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19 August

Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher manufactured in Australia.

Kongsberg Secures First Export Orders for Australian-Made NSM Launchers

Kongsberg Defence Australia has secured a pair of contracts to deliver Australian-made Naval Strike Missile launchers and command-and-control consoles to European nations.

18 August

Pakistani and Chinese officials at the launch of New Delhu's third Hangor-class submarine "Mangro" in Wuhan

Rojoef Manuel

Pakistan Navy Debuts Third Hangor Submarine in Wuhan

The Pakistan Navy has launched its third Hangor-class submarine, the PNS/M Mangro, at the Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China.

18 August

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan to Classify Small Drones as ‘Consumables’ for Faster Access

Taiwan is planning to recategorize small drones as “consumables” instead of durable property like aircraft to speed up procurement and military access.

18 August

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Australia, Hong Kong Join Forces on Drone Defense System That Mimics How Wolves Hunt

Researchers from Australia and Hong Kong are collaborating on a “multi-layered” defense system against the persistent threats of unmanned aerial vehicles.

18 August

Christine Casimiro

N. Korea Gains Combat Savvy, Advanced Arms in Ukraine-Russia War: Intel

North Korea has been gaining modern battlefield experience and advanced military technology through its troops’ active involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian military official.

16 August

Giulia Bernacchi

S.Korea Moves Toward AI-Driven Military Logistics With Willog Partnership

South Korea is expanding the use of AI in military logistics as part of broader efforts to modernize and automate its defense capabilities.

15 August

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Taiwan Developing ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile to Boost Naval Defense Capabilities

Taiwan is advancing development of a long-range cruise missile, dubbed “carrier killer,” to reinforce its naval defenses.

15 August

A Paratrooper from the 173rd Airborne Brigade prepares his M4 Carbine with the SMASH 3000 during the Operation Shield 25, on April 10, 2025 in Kamenjak near Medulin , Pula, Croatia. This annual event bolsters Croatian air defense capabilities against low and medium-altitude threats. Joined by international partners, including and the Croatian Army, Slovenian Army, British Army and French Armed Forces, the exercise emphasizes air defense tactics and live-fire engagements. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

Rojoef Manuel

Asia-Pacific User Buys Hundreds of SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 Fire Control Systems

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER has won a large order for hundreds of its SMASH 3000 fire control systems from an Asia-Pacific customer.

15 August

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Two Indigenous Drones, New Wheeled Tank Prototype Join Taiwan’s Arsenal

Taiwan has introduced two new indigenous drones and a wheeled tank prototype, signaling a bolder push toward self-reliant defense capabilities.

15 August

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korea President Vows to Build ‘Military Trust’ With North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust," a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul.

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