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12 August

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 528th Military Intelligence Company, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, uncase the unit guidon during the unit's activation ceremony August 5, 2025, on Camp Humphreys, South Korea. The ceremony was held to commemorate the establishment of the new unit within the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Wilfred Salters Jr.)

US Army Restores Korean War-Era Intel Unit to Strengthen Deterrence in Pacific

The US Army 2nd Infantry Division has reactivated the 528th General Support Military Intelligence Company in South Korea, reinforcing American capabilities on the Korean Peninsula.

12 August

Christine Casimiro

Azerbaijan Threatens to Arm Ukraine if Russia Hits Baku-Linked Assets Again

Azerbaijan has warned that it could lift its arms embargo on Kyiv if Russia keeps targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine linked to the South Caucasus country, officials familiar with the matter informed the Azerbaijani news outlet Caliber.

11 August

A Philippines' coast guard ship sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship during a joint search and rescue exercise between the Philippines and US coast guards near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Vessels Collide While Pursuing Philippine Boat in South China Sea

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea, Manila said.

11 August

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves Upgrade Package for Australia’s ISREW Aircraft

The US State Department has approved a baseline 2 upgrade for Australia’s MC-55A intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.

11 August

'Friendship flight' between South Korea and UAE defense officials

Rojoef Manuel

UAE, S. Korea Deepen Military Ties With KF-21 ‘Friendship Flight’

South Korea and the UAE have tested Seoul’s homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, showcasing their growing defense cooperation.

11 August

Giulia Bernacchi

Myanmar Military Using European Drone Tech Despite Sanctions: Report

Conflict Armament Research said that military forces in Myanmar are using European anti-jamming tools to equip drones despite sanctions.

11 August

Rojoef Manuel

Israeli Heron-2 Drone Undergoes Testing in Japan, Signaling Potential Adoption

Japan is considering adding the Israeli-made Heron-2 unmanned aerial system to its arsenal, with the platform now undergoing tests in the country.

11 August

Rojoef Manuel

Anduril’s New Seoul Office Marks Major Push in AI-Enabled Indo-Pacific Defense

Anduril Industries is stepping up its game in South Korea, opening a new office in Seoul as part of its plan to lead an AI-driven defense push across the Indo-Pacific.

11 August

Christine Casimiro

S.Korea Military Downsized 20% in Six Years Due to Declining Birthrate: Report

South Korea’s military has shrunk to around 450,000 troops — a 20 percent decline in six years — according to a report released by country parliament member Choo Mi-ae’s office.

11 August