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21 March

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un evaluating military weapons. Photo: Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)

North Korea Test-Fires New Weapons Ahead of Russian Security Chief Visit

North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un.

20 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Indian Forces Kill 22 Maoist Rebels, One Soldier Dead

At least 22 Maoist rebels were killed in the jungles of central India on Thursday in one of the deadliest clashes since the government ramped up efforts to crush the long-running insurgency.

20 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan’s Annual War Games to Simulate 2027 China Attack

Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island's annual war games, the defense ministry said Wednesday, as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei.

19 March

Joe Saballa

Five Chinese Satellites Engage in ‘Dogfighting’ Drills in Space: US Officials

Two US Space Force officials recently revealed that Chinese satellites were detected practicing “dogfighting” in space.

19 March

Joe Saballa

Robot Dogs Featured in US-South Korea Drills for Tunnel Warfare Training

The US and South Korea conducted a joint exercise aimed at refining tunnel warfare tactics with the help of robot dogs.

19 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Bangladesh Arrests Notorious Rohingya Militant Leader

A Rohingya militant leader who directed attacks against Myanmar security forces which precipitated a humanitarian catastrophe was arrested Tuesday by police in Bangladesh.

19 March

Christine Casimiro

Japan Mulls Deploying Missile on Island With China, N.Korea Within Range

Japan is reportedly considering the deployment of long-range missiles on its southwestern Kyushu island for enhanced “counterstrike capabilities” against China and North Korea.

19 March

North Warning System (NWS) Site BAF-3 is located in Brevoort Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories. This long-range radar site was established in October 1988. The NWS is a joint Canadian-American radar system that provides aerospace surveillance. In Canada, the NWS comprises 47 sites--11 long-range sites and 36 short-range sites -- spanning the Arctic. PHOTO: Courtesy of Lianne Girard

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada PM Carney Announces Deal With Australia to Boost Arctic Radar

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a $6-billion Canadian dollar ($4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defense as US priorities shift.

18 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Detects 59 Chinese Aircraft Around Island

Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft around the self-ruled island, the defense ministry said Tuesday, the highest tally since a record in October and days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force".

17 March