Asia Pacific • Page 106 of 361 • The Defense Post

Sep- 2023 -

4 September

A soldier stands guard in Yangon, Myanmar

Bomb Attack on Myanmar Border Hub Kills 5 Officials, Wounds 11

A bomb attack on a government compound in the Myanmar border hub of Myawady killed five government and security officials and wounded 11 policemen, sources said.

4 September

Joe Saballa

Taiwan to Invest $4.1B in Military Research, Development

The Taiwanese government plans to invest $4.1 billion in researching and developing defense equipment.

3 September

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is greeted by Solomon Islands' PM Manasseh Sogavare during a trip to Honiara

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Help Boost Security in Solomon Islands

Australia will boost security in Solomon Islands by sending additional personnel to cover both the Pacific Games and the general elections.

1 September

Joe Saballa

China Claims Electromagnetic Railgun Development Over Rivals US, Japan

The Chinese Navy claims to have developed a powerful electromagnetic railgun that can launch projectiles at “very high ”speed and precision.

1 September

A Chinese soldier holding a flag during military exercises

Staff Writer With AFP

US Lawmaker Promises ‘Resolute Reaction’ if Taiwan Attacked

Any unprovoked attack on Taiwan will result in a "resolute reaction" from Washington, US Congressman Rob Wittman said during a visit to Taipei.

1 September

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus Supports Serial Production of Korean Army’s Future Light Armed Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has teamed with Korea Aerospace Industries for the serial production of South Korea’s future Light Armed Helicopter.

1 September

No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules A97-448 and A97-467 on the RAAF Base Richmond flightline. Both aircraft have been fitted with Ka-Band Satellite Communications antennas. *** Local Caption *** A second C-130J Hercules has been fitted with a Ka-Band Satellite Communications (SATCOM) antenna, providing aircrew and embarked personnel with high-speed data connectivity whilst on missions around the globe. The Ka-band SATCOM system was installed on C-130J A97-467, and follows an installation of the same system on A97-448 in 2017. Air Force plans to equip a total of six C-130Js with the SATCOM system, which can support live-streaming of high-definition video, in-flight mission planning, and coordination with headquarters and other nodes around the world.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Defence Force Joins European Military Transport Organization

Australia has officially joined the Movement Coordination Center - Europe , making the nation the first non-NATO member of the organization.

1 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Suicide Bomber Kills Nine Soldiers in West Pakistan

Nine soldiers were killed in a restive western region of Pakistan after a suicide bomber rammed his motorbike into their military convoy and detonated.

Aug- 2023 -

31 August

Inder Singh Bisht

S. Korean Firm Announces 155mm Extended-Range Shell for K9 Howitzer

South Korea’s Poongsan Corporation said it has developed a 155mm projectile for the K9 self-propelled howitzer with 50 percent greater range than existing shells.

31 August