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10 April

An artist's impression of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar-fitted Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV). The gray ship is seen sailing in rough waters. Three missiles are seen firing off from it, with one maneuvering to hit an airborne missile fired by an unknown source. By the back of the ship, three laser-like lights target a group of five drones flying above. Two triangle-shaped objects are seen hovering above the entire scene.

Lockheed Successfully Tracks Space Objects With SPY-7 Radar

Lockheed successfully tracked space objects during the first live demonstration of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar for Japan's Aegis-equipped ships.

10 April

an artist's rendering of Hensoldt's counter-unmanned aircraft system. The diagram-like visual shows the system targetting a land and air target visible in a wide, forested landscape with buildings in front.

Juster Domingo

Hensoldt, HTX Develop Urban Counter-Drone System

Hensoldt has collaborated with HTX to develop a next-generation counter-unmanned aircraft system (CUAS) for use in urban environments.

10 April

Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) arriving alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, WA. *** Local Caption *** The nuclear-powered, conventionally-armed submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) is at HMAS Stirling for the second visit by a fast-attack submarine to Australia since the announcement of the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) Optimal Pathway in March 2023.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Upgrade Future Nuclear Submarine Infrastructure on Garden Island

Canberra is investing $55 million to modernize military infrastructure on Garden Island to support the country’s nuclear-powered submarines.

10 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Peacekeepers Pulling Out of DR Congo

Chinese peacekeepers with the UN stabilization mission in eastern DR Congo attended a departure ceremony as the force withdraws from the war-torn region.

9 April

Joe Saballa

Chinese Firms Recruiting Former, Active Philippine Military Personnel: Gov’t

A number of Chinese firms have reportedly been recruiting active and former members of the Philippine military for potential espionage.

9 April

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Army to Buy 25,000 Upgraded Assault Rifles: Reports

The Taiwanese Army will purchase 25,000 upgraded assault rifles next year as part of an ongoing effort to modernize its defense capabilities.

9 April

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Mulls Forming ‘Adversarial Force’ to Boost Combat Capabilities

The Indian Army is considering establishing a permanent “adversarial force” to support future military drills.

9 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Plans Indigenous Cruise Missile Deployment in 2024

Taiwan plans to deploy a land-attack cruise missile, the Hsiung Sheng missile, capable of striking China this year.

9 April

Juster Domingo

South Korea Announces Aid for Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers

South Korea has revealed a $12-million package for the rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers as part of its mid- to long-term aid.

8 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan Procures First Fleet of UGVs From Rheinmetall

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has contracted Rheinmetall to produce its first fleet of autonomous unmanned ground vehicles.

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