Defense

North Korea test-fires new ‘long-range cruise missile’: KCNA

  by Sunghee Hwang Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea test-fired a new "long-range cruise missile"…

Taiwan needs to be ‘stronger’ after US Afghanistan exit: president

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Afghanistan's return to Taliban rule following the withdrawal of US forces shows Taiwan needs to be…

Pres. Duterte decides to continue VFA after meeting with US Defense chief Austin

Austin is first Biden cabinet member to meet with Pres. Duterte   (Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte decided to…

Russia’s S-500 missile system hits test target

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia said Tuesday it had successfully test-fired its new S-500 air defence missile systems at a…

Japan launches first joint military drill with US, France

by Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese, US and French troops kicked off their first-ever joint military drill Tuesday…

US ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A US vessel fired warning shots at more than a dozen Iranian fast attack boats…

Australia to upgrade military bases with eye on Pacific tensions

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia announced Wednesday it would upgrade military bases in its far north and expand joint drills…

Japan to host first joint military drill with US, France

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan will hold a joint military drill with US and French troops in the country's southwest…

Defense Sec. Lorenzana tests positive for COVID-19, undergoes isolation

Concerns arise as Lorenzana was in IATF meeting with Pres. Duterte just last week   (Eagle News) – Defense Secretary…

N. Korea launch was new ‘tactical guided projectile’: Pyongyang

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has tested a new "tactical guided projectile" with a solid-fuel engine, state media…

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles

by Kang Jin-kyu SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea Thursday, in…

Defense chief calls on China to “stop encroaching into” PHL territory, demands immediate recall of its ships

Diplomatic protest filed after 220 Chinese militia boats spotted near Whitsun Reef   (Eagle News) -- The Philippines' top defense…

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