N. Korea-Russia mutual defence treaty ratified
NORTH Korea ratified a major defence treaty with Russia which covers mutual military aid, according to the North Korean state media agency. Russia had also ratified the treaty last week … Read More
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Indonesian, Russian naval drills conclude
INDONESIAN and Russian navies concluded the Orruda Joint Training’s sea phase in the Java Seas off Surabaya. The inaugural bilateral naval exercise ran for five days from November 4-8. Aside … Read More
Over 10,000 N. Korean troops in Russia
SOUTH Korea’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has stated that more than 10,000 North Korean have been deployed to Russia, with a significant number of those Korean People’s Army (KPA) … Read More
US approves US$4.92b AEW&C aircraft sale to S. Korea
THE Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the State Department’s approval of a possible sale of airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft along with accompanying equipment to South Korea. … Read More
Taiwan arms deliveries set for 2026, US2b arms sale announced
TAIWAN’S Ministry of National Defense (MND) said that the delivery schedule for its additional 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) is on schedule. Taiwan had purchased 29 HIMARS launchers … Read More
Japan Osprey fleet grounded
JAPAN’S fleet of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft have been grounded following an incident involving one of the aircraft during take off while conducting military drills with American troops. Operated by … Read More
80,000 T112 rifles for Taiwan military
TAIWAN’S defence ministry has stated that the republic’s army, military police, and reserve forces are set to receive over 80,000 brand-new T112 rifles between 2025 and 2028. It is expected … Read More
HAVELSAN Highlights Strategic Accomplishments and Partnerships at SAHA EXPO 2024
At SAHA EXPO 2024, HAVELSAN showcased its robust presence with notable achievements, new strategic agreements, and advanced technological displays, further establishing Türkiye’s position in the global defence landscape. The event, … Read More
US F-35B conducts first landing on Kaga
JAPAN’S Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the United States Department of Defense (DOD) announced that a US Navy (USN) Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter landed successfully on the Japan Maritime Self-Defense … Read More
Defence minister for Indonesia named
INDONESIA’S new defence minister has been named after the incumbent, Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as the eighth president of the republic, also Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin was … Read More