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16 March

China to Build ‘Super Dredger’ Vessel to Boost Island-Building

China plans to build a supersized sand dredging vessel to boost its island-building capability, the South China Morning Post reported.

16 March

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Fires ‘Long-Range’ Missile as S. Korea President Heads to Japan

North Korea fired a "long-range ballistic missile," Seoul said, as South Korea's president headed to Tokyo to boost ties amid Pyongyang's growing aggression.

15 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Begins Naval Drills With China, Iran

Russia said it had started naval exercises with China and Iran in the Arabian Sea as it seeks to shore up ties with Beijing and Tehran.

15 March

Joe Saballa

Indian Navy to Order BrahMos Cruise Missiles for $2.5 Billion

The Indian Navy will acquire more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in a $2.5-billion deal, according to a defense source.

15 March

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea Approves $2.85 Billion F-35A Purchase Plan

The South Korean government has approved a plan to purchase F-35A fighter jets from the US for 3.75 trillion won ($2.85 billion).

15 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials

The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.

14 March

Taiwan's locally made loitering munition drone is seen on display at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Unveils Portable Kamikaze Drone as China Tensions Rise

Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to the US-made Switchblade 300, as China steps up military pressure on the island.

14 March

HMAS Warramunga sails into Sydney Harbour to berth at her new home port of Fleet Base East in Sydney. *** Local Caption *** HMAS Warramunga arrived in Sydney at the ships new home port of Fleet Base East, having been previously home ported at Fleet Base West, Garden Island, Rockingham, West Australia. The ships company in Warramunga recently completed a hull swap from HMAS Parramatta to enable Parramatta to undergo a capability upgrade in West Australia. When complete, Parramatta will be equipped with one of the most advanced, sovereign air search radar capabilities in the world.

Rojoef Manuel

Thales, Orbis to Enhance Royal Australian Navy Maritime Sustainment Capabilities

Thales has teamed with Orbis to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime sustainment operations in Fleet Base East, Sydney.

14 March

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 6, 2021) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) departs Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for sea trials, May 6, 2021. During their engineered overhaul (EOH) availability, the shipyard and crew performed essential repairs and modernization, as well as routine maintenance, to ensure the submarine operates at full technical capacity and mission capability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy to Construct New Dry Dock at Pearl Harbor

The US Navy has awarded a joint venture of Dragados, Hawaiian Dredging, and Orion a $2.8-billion contract to construct a concrete dry dock at Pearl Harbor.

14 March