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20 August

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

US, Philippines Approve More Than 500 Joint Military Activities for 2026

The US and the Philippines have greenlit over 500 joint military activities for 2026, enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

20 August

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Airbus H145 Helicopter Flies Autonomously for First Time With Shield AI’s Hivemind

Aerospace giant Airbus has completed its first autonomous helicopter flight test using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system.

20 August

TactiGate XD integrates Saab’s TactiGuard and Clavister’s CyberArmour firewall.

Giulia Bernacchi

Saab, Clavister Launch TactiGate XD Cross-Domain System

Saab and Clavister have introduced TactiGate XD, a cross-domain solution combining Saab’s TactiGuard and Clavister’s CyberArmour firewall.

7 August

KAUAI, Hawaii - A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher deploys into position aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2021.

Inder Singh Bisht

US May Deploy Mobile Anti-Ship Missile in Joint Exercise With Japan

The US military is considering deploying the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System in a planned joint war game with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force next month.

3 August

Staff Writer With AFP

China and Russia Start Joint Drills in Sea of Japan

China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan as they seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order.

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23 July

Australian Army reconnaissance soldiers practice break-contact drills with their Philippine Army counterparts during joint training at Camp Kibaritan in Northern Mindanao.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia Increases Military Training Activities With Philippines

Australia has announced a boost in defense cooperation with the Philippines, unveiling over 20 joint exercise activities during this year's training program.

17 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Taipei Holds Air Raid Drill to Prepare for Chinese Attack

Taipei came to a brief standstill when air raid sirens forced people off the streets and into underground shelters in a rehearsal for a Chinese attack.

14 July

Staff Writer With AFP

US Conducts Military Exercises at Panama Canal

The US military teamed with Panamanian police to conduct a series of new exercises aimed at protecting the Panama Canal.

13 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says China Likely to Spy on Military Drills With US

Australia's government said it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies.

8 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan to Kick Off Military Drills in Face of China Threat

Taiwan will kick off its annual military drills on Wednesday, with newly delivered US high-tech rocket systems to feature in exercises aimed at preparing the self-ruled island for a Chinese attack.

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