Asia Pacific
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Dec- 2022 -22 December
Philippines Boosts Military in Disputed Sea After Chinese ‘Encroachment’
The Philippines is boosting its military presence in the South China Sea, citing a "threat" to a garrison after Chinese "activities."
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21 December
India to Approve Tactical Ballistic Missile Acquisition: Report
India is set to acquire a tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of striking targets up to 500 kilometers away.
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21 December
Philippine Navy Commissions New Fast-Attack Vessels From Israel
The Philippine Navy has commissioned two new fast-attack interdictor craft missile vessels from Israel Shipyards.
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20 December
Japan to Approve Sub-Launched Long-Range Missile Development: Report
The Japanese government has reportedly decided to acquire submarine-launched long-range missile capability.
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20 December
Russia Announces Joint Naval Drills With China
Moscow announced that several of its warships were participating in naval exercises starting this week with Beijing's navy.
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20 December
US Senate OKs $858B Defense Act With Billions in Taiwan, Ukraine Aid
The US Senate passed a record $858 billion in defense spending for 2023, authorizing billions in military assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan.
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19 December
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles: Seoul’s Military
North Korea reportedly fired two medium-range ballistic missiles days after Pyongyang announced a successful test of a solid-fuel motor for a new weapons system.
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16 December
Philippines, Indonesia to Heighten Border Security Cooperation
The Philippine Border Committee and its Indonesian counterpart will increase sea patrols next year to boost maritime border security ties.
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16 December
US Base in Guam 50% Complete for 2024 Marine Transfer
The relocation of around 4,000 Okinawa-based Marines to Guam is on course for 2024 as construction of the military base is proceeding.
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16 December
S. Korea to Form Defense Innovation Committee
South Korea has agreed to establish a defense innovation committee to bolster the military through cutting-edge technologies.
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