Asia Pacific • Page 166 of 562 • The Defense Post

Apr- 2025 -

1 April

South Korea displays a Hyunmoo-2 missile system

Christine Casimiro

S. Korea Eyes Faster Weapons Deployment With Bottom-Up Approach

South Korea is finalizing a bottom-up acquisition approach for faster weapons development and deployment.

1 April

Tourists look on as a Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China's closest points to Taiwan, in Fujian province on Thursday, ahead of massive military drills off Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

China Holds Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan

China sent its forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills practicing for "precision strikes" and a blockade of the island.

Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Joe Saballa

Egypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft

An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft.

31 March

Members of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army patrol in Shan state, Myanmar

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Junta Accused of Air Strike Even After Quake

Myanmar's junta has pressed ahead with its campaign of air strikes despite the country's devastating earthquake.

30 March

US Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth speaks before the Senate Armed Services during a nomination hearing in Washington, DC

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Chief Says US Will Ensure ‘Deterrence’ Across Taiwan Strait

The US will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" across the Taiwan Strait, Defense Secretar Hegseth said, calling China "aggressive and coercive."

29 March

Staff Writer With AFP

India Signs $7.3B Deal for 156 Homemade Helicopters

India announced a $7.3 billion deal to purchase 156 locally made light combat Prachand helicopters for its air force and the army.

29 March

Staff Writer With AFP

11 Dead in Drone Strikes Against Taliban in Pakistan

Eleven people were killed in drone strikes in northern Pakistan launched by the army against the Taliban, who had killed seven soldiers a day earlier.

28 March

Japan Coast Guard's third Miyako-class large patrol vessel JCG Amami (PL-204)

Rojoef Manuel

Mitsubishi Delivers Fourth Miyako Large Patrol Ship to Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has handed over the fourth Miyako-class large patrol vessel to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture.

28 March

Taiwanese soldiers are seen holding grenade launchers and machine guns and driving tanks, during an operation as part of the 37th edition of the HanKuang military exercise, in Tainan, Taiwan, 14 September 2021. Training including risks assessment and monitoring of enemies have been conducted in the face of the intensifying #threats from China, with the US offering arms sale to the self-ruled island, whilst the island has been building better relations with Japan and other European countries such as Czech Republic, Lithuania and Poland. (Photo by Ceng Shou Yi/NurPhoto) (Photo by Ceng Shou Yi / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Sentences Four Soldiers for Spying for China

Four Taiwanese soldiers, including three from a unit in charge of security for the president's office, have been sentenced to prison for photographing and leaking confidential information to China, a court said.

28 March

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Sent 3,000 More Soldiers to Russia This Year: Seoul

North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and is still supplying missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul's military said on Thursday.

Trends Shaping the Defense World

JOIN 100,000+ FOR DEFENSE NEWS, TRENDS & INSIGHTS