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21 September

US Navy Redeploys MQ-4C Triton on Guam Following IOC Achievement

The US Navy has redeployed the MQ-4C Triton squadron on Guam after the reconnaissance drone achieved initial operational capability.

20 September

Korea Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea to Develop Long-Range Bunker-Busting Missile

The South Korean government has announced an investment of $218 million to develop an upgraded surface-to-surface precision missile.

20 September

An F-35A Lightning II of the Australian Defence Force is seen mid-flight. Clouds are seen in the background, in the same elevation as the aircraft.

Juster Domingo

Australia Deploys F-35As to Indonesia for Air Combat Exercise

Australia has deployed six F-35A Lightning II jets to Indonesia for the first time as part of an exercise.

20 September

Inder Singh Bisht

BAE, L&T Pitch All-Terrain Vehicle to Indian Army

BAE Systems and Larsen & Toubro Limited have offered their BvS10 articulated all-terrain vehicle to the Indian Army.

20 September

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft departs to Japan as part of Operation ARGOS. It hovers a few meters above ground just as it begins to take off.

Juster Domingo

Australia Conducts North Korea Nuclear Activity Air Surveillance

The Australian Defence Force has conducted air surveillance over North Korea to monitor illegal nuclear weapons development.

20 September

Joe Saballa

Australia to Buy Additional MQ-4C Drone, Upgrade P-8A Poseidons

The Australian government is boosting its maritime surveillance capabilities with the procurement of an additional MQ-4C Triton drone and the upgrade of its current P-8A Poseidon fleet.

20 September

An Indian soldier stands guard in Srinagar, 2022

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Seeking Modern, Satellite-Based Communication Capability

The Indian Army is acquiring various advanced satellite communication systems to assist its troops on missions.

20 September

Tourists look on as a Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China's closest points to Taiwan, in Fujian province on Thursday, ahead of massive military drills off Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Blockade on Taiwan Would Be ‘Monster Risk:’ Pentagon

A Chinese blockade on Taiwan would be a "monster risk" for Beijing and likely fail, while a military invasion would be extremely difficult, senior Pentagon officials said.

20 September