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30 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippine Planning First-Ever Submarine Procurement: President

The Philippine government is planning to acquire its first submarine, the country's president revealed.

30 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Spy Balloon Did Not Gather Data Over US: Pentagon

The Chinese spy balloon shot down by a US fighter jet in February did not collect intelligence as it flew across the United States, the Pentagon said Thursday.

29 June

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

Staff Writer With AFP

Solomons PM Calls for ‘Review’ of Australia Defense Pact

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has asked for a "review" of a long-standing defense pact with Australia.

29 June

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Vows to Attack if Chinese Warplanes, Spy Balloon Enter Airspace

The Taiwanese military will not hesitate to strike back if Chinese aircraft or spy balloons enter the island nation’s airspace or territorial waters.

28 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Air Strikes Kill 10 Civilians: Locals, Media Reports

A Myanmar military airstrike on Nyaung Kone village in the northern Sagaing region killed 10 civilians, locals and media reports said.

28 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Detects Two Russian Warships Off its Coast

Taiwan sighted two Russian frigates sailing off its eastern coast on Tuesday and deployed surveillance ships and aircraft to monitor their movements.

27 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Nepali Citizens Joining Russian Army for Ukraine War

Nepali citizens are joining the Russian Army as Moscow has relaxed citizenship requirements to attract foreign fighters for the Ukraine war.

27 June

Joe Saballa

Australia Heeds Taiwan Request, Installs Military Attache in Taipei

The Australian government has appointed a director of strategic affairs to its de facto embassy in Taiwan to facilitate engagement between the two countries.

26 June