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15 February

Taiwan Air Force Grounds Training Jets After Crash

Taiwan's air force grounded all training jets after one of the aircraft crashed due to "dual engine failure," with the pilot ejecting safely.

14 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Thales-BDL to Supply STARstreak Man Portable Air Defense Missile to India

Thales and India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited will together supply the initial batch of Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence systems in response to an Indian government requirement.

14 February

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Offers Electric Propulsion for India’s Planned Amphibious Warships

The UK and India have signed a statement of intent to design and develop an Integrated Full Electric Propulsion system for India’s next generation Landing Platform Dock (LPD) fleet.

14 February

U.S. Army infantrymen with the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, trains members of the 112th Infantry Regiment, Royal Thai Army, on the M1129 Stryker Mortar system as part of Cobra Gold 2022 in the Lopburi Province of the Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 26, 2022. CG 22 is the 41st iteration of the international training exercise that supports readiness and emphasizes coordination on civic action, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. From Feb. 22 through March 4, 2022, this annual event taking place at various locations throughout the Kingdom of Thailand increases the capability, capacity, and interoperability of partnered nations while simultaneously reinforcing our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Mendoza)

Rojoef Manuel

Thai Army Stryker Fleet to Receive Leonardo DRS Battle Management Systems

Leonardo DRS has accepted a contract to supply and equip battle management systems for the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8x8 armored fighting vehicles.

14 February

General Romeo S Brawner Jr., AFP Chief of Staff discusses the AFP’s effort to addressing national security during the MAP General Membership Meeting on February 12.

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Military Eyes Acquiring Two Submarines

As part of its modernization efforts, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intends to acquire at least two diesel-electric submarines.

14 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Bomb Blast Kills 10 Laborers in Southwest Pakistan

Ten laborers were killed on Friday when their vehicle was hit by a blast from an improvised explosive device (IED) in southwest Pakistan.

14 February

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says US Should Take Lead in Military Cuts After Trump Comments

Beijing urged the US to take the lead in reducing military spending after President Trump proposed talks with Russia and China on the issue.

13 February

A model of a helicopter drone is seen during the international Trade-show MAST Asia 2019, Maritime, Air Systems and Technologies, in Chiba, Tokyo, June 17, 2019, Japan.

Christine Casimiro

Japan Eyes Drone Exports Amid Asian Allies’ Interest

Countries under Japan’s Official Security Program (OSA) have expressed interest in Tokyo’s dual-use drones, prompting the East Asian country to explore exporting them.

13 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Accuses China Fighter Jet of ‘Unsafe’ Conduct Above South China Sea

Australia said a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of “unsafe” military conduct.

13 February