Asia Pacific • Page 103 of 372 • The Defense Post

Oct- 2023 -

26 October

A Royal New Zealand Navy Littoral Manoeuvre Craft boat is seen gliding across the waters. A mountainside is seen in the back.

New Zealand Navy Receives Three Littoral Maneuver Craft

The Royal New Zealand Navy has received three Sentinel 1250 high-speed littoral maneuver craft for reconnaissance missions.

26 October

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines, Denmark to Expand Cyber Defense Partnership

The Philippines and Denmark have announced a plan to amplify digital security ties in response to threats against the countries’ cyberspace.

25 October

Inder Singh Bisht

S. Korea’s Future Marine Helicopter to Feature L3Harris ISR System

Korea Aerospace Industries has contracted L3Harris Technologies to provide surveillance and targeting systems for South Korea’s upcoming Marine Attack Helicopter.

25 October

FA-50 Fighting Eagles. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Ronald Watkins

Poland Receives More South Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets

Poland has received two more South Korean FA-50 fighter jets, with a total of eight of the planes being delivered so far.

25 October

Joe Saballa

Thailand Shelves Chinese Submarine Acquisition to Buy New Frigate Instead

Thailand has decided to shelve its planned submarine acquisition from China after the developer failed to deliver one of the production requirements.

24 October

Ronald Watkins

US, South Korea Complete ‘Silent Shark’ Anti-Submarine Exercise

The US and South Korea have completed the “Silent Shark” anti-submarine warfare exercise near Guam amid increasing tensions with North Korea.

24 October

Three soldiers in camo uniform test out a hihg-frequency device. They are huddled together in the middle of the frame.

Juster Domingo

Australia Taps Mitsubishi for Military Laser Development

Australia has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to develop laser technology to enhance surveillance and survivability of defense platforms.

24 October

Joe Saballa

Philippines Bans Use of AI Apps in Military Due to Security Risks

The Philippines has prohibited its military and defense personnel from using artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications due to security risks.

24 October

AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Eyeing US-Made Long-Range Precision Strike Missiles for F-16s

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has signified its intent to procure more long-range precision strike missiles from the US to bolster its invasion deterrence.

23 October