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13 June

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

Inder Singh Bisht

India Set to Induct Next-Gen Nuclear Ballistic Missile Following Trial

India successfully flight-tested its next-generation nuclear ballistic missile, paving the way for its induction.

12 June

Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles group China

Staff Writer With AFP

China Expands Nuclear Arsenal as Global Tensions Grow: Study

The nuclear arsenals of several countries, especially China, grew last year, and other atomic powers continued to modernize theirs as geopolitical tensions rise, researchers said.

11 June

Staff Writer With AFP

China Operating Intel Unit in Cuba for Years: US Official

China has been operating an intelligence unit in Cuba and upgraded it in 2019 to enhance its presence on the Caribbean island, a White House official said.

9 June

Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, speaking in Havana

Staff Writer With AFP

Havana Denies Report of Plans for Chinese Spy Base in Cuba

The Havana government denied US news reports that it has reached a deal for China to set up a spying base in Cuba, just off American shores.

9 June

Joe Saballa

South Korea Rolls Out First FA-50 Fighter Jet for Poland

Korea Aerospace Industries has conducted a roll-out ceremony for the first of 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft under order by the Polish government.

9 June

Joe Saballa

US, Japan, Taiwan Agree to Share Real-Time Drone Intel

The US, Japan, and Taiwan have agreed to share real-time reconnaissance drone data to bolster military coordination.

9 June

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Urged to Hide Military Assets for Protection

The Taiwanese military should begin hiding its assets to protect them from destruction, a senior defense consultant has suggested.

8 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Orders Next-Gen Indigenous Frigate Construction for $295 Million

Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy has reportedly contracted Jong Shyn Shipbuilding to build two light frigates for 9.05 billion New Taiwan dollars ($295 million).

8 June