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7 November

Inder Singh Bisht

India Upgrading Himalayan Airstrip Near China Border to Fighter AirBase

India is upgrading a high-altitude advanced landing ground near China into a fighter jet airbase.

7 November

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Christine Casimiro

Philippines to Acquire $439M Fast Patrol Craft Funded by France

The Philippine Coast Guard is set to receive 40 fast patrol craft valued at $439 million funded through French official development assistance.

7 November

Australian Army soldier instructs Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel on using the EF88 Austeyr rifle during Exercise Keris Woomera 2024.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia, Indonesia Enhance Cooperation in ‘Largest’ Joint Drills

Australia announced "the largest combined joint activity in recent history" with Indonesia strengthening regional security cooperation.

6 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Received First Batch of HIMARS From US

Taiwan has received its first batch of HIMARS from the US, Taipei's defense ministry said, as it races to boost its defenses against a potential Chinese attack.

6 November

ADV Cape Schanck (313) Evolved Cape-class patrol boat

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Delivers Eighth Evolved Cape Patrol Vessel to Royal Australian Navy

Austal has turned over the Royal Australian Navy’s eighth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat in Henderson, Western Australia.

6 November

The H3 rocket successfully placed an X-band defense communication satellite-3 into orbit.

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Sends Defense Satellite Into Orbit

Japan has launched a defense satellite to support military operations and communication strengthening security amid tensions in the Pacific.

6 November

Norwegian firm Kongsberg to supply Japan with the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for Tokyo’s fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft.

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan to Arm F-35As With Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles

Norwegian firm Kongsberg has signed a contract to supply Japan with the Joint Strike Missile for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft.

5 November

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves Potential Sale of E-7 Early Warning Aircraft to S. Korea

The US has approved the potential sale of airborne early warning and control systems to its ally South Korea, part of a nearly $5 billion military package.

5 November

Christine Casimiro

Australia Abandons Military Satellite Project With Lockheed Martin

Australia has ceased its procurement of a single-orbit Geostationary Earth Orbit-based satellite communications system from Lockheed Martin Australia.

5 November