Asia Pacific

Oct- 2021 -

18 October

Rheinmetall Australia Introduces New Lynx Combat Support Vehicle

Rheinmetall has unveiled its new Australia-designed and built Lynx combat support vehicle to support soldiers performing recovery, repair, maneuver support, and support logistics.

18 October

Joe Saballa

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Lockheed, Shoal to Deliver Military Satellite Communication System to Australia

Lockheed Martin is partnering with Australian engineering firm Shoal Group to deliver next-gen military satellite communications systems to the Australian Defence Forces.

18 October

China's ‘Long March’ rocket, seen here carrying China’s Chang’e-5 lunar probe for its space program

Staff Writer With AFP

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China Says Recent Test Was Spacecraft Not Hypersonic Missile

China on Monday denied a report it had recently launched a hypersonic missile, saying it tested a spacecraft to trial reusable technologies.

15 October

Staff Writer With AFP

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IS Fighters Massing in Northern Afghanistan, Says Putin Ahead of Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin said hundreds of fighters loyal to IS were massing in northern Afghanistan, as Moscow prepares to host international talks on the country next week.

15 October

Joe Saballa

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Philippine Air Force Receives US ScanEagle Drones, More Black Hawks

The Philippine Air Force took delivery of ScanEagle drones from the US and additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from a Polish defense firm.

14 October

Staff Writer With AFP

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Blast Kills Taliban Commander in Asadabad, Wounds 11

A bomb ripped through a vehicle carrying a Taliban police chief in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing him and wounding 11 others, officials said.

12 October

Japanese Special Defense Forces in a file photo.

Staff Writer With AFP

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Japan Ruling Party Seeks Defense Spending Boost

Japan's ruling conservatives unveiled their campaign platform, saying they would aim to boost defense spending, possibly even doubling it, to counter threats from China and North Korea.

11 October