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14 June

The Philippine and US Marines taking positions during a beach assault exercise facing the South China Sea in San Antonio, Zambales province on May 9, 2014

Philippines Extends Military Deal With US: Foreign Minister

The Philippines will extend a key military pact with the United States for another six months, its foreign minister said Monday, after months-long negotiations between the two countries.

14 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan Says US Can Count on Turkey After Afghanistan Troop Pullout

President Erdogan said Turkey would be the "only reliable" country left to stabilize Afghanistan after the US pulls out its troops, indicating Washington could rely on its NATO ally.

10 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Chinese Marines Corps Deploys Type 15 Light Tanks

The Chinese Marine Corps has deployed the country’s indigenous Type 15 light battle tank, state media reported.

9 June

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Prepares Afghanistan Strike Capabilities Post Withdrawal

The US Air Force is preparing for “over-the-horizon” strike capabilities in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops from the country.

9 June

Afghan National Army soldiers keep watch in Dand-e-Ghori district in Baghlan province on March 15, 2016, following weeks of heavy battles to recapture the area from Taliban militants

Staff Writer With AFP

Gunmen Kill 10 Mine-Clearing Workers in Afghanistan

Masked gunmen killed 10 people working for the HALO Trust mine-clearing organization in northern Afghanistan, the interior ministry said Wednesday, blaming the Taliban for the latest attack to rock the violence-wracked country.

8 June

Joe Saballa

Philippine Air Force Receives New Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force took delivery of five new S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters as part of a $241 million contract between the Asian country and a defense firm in Poland.

7 June

Taiwanese soldiers seen kneeling down beside armored vehicles dubbed the Clouded Leopards. Photo: Army Command Headquarters

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Military to Test 105mm US Tank Guns

Taiwan will mount two sets of M68A2 105mm tank guns on domestically-made armored vehicles as part of the country’s research and development on mobile gun systems.

4 June

Staff Writer With AFP

US Condemns ‘Escalatory’ Chinese Military Flights off Malaysia and Taiwan

The US Air Force's Pacific commander condemned Chinese military flights off Malaysia and Taiwan, describing them on Friday as "escalatory" and "destabilizing."

3 June

Joe Saballa

Israel Signs $200M Drone Contract With Undisclosed Asian Country

Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a $200 million contract with an undisclosed Asian country to provide unmanned aerial vehicles, including its Heron and updated MK II drones.

3 June