Tag: defense
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Palau Faces Scrutiny Over US Military Buildup as New Zealand Visit Elevates Security Debate
Palau’s rising security role in the Pacific is colliding with environmental safeguards and sovereignty questions as projects accelerate. A new analysis flags concerns over transparency and… Read more
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Fiji Sevens thump Germany 42-5 in Hong Kong as Kolinisau warns of defensive lapses and calls for sharper on-field communication ahead of Great Britain clash
Fiji opened the Hong Kong Sevens with a commanding win, but head coach Osea Kolinisau warns that defensive lapses and unclear communication must be tightened as… Read more
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Cook Islands and New Zealand seal security declaration, restart aid after China row
New assurances reshape the Cook Islands–New Zealand relationship as a fresh security framework is unveiled and funding resumes. The move signals a careful balance of sovereignty,… Read more
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Japan Launches 10-Member Pacific Defence Initiative Office to Shore Up Pacific Surveillance and Deterrence
Japan is stepping up its Pacific defense posture with a new 10-member office aimed at closing a widening surveillance gap. Radar upgrades, island surveys, and the… Read more
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Fiji’s RFNS Timo Joins Kakadu 2026 Guardian-Class Drills to Boost Pacific Maritime Ties
Fiji’s Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Timo makes a splash in Exercise Kakadu 2026, joining a multinational flotilla for high-profile regional drills. The mission underscores Fiji’s growing… Read more
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Reds’ defensive masterclass halts Drua in Lautoka with a 21-6 win
Unbelievable defence in Lautoka puts the Reds in the driving seat as they stifle the Drua and notch a crucial win. Les Kiss applauds the effort… Read more
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Fiji to co-design new 3rd Battalion HQ with Australia and Japan
Fiji’s next military headquarters is taking shape with support from Australia and Japan, signaling a shift toward broader peacetime roles like disaster response and maritime security.… Read more