Banks have been denying services to defence companies over environmental, social, and, governance (ESG) factors, a defence minister said. It comes amid ongoing suspicion that banks have been closing customers’ accounts over their political exposure or views. James Cartlidge, minister for defence procurement, said the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched an investigation into the impact…
Taiwan Says Chinese Air Force Approached Close to Island’s Coast
TAIPEI—Eight Chinese war planes crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line and approached close to the island’s contiguous zone that is 24 nautical miles (28 miles) off its coast on Saturday, the Taiwanese defense ministry said, in a further rise in tensions. China’s air force over the past three years has routinely flown into the air…
Communications Security Agency Advertised on TikTok After Ottawa Banned Platformed on Government Devices for Security
Canada’s federal agency in charge of communications security continued to use China’s TikTok for advertising beyond Feb. 28, the day the government banned the video hosting service on its devices over security concerns. Four other federal agencies also continued TikTok advertising. In an Inquiry of Ministry tabled in the House of Commons on May 8,…
Plugging Capability Gaps Essential to Australian Defence: Strategic Review
Increasing recruitment, securing trade routes, and boosting energy supply are among the biggest issues in the Australian Defence Force, according to a major review. The final report of a strategic defence review, which was released by the Albanese government on April 24, warned that Australia’s geographical isolation is no longer a significant strategic advantage that…
Canada Faces ‘Rapidly Changing’ Threats in Arctic Region From Russia and China, Says Defence Minister
Canada faces growing competition in the Arctic region from Russia and China and must do “whatever is necessary” to defend the region, Defence Minister Anita Anand told a Senate committee on April 24. “Our analysis of the threat is going to proceed on the basis that we need to do whatever is necessary—in terms of…
Russia Continues Fighting for Bakhmut
The Russian forces have continued their nearly nine-month effort to capture the Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut in the eastern Donetsk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of defending Bakhmut in last month’s interview with The Associated Press. saying that its fall could allow Russia to rally international support for a deal that might…
Beijing Pledges to Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with Russia
April 17, 2023
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Beijing will continue deepening ties with Moscow—despite assurances the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would remain neutral over Ukraine—following a meeting between Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Li, recently appointed defence minister, said his visit to Russia was specifically designed to “emphasise the special character and strategic importance” of bilateral ties,…
British Defence Industry Taking ‘Forensic Look’ to Minimise Chinese and Russian Infiltration, Minister Says
March 9, 2023
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The UK government and defence suppliers are seriously examining the supply chain for Chinese or Russian infiltration such as Chinese surveillance equipment, Defence Procurement minister Alex Chalk said on Monday. It comes after a recent Mail on Sunday investigation found that at least six army bases had surveillance cameras made by China’s Hikvision or Dahua at their…
Defence Veterans Selling Military Skills Not ‘Top Guns’: ASIO Director-General
Australia’s top intelligence official says a small but concerning number of former defence insiders are putting cash before country. ASIO boss Mike Burgess revealed in his latest annual threat assessment his agency had been tracking veterans willing to sell their military training and expertise to foreign governments for several years. But the issue has only…
South Korea, US Plan February Nuclear Tabletop Drills to Deter North
SEOUL—South Korea and the United States will hold tabletop exercises next month as the allies move to better counter the North’s nuclear threats, South Korea’s defence minister said on Wednesday. Nuclear-armed North Korea launched an unprecedented number of missiles last year, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. U.S. and South…
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