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13 July

Australia Says China Likely to Spy on Military Drills With US

Australia's government said it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies.

13 July

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea’s Kim Offers Russia Full Support on Ukraine in Lavrov Talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support for their war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said.

12 July

Staff Writer With AFP

More Than 20 Civilians Killed in Myanmar Air Strike on Monastery: Witnesses

More than 20 civilians, including children, were killed after a recent air strike on a monastery in central Myanmar, an anti-junta fighter and a resident said.

11 July

Giulia Bernacchi

Indian Army Reveals Bold Equipment Modernization Roadmap

The Indian Army has outlined a modernization plan focused on hypersonic weapons, cyber capabilities, and other advanced systems.

10 July

LIG Nex1 and South Korean government officials at a CIWS-II factory opening ceremony

Rojoef Manuel

LIG Nex1 Opens Factory for Next-Gen Close-In Weapon System

South Korean firm LIG Nex1 has launched a new facility to expand advanced Close-In Weapon System (CIWS-II) manufacturing in support of the country’s air defense capabilities.

9 July

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Boosts Naval Capability With New Locally-Built Stealth Corvette

Taiwan has launched its new self-designed corvette with stealth features, marking a key step forward in the country’s naval development.

9 July

Joe Saballa

India Takes on Stealth With First-Ever Photonic Radar

India’s defense research agency has taken a bold step into next-gen sensing with its unveiling of a photonic radar system.

9 July

Christine Casimiro

S. Korea Cancels 36 Apache Helicopter Deal With US, Prioritizes Drones

South Korea has scrapped plans to purchase 36 additional AH-64E Apache helicopters, whose sale was approved by the US State Department in August 2024, redirecting funds toward unmanned and autonomous systems instead.

8 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan to Kick Off Military Drills in Face of China Threat

Taiwan will kick off its annual military drills on Wednesday, with newly delivered US high-tech rocket systems to feature in exercises aimed at preparing the self-ruled island for a Chinese attack.

8 July