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26 February

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu holds talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

Russia Security Chief Meets Prabowo in Indonesia

Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu held talks in Indonesia with President Prabowo Subianto and his defense minister on Tuesday, as Moscow and Jakarta seek to boost defense ties.

25 February

Naval soldiers stand guard on a corvette, during a Navy Drill for Preparedness Enhancement during an Army Preparedness Enhancement Drill ahead of the Chinese New Year, amid escalating Chinese threats to the island, in Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan 7, 2022.

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Detains Chinese-Crewed Ship After Subsea Cable Cut

Taiwan detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship on Tuesday after a subsea telecoms cable was severed off the island, the coast guard said.

25 February

General Ronald P. Clark, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific, held constructive meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and top military leadership during a visit to Phnom Penh on February 24, 2025. Officials of both nations expressed their support for ongoing dialogue regarding these matters.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Army Commander Meets Cambodian Leader to ‘Expand Defense Ties’

A senior US army commander met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday to "expand bilateral defense ties," the Cambodian army said, with Washington having previously raised concerns over the kingdom's Chinese-renovated naval base.

24 February

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Introduces AI Weapon That Tracks, Shoots in Just ‘10 Milliseconds’

The Indian Army has taken counter-terrorism to new heights with a weapon that can reportedly track and eliminate threats within just 10 milliseconds.

24 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Hanwha to Join South Korea’s Airborne Laser Anti-Mine Program

Northrop Grumman and Hanwha have signed a memorandum of understanding for South Korea’s Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program.

24 February

Joe Saballa

China’s New Submarine Could Target Typhon Missiles in Philippines: Report

China’s latest attack submarine is being prepared to neutralize America’s medium-range missile defense systems deployed in the Indo-Pacific.

24 February

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines to Purchase 10 More Acero Patrol Gunboats for Navy

The Philippines is planning to acquire 10 additional Acero-class patrol gunboats for the naval force as part of the government’s broader defense modernization initiative.

24 February

The Light Armored Multirole Vehicle (LAMV)

Rojoef Manuel

Tata Debuts NATO-Standard Light Armored Multirole Vehicle

Tata Advanced Systems Limited has inaugurated a new Light Armored Multirole Vehicle built according to NATO requirements for international military customers.

24 February

Japanese defense minister Nakatani Gen and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro Jr. seated beside each other at the Philippine Basa Air Base

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, Philippines Deepening Ties in ‘Severe’ Security Environment

An "increasingly severe" security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan's defense chief said Monday after a meeting with his counterpart in Manila.

23 February