Asia Pacific • The Defense Post

Oct- 2026 -

7 October

Soldiers, formation, parade, military parade of the Russian Army on Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2025. Military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Russia's parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. Photo: The Kremlin Moscow via (Photo by The Kremlin Moscow / The Kremlin Moscow / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

Russia Practiced Central Asian Incursion in Multinational War Games

Russia has rehearsed a cross-border counter-offensive and the launch of a foothold inside neighboring Central Asian territory during its quadrennial Center 2026 military exercise.

6 October

Christine Casimiro

Shield AI, Innovaero Partner on Loitering Munitions for Australia

US firm Shield AI and Australian defense technology company Innovaero Technologies have teamed up to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s strike capabilities with autonomous loitering munitions.

5 October

A Republic of China Air Force F-16V combat aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

US Transfers Taiwan’s First F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

Taiwan has received its first two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the US, marking a step in bolstering its air defense capabilities amid mounting military pressure from Beijing.

5 October

Hanwha Aerospace’s smart factory in Changwon, South Korea, uses automated guided vehicles and robotic production systems. Photo: Hanwha

Samantha Alexa

South Korea to Train Defense AI Talent From the University Level

South Korea is building a new defense AI workforce from the university level, with Hanwha Aerospace helping train students and preparing to hire graduates directly.

2 October

Rojoef Manuel

China Inaugurates Two Military Hubs in Laos

China has opened new defense facilities in Laos, expanding the People's Liberation Army's overseas logistics network in Southeast Asia.

2 October

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer, Mahindra Identify Nagpur for Proposed C-390 Assembly Line

Embraer and Mahindra identified Nagpur, in India’s Maharashtra state, as the location for a proposed C-390 Millennium assembly line.

2 October

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea Revives Talks to Export Biho Air Defense System to India

South Korea is discussing the potential export of its Biho air defense system to India, which previously selected the platform in trials.

1 October

MakinaRocks’ illustration of its Runway AI operating system supporting distributed AI across South Korea’s military battlefield network. Image: MakinaRocks/LinkedIn

Samantha Alexa

South Korea Takes AI Into Its Battlefield Network for First Time

South Korea has demonstrated an artificial intelligence system running on its military battlefield network for the first time during the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise.

1 October