Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility
Taiwan began major military drills to test commanders’ ability to fight on the fly while temporarily limiting internet access for the first time.
Asia Pacific
Thales Australia whips together armed UGV in just 6 weeks
Thales Australia has turned a drawing board concept into a fully functioning, armed unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, in just six weeks.
India moves closer to a homegrown, long-range air defense
A recent interceptor test marked the first demonstration of New Delhi’s efforts to build a system that could rival the Russian-made S-400.
US Congress approves money for Taiwan defense. Does it mean Trump is done hesitating?
Lawmakers in Washington designated some money for arms sales to Taiwan, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold up a major weapons package.
Indonesia orders Leonardo light fighters, eyes naval helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force is slated to get Leonardo M-346F light fighters, further diversifying an eclectic aircraft fleet.
Australia whips together a hybrid air defense weapon
Australia successfully tested a “Frankenstein” medium-range air defense system last month harnessing existing and new capabilities in a novel way.
First the coast guard, then an ICBM: China tests new, long-term ways to hold off rivals in Asia
Experts say Beijing used both methods to try out new, attention-grabbing and long-term ways to deter others from challenging its territorial claims.
Canada to plug surveillance gaps with Aussie over-the-horizon radar
The system is called the Arctic Over-The-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR), and the deal is worth some US$1.75 billion to Australia.
US Marines successfully test-fire new medium-range air defense system
U.S. Marines on Guam successfully fired the service's new Medium-Range Intercept Capability system during Exercise Valiant Shield.
China shows snazzy clip of DF-17 missile on state TV in show of force
Experts say the broadcast answers Asia-Pacific military exercises by other countries, warning the U.S. that the weapons could cause pain in any war.
Chinese ballistic missile test is said to undermine nuclear weapons-free zone in South Pacific
China has repeatedly called out the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. as violating the treaty.
Indonesia drops KF-21 co-production plans, eying stock warplanes instead
Officials in Jakarta are also considering fighter options other than the South Korean-made jets.
Multibillion-dollar contract secures ‘major step forward’ for GCAP fighter jet
Japan, Italy and the U.K. have handed a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) development contract to their national champions building the GCAP jet.
Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise
The USS Juneau was sent to the ocean floor during a multinational SINKEX exercise.
As one Australian Army brigade bulks up with armor, its fuel and ammo needs spike
The formation is expected to burn through 300,000 liters of diesel per day during high-intensity operations, compared with 40,000 liters previously.
US Army wants up to 100 drone boats to fill watercraft gap in Pacific
As the Army contends with a shortage of boats in the Pacific, it's looking at autonomous watercraft to fill the gaps.
Philippines deploys US-made Triton naval drones in its western waters to scout for intruders
The transfer comes after the military revealed that China discreetly deployed a 6x6 meter floating platform equipped with an antenna at Scarborough Shoal.
