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1 February

ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-083), a Jangbogo-III class submarine, is seen floating half-submerged in deep blue waters. The ship is painted black. A South Korean flag is seen hoisted up on a pole on top of the submarine's sail.

Babcock to Equip S. Korean Jangbogo-III Submarine With Weapons System

Defense firm Babcock has signed a contract to manufacture and install advanced capabilities for South Korea's Jangbogo-III class submarines.

1 February

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Japan Conduct Joint Naval Drills

The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise.

1 February

Holding a magnifying glass over a computer screen

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Sanctions Russian National for 2022 Cyberattack

The Australian government has sanctioned a Russian national for his role in a cyber attack on Canberra in 2022.

1 February

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Simulates China Turning Ordinary Drill Into Invasion

The Taiwanese military has simulated China suddenly turning one of its regular military drills into an actual attack on the island nation.

1 February

An Australian Army 4th Brigade soldier launches a Black Hornet Nano Unmanned Aerial System during urban operations training at the RAAF Williams, Point Cook on 26 May, as a part of Exercise Abel Diemen 2023. *** Local Caption *** The 4th Brigade is conducting Exercise ABEL DIEMEN across locations in Victoria and Tasmania from 19 to 28 May 2023. The 10-day training exercise provides soldiers with the opportunity to practice the types of tasks applicable in domestic and regional security operations following an ADF Call-Out under provisions for Defence Force Aid to the Civil Authority (DFACA), as well as carry out training to improve and maintain Foundation Warfighting skills.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Taps 11 Local Companies for Drone Prototypes

Australia has awarded contracts to 11 domestic companies to deliver unmanned aerial system prototypes for the defense force.

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31 January

Uniformed soldiers from the Indian and Saudi Arabian Army stand in attention in front of a white plane in what appears to be an airport runway. Between the soldiers and the aircraft, a huge banner reads 'EX SADA TANSEEQ - 2024'. India's flag is on the leftmost side of the banner, while Saudi Arabia's is on the right. The background is a foggy gray sky with a barely visible skyline in the distance.

Juster Domingo

India, Saudi Arabia Begin First-Ever Joint Military Exercise

India and Saudi Arabia have commenced Exercise Sada Tanseeq, their first-ever bilateral army drill, in Rajasthan, Northern India.

31 January

Joe Saballa

Philippine Island Facing Taiwan Eyed for Next Exercises With US

An island in the northernmost Philippines is being eyed as the next location of an annual US-Philippines joint military exercise.

31 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Balochistan Battle Death Toll Rises to 15, Says Pakistan Military

Four Pakistan servicemen and two civilians were among 15 killed in an hours-long gun battle with Balochistan militants in the southwest of the country, the military said.

30 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Another US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Off South Korea, Pilot Rescued

An American F-16 fighter jet experienced an "in-flight emergency" over the West Sea off South Korea and crashed early Wednesday.

30 January

Juster Domingo

Global Combat Air Programme Might Include More Countries

Italy, Japan, and the UK are considering opening up the Global Air Combat Programme jet fighter initiative to other countries.

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