intercept traffic control communications.
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[2026-05-14 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with lawmakers last week and, at one point, laid out how the U.S. war economy is roaring back to life under the Trump administration.
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[2026-05-14 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A southern California activist — who was recently killed by the Filipino military at a “terror” camp — was in the Philippines doing humanitarian work, according to those closest to him.
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[2026-05-14 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The US military is considering renaming its Iran war campaign "Operation Sledgehammer" if the ongoing ceasefire collapses and US President Donald Trump decides to resume active combat operations against the Islamic regime, NBC News cited two US officials as saying on Tuesday.
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[2026-05-14 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo provided by Ukraine’s 65th Mechanized Brigade press service, recruits practice military skills at a training ground near the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Andriy Andriyenko/Ukraine’s 65th Mechanized Brigade via AP)
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[2026-05-14 08:48 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapse
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[2026-05-14 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S and Moroccan military forces take part in the 20th edition of the African Lion military exercise, in Tantan, south of Agadir, Morocco, Friday, May 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy, File)
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[2026-05-14 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Veteran and “passionate warbird pilot” Dan Fordice, the son of ex-Mississippi Governor Kirk Fordice, died in a single-engine plane crash near the Louisiana border, leaving behind a legacy of military service and passion for aviation.
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[2026-05-14 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: An IDF soldier was sentenced to 30 days in military prison after IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir caught him wearing a "Messiah" patch on his uniform, the military confirmed on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-14 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE on Wednesday denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or any military delegation had visited the country.
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[2026-05-14 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing engaged in ‘unprecedented nuclear expansion’ in recent years that includes ‘hundreds of new missile silos’, senator tells hearing
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[2026-05-14 07:14 UTC+10:00] [Brandon Williams] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing engaged in ‘unprecedented nuclear expansion’ in recent years that includes ‘hundreds of new missile silos’, senator tells hearing
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[2026-05-14 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The third round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will open in Washington on Thursday, and for the first time, military representatives will also participate. The talks, which will take place at the State Department, come just before the expiration of the three-week ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced by US President Donald Trump.
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