Asia Pacific • Page 87 of 361 • The Defense Post

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A soldier from C Company, the 1st Battalion Scots Guards checking their arcs alongside their Republic of Korean Army partners during the offensive phase during Exercise IMJIN WARRIOR. The soldiers are all wearing camouflage to blend in the mossy-green forest environment.

UK, South Korea Bolster Ties in Rural Military Exercise

UK and South Korean troops participated in Exercise Imjin Warriors, a program that focuses on joint military operations in rural settings.

9 November

Juster Domingo

Australia’s Hunter-Class Frigates to Receive Customized Navigation Systems

BAE Systems Australia has selected Anschütz to deliver advanced, customized navigation systems for Australia's Hunter-class frigates.

9 November

Inder Singh Bisht

India Procures Additional Israeli Surveillance Drones

The Indian military has reportedly procured six Israeli unmanned aerial systems to augment its surveillance along its disputed border with China.

9 November

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Juster Domingo

Japan Gives Philippines $4M to Enhance Its Coastal Security

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has received a 600-million yen ($4 million) grant from Japan to enhance its coastal security capabilities.

9 November

Joe Saballa

India Test-Fires ‘Pralay’ Tactical Ballistic Missile

India has successfully test-fired its “Pralay” short-range, surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

9 November

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Should Focus on Smaller, Mobile Precision Weapons: Former Military Chief

The Taiwanese government should invest more in mobile precision weapons if it wants to effectively deter an initial Chinese attack during a potential invasion, a former military chief has suggested.

9 November

The Chinese flag is raised during a military parade at the Zhurihe training base

Staff Writer With AFP

China’s Military on ‘Concerning Trajectory:’ US General

A top US general said China's military is on a "concerning trajectory," twinning rapidly improving capabilities with "more aggressive" behavior in the Pacific.

9 November