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18 April

Fincantieri, TKMS Join Forces to Offer Submarine to Philippine Navy

Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to offer submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy.

18 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Residents Say Myanmar Towns Hit by Fighting Despite Quake Truce

Two Myanmar towns on a lucrative trade route to Thailand have been besieged by fighting despite a truce declared after last month's massive earthquake.

17 April

JS Mogami (FFM-1) is seen sailing in open water. A small strip of land serves as the distant background of the image. The ship's hull is colored grey, and the water is a dull, grayish blue.

Christine Casimiro

Japan Begins Work on Patrol Vessels, First Two to Launch in Late 2025

The Japanese Ministry of Defense revealed it has begun building the first four of 12 planned offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).

16 April

Pakistani troops patrol along the Afghanistan border at Big Ben post in Khyber district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

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Bomb Blast Kills Three Police Officers in Southwest Pakistan: Officials

An explosion targeting a police bus in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province killed at least three officers and wounded 16 others on Tuesday, authorities said.

15 April

The Police Regional Office in Bicol on Thursday (Jan. 2, 2025) releases photos of the underwater drone found by local fisherfolk off the waters of San Pascual, Masbate on Dec. 30, 2024. The local police has turned over the drone to the Philippine Navy. | Connie Calipay | Photos courtesy of PRO 5 chief B/Gen. Andre Dizon

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Captured Underwater Drone Sent Messages to China: Philippine Military

Five underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering information that could aid in "underwater warfare," the country's military said Tuesday, noting at least one had relayed a signal to China.

15 April

People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers march during the opening ceremony of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing

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‘Don’t Take Part in This War,’ Chinese Soldiers Captured in Ukraine Warn

Ukraine on Monday held a press conference at which Chinese prisoners of war under armed guard told journalists they hoped to be swapped and warned other Chinese nationals not to go to fight.

14 April

Screenshot of India's 30-kw vehicle-mounted laser-based weapon system

Christine Casimiro

India’s Domestic ‘Star Wars’ Laser Weapon Downs Drone in Trials

India has successfully tested its 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system — purpose-built to destroy drones, missiles, and aircraft — for the first time.

14 April