Asia Pacific
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Apr- 2023 -26 April
US, Philippine Troops Fire Rockets at Ship in Largest-Ever Drills
US and Philippine troops fired a salvo of rockets at a warship representing an enemy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, in the final exercise of the allies' largest-ever military drills.
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26 April
South Korea to Launch Drone Operations Command This Year
South Korea plans to establish a drone operations command this year to bolster its defense against North Korea.
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26 April
Indian Army Procures Over 400 Locally-Made Kamikaze Drones
The Indian Army has struck a deal with a local company to procure 450 loitering munitions for Rs 2.12 billion ($25 million).
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26 April
Indonesia to Order 18 More French Rafale Fighters for $2.3 Billion
Indonesia will order 18 additional Rafale fighter jets from France as part of a $2.3-billion deal.
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26 April
China Pushes Largest-Ever Expansion of Nuclear Arsenal
China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernizing the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the US.
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25 April
Taliban Kill IS ‘Mastermind’ of Kabul Airport Attack: White House
The Taliban government has killed the alleged mastermind of a devastating suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport during the chaotic withdrawal of US forces in 2021, the White House said.
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25 April
Czech Republic Eyes Aircraft, Radar Sales to Vietnam
The Czech Republic is looking to supply Vietnam with military aircraft and radars to help the Southeast Asian nation meet its growing security needs.
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25 April
China Tests AI-Powered Precision Artillery Shell: Report
The Chinese military tested an artificial intelligence-powered laser-guided artillery shell last year capable of striking human-sized targets 10 miles away.
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25 April
India Launches Armed Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Project: Report
India has launched an Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle development project.
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24 April
Taiwan OKs $419M Fighter Jet Repair Deal With US
Taiwan has approved a $419-million deal with the US to provide maintenance services for the island nation’s fighter aircraft fleet.
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