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5 October

Technician checks a wire during a new computer network demonstration

SOSi to Provide Network Engineering Services for International US Commands

The US Air Force and US Defense Information Systems have awarded SOS International two task orders to provide network services for international US armed forces commands.

5 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Failed Missile Launch Triggers Panic in South Korean City

A failed ballistic missile launch sparked panic in a usually quiet South Korean city after it crashed into the ground and triggered a huge fire, officials said.

4 October

Rojoef Manuel

US, Australia Announce Operational Capability of Space Surveillance Telescope

The US Space Force and the Australian Department of Defence have announced the initial operational capability of the Space Surveillance Telescope.

4 October

China's President Xi Jinping inspecting People's Liberation Army soldiers

Staff Writer With AFP

Xi Decade Reshapes China’s Military, and the Region

During Xi Jinping's decade-long rule, China has built the world's largest navy, revamped the globe's biggest standing army, and amassed a nuclear and ballistic arsenal to trouble any foe.

4 October

Joe Saballa

Morocco Buys Chinese Military Drones

The Royal Moroccan Army has procured advanced military drones from China as part of its continuing effort to bolster its air defense.

4 October

Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS 2000) 155mm self-propelled guns

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Philippine Army Sends 8 Self-Propelled Howitzers to Mindanao

The Philippine military sent eight ATMOS 2000 155mm self-propelled guns to Mindanao to support counter-terrorism operations in the southern region.

4 October

Joe Saballa

Australia Investing $500M in Next-Gen Weapons

The government of Australia is investing $325 million in next-generation weapons and equipment for the Australian Defence Forces.

4 October

North Korea test fires a ballistic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan

North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years, prompting Tokyo to activate its missile alert system and issue a rare warning for people to take shelter.

3 October