New Zealand to explore joining Fiji-Australia defence alliance, comes after China missile launch

China missile test sends strong signal to South Pacific - law expert

New Zealand had been informed only hours before China launched a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific, the foreign minister says.

China uji peluru berpandu di Lautan Pasifik

SYDNEY: China bersiap sedia untuk menguji pelancaran peluru berpandu balistik berkeupayaan nuklear dengan kepala peledak tiruan di Lautan Pasifik dalam tempoh 24 jam akan datang, menurut media Australia hari ini. Sydney Morning Herald dan The Australian melaporkan, diplomat serantau dimaklumkan mengenai ujian peluru berpandu antara benua (ICBM) itu, dengan pegawai China turut memberi taklimat kepada ... Read more The post China uji peluru berpandu di Lautan Pasifik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

New Zealand-India trade, defence pact celebrated despite criticism

New Zealand and India announced on Saturday the creation of a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after signing a free-trade pact in April that he has touted as an economic boon. Modi’s visit, at the tail end of a July 6-11 tour that has also taken him to Indonesia and Australia, came in...

New Zealand warned by China of incoming missile test in South Pacific

New Zealand warned by China of incoming missile test in South Pacific

Penny Wong raises alarm over China's 'destabilising' Pacific missile test

China has test-launched a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the South Pacific Ocean, drawing criticism across the region. Australia, New Zealand, and Japan were notified only hours before the launch, which Beijing described as a routine military exercise. The test came just hours after Australia and Fiji signed a major defence agreement, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong calling the launch destabilising for the region.

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China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

Australia has taken up Beijing's missile launch into the Pacific with a number of higher-ups within the Chinese Communist Party, one minister says.

China’s Pacific Missile Test Sparks Regional Security Concerns As Australia, New Zealand, Japan React

China's missile test in the Pacific has heightened regional security concerns, drawing criticism from Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

India is becoming a shaping power

Modi’s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.

China preparing South Pacific missile test, Australian media report

China preparing South Pacific missile test, Australian media report

Trump admin unveils 11-foot-tall, AI-designed nuclear test flight vehicle at the Great American State Fair

NNSA to unveil an AI-designed nuclear test flight vehicle on the National Mall, touting a faster, cheaper path to advancing U.S. deterrence capabilities amid Chinese competition.

New Zealand, India strike ‘milestone’ strategic partnership

AUCKLAND: New Zealand and India announced Saturday a “strategic partnership” encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minis...

PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week: What's on the agenda?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations as both countries move closer to strengthening economic and strategic ties through a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The announcement was made by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who said the visit would help elevate the partnership between the two nations and unlock new opportunities for trade, investment and economic growth.

China successfully test-fires missile into Pacific Ocean as joint naval drills with Russia begin

A New Zealand government source said China had alerted them about an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test.

China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone

China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone

PM Modi's historic New Zealand visit to focus on free trade, maritime security

PM Modi's historic New Zealand visit to focus on free trade, maritime security

New Zealand and India form ‘strategic partnership’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit comes shortly after China test-fired a ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, stirring unease in the region.

China Fires Submarine Ballistic Missile Into South Pacific Nuclear Zone, Drawing Protests

China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone on Monday morning, drawing immediate protests from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan and raising questions about the durability of the 1986 Treaty of Rarotonga.

China Tests Submarine Missile, Neighbors Raise Concerns

China says its submarine-launched strategic missile test was part of routine annual training as Australia, Japan and New Zealand expressed concern over the launch.

Business : Weststar, Rocket Technologies International Collaboration To Generate Over US$10 Bln Commercial Potential

CANBERRA, July 1 (Bernama) -- The strategic joint venture agreement (JVA) between Weststar Group and Australia's Rocket Technologies International Pty Ltd is expected to contribute significantly to bilateral trade and economic growth between Malaysia and Australia, with long-term commercial potential estimated at over US10 billion (US1 = RM4.08) through future aerospace, defence, satellite, and advanced technology programmes.

US Concerned By China Nuclear Buildup After Missile Launch

The US said Monday that China's rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup is of great concern after Beijing test-fired of a missile from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean.

China Missile Test in Pacific Sparks Concern Across Region

China on Monday test fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean, prompting concern from Japan, Australia and New Zealand over Beijing’s growing military capabilities and activities in the region. According to China’s state run Xinhua news agency, a People’s Liberation Army Navy nuclear submarine launched a missile carrying a dummy warhead [] The post China Missile Test in Pacific Sparks Concern Across Region appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific

China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific

Modi to start his Indo-Pacific tour on July 6

India's Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Indo-Pacific tour, which will include visits to Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia, will begin on July 6 and end on July 11, AzerNEWS reports.