South Korea Approves New Missile Defense System Plan Against North Korean Threats
S. Korea approved missile interceptor system development to counter N. Korea’s evolving military threats and strengthen national defense.
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S. Korea approved missile interceptor system development to counter N. Korea’s evolving military threats and strengthen national defense.
Japan’s pursuit of railgun technology with the help of US contractors could boost its defense capabilities and serve as a valuable asset.
India’s Ministry of Defense unveiled that it has launched the earlier stage of development for its unmanned underwater vehicle program.
India achieved new heights on its Ballistic Missile Defence Program, advancing toward equipping itself with a multi-layered defense system.
A SOFREP reader gives us an insider look at how special operations units of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army have used civilian shooters to help them hone their skills.
The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has stationed around 570 personnel with Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) and Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) systems at a new garrison on Ishigaki Island, which is strategically located close to Taiwan and the disputed Senkaku Islands, as part of Japan’s response to China’s increasing aggression.
The Indonesian Air Force recently welcomed its latest Super Hercules transport aircraft fleet, marking a new era for the longtime C-130 operator.
Leaked Pentagon documents revealed dwindling confidence in Taiwan’s air defense capabilities, which are said to be vulnerable to China’s air superiority.
A South Korean warship fired ten warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat at the western de facto naval border on Saturday.
Countering North Korea’s overtly militarized state, the Republic of Korea looks to counter them with their ever-growing defense industry.
On Thursday, North Korea reportedly fire-tested what appears to be its new solid-fuel, long-range ballistic missile into the East Sea.
A video emerged earlier this week showcasing the latest Y-20, a Chinese military cargo aircraft reportedly fitted with an indigenous engine.