Pentagon chief to visit Philippines for security talks, envoy says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to the Indo-Pacific next week.
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Amid setback, South Korea pushes forward on drones, loyal wingman
The country is under the gun to accelerate its drone plans because the low birth rate won't be able to keep up with human pilot needs, said one analyst.
US Air Force returns from Antarctica after summer mission accomplished
New planes, same finicky weather at one of the world's most remote research spots.
US Army readies second Typhon battery for Pacific deployment
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The launch happened hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual combined drills, which the North views as an invasion rehearsal.
US arms exports to Europe triple, boosted by Ukraine aid: SIPRI
“The new figures clearly reflect the rearmament taking place among states in Europe in response to the threat from Russia,” one analyst said.
South Korea pauses military drills after accidental bombing
South Korean and U.S. militaries halted all live-fire exercises across South Korea after South Korean jets mistakenly released bombs on a civilian area.
China bans more US defense firms
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Singapore raises defense budget, readies new military acquisitions
The government of Singapore announced a 12.4% defense budget hike on March 3, with major new equipment on order.
Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet’s wreckage, bodies of 2 pilots
The FA-50 jet lost communication during a nighttime mission to fight communist guerrillas in the Philippine's Bukidnon province.
Philippine fighter jet, 2 pilots missing on mission against insurgents
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The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep
A tiny island on Japan’s western frontier is now the front line in a potential clash over Taiwan.
North Korea appears to have sent more troops to aid Russia, Seoul says
Observers say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could send more troops to Russia to win further Russian assistance before the war ends.
For India, it’s ‘Pick your fighter,’ as Delhi weighs US, Russian bids
India wants to catch up quickly to China in fighter jets. But buying on the global market could torpedo the country's homegrown program.
South Korea, US conduct exercise with B-1B bomber, fighter jets
The exercise marks the countries' first joint air force drill since President Donald Trump began his second term.
Australia, New Zealand monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
Australian officials said the ships were “off the east coast of Australia” and their presence there was unusual.
