Asia Pacific • Page 126 of 361 • The Defense Post

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15 June

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L), Papua New Guinea Defense Minister Win Bakri Daki and Prime Minister James Marape at the security pact signing in May

US Military Wins ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Papua New Guinea Bases

The US military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact underpinning Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific.

14 June

Ronald Watkins

Australian Navy Receives Final Bluebottle Unmanned Surface Vessel

The Royal Australian Navy has received its fifth and last Ocius Bluebottle unmanned surface vessel, showcased at an induction ceremony.

14 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Vietnam Negotiating BrahMos Missile Purchase With India: Report

Vietnam is reportedly in talks with India to purchase BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

14 June

Joe Saballa

BAE to Integrate Mine Neutralizer Into South Korean Helicopters

BAE Systems has been selected to integrate a mine countermeasure capability into South Korea’s new anti-mine helicopter fleet.

14 June

Japanese Special Defense Forces in a file photo.

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Killed in Shooting at Japan Army Training Range

A new military recruit shot and killed two fellow soldiers and wounded a third at a training range in central Japan, the military said.

14 June

Staff Writer With AFP

New Zealand, Fiji Boost Military Ties

New Zealand and Fiji signed defense deals aimed at boosting training, maritime cooperation, and allowing troops to operate on the other's territory.

13 June

Autonomous Army trucks following a crewed ‘leader’ vehicle on a public road in Victoria. Photo: Australian Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Demonstrates Public Road Deployment of Autonomous Truck Convoy

The Australian Army conducted its first deployment of an autonomous truck convoy on public roads in Victoria.

13 June

A Soldier with 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division breaches the entrance of an underground complex during the early morning on March 16, 2023 at Goldmine Training Area, Republic of Korea during Exercise Warrior Shield. (Sgt. Joshua DuRant)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Conducts Underground Tactical Training in South Korea

The US Army conducted underground tactical training in South Korea during the 11-day Warrior Shield situational exercise.

13 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Eyes Australian F-18s to Help War Effort

Ukraine has asked Australia about the condition of dozens of retired F-18 fighter jets, eyeing a potential weapons transfer that could significantly boost Kyiv's airpower.

12 June