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30 April

Seven Maoist Rebels Killed by Indian Security Forces

At least seven Maoist insurgents were shot dead by Indian security forces, police said, the latest clash in a decades-long conflict waged in the country's wild central forests.

29 April

Joe Saballa

Northrop Awarded $387M Global Hawk Contract for Italy, Japan, Korea

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $387-million contract to sustain Italy, Japan, and South Korea’s RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.

29 April

Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Supply sails through Sydney Harbour after taking on fuel from the commercial fuel depot at Gore Cove. *** Local Caption *** Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Supply completed another first since commissioning after passing under Sydney Harbour Bridge on Wednesday, 18 May 2022. HMAS Supply took on fuel from the commercial fuel depot at Gore Cove on the western side of Sydney Harbour Bridge ahead of departing Fleet Base East as part of a regional presence deployment en route to Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in Hawaii. This was another first for the Supply-class oiler replenishment ships -- HMAS Supply and HMAS Stalwart -- as they continue to expand their operating capability. HMAS Supply was commissioned on 10 April 2021 and the second ship, HMAS Stalwart, was commissioned seven months later on 13 November 2021. The double-hulled ships carry fuel, dry cargo, water, food, ammunition, equipment and spare parts to provide operational support for deployed Navy ships and to support Australian Defence Force operations far from the port. HMAS Supply has already provided vital support to Operation Tonga Assist 2022.

Rojoef Manuel

KBR to Sustain Australian Navy’s Amphibious, Replenishment Ships

Australia has partnered with defense contractor KBR to maintain the navy’s amphibious and replenishment vessels.

29 April

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

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

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