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Feb- 2025 -

12 February

Taiwan Detects 62 Chinese Aircraft as US Ships Transit Waters

Taiwan said it detected 62 Chinese military aircraft near the self-ruled island this week, as two US ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

10 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada Close to Visiting Forces Deal With Philippines

Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a pact to allow them to deploy troops on each other's soil.

Jan- 2025 -

21 January

Air

HMAS Hobart in Sydney Harbour prior to departing for her Mariner Skills Evaluation period. It has a white-grey hull with the number '39' painted on its left side in white. A coastal town serves as the background. The water is a deep blue.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Starts First of Annual Military Deployment to Indo-Pacific

The Australian Defence Force has launched its first Regional Presence Deployment to the Indo-Pacific this year.

20 January

Air

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Wins Contract to Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fighter Jets

Lockheed Martin has secured an $8.7-million contract to upgrade Singapore’s F-16 fighter jets.

9 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Warns Ukraine Conflict Helping North Korea Prepare for War in Asia

The US has warned that North Korea is gaining significantly from its involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, enhancing its readiness for a potential conflict in Asia.

9 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Still Facing Troop Shortage Despite 64,000 Applications in 2024: Report

The Australian Defence Force continues to struggle with a “massive” troop shortage despite receiving thousands of applications last year.

4 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Junta to Release Nearly 6,000 Prisoners in Annual Amnesty

Myanmar's embattled junta government said it would release almost 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty.

3 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

More Than 3.5 Million Displaced by Armed Conflict in Myanmar: UN

More than 3.5 million people have been displaced by armed conflict in Myanmar, an increase of 1.5 million from last year.

Dec- 2024 -

9 December

Asia Pacific

President of Nauru David Adeang and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese sign a landmark security treaty on December 9, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia and Nauru Announce Landmark Security Treaty

Australia and Pacific nation Nauru announced a landmark security treaty on Monday, advancing Canberra's aim of blunting China's growing regional influence.

Nov- 2024 -

7 November

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