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22 March

Satellite image of UK-US Diego Garcia base.

Iran Missiles Targeting Diego Garcia Base Fell Short, Intercepted: UK Minister

UK Minister Steve Reed said one missile launched by Iran targeting a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean "fell short" while another missile was "intercepted."

20 March

A pair of F-35 Lightning IIs pass under the sun while doing maneuvers to the Eglin Air Force Base runway

Staff Writer With AFP

Sri Lanka Refused Ground Access to US Warplanes: President

Sri Lanka refused permission to the US to station two of its warplanes at a civilian airport in the island's south in early March, President Dissanayake said.

20 March

Christine Casimiro

Anduril Completes Deliveries of Altius Loitering Munitions to Taiwan

US defense contractor Anduril has completed the full delivery of ALTIUS 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan.

20 March

Christine Casimiro

US Army Tests 1,300-Mile Full-Brigade Aviation Operations in South Korea

US Army units in South Korea have demonstrated their ability to fly more than 1,300 miles before a simulated attack and seizure of an island during the Talon Reach exercise.

20 March

Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessels BRP Suluan and BRP Cabra sail with Philippine Navy frigate BRP Miguel Malvar and USS Curtis Wilbur during a joint maritime activity in the South China Sea, July 16, 2025.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Accuses China of ‘Provocative’ Target Tracking on Ship

The Philippines said a Chinese navy ship directed its fire control radar towards one of its vessels in the disputed South China Sea this month, slamming the "provocative" move.

19 March

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Hivemind Goes to Japan: Mitsubishi Demos AI-Powered Mission Autonomy for UAVs

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are pushing to make drones more autonomous, enabling them to sense, adapt, and act independently.

19 March

Sample configuration of DroneShield’s DroneSentry layered defense with Robin Radar Systems.

Giulia Bernacchi

DroneShield Integrates Robin Radar Systems Into Counter-Drone Architecture

DroneShield has partnered with Robin Radar Systems to integrate 3D radar technology into its counter-drone architecture.

19 March

Staff Writer With AFP

China Does Not Plan to Invade Taiwan in 2027: US Intel Report

China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 but seeks to take control of the self-ruled island without force, said an annual US intelligence report.

18 March

A Republic of Korea Air Force P-8 aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Upgrade Mission Software of S. Korea’s Poseidon Fleet

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7-million contract to provide mission software updates for the Republic of Korea’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft fleet.

18 March