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21 August

Joe Saballa

South Korea Pushes Back Domestic Long-Range Missile Project by One Year

South Korea’s efforts to develop a homegrown long-range missile will take longer than expected.

21 August

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has formally gifted a defense and medical package to Nepal's Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Ashok Raj Sigdel, during a visit to Kathmandu.

Christine Casimiro

India Hands Over Defense, Medical Equipment to Nepal

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has formally gifted a defense and medical package to Nepal's Chief of Army Staff, Ashok Raj Sigdel, during a visit to Kathmandu.

20 August

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan’s Defense Chief Visits Turkey on Drone, Defense Cooperation

Japanese defense minister has arrived in Turkey for an official visit focused on drones and broader defense industry cooperation.

20 August

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Philippines Approve More Than 500 Joint Military Activities for 2026

The US and the Philippines have greenlit over 500 joint military activities for 2026, enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

20 August

A soldier stands guard in Yangon, Myanmar

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Junta Captures Key Town, Expanding Election Writ

Myanmar's junta said its troops have captured a battlefield town in the country's east, clawing back rebel-contested territory as it prepares to stage a disputed December election.

20 August

Christine Casimiro

Kazakhstan Sets Up Military AI Unit to Digitize Defense

Kazakhstan is stepping into the era of AI-driven defense with the creation of a dedicated artificial intelligence unit under the Ministry of Defense.

19 August

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia Scraps Black Hawk Deal After King Calls Aging Helicopters ‘Flying Coffins’

The Malaysian Armed Forces has called off a plan to buy four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters following its king’s warning over safety, according to local media.

19 August

LtGen Cordura and MGen Ramil G Oloroso PAF, Commander, Air Mobility Command, lead the ceremonial pouring of champagne at the five newly acquired S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on August 13, 2025 at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

Christine Casimiro

Five Black Hawk Helicopters From Lockheed Martin Join Philippine Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, following the fleet’s arrival last month.

19 August

Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher manufactured in Australia.

Inder Singh Bisht

Kongsberg Secures First Export Orders for Australian-Made NSM Launchers

Kongsberg Defence Australia has secured a pair of contracts to deliver Australian-made Naval Strike Missile launchers and command-and-control consoles to European nations.

18 August