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21 May

Philippines, US Coast Guards Join Military Drills in South China Sea

The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila's armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in the South China Sea.

20 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia to Develop Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

The Australian government has launched a military program to develop medium-range precision loitering munition systems.

20 May

Slinger counter-drone Remote Weapon Systems (RWS).

Giulia Bernacchi

Electro Optic Systems Secures Order for Naval Counter-Drone System

Electro Optic Systems has received an order worth $34 million for its “Slinger” counter-drone Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for naval use.

20 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses

Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.

19 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says ‘Urgent Need’ for Surveillance Tech After Chinese Boat Arrived Undetected

Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday there was an "urgent need" for infrared thermal imaging and other technology to detect small boats off the island after it detained two Chinese nationals.

19 May

Aircraft pilot wearing survivability gear

Christine Casimiro

Beaufort Equips 100th Japanese F-35 Pilot With Survivability Tech

Survival technology solutions provider Beaufort has equipped the 100th Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35 pilot with its Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) ensemble.

19 May

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Seeks New Defense Agreement With Australia

The European Union says it is seeking a defense partnership with Australia, as the bloc looks to forge a united international response to the Ukraine war and other global crises.

18 May