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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that correctly understanding history is a benchmark for testing Japan's commitment to peaceful development in response to a question about Japan's recent statements on the history of World War II and the postwar international order, including its call for Russia to remove a victory monument and its claim that the "Enemy State Clauses" in the UN Charter are obsolete.

On Tuesday, September 8, Vice Minister Ando participated in the Seoul Defense Dialogue, where he engaged with participants from various countries and exchanged views.

President Herzog: "This will prove to be a grave miscalculation, a decision that will fall on the wrong side of history, and a gross interference in the democratic elections of a sovereign nation."

The Defense Intelligence Agency opened the 2026 DoDIIS Worldwide conference Aug. 10 in Tampa, Florida. Its theme, "DIA Next: Intelligence Technologies for Battlespace Lethality," signaled that DIA's leadership is driving operational intelligence innovation at mission speed. The conference launched a renewed, concerted effort by the Agency to integrate cutting-edge technologies from American industry directly into intelligence systems that warfighters depend on for operational advantage - following the example set by the U.S. Department of War.

From trespassing and breaking into restricted areas to using drones for sensational footage, a series of typical cases involving individuals who attempted to use classified military sites as filming material in an attempt to attract public attention was disclosed by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Tuesday. Such activities and unauthorized exploratory adventures pose serious risks to national defense and security, and violate the law, the MSS said.

"India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka whenever the island nation faces a crisis," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he began his maiden visit to the neighbouring country with an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Colombo on September 08, 2026. He asserted that both nations share close cultural and civilisational ties which have provided a strong foundation for the growth of the bilateral relationship.

The inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting between India and Morocco took place in New Delhi on September 08, 2026. The two sides discussed areas of mutual interest in the field of training & education, peacekeeping operations, military exercises, medical cooperation, cyber defence and defence industries. They agreed to further expand defence ties as bilateral cooperation is moving towards its 70th anniversary in 2027.

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will undertake an official visit to Australia and New Zealand commencing 09 Sep 2026. The visit is aimed at further strengthening the Indian Navy's bilateral cooperation with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).

Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) will conduct bilateral Air Exercise, Veer Guardian-2026, at Air Force Station Jodhpur, from 09 Sep 26 to 22 Sep 2026.

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The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise kicked off on Monday morning in Vientiane, the Lao capital on Monday. This marks the sixth edition of joint exercise series between the two militaries since 2017, the China Military Bugle reported.

The Chinese medical support team participating in the China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise arrived in the Lao capital Vientiane on Sunday morning.

The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise opened on Monday morning in the Lao capital Vientiane.

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On the evening of September 8, 2026, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Poland, where he attended the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO). With Canada serving as MSPO's 2026 Lead Nation, the exhibition provided an important opportunity to showcase Canadian defence innovation, deepen cooperation with Poland and other Allies, and advance new industrial and commercial partnerships. These engagements support the objectives of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity, while strengthening Canada's contribution to a more secure Euro-Atlantic region.

Defence's continued investment in Australian industry is helping build the sovereign capabilities and skilled workforce needed to support the ADF now and into the future.