Defense pact
Pakistan, Saudi, Turkiye sign defense pact, say attack on one is attack on all
Pakistan prime minister hopes the pact ‘remains a shield of peace for generations to come’ and brings prosperity; Turkiye president says it targets no country and is open to countries seeking regional peace, prosperity and stability.
August 9, 2026
Australia signs defense alliance with Pacific nation Fiji
Australia signed a new defense alliance with Fiji on Monday, bolstering ties as it seeks to outmanoeuvre China's push to hold sway in the South Pacific.
July 6, 2026
Indonesia, Japan sign defense pact after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
Indonesia and Japan signed a defense pact to cooperation in humanitarian aid, joint exercises, and defense technology after Japan eased arms export rules, as Jakarta expands military ties while maintaining non-aligned stance amid regional tensions.
May 4, 2026