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Arms and weapons

France plans $53.6 billion boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin listens to a government statement before a debate on the situation in the Middle East at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin listens to a government statement before a debate on the situation in the Middle East at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Jail, caning for ex-auxiliary cop who was off-duty when he carried loaded firearm in public

Heng Jun Hao was allegedly armed with a Taurus revolver loaded with five bullets while he was at Bugis+ shopping mall.
Heng Jun Hao was allegedly armed with a Taurus revolver loaded with five bullets while he was at Bugis+ shopping mall.

Man charged over weapons, including home-made crossbows, allegedly in his possession

During the investigation, officers discovered a substantial cache of weapons and prohibited items in the unit.
During the investigation, officers discovered a substantial cache of weapons and prohibited items in the unit.

Iran reports strikes on bridges, key highway and railways

A damaged highway bridge in Karaj, Iran, after a strike near Tehran, on April 3, 2026.
A damaged highway bridge in Karaj, Iran, after a strike near Tehran, on April 3, 2026.

Man arrested at Potong Pasir home for possessing prohibited weapons, offensive items

The man was arrested after he was caught firing projectiles from a Potong Pasir home on April 6.
The man was arrested after he was caught firing projectiles from a Potong Pasir home on April 6.

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says

FILE PHOTO: A test-launch of 600 mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers is overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (not pictured), North Korea, March 14, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A test-launch of 600 mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers is overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (not pictured), North Korea, March 14, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo

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.

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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.