- China hosted a defence summit involving experts and scholars at the Shangri-La Dialogue and Xiangshan Forum in Singapore on May 28, 2026.
- NZDF representative Chris Penk attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to discuss Indo-Pacific security challenges and collaborative strength.
- The U.S. hosted a premier defense summit focusing on regional issues and Indo-Pacific concerns.
- US policy discussions focused on creating NATO-like military blocs, potential nuclear hosting via AUKUS, and deploying missile systems in the Indo-Pacific.
Tokyo's military expansion aligns with NATO and US allies.
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Updated Sep 17
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Tokyo's military expansion aligns with NATO and US allies.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Japan increased naval activity in the Western Pacific, highlighting its status as a top defense spender alongside NATO.Sub-event
Tokyo is aligning its military strategy with NATO and US allies.1 source
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