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29 April

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Taiwan Detects 22 Chinese Aircraft Around Island

Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected 22 Chinese warplanes and drones around the self-ruled island in a window of less than three hours.

26 April

Joe Saballa

US, Philippines Want to Share Military Intelligence Amid China Row

The US and the Philippines are pushing for a crucial military intelligence-sharing agreement amid an increasing row with China.

25 April

Joe Saballa

China’s Defense Spending ‘Drastically More’ Than Declared: US Admiral

A high-ranking US military official has claimed that China is spending “drastically more” on defense than it recently declared to the public.

25 April

Personnel operating a Joint Air Battle Management System. Photo: Lockheed Martin

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin to Build Joint Air Battle Management System for Australia

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop a Joint Air Battle Management System for the Australian military.

24 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Indian Army Greenlights Local VSHORAD Development Project

The Indian Army has reportedly contracted two local firms to develop a Very Short Range Air Defence system prototype.

24 April

Joe Saballa

Philippines Eyes More Israeli Weapons as China Tensions Grow

The Philippines wants to purchase more defense systems from Israel to bolster its military readiness amid increasing tensions with China.

24 April

Joe Saballa

S. Korean Military to Ban iPhones, Smartwatches Over Security Concerns

South Korea will prohibit the use of iPhones and smart wearable devices inside military buildings due to increasing security concerns.

23 April

Joe Saballa

China Announces Military Shakeup With Focus on ‘Intelligentized’ Warfare

China is again restructuring its military, replacing an almost decade-old unit with a new Information Support Force focusing on “intelligentized” warfare.

23 April

Philippine soldiers seen bannering the country's flag after killing almost 40 militants loyal to Islamic State groups

Staff Writer With AFP

12 Militants Killed in Southern Philippines

Twelve militants have been killed in the southern Philippines during a gun battle with security forces that left seven soldiers wounded, the army said in a statement.

23 April