Asia Pacific • Page 179 of 562 • The Defense Post

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10 February

The RSN’s Maritime Security (MARSEC) Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) operating in the Singapore Strait.

Singapore Navy Deploys Indigenous Unmanned Vessels for Patrols

The Republic of Singapore Navy has deployed its domestically made unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on patrol missions along the Singapore Strait.

10 February

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Eyes Purchase of E-2D Early Warning Aircraft From US

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense intends to purchase six E-2D airborne early warning and control aircraft from the US defense company Northrop Grumman.

10 February

Australia's third multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton, also known as “AUS3,” takes to the skies for its first flight at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility on October 29, 2024.

Christine Casimiro

Australia’s Third MQ-4C Triton Drone Nears Delivery

Northrop Grumman has completed testing Australia’s third of four MQ-4C Triton drones at its California facility, bringing it one step closer to final delivery.

10 February

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump shake their hands during a bilateral meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., United States of America, on February 7, 2025. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by Nanako Sudo / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

US-Japan South China Sea Statement ‘Attacks and Smears China’: Beijing

Beijing said on Monday that a joint statement by the United States and Japan condemning its "provocative activities" in the contested South China Sea "attacks and smears" China.

10 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada Close to Visiting Forces Deal With Philippines

Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a pact to allow them to deploy troops on each other's soil.

10 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Indian Soldiers, 31 Maoist Rebels Killed in One of Deadliest Clashes

Indian security forces killed at least 31 Maoist rebels in one of the deadliest clashes since the government ramped up efforts to crush the long-running insurgency.

8 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Uzbekistan Hands Helicopters From Pre-Taliban Afghan Army to US

Uzbekistan transferred to the US seven Black Hawk helicopters that Afghan pilots flew to the Central Asian state fleeing the Taliban in 2021.

6 February

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Deploys Troops to Key Airport to Thwart ‘Decapitation Strikes’

The Taiwanese military has stationed troops at a key airport in the capital to bolster defenses against potential “decapitation strikes.”

5 February

Rendering of the Republic of Korea Navy's future Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX)

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha, Hyundai to Compete for South Korean KDDX Destroyer Program Contract

South Korea has selected Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to compete for the primary contractor role on the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer program contract.

4 February