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[Mike1976]

Taiwan to Deploy U.S. Harpoon Missile Batteries in 2026 to Deter Chinese Invasion

Taiwan will receive its first U.S. Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems around year-end, with launchers and radar in place to equip a new Littoral Combatant Command.

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[Mike1976]

Japan and U.S. Stage Major Naval Show of Force in Philippine Sea Amid Shifting Defense Strategy

Japan and the U.S. launched ANNUALEX 2025 in the Philippine Sea, showcasing joint naval power and Japan’s shift toward a more active defense posture.

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[Mike1976]

South Korea's new Jang Yeong-sil submarine combines lithium power and 10 missile cells

Hanwha Ocean launched the ROK Navy’s first KSS-III Batch-II submarine, ROKS Jang Yeong-sil, featuring lithium-ion batteries and ten VLS cells for SLBMs.

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[Mike1976]

South Korea Reveals First Hypersonic Air-to-Ground Missile HAGM to Boost Regional Deterrence

At ADEX 2025, South Korea unveiled its first hypersonic air-to-ground missile, HAGM, marking a leap in regional deterrence and defense innovation

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[Mike1976]

South Korea’s FA-50 fighter now uses Raytheon PhantomStrike radar to see targets farther

Raytheon delivered the first PhantomStrike AESA radar to KAI for FA-50 integration, marking the start of operational evaluation under the Block 20 program.

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[Mike1976]

Taiwan confirms more weapons acquisition from U.S. amid rising China tensions

Taiwan confirms expanded U.S. weapons purchases under a new defense budget as China’s military pressure grows around the island.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. approves South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia

Trump and the U.S. approved South Korea’s plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia under a new trade and defense investment agreement.

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[Mike1976]

Taiwan activates first U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams battalion amid growing pressure from China

Taiwan commissions its first M1A2T Abrams battalion at Hukou base, replacing CM11 tanks and advancing the 2019 U.S.-Taiwan arms program.

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[Mike1976]

South Korea Regains Naval Power in East China Sea With Its First Task Fleet Exercise

South Korea’s Navy completes its first fleet-level drill under Task Fleet Command, testing Aegis ships, missile tracking, and mobility amid regional threats.

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[Mike1976]

Thailand selects Thales to modernize the jetless HTMS Chakri Naruebet aircraft carrier

Thales and UCS will install a new Integrated Platform Management System on HTMS Chakri Naruebet, for unified control of propulsion, power, and damage control

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[Mike1976]

U.S. approves 330 million dollar package tied to Taiwan’s combat fleet

US approves a 330 million dollar non-standard spare parts and support package for Taiwan’s F-16, C-130 and IDF fleets, boosting air readiness under the Taiwan R

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[haze99]

Philippines

PAF receives 5 more Black Hawk helicopters

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally received five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters during a ceremony at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City on Friday.

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[BravoZulu]

Thailand selects Thales to modernize the jetless HTMS Chakri Naruebet aircraft carrier

Thales and UCS will install a new Integrated Platform Management System on HTMS Chakri Naruebet, for unified control of propulsion, power, and damage control

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Pretty pointless IMHO, no aircraft to fly off her and she only leaves port twice a year for 1 day

 

[Mike1976]

Pretty pointless IMHO, no aircraft to fly off her and she only leaves port twice a year for 1 day

Prestige no doubt.

 

[Mike1976]

South Korea Targets a 15 Billion Dollar KF-21 Fighter Partnership With the UAE

South Korea is courting the UAE with a $15 billion KF-21 fighter package that includes joint production and exports, a move that could reshape Gulf airpower

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[Mike1976]

RTX Wins $698.9 Million U.S. NASAMS Contract To Bolster Taiwan And Indo-Pacific Air Defense

The U.S. has awarded Raytheon nearly $699 million to build NASAMS fire-units for Taiwan, cementing long-term air-defence investment and bolstering Indo-Pacific

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Clears $82 Million Munitions Package That Extends Japan’s Stand‑Off Strike Options

The U.S. approved an $82 million munitions sale to Japan, Small Diameter Bombs and JDAM kits, bolstering Tokyo’s long‑range strike capability.

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[Mike1976]

Intel: China Converts Civilian Fleet Into Wartime Force to Support Rapid Taiwan Invasion

New analysis shows China converting civilian ferries and cargo ships into a shadow navy that boosts its capacity to support rapid landings in a Taiwan conflict

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[Mike1976]

Japan’s Defense Shift With New Submarines and Long-Range Missiles Draws China’s Concern

Japan’s Yonaguni missile deployment draws sharp criticism from China and highlights Tokyo’s expanding counterstrike and undersea capabilities.

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[Mike1976]

Taiwan plans 40 billion defense budget with missiles and drones for coastal strike missions

Taiwan launches a 7 year, 40 billion dollar extra defense budget to harden the island, expand asymmetric forces and raise the cost of any China attack.

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