Asia Pacific • Page 103 of 361 • The Defense Post

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19 September

China Military Rocket Force Admits ‘Shortcomings’ in Rare Incident

In a rare incident, China’s military rocket force admitted to facing several “shortcomings” after conducting a series of field exercises.

19 September

Joe Saballa

China, Russia ‘Prepared’ to Use Cyber If War Breaks Out, US Warns

China and Russia are prepared to utilize cyberspace in case a war with the US breaks out, according to the US Department of Defense.

19 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Indonesia Hosts First-Ever ASEAN Military Drills

Militaries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations began their first-ever joint exercises in Indonesia, with a Myanmar representative present despite the bloc's ban on its junta leaders.

18 September

Seven uniformed personnel from the Australian Defence Force use metal detectors to search for potentially dangerous war remnants in a field in Nauru. They are deployed as members of the ordnance mission Operation Render Safe.

Juster Domingo

Australia Leads Multinational War Cleanup Efforts in Nauru

The Australian Defence Force has led the deployment of hazard disposal units on the Pacific island of Nauru.

18 September

Inder Singh Bisht

India Approves Tactical Ballistic Missile Acquisition for Border Deployment

The Indian government has approved the acquisition of a Pralay ballistic missile regiment for the Indian Army.

18 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Boeing to Upgrade Japan’s F-15s With Advanced Electronic Warfare Suite

Boeing has been contracted to outfit Japanese F-15 Super Interceptor fighter jets with an advanced electronic warfare system.

18 September

Australian Army recruits from 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka conduct a wall vault during physical training at Blamey Barracks Kapooka, New South Wales. *** Local Caption *** The 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka is the home of the soldier. Australian Army recruits begin their ADF journey at Blamey Barracks in Kapooka, NSW where they are taught mental and physical resilience, military drill, field craft, navigation, teamwork, confidence, and marksmanship.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Trials Faster Training Course for Army Recruits

The Australian Department of Defence is testing a new military course that speeds up the training process of army recruits by 25 percent.

18 September

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Unveils New Combat Drones at Taipei Aerospace Expo 2023

Taiwan unveiled its new combat drones during the 2023 Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition.

18 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Detects 103 Chinese Warplanes Around Island

Taiwan told China to stop its "destructive unilateral actions" after more than 100 Chinese warplanes and nine navy ships were detected around the island.

16 September