Shangri-La Dialogue

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

AUKUS gets a boost amid fears over vulnerability of undersea cables

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and British Defence Secretary John Healey look on as U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during an AUKUS Defence ministers' press huddle at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, May 30, 2026. REUTERS/Edgar Su

Person of the Moment

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth may just make Asia great again

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking at the first plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Oranje v Samurai Blue: World Cup spices up defence diplomacy

Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, Netherlands Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister, bantering with Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (right) at the plenary session on Managing Regional Tensions Amid Global Competition at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31, 2026.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Defence spending alone may not translate into better capabilities, says Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing stressed that even as nations raise defence spending and boost their capabilities, they must take the time to reassure one another.

News analysis

The great Indo-Pacific hedge: Deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

Strategic strike group displays CJ-20A cruise missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Japan says it remains open to dialogue with China, rejects ‘new militarism’ label

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi at a plenary session on managing regional tensions amid global competition at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

The US says ships and submarines trump summits. South-east Asia politely says ‘no’

Delegates attend the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 30, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Chia

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Chan Chun Sing calls for more partnerships with like-minded countries as nature of conflicts evolves

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing highlighted how Singapore has worked with the Netherlands and South Korea to start global discussions on military AI governance.

US to send only used nuclear subs to Australia in amended defence deal

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles branded the move as a “cost-effective” measure.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Malaysia rebukes Norway over cancelled missile deal; calls out global ‘hypocrisy’ on war crimes

Malaysia Defence Minister Khaled Nordin speaking at a plenary session on managing regional tensions amid global competition at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31.

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