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21 September

Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills With China, Missile Exercises

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), led by China and Russia, kicked off the Peace Mission 2021 at the Orenburg training grounds in Russia. In a separate drill, the Russian Navy will conduct missile tests on the Black Sea.

20 September

Hercules Reyes

Indian Army Developing UAV-Mounted Intelligence Device

The Indian Army is working on an intelligence device mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to overcome the limitations of manned and ground-based intelligence gathering.

20 September

Hercules Reyes

China Finds ‘Weakness’ in New US Combat Drone

Chinese aviation engineers have reportedly found a flaw in the United States’ new Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone, saying the experimental system may not be effective in combat.

18 September

Hercules Reyes

Indonesian Navy Adds 5 Vessels to Secure Natuna Sea

The Indonesian Navy reportedly sent an additional five vessels to heighten security in the North Natuna Sea after sighting Chinese and American ships in the area.

17 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Victorious, Taliban Face Fierce New Test in Afghanistan

The Taliban now face the formidable task of keeping the peace within their own ranks and running a country on the brink of ruin.

16 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Get Nuclear Subs in New US, British Partnership

Canberra will receive a nuclear submarine fleet and American cruise missiles as part of its new military alliance with the US and Britain.

15 September

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea Announces Micro-Satellite Reconnaissance System

South Korea announced the development of an indigenous micro-satellite reconnaissance system beginning next year in a bid to lower the country’s reliance on US technology.

15 September