Asia Pacific • Page 22 of 362 • The Defense Post

Sep- 2024 -

4 September

Members of HMAS Albany utilise the new bridge simulators at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. *** Local Caption *** Navys Patrol Boat Force will be better prepared for protecting Australias northern advances thanks to the two new bridge simulators implemented at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. The containerised full-mission simulators are based on the Arafura Class OPV and are provided by Pivot Maritime International. Designed to simulate bridge operations at sea, they are capable of supporting a full range of navigation training.

Australia Unveils Containerized Arafura Patrol Ship Simulators for Navy

The Royal Australian Navy has launched two new containerized bridge simulators in Darwin, to prepare future Arafura patrol vessel operators.

3 September

Smoke rises from the site of an attack after a massive explosion the night before near the Green Village in Kabul

Staff Writer With AFP

Six Killed, 13 Wounded in Kabul Suicide Bombing: Police

A suicide bomber triggered explosives in the Afghan capital on Monday, police said, killing six people and wounding 13 more.

3 September

Joe Saballa

Taiwan to Buy Nearly 2,000 More Stinger Missiles as China Row Escalates

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced plans to procure an additional 1,985 Stinger missiles from the US amid rising tensions with China.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Rohde & Schwarz Wins Comms Contract for Australia’s Hunter-Class Frigates

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has contracted Rohde & Schwarz Australia to deliver integrated communication and control systems for the first batch of three Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigates.

2 September

Joe Saballa

China’s Anti-Aircraft Weapons Register Low Success Rate Against Drone Swarm

In a rare admission, China’s People’s Liberation Army said its anti-aircraft weapons had a low success rate against a swarm of drones.

2 September

Indian security forces personnel stand guard in India's north-eastern Manipur state

Staff Writer With AFP

Indian Insurgents in Manipur Launch Deadly Drone Attack

Insurgents in India's Manipur state have carried out a deadly attack on security forces, using drones to drop explosives in what police called a "significant escalation" of violence in the restive northeastern region.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Philippine Marines riding in LAV-300s (Light Armored Vehicles) participate in a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, May 15, 2018, as part of Exercise Balikatan. The CALFEX is designed to demonstrate cooperation and interoperability between Philippine and U.S. forces as the two militaries continue their commitment to train and share information to improve their ability to coordinate a multilateral response to crisis. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Beckstrom)

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.

30 August

Joe Saballa

Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets

The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities.

29 August

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Reports Low Accuracy of US-Supplied Anti-Tank Weapons

The Taiwanese military said its US-supplied anti-tank weapons had a low success rate during a recent exercise, prompting a re-evaluation of their combat use.

29 August