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22 March

Local Production of Future Australian Boxer CRVs Begins in Queensland

Rheinmetall has begun local production of the Australian Defence Force’s future Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles in Ipswich, Queensland.

21 March

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023

Staff Writer With AFP

Xi, Putin Hail ‘New Era’ of Ties in United Front Against West

The leaders of China and Russia hailed a "new era" in their relationship as Putin accused the West of rejecting Beijing's proposals to end the Ukraine conflict.

21 March

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), the Philippine navy frigate BRP Gregaorio del Pilar (PF-15), the Philippine navy frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) steam in formation during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2014.

Rojoef Manuel

Future Philippine Navy Patrol Boats, Corvettes to Receive Hensoldt Radars

German sensor provider Hensoldt has received two contracts to supply radars for future Philippine Navy patrol boats and corvettes.

21 March

Staff Writer With AFP

US Accuses Beijing, Moscow of ‘Encouraging’ N. Korea Missile Launches

The US on Monday accused China and Russia of "encouraging" North Korean missile launches by thwarting a united response from the UN.

20 March

Soldiers from the US and the Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines to Announce New Bases US Soldiers Can Use: Officials

The Philippines and the US will soon announce the location of four additional military bases in the Southeast Asian country that American soldiers will be allowed to use.

20 March

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Deliver Test Vehicles for US Hypersonic Research

Hypersonix Launch Systems has signed a contract to deliver hypersonic test vehicles to the US Defense Innovation Unit.

20 March

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter observing a warhead missile launch exercise simulating a tactical nuclear attack

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea’s Kim Leads ‘Nuclear Counterattack’ Simulation Drill

North Korea's Kim Jong Un led two days of military drills "simulating a nuclear counterattack," including the launch of a ballistic missile, state media reported.

19 March