Defence
EU Launches €38bn Defence Investments Under €150bn SAFE Scheme
The European Union (hereinafter: EU) has approved 38€ billion in initial defence investments under the broader Security and Defence Investment Framework, known as the SAFE scheme. These are the first major defence allocations from a total planned envelope of 150€ billion, designed to strengthen EU defence capabilities, industrial capacity and strategic autonomy in response to...
Türkiye’s Exports Hit Record 22,7$ billion in November, Driven by Defense Sector Surge
ISTANBUL — Türkiye’s export engine continued its upward trajectory in November, with overall shipments rising 2,2% year-on-year to reach 22,7$ billion, while the defense and aviation sector posted a historic performance. According to data released by the Turkish Trade Ministry on Thursday, the country’s total exports for the last 12 months reached a record-breaking 270,6$...
EU Revives ‘Military Schengen’ Plan to Expedite Troop Movement
BRUSSELS – The European Commission has unveiled a legislative proposal to establish a Military Schengen zone, aiming to drastically reduce the administrative time required for moving armed forces across European borders. Announced on 19 November 2025, the regulation mandates that member states must grant permission for cross-border military transit within a maximum of three working...
Australia-Indonesia Security Treaty Concluded
Australia and Indonesia have substantively concluded negotiations on a new bilateral security pact titled the Treaty on Common Security. The agreement, announced in Sydney, establishes a formal mechanism for the two nations to consult on security matters and potential threats. This new Australia-Indonesia security treaty is designed to expand upon existing defence frameworks, formalising closer...
Canada and Philippines Sign Defence Pact Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Republic of the Philippines and Canada formally signed a Visiting Forces Agreement (hereinafter: VFA) on 2 November 2025. This bilateral defence pact is designed to deepen military cooperation between the two nations by establishing the legal framework necessary for their forces to operate within each other’s territories. The agreement’s signing occurs amid persistent security...
Papua New Guinea and Australia Sign Defence Treaty
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia have finalised the text of a bilateral defence treaty, establishing a new security framework between the two states. The agreement formalises their security relationship into a binding alliance with a mutual defence clause. This development comes amid increased strategic competition in the Pacific region and modifies the...
