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9 June

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

Marianne Besas

Rheinmetall Delivers First Batch of CRVs to Australia

Rheinmetall has announced the delivery of 25 Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles to the Australian Army.

2 June

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Military Flight off Malaysia Was ‘Routine Training’

China said Wednesday a flight by 16 military aircraft over hotly contested waters off Malaysia was routine training, after the Southeast Asian nation accused Beijing of breaching its sovereignty.

1 June