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27 April

Russia, North Korea Agree ‘Long-Term’ Military Cooperation

Russia and North Korea have agreed to "long-term" military cooperation, Russia's defense ministry said Sunday, as Moscow's military chief visited officials in Pyongyang.

24 April

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Unveils $6.6B Arms Sale, Joint Large Ammo Production With US

Taipei has confirmed six weapons procurement contracts with the US worth $6.6 billion, including a joint production agreement for large-caliber ammunition.

24 April

Rojoef Manuel

LIG D&A Inks First Haegung Naval Missile Export Deal With Malaysia

LIG Defense & Aerospace has signed a $94-million contract to export its Haegung ship-launched surface-to-air missile to Malaysia, marking the system’s first overseas sale.

24 April

The Japanese national flag waves amidst blooming cherry blossoms under a clear sky in Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan Intelligence Bill Clears Lower House

Japan's lower house approved a bill to upgrade Tokyo's intelligence capacity, the latest step in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's campaign to boost the nation's defense and security apparatus.

23 April

Soldier wearing ear piece. Photo: Silynxcom

Rojoef Manuel

Silynxcom Expands Asia-Pacific Customer Base With $500K Tactical Headset Deal

Israeli firm Silynxcom has signed a $500,000 contract to deliver its proprietary in-ear tactical headset systems for a military customer in the Asia-Pacific.

22 April

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military Says Key Weapons System Staying in South Korea

The US has not moved a key missile defense system out of South Korea, a US military official said Tuesday, following reports that Washington was shifting parts of it to the Middle East.

22 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan Eases Weapons Export Rules

Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defense ambitions.

21 April

Christine Casimiro

Australia Receives First Next-Gen Jammer Pods for EA-18G Growlers

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its first Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Mid-Band (MB) pods from Raytheon, with more deliveries scheduled to arrive this year.

20 April

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Teets, left, a motor transportation mechanic, and Lance Cpl. Volcy Voltaire, a generator mechanic with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, watch a Lulz Bot Taz 6 build a 3-D object during an innovation roadshow on Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2022. The Digital Manufacturing Platoon hosts innovation roadshows to showcase 3-D printing capabilities which can provide a means of optimizing readiness by reducing equipment and maintenance requirements. These capabilities support 1st MLG’s mission to provide naval force commanders with the greatest number of options for operational planning and tactical execution. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kristy Ordonez Maldonado)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s DN Solutions Secures LDAS Contract for Additive Manufacturing Tech

South Korean company DN Solutions has received a contract to deliver additive manufacturing and post-processing cutting equipment to defense company LDAS.

20 April