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22 November

ASW-SWC Amini (P75), an Arnala-class anti-submarine corvette, is seen docked in the background. The photo was taken during its launching ceremony, and a group of 28 people are lined up in the foreground. They appear to be officials from the Indian Navy and the shipyard the corvette was built in. A red carpet is laid out in the middle and a banner for the event is displayed behind them.

Indian Navy Launches Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship

The Indian Navy received the ASW-SWC Amini (P75), an Arnala-class anti-submarine corvette, in a ceremony at Kattupalli Port in Chennai.

22 November

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea and Boeing to Research Long-Endurance Military Drones

South Korea’s arms procurement agency will jointly research high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles with Boeing.

22 November

Joe Saballa

F-16 Deliveries to Taiwan Could Face Further Delays: US Lawmakers

American lawmakers have expressed concern that much-awaited deliveries of F-16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan could face further delays due to current geopolitical concerns.

22 November

Members of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army patrol in Shan state, Myanmar

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Anti-Junta Fighters Battle Military in State Capital

Myanmar anti-coup fighters were battling the military for control of a state capital, both sides said.

21 November

The German Federal Police's offshore patrol vehicle, Potsdam (BP81), sails in the deep blue-green sea. A relatively fair but hazy sky serves as the far background. The middle of its side has the word "KÜSTENWACHE" painted in white; "BP81" is seen painted right by the front as well.

Juster Domingo

Singapore Acquires Four Offshore Patrol Vessels

Singapore has signed a contract with Fassmer to acquire four new offshore patrol vessels to boost defenses in its congested waters.

21 November

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a ground-breaking ceremony in Pyongyang, 2021

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Fires ‘Military Spy Satellite’ Southwards: Seoul Military

North Korea fired a military spy satellite southwards, Seoul said, after Japan confirmed that Pyongyang had warned it of an imminent launch.

21 November

Fast-attack interdiction crafts (FAIC) PG-906 and PG-907 are seen docked in a port, both with two yellow ropes from the ground each tied over their hulls. Their names are painted in white on the side of their bodies. The blue sky acts as a background, with the port's blue-green water peeking on the lower back of the image.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives Two Fast-Attack Interdiction Craft From Israel

The Philippine Navy has received two Acero-class gunboats from Israel as part of a nine-vessel acquisition deal with the country.

21 November

Joe Saballa

Philippines to Make Cyber Defense ‘Common Fixture’ in Military Drills

The Philippine military said cyber defense will be included and treated as a “common fixture” in future military exercises.

21 November

Philippine Coast Guard prepares to receive the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) at the pier in Tacloban, Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces

US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

21 November