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11 May

Chinese-made Wing Loong II unmanned combat drone

China Announces Facility Capable of Producing 100 Drones Annually

China has announced the development of a facility dedicated to producing military and commercial unmanned aerial vehicles.

11 May

Tong Ong

South Korea Develops Autonomous Drone Navigation Technology

South Korea said it has developed a technology that allows unmanned aerial vehicles to reach their destinations while autonomously avoiding threats and obstacles.

10 May

Tong Ong

China, Indonesia Hold Joint Naval Exercises Near Jakarta

China and Indonesia have conducted joint naval exercises near Jakarta, Beijing said on Sunday, amidst tension over fishing rights in the South China Sea.

7 May

Tong Ong

China Makes Third Incursion Into Taiwan ADIZ This Week

A People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Thursday afternoon, China’s third incursion this month.

7 May

This handout photograph taken on May 2, 2021 and released by Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense shows US soldiwrs and Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers rising Afghanistan's national flag uring a handover ceremony to the Afghan National Army (ANA) army 215 Maiwand corps at Antonik camp in Helmand province.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Sends More Reinforcements for Afghan Pullout: Pentagon

The US military has deployed more heavy bombers and fighter jets to protect withdrawing American and coalition troops from Afghanistan, which have so far sustained no direct attacks, the Pentagon said.

6 May

Australian Army Lieutenant coordinates the replenishment of Charlie Company at Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Brolga Run, August 13, 2020

Joe Saballa

Australian Armed Forces to Cease Use of Israel Defense System

Beginning in June, the armed forces of Australia will stop using the Battle Management System manufactured by Israel's largest private arms firm.

6 May

Kyrgyzstan soldiers at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Bishkek

Staff Writer With AFP

Tajikistan Says 19 Dead in Border Clashes With Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan on Thursday said 19 of its nationals died in last week's border clashes with Kyrgyzstan, the first time it has reported its toll of the violence.

6 May

Taliban fighters holding weapons stand in a queue

Staff Writer With AFP

Taliban Capture Key Afghan Dam as Fighting Rages

The Taliban have captured Afghanistan's second-biggest dam after months of fierce fighting in their former bastion of Kandahar, the insurgents and officials said Thursday.

5 May

People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers march during the opening ceremony of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing

Staff Writer With AFP

Washington Weighs Risk of Defending Taiwan Against China

US President Joe Biden is expected to announce his strategy toward China soon, and calls are growing for him to make a clear public commitment to defend Taiwan militarily in the event of Chinese aggression.

4 May