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25 March

Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessels BRP Suluan and BRP Cabra sail with Philippine Navy frigate BRP Miguel Malvar and USS Curtis Wilbur during a joint maritime activity in the South China Sea, July 16, 2025.

Why ASEAN Can’t Secure the South China Sea Alone

South China Sea security cannot be handled by ASEAN alone or by external powers alone but it requires a coordinated, layered approach combining both.

24 March

The Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321)

Rojoef Manuel

Fincantieri Delivers Second Indonesian Navy Brawijaya Patrol Ship

The Indonesian Navy has received its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.

24 March

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan’s Terra Drone Enters Defense Market With US Hub, Global Push

Japan-based Terra Drone has outlined a phased expansion into key defense markets, including plans to establish a US-based subsidiary.

24 March

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed, Rheinmetall Eye Australia-Based HIMARS Sustainment

The Australian subsidiaries of Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall are exploring in-country sustainment for Australia’s HIMARS.

24 March

An artist's impression of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar-fitted Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV). The gray ship is seen sailing in rough waters. Three missiles are seen firing off from it, with one maneuvering to hit an airborne missile fired by an unknown source. By the back of the ship, three laser-like lights target a group of five drones flying above. Two triangle-shaped objects are seen hovering above the entire scene.

Inder Singh Bisht

US, Japan Push Aegis Vessel Integration With First SPY-7 Live Test

The US has carried out the first live-target tracking exercise using the SPY-7 radar slated to be integrated with Japan’s Aegis vessel.

24 March

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea’s Kim Vows ‘Irreversible’ Nuclear Status, Warns Seoul of ‘Merciless’ Response

North Korea will never change its status as a nuclear-armed state, its leader Kim Jong Un said, state media reported on Tuesday.

23 March

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Could Provide Combat Experience, Technology to Japan

Ukraine has signaled its readiness to expand defense cooperation with Japan by sharing operational experience gained in the war with Russia.

23 March

Australian Army personnel participate in Exercise Cyber Sentinel, held in Canberra, ACT. Imagery has been digital altered for security purposes. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Cyber Sentinels is an annual cyber exercise which was held 2 13 October 2023 in Canberra, ACT. This was the first time this exercise was planned and held at the secret/Five Eyes level in Australia by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with previous exercises held by our global partners at a lower classification level. The ADF worked closely with United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) in the planning of this exercise which is part of the global effort sharing of partner cyber readiness. Over 60 US Cyber Command personnel participated alongside over 90 ADF members. The participants were joined by a number of observers from Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The exercise comprised five blue force teams consisting of three Australian teams from the Australian Armys 138 Signals Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force 462 Squadron and Royal Australian Navy Fleet Cyber Unit, and two teams from the United States. Exercise Cyber Sentinels supports the training and development continuum of cyber units by honing individual and collective cyber-based skills. Additionally, the networking and learning opportunities from other nations are benefitting the ADF to further develop in the Cyber Domain and supporting reciprocal training opportunities in the future.

Giulia Bernacchi

Nearly Half of Australians Think Foreign Military Attack Possible Within Five Years

A poll by the Australian National University highlighted growing concern among Australians over a potential foreign military threat.

22 March

Satellite image of UK-US Diego Garcia base.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Missiles Targeting Diego Garcia Base Fell Short, Intercepted: UK Minister

UK Minister Steve Reed said one missile launched by Iran targeting a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean "fell short" while another missile was "intercepted."

20 March

A pair of F-35 Lightning IIs pass under the sun while doing maneuvers to the Eglin Air Force Base runway

Staff Writer With AFP

Sri Lanka Refused Ground Access to US Warplanes: President

Sri Lanka refused permission to the US to station two of its warplanes at a civilian airport in the island's south in early March, President Dissanayake said.

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