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Latest Asia stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Why Countries Don’t Want to Buy China’s J-10 & J-20 Fighter Jets

Why Countries Don’t Want to Buy China’s J-10 & J-20 Fighter Jets

August 25, 2024

China’s ambition to dominate the skies is hindered by unproven aircraft performance, reliance on outdated engines, and strained international relations.

US-Japan Strengthen Defense Ties with Massive SM-3 Missile Deal

US-Japan Strengthen Defense Ties with Massive SM-3 Missile Deal

August 18, 2024

Missile Defense Agency awards $1.9B contract to Raytheon for production of SM-3 Block IIA interceptors to bolster US-Japan missile defense.

Avian Spies: How China’s Bird-Mimicking Drones are Redefining War

Avian Spies: How China’s Bird-Mimicking Drones are Redefining War

August 11, 2024

China’s Jiaolong Commandos deploy bird-like drones, reshaping surveillance and redefining the boundaries of modern warfare.

Could the Chinese QBZ-195T Become the Next ‘Go-To’ Rifle of Thai Special Operations Units?

Could the Chinese QBZ-195T Become the Next ‘Go-To’ Rifle of Thai Special Operations Units?

August 9, 2024

The QBZ-195T is a modern Chinese assault rifle poised to equip Thailand’s special forces with a versatile and customizable weapon platform.

Taiwan Modernizes War Games As China Threat Escalates

Taiwan Modernizes War Games As China Threat Escalates

August 3, 2024

Taiwan revamps war games to counter China’s threat, focusing on realistic drills and rapid response to boost defense readiness.

China and Philippines Strike Temporary South China Sea Resupply Deal

China and Philippines Strike Temporary South China Sea Resupply Deal

July 23, 2024

The Philippines and China reach a provisional agreement for resupply missions to the Sierra Madre in the South China Sea.

South Korea Takes Aim with Lasers: Star Wars Project Will Zap North Korean Drones

South Korea Takes Aim with Lasers: Star Wars Project Will Zap North Korean Drones

July 15, 2024

South Korea is set to deploy the world’s first operational laser weapon system to counter North Korean drones threats.

South China Sea Conflict: Philippines Invests in New Fighter Jets

South China Sea Conflict: Philippines Invests in New Fighter Jets

July 11, 2024

The Philippines upgrades its air force with new multirole jets to boost defense amid South China Sea tensions.

After Bloody Clash, Philippines and China Agree to Cool Tensions in South China Sea

After Bloody Clash, Philippines and China Agree to Cool Tensions in South China Sea

July 5, 2024

Philippines and China agree to de-escalate South China Sea tensions, aiming to rebuild trust despite ongoing disputes.

A Diplomatic Thaw in Troubled Waters? Philippines and Vietnam Signal Cooperation in the South China Sea

A Diplomatic Thaw in Troubled Waters? Philippines and Vietnam Signal Cooperation in the South China Sea

July 3, 2024

Hope flickers in the South China Sea as Philippines and Vietnam eye cooperation, but China’s shadow looms large.

South China Sea: A Powder Keg Primed in the Pacific

South China Sea: A Powder Keg Primed in the Pacific

July 3, 2024

South China Sea tensions spike as China and the Philippines clash over a World War II-era ship, risking a major conflict.

China Claims Intercepting US Anti-Submarine Device in South China Sea, Raising Tensions

China Claims Intercepting US Anti-Submarine Device in South China Sea, Raising Tensions

June 29, 2024

China claims intercepting a US anti-submarine device in disputed South China Sea waters, raising tensions as the US remains silent.

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