MILITARY● ELEVATEDJul 8 · Jul 8, 2026, 10:10 AM
Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm
South China Morning Post
Nato and its Indo-Pacific partners have pledged to expand cooperation in defence industry and advanced technology as the transatlantic security alliance boosts its military build-up in the face of deepening Russia-China ties. Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday met with top officials from the Indo-Pacific Four (IP4) partner nations – Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea – on the sidelines of the Nato summit in Ankara. The talks featured South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and...
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