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22 August

Six Soldiers, Four Militants Killed in Pakistan Clash

Six soldiers and four militants were killed in a fierce gun battle in Pakistan's rugged South Waziristan, near the Afghan border, the military.

22 August

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Should Revamp Drone Defense Strategy: Military Official

A Taiwanese Marine Corps official said the country needs to revamp its drone defense strategy in preparation for a potential Chinese attack.

22 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Indonesia, Boeing Agree Deal for Sale of 24 F-15 Jets

Indonesia and US aircraft manufacturer Boeing have agreed on a deal for the sale of two dozen F-15EX fighter jets as Southeast Asia's biggest economy moves to modernize its fleet.

22 August

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Plans Satellite Launch as Seoul, US Hold Drills

North Korea is planning to launch another satellite just three months after its first attempt to put a military eye in the sky failed.

21 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia’s Biggest Warship Deployed in Philippine Drills

Australia's largest warship took part in joint drills with the Philippines and the United States in the disputed South China Sea.

21 August

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen speaks while inspecting reservists training at a military base in Taoyuan

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan’s Leader Says 2024 Defense Budget to Hit Record $19B

Taiwan's president said defense spending would reach a record $19 billion in 2024, a demonstration of the island's "determination to ensure national security."

21 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia Announces Additional $1 Billion HIMARS Purchase

The US State Department has approved the sale of 22 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Australia.

21 August

S100 Crew from 822X Squadron and Defence Science and Technology Group personnel discuss the S100 Bathymetric LiDAR Sensor trials on the Flight Deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Raider 23. *** Local Caption *** In July 2023 the Australian Defence Force conducted Exercise Sea Raider across the coast of North Queensland. Exercise Sea Raider certified the Amphibious Ready Unit and saw the Australian Amphibious Force train closely with the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Choules, as well as a beach landing force comprising of infantry, armoured vehicles, artillery, aviation and logistic elements optimised for amphibious raids and assaults. The Sea Series of exercises enhances joint interoperability of the Australian Army and Royal Australian Navys amphibious capabilities.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Tests Laser-Equipped Drone to Map Amphibious Landings

The Australian Defence Force has trialed a drone-based laser-firing sensor to map beaches and the seabed for amphibious landings.

21 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Agrees to Buy 200 Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles From US

Australia has locked in a deal to buy potent long-range weapons from the US, officials said, as the country looks to counter China's rising military power.

20 August