Iran's top military commander stated the country has strengthened its deterrence by upgrading ballistic missiles and shifting to an offensive doctrine after last year's conflict. He warned of a rapid response to any aggression, even as Iran and the US prepare for new nuclear talks.
Taiwan President William Lai stated the island must strengthen its defence to deter China, stressing that peace depends on strength. He highlighted growing global concern over Taiwan's security and said his government is boosting defence spending and domestic capabilities to safeguard Taiwan
The bipartisan US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has released a new report titled "Ten More for Taiwan", outlining urgent steps to strengthen deterrence against potential Chinese aggression toward Taiwan and to preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
"During every security challenge, whether conventional, counter-insurgency or humanitarian, our forces have displayed remarkable adaptability and resolve. The recent success of Operation Sindoor stands as a defining moment in our counter-terror and deterrence strategy. The world took note
During the 55th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM), South Korea's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin signed the revised document of the "tailored deterrence strategy."