Asia Pacific
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Sep- 2022 -20 September
US Negotiating Aircraft Deal With Central Asian Countries for Afghanistan Leverage: Report
The US administration is reportedly quietly working on a trade of nearly 50 military aircraft with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in exchange for security assistance inside Afghanistan.
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20 September
Poland Signs $13B Deal With South Korea for 48 Light Combat Jets
Poland has signed a $13.7 billion agreement with South Korea to purchase 48 light multi-role FA-50 combat aircraft.
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20 September
Eleven Schoolchildren Killed in Myanmar Air Strike: UNICEF
At least 11 schoolchildren died in an air strike and firing on a Myanmar village, the UN children's agency said.
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20 September
Amid ‘Shortage,’ India Seeks Quick Weapons Procurement From Local Firms
The Indian Army is eyeing a more rapid procurement of weapons and equipment amid a reported “shortage” due to the “Make in India” initiative.
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20 September
China Says Biden’s Taiwan Remarks ‘Severely Violate’ US Policy Over Island
Beijing said President Joe Biden's comments that the US would defend Taiwan against an invasion "severely violate" Washington's policy.
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19 September
Philippine Navy’s BRP Gregorio Del Pilar Completes 4-Year Overhaul
The Philippine Navy has announced its BRP Gregorio Del Pilar has reached full operational capability after a four-year overhaul.
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19 September
Roadside Bomb Claimed by Pakistan Taliban Kills Eight in Northwest
A bomb killed the former head of a pro-government militia and seven others in Pakistan, in an attack claimed by the local Taliban.
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16 September
UAE Negotiating $2B Bayraktar Drone Purchase With Turkey: Report
The United Arab Emirates is reportedly negotiating the purchase of 120 Bayraktar TB2 drones with Turkish manufacturer Baykar.
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15 September
Undisclosed Asian Nation Awards Elbit Systems EW Training Contract
An undisclosed Asia-Pacific nation has awarded Elbit Systems a contract to deliver electronic warfare training equipment for its air force.
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15 September
Japan to Build Aegis-Equipped Ballistic Missile Defense Warships
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has reportedly proposed building a pair of ballistic missile defense ships at an estimated cost of $7.1 billion.
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