![(L to R) The Defence Ministers from New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and the Director General (Security Policy) from the UK attended a breakfast at the 12th Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) Defence Ministers’ Meeting [FDMM] in Singapore. (Courtesy Singapore Ministry of Defence)](https://www.theepochtimes.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.theepochtimes.com%2Fassets%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2F06%2Fid5663585-Defence-Minister-meeting-600x400.png&w=1200&q=75)
The members of one of the Indo-Pacific’s oldest defence pacts, the Five Power Defence Arrangement (FPDA), have agreed to stage more complex military exercises in response to escalating tensions in the region. The 53-year-old agreement is between Australia,Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/indo-pacific-defence-alliance-to-introduce-new-military-tech-in-response-to-increased-tensions-5663560