Asia Pacific
-
Mar- 2025 -9 March
China Army Says Will Tighten ‘Noose’ Around Taiwan if Separatism Escalates
China’s military warned it will tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatism escalates, urging independence supporters to step back.
Read More » -
8 March
North Korea’s Kim Inspects ‘Nuclear-Powered Submarine’ Project
Kim Jong Un inspected a nuclear-powered submarine project, highlighting the navy's key role in North Korea's defense strategy.
Read More » -
7 March
Taiwan Says Detects 11 Chinese Balloons Near Island
Taiwan detected 11 Chinese balloons near the island in a 24-hour period, the defense ministry said in its daily report.
Read More » -
6 March
Taiwan Seeks Supplier for Six More Mine-Laying Vessels
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is seeking a contractor to build six more Min Jiang-class mine-laying vessels starting this year until 2027.
Read More » -
6 March
Australian Defence Forces Receive Backpackable Counter-Explosive Robots
Babcock Australasia has delivered ready-to-use, backpackable robot systems to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ (ADF) counter-explosive capabilities.
Read More » -
6 March
BEL Delivers Swathi Weapon Locating Radar to Indian Army
Bharat Electronics Limited has delivered the Indian Army’s 49th Swathi weapon locating radar.
Read More » -
6 March
Aid Group Says 4,000 Displaced by Battle for Key Myanmar Port Site
Fighting between Myanmar's military junta and ethnic minority rebels near strategic China-backed port has displaced 4,000 people.
Read More » -
5 March
Japan Selects Firms for High Speed Landing Craft Development
British engineering company BMT and Yokohama-based Japan Marine United (JMU) have secured a contract to develop a next-generation High Speed Landing Craft for the Japan Self Defense Force.
Read More » -
5 March
Car Bomb Attack in Northwest Pakistan Kills 12, Wounds Dozens
At least 12 civilians were killed after two explosive-laden vehicles were detonated at an army compound in northwest Pakistan.
Read More » -
4 March
Singapore Eyes More Sea, Air, Land Military Assets Amid ‘Turbulent Times’
The Singapore Armed Forces plans to procure two new submarines and introduce a counter-drone military vehicle, maritime patrol aircraft, and other defense assets.
Read More »