Asia Pacific • Page 24 of 361 • The Defense Post

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22 August

VBS4 is a virtual desktop simulation for collective tactical and mission rehearsal, with support for over 100 training use cases.

BAE Systems to Upgrade New Zealand Military’s Virtual Simulator

The New Zealand Defence Force has contracted BAE Systems to upgrade its VBS4 virtual desktop trainer to the latest configuration.

22 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Launches $570M Plan to Build Missiles Domestically

Australia unveiled a $570 million deal to build missiles domestically, a bid to beef up military capabilities amid a regional arms race.

21 August

U.S. Army combat medics assigned to 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, and U.S. Navy corpsmen assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, engage in a rigorous cross-training exercise during Pacific Fortitude at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, August 13, 2024. Pacific Fortitude supports long-standing agreements to the Republic of Korea by deploying forces, drawing and supporting equipment to validate unit readiness and the U.S. commitment to the ROK-US alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Grice)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, Navy Medics Facilitate Cross-Training in South Korea

The US Army and Navy have conducted cross-training in South Korea to upskill medical teams for future combat scenarios.

21 August

Joe Saballa

Pakistan Test-Launches Shaheen-II Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Armed Forces has announced the successful test launch of its Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

20 August

Joe Saballa

Australia to Procure 350 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles From US

Australia has signified its intent to purchase hundreds of FGM-148F Javelin missiles from the US to boost its anti-tank capabilities.

20 August

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rojoef Manuel

SAIC to Support US Navy Pacific Fleet Tactical Training

SAIC has signed a $120-million agreement to assist the US Navy Tactical Training Group Pacific’s fleet preparation effort.

20 August

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Navy Warships to Get Upgraded Phalanx Close-In Weapons

The Taiwanese Navy has installed the latest variant of Phalanx Close-In Weapon System into its main surface combatants to improve their ability to take out incoming threats.

20 August

Indonesian special forces army personnel are taking part in a security assembly

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia, Indonesia Agree Defense Pact

Australia and Indonesia unveiled a new defense agreement, pledging closer cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region as a new leader prepares to take over in Jakarta.

20 August

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $3.5B Apache Helicopter Sale to S. Korea

The US announced its approval of a $3.5-billion sale to South Korea of up to 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, including missiles.

19 August