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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.
US approves location for Singaporean F-16, F-35 training
Singapore’s fleet of 12 F-16s is expected to begin arriving in 2023, and its first of up to 12 F-35Bs are to follow in 2026.
China sends 16 military aircraft over disputed South China Sea shoals near Malaysia
This is not the first time Chinese jets have approached Malaysia, although it appears to be the first time such a large force has been observed.
Taiwan unveils Army restructure aimed at decentralizing military
The reorganization will see the various corps and defense commands of the Taiwanese Army renamed as distinct “combat theater commands," according to the island nation's defense minister.
China fields J-10 jets powered by homemade engine
The move represents China’s confidence in the local technology to equip the single-engine, multirole aircraft.
China, the victim? From behind the Great Wall is a government under siege by foreign threats
Activity by U.S. military ships and surveillance planes directed toward China has increased significantly under the Biden administration, a spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry says.
What’s impeding Indonesia’s military ambitions?
The recent loss of a 40-year-old Indonesian submarine has highlighted the need for the Southeast Asian nation to replace many of its military platform.
China simultaneously commissions three warships on Navy anniversary
China commissioned 60,000 tons worth of major vessels earlier this month, officially putting into service a new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, a guided-missile cruiser and an amphibious helicopter carrier on the 72nd anniversary of its Navy.
Rescue vessels begin search for missing Indonesian submarine
The German-built Type 209 diesel-electric submarine KRI Nanggala was declared missing in the early hours of Wednesday morning local time in waters north of the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Japan’s first Global Hawk begins flying at Northrop’s California drone hub
The first Northrop-Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk drone destined for Japan took its maiden flight at the manufacturer's Palmdale, California, facility.
