Asia Pacific • Page 11 of 562 • The Defense Post

Sep- 2026 -

1 September

Marruá AM250 transport and utility vehicles

Malaysia Expands Army Fleet With 200+ New Tactical Vehicles

Malaysia will acquire 263 military vehicles worth $40.8 million to boost its army’s tactical movement and scouting capabilities.

1 September

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Indonesian soldiers assigned to the Indonesian Army Strategic Reserve Command, hold a secure position at the Jungle Field Training Exercise during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 29, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Farmer)

Giulia Bernacchi

US, Indonesia Begin Multinational Military Drills With 4,700 Personnel

The US and Indonesia have launched their annual Super Garuda Shield military exercise, bringing together more than 4,700 personnel.

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31 August

Inder Singh Bisht

India Signs Deal to Buy Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

The Indian Army has signed an agreement to purchase the Javelin anti-tank missile system through the US Foreign Military Sales process.

31 August

Christine Casimiro

Uzbekistan Publicly Presents Chinese J-10 Fighters for First Time: State Media

Uzbekistan state media has publicly showcased at least six Chengdu J-10CE fighters for the first time during celebrations marking the country’s 35th independence anniversary.

28 August

BAY OF BENGAL (April 8, 2025) - Two Indian Navy Hawk Mk 132 fly over the Bay of Bengal during Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025, April 8. Tiger Triumph is a joint and combined U.S.-India exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster response readiness and interoperability. Tiger Triumph enables U.S. and Indian armed forces to improve interoperability and bilateral, joint, and service readiness in the Indian Ocean region and beyond to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)

Rojoef Manuel

India Eyes 150 Advanced Jet Trainers to Replace BAE Hawks

New Delhi has issued a request for information to procure approximately 150 jet trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force, modernizing its pilot preparatory pipeline.

28 August

Marine Protector-class patrol boats BRP Pag-asa (PATS-2701) and BRP Patag (PATS-2702)

Rojoef Manuel

US Transfers Retired Patrol Boats to Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard has taken delivery of two decommissioned Marine Protector-class patrol boats from the US in Baltimore, Maryland.

28 August

Philippine Marine Corps and US Marine Corps personnel speak during the MARFORPAC–PMC Staff Talks at Camp HM Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo: Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco/DVIDS

Samantha Alexa

US Marine Corps Turns to AI for Theater-Level Logistics in Indo-Pacific

Tagup is expanding its AI-powered logistics platform to selected theater-level sustainment use cases supporting US Marine Corps Forces, Pacific under a $2.1 million contract modification.

28 August

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan to Acquire More Than 2,000 Altius Drones From Anduril

Taiwan is further strengthening its asymmetric capabilities by acquiring more than 2,000 Altius uncrewed aerial vehicles from US defense company Anduril.

27 August

One Chinese J-10C fighter jet suspended in mid-air

Rojoef Manuel

Bangladesh Nears $2.3B Deal for Chinese J-10 Supersonic Jets

Bangladesh has advanced its planned $2.3-billion effort to procure 20 Chengdu J-10 supersonic combat aircraft from China, positioning one of Dhaka’s largest defense acquisitions to date.

27 August