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Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine
The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.
US agency clears laser-guided bombs for potential sale to Singapore
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of its approval for the potential foreign military sale for 40 2,000-pound GBU-10 and 84 500-pound GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs.
Singapore Navy takes ‘quantum jump’ in adding 2 more ships to service
The two ships, RSS Sovereignty and RSS Unity, were inducted into the Republic of Singapore Navy at a ceremony Tuesday at RSS Singapura, one of the service’s two main bases.
Japan joins US Navy in Pacific exercise
Japan has announced it will participate in the U.S. Navy’s three-carrier strike force exercise in the Western Pacific, sending its own ships and aircraft to join the exercise.
China claims breakthrough in electromagnetic launch system for aircraft carrier
With this breakthrough, China will now be able to proceed with plans to build its third aircraft carrier.
Satellite imagery offers clues to China’s intentions in Djibouti
China began construction of the base in March last year after it secured of a 10-year lease for what it had said will be a logistics support base used to resupply ships taking part in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.
Nuclear-powered subs, JSTARS make South Korea’s wish list
South Korea is planning a raft of measures to step up its defense capabilities.
Indonesia strikes $77M deal for air-defense system by Norway’s Kongsberg
Indonesia’s procurement of the NASAMS will be done in stages, with more systems to be ordered in the future as it seeks to protect its capital Jakarta and other strategic cities and locations.
Malaysian military to acquire patrol aircraft, howitzers after budget increase
Malaysia’s military has been given the go-ahead with the acquisition of maritime patrol aircraft and self-propelled howitzers.
Japan to bolster Philippine maritime security with TC-90 aircraft
The transfer has been made possible by the recent revision to Japanese law, which had previously prohibited the government from disposal of defense assets without charge.
