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Latest Asia stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

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.

Korean Peninsula Simmers: Failed North Korean Missile Launch Ignites Tit-for-Tat Response

Korean Peninsula Simmers: Failed North Korean Missile Launch Ignites Tit-for-Tat Response

June 27, 2024

Tensions soar on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea’s failed missile launch sparks retaliatory actions from South Korea.

US-Philippine Drills Sharpen Skills, Underscore Alliance in Indo-Pacific Under Ongoing Chinese Threat

US-Philippine Drills Sharpen Skills, Underscore Alliance in Indo-Pacific Under Ongoing Chinese Threat

June 24, 2024

The US and Philippines concluded MASA 2024, boosting Filipino Marines’ skills and solidifying the alliance in the Indo-Pacific.

Drones, Drones…and More Drones:  The Department of Defense’s Replicator Initiative

Drones, Drones…and More Drones: The Department of Defense’s Replicator Initiative

June 22, 2024

China’s ambitions to subjugate Taiwan are increasingly clear, but the Replicator Initiative stands as a formidable line of defense, potentially turning the tide against Beijing’s looming threat.

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