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25 August

Lumen Technologies Rediscovers Malware Targeting Taiwan, US

Cyber solutions provider Lumen Technologies has detected malware that targets Taiwanese organizations and US military research websites.

25 August

Republic of Korea Armed Forces deploying a K9 Thunder during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 is being conducted across northern Australia from 22 July to 4 August. More than 30,000 military personnel from 13 nations will directly participate in Talisman Sabre 2023, primarily in Queensland but also in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales. Talisman Sabre is the largest Australia-US bilaterally planned, multilaterally conducted exercise and a key opportunity to work with likeminded partners from across the region and around the world. Fiji, France, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany are all participating in Talisman Sabre 2023 with the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand attending as observers. Occurring every two years, Talisman Sabre reflects the closeness of our alliance and strength of our enduring military relationship with the United States and also our commitment to working with likeminded partners in the region. Now in its tenth iteration, Talisman Sabre provides an opportunity to exercise our combined capabilities to conduct high-end, multi-domain warfare, to build and affirm our military-to-military ties and interoperability, and strengthen our strategic partnerships.

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha to Equip Australian Huntsman Howitzers With Epsilor Batteries

Hanwha has awarded Epsilor a contract to supply NATO-standard Li-Ion vehicle batteries for its Huntsman self-propelled howitzers.

25 August

Joe Saballa

Japan Mulls Easing Lethal Weapons Export Restrictions

The Japanese government is considering relaxing its strict export policies on lethal defense products.

25 August

A US V-22 Osprey hovers above Philippine and Australian soldiers at a naval base in San Antonio town in Zambales province.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippine, Australian Troops Practise Retaking Island in S. China Sea Drill

Australian and Filipino troops held exercises near flashpoint South China Sea waters claimed by China, in which they simulated retaking an enemy-controlled island.

24 August

Joe Saballa

Indian Tejas Fighter Jet Fires ASTRA Beyond-Visual-Range Missile for First Time

The Indian defense ministry has announced the first-ever test-firing of its ASTRA beyond-visual-range missile from the Tejas combat aircraft.

24 August

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Buys AARGM, Spike Missiles for Air Force and Army

Australia will acquire advanced anti-radiation guided missiles-extended range for its air force and Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles for the army.

24 August

Joe Saballa

After F-15 Jets, Indonesia Buys 24 Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopters

Indonesia’s defense ministry has announced an agreement with the US for 24 Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk helicopters.

24 August

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves Sale to Upgrade Taiwan F-16’s Air Tracking

The US has approved the sale to Taiwan of advanced sensor equipment for its fighter jets, the latest upgrade as fears rise over China's increasing assertiveness over its claim to the island.

24 August

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Says Spy Satellite Launch Ends in Failure, Again

North Korea said its second attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit failed, three months after the first one crashed into the ocean.

23 August

Joe Saballa

Taiwan to Receive First Batch of Abrams Tanks Next Year: President

The Taiwanese military will receive its much-awaited M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the US beginning next year, President Tsai Ing-wen has confirmed.

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