Asia Pacific
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Dec- 2024 -23 December
North Korea Suffers 1,100 Casualties in Russia-Ukraine War: Seoul
More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine, S. Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
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23 December
Philippine Military Says Will Acquire US Typhon Missile System
The Philippine military plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with China.
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23 December
Indonesia Explores BrahMos Technology Collaboration with India
Indonesia is exploring cooperation with India on defense technology, including on the Brahmos cruise missile.
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21 December
US President Biden Authorizes $571M in Military Aid to Taiwan
US President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan on Friday, the White House said.
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20 December
US OKs Modernization Package for South Korea’s KDX-II Class Destroyers
The US State Department has approved a $300-million package to modernize South Korea's KDX-II class destroyers.
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20 December
Lockheed Martin Delivers Final Super Hercules to New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received the fifth and final C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin as part of a US foreign military sale to replace the service’s C-130H fleet.
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20 December
Taiwanese Digital Agency Joins US Cyber Exercise for First Time
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has participated in a multinational exercise held by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for the first time.
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20 December
US Says China to Build 1,000 Nukes by 2030 in Staggering Annual Report
The Pentagon has released its annual report on China's military and security developments, including projections on its nuclear capabilities.
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20 December
Australia, UK Advance Construction Plan for AUKUS Submarine Program
Australia and the UK have announced advancements in the AUKUS program to deliver a nuclear-powered submarine fleet for the Australian navy.
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20 December
Japan Inspects US Air Base Over Chemical Spill
Japanese authorities staged an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after being informed by the American side of a chemical leak.
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