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2 July

India’s Akash Missile, Garuda Artillery Draw Interest From Brazil

Brazil has expressed interest in adopting the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile and Garuda self-propelled howitzer, according to local Bharat media.

2 July

Rojoef Manuel

Audit Flags Readiness Gaps in Japan’s P-1 Maritime Patrol Fleet

Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force is grappling with the reduced operational availability of its Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet, primarily due to persistent engine malfunctions.

2 July

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka hold a joint press briefing in Fiji, Nov. 23, 2024.

Staff Writer With AFP

Fiji Says Would Not Welcome China Military Presence in Pacific

Fiji's prime minister said Wednesday that China should not be allowed to gain a permanent military foothold in the strategically contested South Pacific region.

2 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in US for Espionage

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for espionage and for allegedly seeking to recruit members of the US Navy to serve as intelligence assets, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

1 July

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese Troops to Train Anti-NATO Weapon Ops in Russia: Ukrainian Intel

Russia is preparing to work closely with Beijing to train Chinese military personnel in countering NATO weapon systems, according to Ukrainian intelligence.

1 July

Giulia Bernacchi

Turkey to Equip S. Korean Next-Gen Vehicles With Gunshot Detection System

ASELSAN will work with Hanwha Aerospace to install the SEDA 100 Gunshot Detection System in Seoul’s future armored vehicles.

1 July

Staff Writer With AFP

US Busts Network That Helped North Koreans Obtain Remote IT Work

The US Justice Department said Monday it has taken down a network that allegedly helped North Koreans obtain remote IT work with companies to raise funds for the sanctioned Asian country's weapons program.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Rojoef Manuel

S.Korea’s Indigenous Minesweeping Helicopter Conducts Maiden Flight

South Korea has carried out the first flight of its domestically-made mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft prototype in South Gyeongsang Province.

30 June