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N. Korea Launches More Ballistic Missiles

N. Korea Launches More Ballistic Missiles

SEOUL — North Korea tested a railway-borne missile in its firing drills on Friday, state media KCNA said on Saturday, amid a U.S. push for fresh sanctions against the isolated state following its recent series of weapons tests.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said two short-range ballistic …

Philippines OK Purchase of 32 More Black Hawk Helicopters

Philippines OK Purchase of 32 More Black Hawk Helicopters

MANILA –– It’s a go for the government procurement of 32 additional S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters after the Notice of Award (NOA) was issued to PZL Mielec of Poland late last year, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced Sunday.

Lorenzana shared in a Facebook post that the NOA…

Israel May Sign Deal to Purchase German Submarines This Week

Israel May Sign Deal to Purchase German Submarines This Week

A defense procurement committee made up of senior ministers convened on Sunday and discussed a deal to buy three submarines from Germany, a deal that is entangled in an investigation into alleged corruption and bribes that has already resulted in multiple indictments.

The committee that oversees …

Dassault Wins 14-Year Support Contract for French AF Mirage 2000s

Dassault Wins 14-Year Support Contract for French AF Mirage 2000s

Sustainment, or “maintenance in operational condition” (MCO) as it is known in France, is one of the priorities of the Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly.

Improving the availability of military equipment, in a context of multiplication and intensification of conflicts, is the purpose of…

Possible Scenarios if Russia Invades Ukraine

Possible Scenarios if Russia Invades Ukraine

WASHINGTON — If peace talks fail, the Russian military has several options to advance into Ukraine through northern, central, and southern invasion routes. But a Russian attempt to seize and hold territory will not necessarily be easy and will likely be impacted by challenges from weather, urban c…
Taiwan Navy Establishes First Minelaying Squadron

Taiwan Navy Establishes First Minelaying Squadron

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Navy on Friday established its first two minelaying squadrons consisting of one minelayer each at Kaohsiung’s Zuoying naval base.

“These are the first minelaying squadrons established by the Republic of China Navy,” President Tsai Ing-wen said at a ceremony to mark …


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