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27 December

Hulls of two future Evolved Cape-class patrol boats under construction in a shipyard

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Border Force to Receive Two Evolved Cape Patrol Boats

Australia is investing $85 million to obtain two more Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s border force.

27 December

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korean Soldier Captured in Russia-Ukraine War Dies: Seoul

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said.

27 December

Joe Saballa

China’s Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter Jet Takes Maiden Flight: Report

China appears to have conducted the maiden flight of its sixth-generation fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to challenge US dominance.

27 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan Govt Approves Record Budget for Aging Population, Defense

Japan's government approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on defense to tackle regional threats.

26 December

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrives at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Lightning Ferry 24 was conducted during November and December 2024, culminating with delivery of the final F-35A Lightning II aircraft to be acquired by the Air Force at RAAF Base Williamtown. The aircraft travelled from Nellis Air Force Base, in the United States of America, supported by Air Forces KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No 33 Squadron, and a C-17A Globemaster III from No 36 Squadron. Australia has now received all of the F -35A Lightning II fleet.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Air Force Accepts Final F-35A Jets

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its last nine of 72 F-35A Lightning II combat jets procured as part of a program launched in 2010.

26 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan President Office Holds First China ‘Expansion’ Simulation

Taiwan's Presidential Office has staged its first tabletop simulation to boost readiness against China's military "authoritarian expansion."

25 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan FM Raises ‘Serious Concerns’ Over China Military Activity

Japan's top diplomat Takeshi Iwaya expressed "serious concerns" to his Chinese counterpart over Beijing's increasing military activity, Tokyo said.

25 December

A Taliban fighter stands guard at the entrance of the police headquarters in Ghazni on August 12, 2021

Staff Writer With AFP

Pakistan Air Strikes Kill 46 in Afghanistan, Kabul Says

Pakistan air strikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, the Taliban said, while a Pakistan security official said the bombardment targeted "terrorist hideouts."

23 December