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12 February

Taiwan Detects 62 Chinese Aircraft as US Ships Transit Waters

Taiwan said it detected 62 Chinese military aircraft near the self-ruled island this week, as two US ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

11 February

The Indian Ministry of Defence inked a contract with Russian representatives to procure anti-ship cruise missiles

Christine Casimiro

India Buys Anti-Ship Missiles From Russia

In line with existing defense cooperation, India has signed a contract with Russia to procure anti-ship cruise missiles for the country’s submarine fleet.

11 February

Staff Writer With AFP

N.Korea Slams ‘Hostile Military Act’ After US Submarine Visits South

North Korea accused the US of a "hostile military act" after a US Navy submarine docked in arch rival South Korea to replenish supplies.

10 February

The RSN’s Maritime Security (MARSEC) Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) operating in the Singapore Strait.

Christine Casimiro

Singapore Navy Deploys Indigenous Unmanned Vessels for Patrols

The Republic of Singapore Navy has deployed its domestically made unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on patrol missions along the Singapore Strait.

10 February

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Eyes Purchase of E-2D Early Warning Aircraft From US

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense intends to purchase six E-2D airborne early warning and control aircraft from the US defense company Northrop Grumman.

10 February

Australia's third multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton, also known as “AUS3,” takes to the skies for its first flight at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility on October 29, 2024.

Christine Casimiro

Australia’s Third MQ-4C Triton Drone Nears Delivery

Northrop Grumman has completed testing Australia’s third of four MQ-4C Triton drones at its California facility, bringing it one step closer to final delivery.

10 February

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump shake their hands during a bilateral meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., United States of America, on February 7, 2025. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by Nanako Sudo / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

US-Japan South China Sea Statement ‘Attacks and Smears China’: Beijing

Beijing said on Monday that a joint statement by the United States and Japan condemning its "provocative activities" in the contested South China Sea "attacks and smears" China.

10 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada Close to Visiting Forces Deal With Philippines

Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a pact to allow them to deploy troops on each other's soil.

10 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Indian Soldiers, 31 Maoist Rebels Killed in One of Deadliest Clashes

Indian security forces killed at least 31 Maoist rebels in one of the deadliest clashes since the government ramped up efforts to crush the long-running insurgency.

8 February