Military
-
Asia
Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanks
TAIPEI: Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said on Monday (Dec 16),…
Read More » -
Asia
China probes top military official Miao Hua for corruption
BEIJING: A top Chinese military official has been removed from office for “serious violations of discipline”, Beijing said on Thursday…
Read More » -
Asia
Philippines, US sign military intelligence-sharing deal
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday any kind of military agreement or security cooperation “must not be directed against or…
Read More » -
Asia
Thai military accused of beating Myanmar man to death
BANGKOK: A human rights organisation on Thursday (Nov 14) accused the Thai military of torturing and killing a Myanmar man near…
Read More » -
News
China showcases its latest military hardware, and ambitions, at Zhuhai
The Aerospace CH UAV Co Ltd CH-7, which was first displayed at Zhuhai in 2018, is an intriguing aircraft since…
Read More » -
Asia
China to unveil stealth jets and attack drones at Zhuhai airshow
DRONE WARFARE While China has had to play serious catch-up with the United States when it comes to most traditional…
Read More » -
Asia
Cadet suffers fractures to spine, ribs in latest alleged bullying case at Malaysia’s military university
“I have been informed regarding the viral media report involving a trainee at UPNM who sustained injuries … Following the…
Read More » -
Asia
South Korea seeks to bolster defences and boost arms export
South Korea’s defence ministry is expected to spend about 350 trillion won (US$260 billion) between this year and 2028 to…
Read More » -
Asia
Loaded with global and domestic messages, China’s rare ICBM test in the Pacific risks stoking tensions
While China did not identify the ICBM tested on Wednesday, the latest iteration it is known to have is the…
Read More » -
Asia
New ‘Cyber Force’: Indonesia to launch fourth military branch to combat online threats and attacks
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President-elect Prabowo Subianto have approved the formation of a new Cyber Force which will…
Read More »