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Arms and weapons

Japan aims to ease arms export rules, allow lethal weapons sales

Under the planned revision, arms exports to countries where armed conflict is taking place are prohibited in principle.
Under the planned revision, arms exports to countries where armed conflict is taking place are prohibited in principle.

Japan’s order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by US use in Iran

Tomahawk missiles are a centrepiece of Tokyo’s new strategy of equipping itself with long-range strike capabilities to deal with challenges from China and North Korea.
Tomahawk missiles are a centrepiece of Tokyo’s new strategy of equipping itself with long-range strike capabilities to deal with challenges from China and North Korea.

North Korea reportedly razes towns near main missile launch site

A strategic cruise missile test launch conducted on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea on March 10, 2026.
A strategic cruise missile test launch conducted on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea on March 10, 2026.

MINDEF confirms Singapore buying rocket system, related equipment from the US

The Singapore Government has requested to buy 45 M30A2 GMLRS-AW pods, the US Department of State said on April 1.
The Singapore Government has requested to buy 45 M30A2 GMLRS-AW pods, the US Department of State said on April 1.

Russia and Ukraine now fighting a new war – in the Middle East

A Shahed drone being paraded in Tehran in 2025. By last year, around 90 per cent of all the Iranian-designed Shahed drones used against Ukraine were made in Russia.
A Shahed drone being paraded in Tehran in 2025. By last year, around 90 per cent of all the Iranian-designed Shahed drones used against Ukraine were made in Russia.

Confident of air supremacy, US sends B-52 bombers over Iran

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war.
An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war.

Third US aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran war continues

US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford holds position in front of Split, Croatia in the Adriatic Sea.
US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford holds position in front of Split, Croatia in the Adriatic Sea.

New US missile hit Iranian sports hall and school, analysis shows

Local officials cited in Iranian media said this strike and others nearby in the city of Lamerd killed at least 21 people.
Local officials cited in Iranian media said this strike and others nearby in the city of Lamerd killed at least 21 people.

The war with Iran may be ushering in a new nuclear age

Satellite imagery taken on Feb 1 showing a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site.
Satellite imagery taken on Feb 1 showing a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site.

News analysis

A toothless Iran? Missile and drone strikes show it can still inflict pain

Emergency responders at the site of a strike in the town of Eshtaol, Israel.
Emergency responders at the site of a strike in the town of Eshtaol, Israel.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.