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Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine
The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.
China to show off its new electronic-attack jet
A single example of the type, which is officially designated the Shenyang J-16D, has been parked at the static display area of the airshow in Guangdong Province ahead of the upcoming Zhuhai airshow.
What are the regional reactions to the new US-UK-Australia security pact?
Japan, Indonesia and Singapore weigh in on the AUKUS agreement.
Indonesia orders five C-130J aircraft from Lockheed
Indonesia has quietly signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft, multiple sources have told Defense News.
Another Japan-based F-35 squadron is ready for operations
The Marine Corps squadron's F-35B fighter jets are now “taskable and combat capable on a limited basis” while they work up to becoming fully combat capable.
Taiwan’s government reportedly makes last-minute request for Seahawk helos
The news comes as Taiwan’s government approved a $16.89 billion defense budget for the next fiscal year.
Japan and Singapore launch alternative energy initiatives
Some Asian countries’ militaries are gearing up for a new energy paradigm amid a perfect storm of security concerns, climate change and the emergence of renewable resource options.
US government clears $750 million artillery sale to Taiwan
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of self-propelled howitzers and GPS-guided kits for artillery shells to Taiwan, marking the first such approval for the country’s self-ruling by the Biden administration.
China reportedly converted civilian ferries for amphibious assault operations
China has converted civilian ferries for use in military amphibious operations, potentially enabling the country to significantly surge its amphibious assault capabilities in a contingency like a Taiwan invasion, according to a new report.
US has ‘no plans right now’ to increase LCS presence in Singapore, says Navy chief
CNO Adm. Mike Gilday said that “there are no plans right now to actually increase the numbers that rotate in and out of Singapore,” adding that he thinks the current operating model meets the Navy’s operational commitments.
