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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.
China unveils drones, missiles and hypersonic glide vehicle at military parade
China has showcased new types of missiles and unmanned platforms for the first time at a military parade in its capital to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.
Taiwan looks to boost artillery forces to counter China
In addition to planned howitzers buys, Taiwan is weighing buying or developing its own long-range artillery rockets.
Three companies get shortlisted for Japan armored vehicle competition
The move is progress for a program that was held up following the decision by the previous contractor to exit the armored vehicle business.
Thailand to acquire amphibious ship from China
The Royal Thai Navy has signed a shipbuilding agreement with state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation for a Type 071E amphibious transport dock.
Japan’s budget document reveals electronic warfare plans
Japan is stepping up its investments in electronic warfare, with its latest defense budget request containing a number of related acquisitions and research activities in this domain.
Japan seeks improved aerial refueling, military transport capabilities in KC-46 funding request
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed it is seeking to increase it fleet of Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tankers, adding to its current order of four aircraft.
Here’s what Japan’s Defense Ministry wants to do with $50.5 billion
The budget request is an increase of 1.2 percent over the previous year and the eighth straight year of an increase.
Here are the advanced weapons we might see at China’s military parade
A member of the Chinese Army General Staff says the military “will show some advanced weapons for the first time.”
Photos reveal progress on China’s largest amphibious assault ship
Given the pace of construction, the ship is expected to launch this year.
