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13 February

A model of a helicopter drone is seen during the international Trade-show MAST Asia 2019, Maritime, Air Systems and Technologies, in Chiba, Tokyo, June 17, 2019, Japan.

Japan Eyes Drone Exports Amid Asian Allies’ Interest

Countries under Japan’s Official Security Program (OSA) have expressed interest in Tokyo’s dual-use drones, prompting the East Asian country to explore exporting them.

13 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Accuses China Fighter Jet of ‘Unsafe’ Conduct Above South China Sea

Australia said a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of “unsafe” military conduct.

13 February

Staff Writer With AFP

India, Pakistan Exchange Fire Across Kashmir Border: Reports

Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged fire across the heavily militarized Kashmir frontier that divides the two archrivals.

12 February

Inder Singh Bisht

France in Advanced Talks With India to Buy Pinaka MBRL

France is in advanced talks to procure India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system, according to a Reuters report.

12 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia to Help North Korea Develop Drones for Ukraine Assistance

North Korea could produce drones this year that will be co-developed with Russia, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported earlier this week.

12 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Indonesia’s Prabowo, Turkey’s Erdogan Agree to Bolster Ties

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan sign a series of agreements to boost trade and defense ties.

12 February

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace Wins Maintenance Deal for Indian Apache Helicopter Engines

GE Aerospace has received a contract to deliver sustainment services for Indian Air Force AH-64E Apache attack helicopter engines.

12 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Detects 62 Chinese Aircraft as US Ships Transit Waters

Taiwan said it detected 62 Chinese military aircraft near the self-ruled island this week, as two US ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

11 February

The Indian Ministry of Defence inked a contract with Russian representatives to procure anti-ship cruise missiles

Christine Casimiro

India Buys Anti-Ship Missiles From Russia

In line with existing defense cooperation, India has signed a contract with Russia to procure anti-ship cruise missiles for the country’s submarine fleet.

11 February