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14 October

Blast Kills Taliban Commander in Asadabad, Wounds 11

A bomb ripped through a vehicle carrying a Taliban police chief in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing him and wounding 11 others, officials said.

12 October

Japanese Special Defense Forces in a file photo.

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan Ruling Party Seeks Defense Spending Boost

Japan's ruling conservatives unveiled their campaign platform, saying they would aim to boost defense spending, possibly even doubling it, to counter threats from China and North Korea.

11 October

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers guard a highway leading towards Leh, bordering China, in Gagangir on June 17, 2020.

Joe Saballa

Thales to Provide Cyber Security Solutions for Indian Army

French defense firm Thales Group is looking to provide the Indian armed forces with new-age cyber security solutions.

11 October

Joe Saballa

Philippine Navy Receives Mistral 3 Surface-to-Air Missiles

The Philippine Navy took delivery of Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles as part of the military's ongoing modernization program.

11 October

An Indian paramalitary policeman on patrol.

Staff Writer With AFP

Suspected Militants Kill Five Soldiers in Indian Kashmir: Army

Suspected militants shot dead five soldiers in Indian-administered Kashmir in the deadliest incident since February.

8 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 50 at Shiite Mosque in Afghanistan’s Kunduz

A suicide bomb attack on worshippers at a Shiite mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz killed at least 50 people Friday, in the bloodiest assault since US forces left the country.

8 October