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4 December

Two MH-60R Seahawks helicopters participated in a formation flyover during a ceremony where the Indian Navy received its first two MH-60Rs from the US Navy

US Greenlights Potential $1.17B Naval Chopper Deal With India

The US State Department has approved a possible $1.17 billion sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter equipment and support to India.

4 December

Christine Casimiro

Kongsberg, Hindustan Shipyard to Enhance Indian Naval Vessels with Electric Tech

Hindustan Shipyard Limited has partnered with Kongsberg Maritime to supply electric replenishment-at-sea technology to the Indian Navy.

4 December

Tajikistan's Saimumin Yatimov and Kyrgyzstan's Kamchybek Tashiev at a border demarcation deal

Staff Writer With AFP

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Reach Deal On Last Contested Central Asian Border

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan said Wednesday that they had reached a border demarcation deal with Tajikistan on the last contested frontier in Central Asia, potentially ending years of territorial dispute.

4 December

China Coast Guard fires water cannon to a Philippine vessel

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says China Coast Guard Fired Water Cannon, ‘Sideswiped’ Govt Vessel

The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and "sideswiped" a government vessel Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had "exercised control" over the ship.

4 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Embassy Urges Citizens in S. Korea to Exercise ‘Caution’ After Martial Law

China's embassy in Seoul on Tuesday warned its citizens to exercise "caution" after the imposition of martial law in South Korea.

3 December

Joe Saballa

Chinese-Made LiDAR Sensors Pose Security Risks to US Defense Systems: Think Tank

A prominent American think tank has issued a stern warning to the US military regarding the security risks associated with using Chinese-made LiDAR sensors.

3 December

Australian Army engineers from the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, 6th Engineer Support Regiment, Timor-Leste Defence Force, and US Navy Construction Battalion construct two new barracks buildings during Exercise HARI'I HAMUTUK 2024, at Baucau Military Barracks, Timor-Leste. *** Local Caption *** Australian Defence Force (ADF) members worked closely with the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) during a series of Defence Cooperation Program training exercises in 2024. The series of annual partnered training activities between the Australian Army and the F-FDTL aimed to enhance military skills, capability, and interoperability. ADF contingents, primarily from the Australian Armys 1st Brigade, have travelled to Timor-Leste throughout the year to help create and deliver training courses on a range of military and trade skills as well as to participate in bilateral exercises. The work of Australian Army military training teams, continues to strengthen the ADF and F-FDTL partnership and enhance the longstanding relationship between our two countries.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Build Over 400 Houses for Defense Personnel in Queensland

Australia has announced an investment to construct more than 400 more houses for the defense community in Townsville, Queensland.

3 December

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Says Destroyed N. Korean Bulsae-4 Missile Used by Russia

The Ukrainian military has claimed to have destroyed a North Korean Bulsae-4 anti-tank missile system operated by the Russian Armed Forces.

3 December

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), the Philippine navy frigate BRP Gregaorio del Pilar (PF-15), the Philippine navy frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) steam in formation during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2014.

Staff Writer With AFP

China Accuses Philippine Ships of ‘Illegally Gathering’ at Disputed Reef

China on Monday said it had taken "control measures" against Philippine ships it accused of "illegally gathering" near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.

2 December