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12 March

Taiwan Military Mulls Buying Hundreds of Armed Sea Drones: Report

The Taiwanese military is reportedly considering purchasing hundreds of armed sea drones to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion.

12 March

An aerial view of ships moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 49 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Taps Planet Labs to Monitor Ships in Pacific

The US Navy has awarded Planet Labs a contract for ship surveillance over “key areas of interest” in the Pacific.

12 March

Staff Writer With AFP

India Tests Missile Capable of Carrying Multiple Nuclear Warheads

India has successfully test-fired a domestically developed ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads for the first time.

11 March

Joe Saballa

US Military to Help Build Seaport on PH Island Facing Taiwan

The US military will reportedly help build a new port facility on a Philippine island near Taiwan.

8 March

Inder Singh Bisht

China Bristles as India Moves 10,000 Soldiers to Guard Border

Beijing denounced India’s reported repositioning of 10,000 soldiers from its western border to its border with China.

8 March

A Guarani 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier is seen parked in an area with red sand and some trees and bushes in the background. The vehicle is painted in green and reddish-brown camouflage. A soldier wearing a helmet is seen peeking out the hatch. The far background is a blue sky with thin white clouds scattered evenly.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives First Guarani APCs From Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems has sent the first batch of Guarani 6x6 armored personnel carriers (APCs) to the Philippine Army.

8 March

An M1A1 Abrams tank provides area security alongside a street intersection beside Marines during a 2005 operation in Fallujah, Iraq

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine Considering Requesting Aging M1A1 Abrams From Australia

The Ukrainian government is considering asking Australia for its M1A1 Abrams tanks, which are due to be replaced from next year by the M1A2.

8 March

Staff Writer With AFP

US Soldier Arrested for Selling Defense Secrets to China

A US Army intelligence analyst was arrested for allegedly providing national defense information to China.

8 March

Fiji's RFNS Puamau Guardian-class patrol boat

Rojoef Manuel

Fiji Accepts Second Guardian Patrol Boat From Australia

Canberra has delivered the second Guardian-class patrol boat to Fiji as part of the Australian government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program.

7 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Indian Military Procures Self-Powered Exoskeletons From Local Firm

An Indian firm has delivered two types of exoskeleton, the JaipurBelt and the ArmMax, to the Indian military.

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