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2 February

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighter plane is seen flying above a body of water. The fighter plane is painted gray and has a sleek body to make it more aerodynamic. The number "013" is painted on its tail in white.

South Korea’s F-15 Strike Fleet to Receive $2.8B Upgrades From Boeing

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2.8 billion to upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft, based on the US F-15E Strike Eagle.

1 February

Mevlut Hilmi Cinar

Hanwha’s American Gambit: Korean Artillery Ammunition, Made in USA

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace is coming to the US, building a factory to produce artillery rounds the country desperately needs.

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31 January

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shake hands during a joint press conference after the summit meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, on January 31, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Britain, Japan Agree to Deepen Defense and Security Cooperation

Britain and Japan agreed to strengthen defense and economic ties, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, after his bid to forge closer links with China drew warnings from US President Donald Trump.

31 January

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, east China on January 30, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Britain’s Starmer Seeks to Bolster China Ties Despite Trump Warning

Visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday Britain has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his bid to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.

30 January

Giulia Bernacchi

S. Korea Begins Exporting Domestic Engine for K2 Main Battle Tank

South Korea has started exporting a domestically developed engine for the K2 Black Panther main battle tank.

30 January

Bangladesh and US military leaders at a meeting in Dhaka

Rojoef Manuel

US Expands Defense Ties With Bangladesh

The US and Bangladesh have moved to expand military cooperation following a series of high-level engagements.

30 January

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Enters Elite Group of Military Chip Makers With GaN Breakthrough

India is moving into high-end defense electronics with the successful development of Gallium Nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits, powerful semiconductor chips designed for everything from missiles to warships.

30 January

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Holds Coastal Drill Simulating Defense Against Chinese Assault

Taiwan’s military conducted a coastal defense exercise simulating the repulsion of a Chinese amphibious assault.

30 January

Christine Casimiro

Norway Picks South Korean Chunmoo Launchers Over European, US Options

Norway has selected the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system from South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace over competing options from Europe and the US.

30 January

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on January 29, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Britain’s Starmer Hails ‘Good Progress’ After Meeting China’s XI

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed "really good progress" on issues including visa-free travel and tariffs during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday.

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