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16 January

Taiwan Military Mulls Recruiting Foreigners to Defend Against China

Taiwan is considering enlisting foreign nationals to strengthen its armed forces, as concerns grow over a potential invasion by China.

16 January

Joe Saballa

Russia’s Latest Blunder: Own North Korean Weapon Shot Down in Kursk

A Russian military drone operator reportedly destroyed a North Korean-supplied weapon after mistakenly identifying it as a Ukrainian asset.

16 January

Naval soldiers stand guard on a corvette, during a Navy Drill for Preparedness Enhancement during an Army Preparedness Enhancement Drill ahead of the Chinese New Year, amid escalating Chinese threats to the island, in Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan 7, 2022.

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Navy Ready to Protect Undersea Cables

Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defense minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable.

15 January

Rendering of Hunter Class frigate at sea.

Giulia Bernacchi

L3Harris to Equip Australian Hunter Frigates With Integrated Management System

L3Harris has secured a contract to provide its Integrated Platform Management System onboard the Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates.

15 January

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin shakes hands with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Tinh

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia, Vietnam Sign Nuclear Energy Deal

Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on nuclear energy on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin aimed at deepening ties between the two long-standing allies.

15 January

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Sees Increase in Soldiers Applying for Early Discharge: Report

The Taiwanese military has reportedly observed a significant rise in soldiers requesting early discharge amid escalating tensions with China.

14 January

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan shakes hands with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to launch the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission to intensify cooperation on mutual interests

Staff Writer With AFP

Armenia Signs US Pact, Drifting Further From Russia

The US on Tuesday signed an agreement to expand security cooperation with Armenia, which is seeking a greater distance from traditional ally Russia following a humiliating loss to Azerbaijan.

14 January