Asia Pacific
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Apr- 2025 -5 April
Cambodia Hails Opening of Naval Base Renovated by China
Cambodia's leader Hun Manet there was "nothing to hide" as he inaugurated a naval base renovated in recent years by China.
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5 April
North Korea’s Kim Fires New Sniper Rifle While Visiting Troops
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle to bolstered "actual war capability for guaranteeing victory."
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4 April
Thales, DSTA to Develop AI-Driven Tech for Singapore’s Combat Systems
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency has partnered with Thales to develop AI technologies for the country’s military combat systems.
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3 April
India Leases Tankers as Stop-Gap Solution for Air Refueling Issue
The Indian Air Force has leased a KC135 air refueler from US-based Metrea amid serviceability issues with its Russian-origin Ilyushin Il-78MKI tanker fleet.
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3 April
China Says Ends Two-Day Taiwan Drills With Simulated Strikes on Key Ports, Energy Sites
China's military completed live-fire drills simulating strikes on key ports and energy sites targeting Taiwan.
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2 April
Hyundai Rolls Out Second Philippine Navy Malvar Corvette
Hyundai Heavy Industries has launched the Philippine Navy’s second Miguel Malvar-class guided-missile corvette.
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2 April
US Approves $5.58B Fighter Jet Sale to Philippines
The US approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, supporting its ally amid rising tensions with China.
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1 April
Indian Army Buys 1,900 Scorpio Pick-Up Trucks
The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded Mahindra a contract to deliver 1,986 Scorpio Pik-Up vehicles to the army.
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1 April
S. Korea Eyes Faster Weapons Deployment With Bottom-Up Approach
South Korea is finalizing a bottom-up acquisition approach for faster weapons development and deployment.
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1 April
China Holds Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan
China sent its forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills practicing for "precision strikes" and a blockade of the island.
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