India aims to triple defence exports to $5 billion, sell fighter jets and choppers
India has been one of the world’s biggest importers of defence equipment for decades, but it has punched below its weight in the global arms export market.
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North Korea unveils likely new solid-fuel ICBM
The rollout of possible new solid-fuel ICBMs came months after North Korea tested what appears to be a new model of a new solid-fuel rocket engine at the Sohae Satellite Launching…
Marcos in Tokyo to sign defence, infrastructure deals
Japan, which invaded and occupied the Philippines during World War II, has recently inked similar pacts with Britain and Australia.
Japan, Philippines pledge closer security ties amid China tensions
The disaster relief deal with Tokyo is seen as a possible precursor to establishing an agreement that would allow Japan's Self-Defence Force to deploy to the Philippines more…
Air raid drills return in 6 years amid growing North Korean threats
President Yoon Suk Yeol also accused the liberal former Moon Jae-in government of neglecting civil defence drills.
Taiwan to speed up drone development, take lessons from Ukraine war
Taiwan has repeatedly said it is closely watching the war in Ukraine and learning lessons it could apply to fight off a Chinese attack.
US military searches for balloon remnants as China urges restraint
A successful recovery could potentially give the US insight into China’s spying capabilities, though US officials have downplayed the balloon’s impact on national security.
India opens largest helicopter factory in new defence push
India is one of the largest arms importers in the world and, even with its recent push towards local defence production, still relies heavily on hardware from Moscow, its largest…
Cambodian armed forces begins first recruitment drive since onset of pandemic
Social development researcher Meas Ny said that even though Cambodia is small, increasing its military capabilities is necessary as the world is facing wars such as the…
Cambodia, India boost defence ties
Deputy commander-in-chief of the Cambodian army Hun Manet also discussed avenues to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation during his meeting with the Indian chief of Army.