Asia Pacific – Page 63 – The Defense Post

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28 October

The newly activated 1st Ground-Launched Missile Battalion (P), renders a salute during the activation ceremony, demonstrating, descipline, respect to the national colors.

Philippine Army Activates First Ground-Launched Missile Battalion

The Philippine Army has activated its inaugural land-based missile battalion to boost the country’s defense and long-range strike capability.

28 October

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Zorawar Evolves: India’s Light Tank Fires Nag Mk-II Missile for First Time

Nag Mk-II is India’s latest fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile, successfully test-fired from the Zorawar light tank, with a tandem HEAT warhead, top-attack capability.

27 October

DroneSentry-C2 incorporating the ADS-B flight tracking feature.

Giulia Bernacchi

DroneShield Merges Aviation Tracking Tool With Drone Detection Tech

DroneShield has integrated its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data into its DroneSentry-C2 command-and-control platform.

27 October

Jodesz Gavilan

Uzbekistan Eyes Korean Arms Makers to Boost Defense Capabilities

Uzbekistan is eyeing Korean defense manufacturers as it looks to expand its arsenal.

27 October

A member of the Royal Thai Armed Forces prepares for a Stinger/Starstreak engagement near Lop Buri, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, as part of Exercise Cobra Gold. Cobra Gold is a longstanding symbol of the U.S.-Thai Defense alliance. The exercise demonstrates asteadfast commitment toward enhancing critical capabilities and readiness required to address the full spectrum of security challenges in the Indo-Pacific together. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Noah Carlsson)

Rojoef Manuel

Thailand to Form New Defense Science Body to Cut Military Import Dependence

Thailand has approved the creation of a new Defence Science and Technology Department to coordinate military research and strengthen the country’s ability to develop its own defense technologies, according to local media.

27 October

HR-SHERPA unmanned ground vehicles. Photo: Hyundai Rotem

Rojoef Manuel

Hyundai Rotem, Shield AI to Develop Smarter Human-Machine Combat Systems

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem is teaming up with American defense tech company Shield AI to co-develop AI-powered drones and smart control systems that can work alongside troops.

27 October

Jodesz Gavilan

India Buys 425,000 Close-Quarters Carbines for $315M

India has awarded a $315-million contract to Israeli-Indian PLR Systems and Bharat Forge to supply 425,000 Close Quarters Battle carbines.

26 October

Thai military personnel stand guard overlooking the Moei river on the Thai side of the shared border with Myanmar

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand, Cambodia to Sign Peace Deal as Trump Arrives in Malaysia

US President Donald Trump will witness the signing of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia as soon as he arrives Sunday in Malaysia, he said while en route to Asia.

25 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says North Korea Is ‘Sort of a Nuclear Power’

US President Donald Trump said Friday that North Korea was "sort of a nuclear power" as he left the United States for Asia on a trip that could include a meeting with Pyongyang's leader, Kim Jong Un.

24 October