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26 January

Sea

BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) Parola-class patrol vessel

Philippines Stops Research Survey After Chinese ‘Harassment’ in Disputed Sea

The Philippines said on Saturday it had suspended a scientific survey in the contested South China Sea due to "dangerous" harassment by Chinese navy and coast guard vessels and aircraft.

24 January

Asia Pacific

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2025 shows China's first Type 054B frigate in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Wednesday morning at a military port in Qingdao.

Christine Casimiro

Chinese Navy Commissions Type 054B Lead Guided-Missile Frigate

China’s People Liberation Army Navy has commissioned its first Type 054B guided-missile frigate, the CNS “Luohe.”

23 January

Terrorism

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Mine Worker Killed in IS-Claimed Attack in Afghanistan

Police said Wednesday a Chinese mine worker was killed in an attack in Afghanistan which the Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for, as the Taliban government attempts to project an image of security to encourage investment from Beijing.

22 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

US Signs Two-Year Deal to Train Taiwan Navy

Taiwan has announced that the US has agreed to facilitate a two-year training program for the Taiwanese Navy as part of a newly-signed agreement.

20 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Says Conducted Final Test of Secretive Hypersonic Air-to-Air Missile

China has reportedly completed the final test of its highly classified hypersonic air-to-air missile, which is said to pose an unprecedented threat to America’s B-21 stealth bomber.

20 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Army Launches Own Drone Training Facility

The Taiwanese Army has inaugurated its own drone training center, reinforcing its commitment to adapting to modern warfare.

18 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near China-Controlled Reef

The Philippine Navy said its warships held exercises Friday in the South China Sea as part of its efforts to assert its sovereign rights over waters also claimed by Beijing.

16 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Military Mulls Recruiting Foreigners to Defend Against China

Taiwan is considering enlisting foreign nationals to strengthen its armed forces, as concerns grow over a potential invasion by China.

16 January

Asia Pacific

Naval soldiers stand guard on a corvette, during a Navy Drill for Preparedness Enhancement during an Army Preparedness Enhancement Drill ahead of the Chinese New Year, amid escalating Chinese threats to the island, in Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan 7, 2022.

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Navy Ready to Protect Undersea Cables

Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defense minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable.

15 January

Asia Pacific