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20 November

USS Cape St. George launches a Tomahawk cruise missile

US Approves Major Long-Range Missile Deal for Japan

The United States approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China.

17 November

Joe Saballa

S. Korea to Create Offensive Cyber Strategy to Counter Threats

South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik said his country will draw up a proactive and offensive cybersecurity strategy to counter sophisticated threats in cyberspace.

17 November

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III attends the 10th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2023. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

Rojoef Manuel

US to Enhance Cyber, Space Collaboration With Indonesia

The US plans to enhance Indonesia's cyber and space capabilities as part of a bilateral defense agreement with the Asia-Pacific country.

17 November

Indian paramilitary troopers stand guard during a random search along a street in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir

Staff Writer With AFP

Indian Police Say Seven Suspected Kashmir Rebels Killed

Seven suspected rebels were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in clashes with soldiers in separate battles in the past two days, police said.

16 November

Joe Saballa

Saab Cleared to Build Carl-Gustaf Production Facility in India

Saab has received the Indian government’s clearance to build a manufacturing facility in the country for the latest generation of its Carl-Gustaf M4 rifles.

16 November

Joe Saballa

S. Korea Cleared to Buy US-Made Sidewinder, SM-6 Missiles for $700M

The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale of two missile systems to South Korea for $702.1 million.

15 November

Australian and Singaporean defence personnel conduct CBRN training on board HMAS Brisbane whilst alongside in Sembawang *** Local Caption *** Australian Army special operations force soldiers from the Special Operations Engineer Regiment (SOER) joined 36th and 39th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers, specialists for counter-CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives) training in Singapore as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. The Australian Army and Singapore Army combat engineers conducted training together in Singapore and on the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane to share skills and further enhance interoperability. SOER counter-CBRNE specialist soldiers are highly trained and responsible for developing Australian Defence Force doctrine and ensuring the ADF is equipped to meet current and future needs. SOER is an Australian Army special operations force unit within Special Forces Group providing the Australian Government with unique technical capabilities in support of the national interest.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, Singapore Train for Hazardous Scenario Missions

Australia and Singapore have trained to improve interoperability in counter-chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives missions.

15 November

Joe Saballa

Taiwanese Soldiers May Soon Train on US Soil

Taiwanese soldiers may soon be permitted to train on US soil to prepare for a potential armed conflict with China.

15 November

Joe Saballa

Biden, Xi to Sign Deal Prohibiting AI in Drones, Nuclear Weapons: Report

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will enter into an agreement to limit the use of artificial intelligence in military weapons.

15 November