Asia Pacific
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Jul- 2022 -4 July
Taiwan to Hold Helicopter Drill to Test Combat Readiness
The Taiwanese military will hold a three-day exercise involving all its helicopters at Pingtung’s Jiupeng military base.
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4 July
Thailand to Buy Israeli-Made Hermes 900 Drones
The Royal Thai Navy has selected Israeli aerospace firm Elbit Systems to supply seven Hermes 900 Kochav drones for $112.2 million.
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4 July
Japan Protests Chinese Navy Sailing Near Disputed Islands
Japan lodged a protest with China over a Chinese naval vessel sailing near disputed islands, a Japanese official said.
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4 July
Australia PM Pledges Military Aid on Kyiv Visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged further military support to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and drones.
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Jun- 2022 -30 June
S. Korea Committee Endorses Additional F-35 Procurement
A South Korean government defense subcommittee has endorsed a plan to procure 20 additional F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets.
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30 June
Elbit to Supply Precision Guidance Kits to Asia-Pacific Country
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract to deliver precision guidance kits for airborne munitions to an undisclosed country in the Asia-Pacific region.
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30 June
Indian Army Seeking 4,800 New Sniper Rifles
The Indian Army has issued a request for information to local defense firms to procure 4,800 sniper rifles with telescopic sights.
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30 June
Indian Army Orders High Altitude Weapon Locating Radar
The Indian Army has awarded state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited an estimated $50 million contract for six Weapon Locating Radars optimized for high altitude.
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29 June
Biden Reasserts ‘Unshakeable’ US Backing for Japan, S.Korea
President Joe Biden reasserted the US' "unshakeable" pledge to defend Japan and South Korea after meeting the leaders of both allies.
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29 June
S. Korea to Join US-Led Multinational Cyber Defense Exercise
South Korea will participate in a multinational cyber defense exercise led by the US for the first time this year.
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