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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.
Pentagon: China ups military capabilities, plans base in Pakistan
China is continuing the rapid development of its military and power projection capabilities, with Pakistan being touted as the likely location of its second overseas base, according to the Pentagon’s newly released report on trends and developments on China’s military.
Global allies call for continued US patrols in South China Sea
Speakers at an Asian security summit have called for a continuation of U.S. Navy freedom of navigation patrols in the South China Sea, with the dispute still on participants’ minds even as other regional security challenges have made the news in recent weeks.
US Defense Secretary Mattis seeks to reassure Asian allies at Shangri-La Dialogue
In his speech, Mattis also urged China to follow through with action its stated desire to see North Korea denuclearize, but pledged that the United States will "engage China diplomatically and economically to ensure our relationship is beneficial."
Prime Minister Turnbull dismisses notion that Australia must choose between China and US
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says that he expects the Trump Administration will realize continued engagement in the Indo-Pacific region is in the interest of the U.S., during a speech at an annual regional security summit in Singapore.
US Defense Secretary Mattis to deliver 'punchy' address at Asia security summit
Before his address, reports indicated the U.S. defense secretary will discuss North Korea, pressing for greater regional cooperation to contain the isolated regime’s nuclear and missile program.
Dual hatted: Navy crew train up on manned and unmanned helos
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter continues to cut its teeth while operating onboard the third U.S. Navy littoral combat ship to go on a rotational deployment to Singapore as the deployment itself approaches its halfway mark.
Saab A26 submarine gets vertical launched Tomahawks
Saab has unveiled a modified A26 submarine fitted with vertical launched land attack cruise missiles at the IMDEX Asia maritime and defense exhibition in Singapore, the first time such a system has been fitted on a conventionally powered boat.
Business jet customization could be key as Singapore firms up maritime patrol requirement
Maritime Patrol Aircraft based on business jet platforms have taken prominence at the IMDEX Asia maritime and defence exhibition in Singapore.
Singapore to acquire more Type 218SG subs from Germany
The 230-foot-long Type 218SG has a displacement of 2,000 tons. Figures released by TKMS indicate that the crew size of the class is 28.
Satellite image shows Chinese deployment of new aircraft to South China Sea
China has deployed its latest airborne early warning and control aircraft to an air base on the fringes of the disputed South China Sea, according to exclusive satellite imagery obtained by Defense News.
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