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26 September

India Demos New Rail-Based Launch Capability for Ballistic Missiles

Rail-based launcher is a mobility system, debuting with India’s first Agni-Prime railcar test, featuring an independent launch system, comms, and protective measures.

26 September

Ethan M. Encarnacion

South Korea Rolls Out Next-Gen Vertical Launch System for Warships

Hanwha Aerospace has wrapped up development of the Korean Vertical Launching System, a project to give South Korea’s warships more firepower.

26 September

A Scorpene class submarine sailing on the sea surface

Ethan M. Encarnacion

India Powers Next-Gen Nuclear Submarines With 200-MWe Reactors

India is developing nuclear reactors that can generate 200 MWe, doubling the endurance of the country’s next-generation submarines.

26 September

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George meets with leaders from the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade and Soldiers from 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, in front of a launcher indirect fire protection capability system at a Patriot tactical site, Sept. 22, 2025.

Christine Casimiro

US Deploys IFPC Mobile Air Defense System to S. Korea for First Time

A US mobile ground-based air defense system, designed to counter cruise missiles and drones, as well as rockets, artillery, and mortars, was spotted deployed to US Forces Korea (USFK).

26 September

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korea Fires Warning Shots After Boat From North Enters Waters

South Korea's military fired warning shots after a North Korean vessel entered its waters, prompting the ship to retreat, Seoul said.

25 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Prepares for Future Delivery of M109A7 Howitzers From US

The Taiwanese industry is moving to establish logistical and maintenance support for the delayed delivery of M109A7 howitzers from the US.

25 September

An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas takes flight during Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Sept. 6, 2024. Throughout TS24 Phase II, the Indian Air Force hosts a total of 28 countries, some of which are participating in and some of which are observing the multinational exercise aimed at strengthening partnerships that enhance a shared vision of a free and open indo-pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

Staff Writer With AFP

India Signs $7B Deal for 97 Domestically Made Fighter Jets

India signed a $7-billion order for 97 domestically designed and built Tejas fighter jets as its air force retires its Russian MiG-21 fleet after decades of use.

25 September

A J-35 fighter jet taking off from the Fujian aircraft carrier while staff are crouched

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Now Launches Fighter Jets via Electromagnetic Catapults

China has achieved a breakthrough with its Fujian carrier: launching stealth jets and other aircraft using an electromagnetic catapult.

25 September

Soldiers from the US and the Philippines

Christine Casimiro

US Eyes Opening Military Storage Hub in the Philippines’ Subic Bay by 2026

The US Navy is planning to establish a military storage facility near its former base in the Philippines’ Subic Bay, which faces disputed areas in the South China Sea.

24 September

A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System, far left, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, left, a Japan Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, right, and Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are displayed at a press conference during Resolute Dragon 25 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17, 2025. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The NMESIS and the MADIS are 3rd Marine Division Assets. The Type 12 SSM and the Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are Western Army assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Practice With NMESIS Ship-Killer in Japan Amid Rising China Tensions

The US Marine Corps is training in Japan with a mobile anti-ship missile system while coordinating with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces on moving equipment amid concerns over China’s growing naval activity.

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