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2 January

‘Massive’ Cache of Chinese-Made Weapons Found in Gaza: Report

The Israel Defense Forces has claimed it discovered a “massive” cache of Chinese-made weapons being used by Hamas militants in Gaza.

2 January

A Mitsubishi SH-60L is seen flying above the sea. The white-gray helicopter has "02" painted in black on its side. The background shows a mountainous shoreline, as well as the calm waters in its front. The sky is slightly gloomy and cloudy.

Juster Domingo

Japan Finishes SH-60L Naval Combat Helicopter Development

Japan has completed the development of its newest SH-60L helicopter for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

2 January

Joe Saballa

China Claims Kinetic Weapon Can Take Out Modern US Tanks in One Shot

Chinese scientists claim that a high-speed kinetic energy weapon can take out advanced armored vehicles, such as the M1 Abrams tank, in just one shot.

2 January

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea to Launch Three More Spy Satellites in 2024: State Media

North Korea plans to launch three more spy satellites in 2024 as part of efforts to ramp up the country's military, state media reported.

Dec- 2023 -

29 December

A dark green-colored light-armed helicopter is seen flying over a forest landscape.

Juster Domingo

South Korea Announces $1.1-Billion Attack Helicopter Deal

South Korea has signed a $1.1 billion contract with Korea Aerospace Industries to produce its second batch of light-armed helicopters.

29 December

A Fatah-II missile is launched in a plains. It's seen blasting off to the northeast. The plains have green bushes scattered across its yellow sands.

Juster Domingo

Pakistan Conducts Successful Fatah-II Rocket System Launch

The Pakistan Armed Forces has successfully conducted a flight test of the Fatah-II, an indigenous guided multi-launch rocket system (MLRS).

28 December

A white Bombardier Global 6500 plane soars above the clouds. It has light blue stripes painted on the edges of its wings and tail. The right side of its body, as well as its right wing, has Hangul (Korean alphabet) characters painted on it.

Juster Domingo

L3Harris, Korean Air, ELTA Team Up for South Korean AEW&C Planes

L3Harris has announced a partnership with Korean Air and ELTA Systems to develop new high-altitude AEW&C planes for South Korea.

28 December

No 3 Squadron Joint Strike fighters A35-09 and A35-11 taxi out for a night sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown. *** Local Caption *** Two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft from No. 3 Squadron conducted night flying at RAAF Base Williamtown as part of pilot familiarisation training.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Expand Australian F-35 Maintenance Center in Hunter Valley

Australia has awarded BAE Systems a contract to expand the country’s F-35 sustainment hub in Newcastle Airport, Hunter Valley.

28 December

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea’s Kim Calls for ‘Accelerated’ War Preparations

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to "accelerate" war preparations including its nuclear program, state media said.

27 December

INS Imphal, India's third Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer, is seen sailing in calm waters. The sky is dark and overcast, completely covered by heavy grayish-white clouds that give a gloomy feel to the whole image. The ship is painted gray.

Juster Domingo

Indian Navy Commissions Guided Missile Destroyer INS Imphal

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Imphal, its third Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer, at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard.

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