Asia Pacific
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Apr- 2023 -9 April
China Simulates Taiwan Strikes in Second Day of ‘Joint Sword’ Drills
Chinese fighter jets and warships simulated strikes on Taiwan as they encircled the island during a second day of military drills.
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7 April
Philippines Urged to Build Military Base on Disputed Spratly Island
An Australian security expert has suggested that the Philippines build a military base on Pag-asa, an island situated on the disputed Spratly archipelago.
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6 April
Ukraine Buys 100 Remote Weapon Systems From Australia
Ukraine is set to receive 100 Remote Weapon Systems from Australia as part of a direct military sale worth $80.3 million.
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6 April
US, South Korea Hold Air Drills Involving B-52H Strategic Bomber
South Korea and the United States staged joint air drills involving at least one US nuclear-capable B-52H strategic bomber, Seoul's military said.
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6 April
China Vows ‘Resolute’ Response to High-Level US Meet With Taiwan Leader
China's foreign ministry condemned the meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in California.
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5 April
Saudi Arabia Deploys S. Korean Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System
Saudi Arabia appears to have acquired and deployed South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system on its border with Yemen.
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5 April
Taiwan to Receive 200 US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles in 2023
Taiwan is reportedly set to receive the first batch of 200 Javelin anti-tank missiles from the US in the second half of 2023.
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5 April
Lockheed Martin to Deliver Australia’s First Sovereign Military Satellite
Lockheed Martin has been selected to deliver Australia’s first sovereign military communications satellite and multiple ground stations as part of the JP9102 program.
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5 April
Japan Changes Rules to Allow Aid to Foreign Militaries
Japan will begin offering aid to the militaries of "like-minded countries" under new rules, as Tokyo builds a more proactive defense strategy to address growing regional threats.
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4 April
Chinese Spy Balloon Acquired US Intel Before Being Shot Down: US Officials
The Chinese spy balloon seen flying over North America in February had reportedly acquired US intelligence before getting shot down.
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