Russia's Yars mobile missile launchers will manoeuvre across Siberia for military exercises, engaging over 3,000 servicemen and 300 units of military equipment, the defence ministry says.
Between 2018-22, Türkiye’s global share in arms trade rose from 0.6 percent to 1.1 percent, making the country the 12th biggest arms exporter globally.
Russia's Defense Ministry says two boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship about 100 kilometers away, which was successfully hit by two Moskit cruise missiles.
Deal between Tehran and Moscow comes after the expiry in October 2020 of restrictions on Iran purchasing conventional weapons under a UN resolution, and the jets could be delivered within the next year.
Taiwanese Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says "other side is preparing for the use of force if necessary in the future", but Beijing dismisses warning saying Taiwan is part of China.
China's defence spending announced to be around $225 billion, still pales in comparison with the United States, which has allotted over $800 billion for its military this year.
The defence arrangement signed by Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will allow Japanese troops to join training exercises to respond to natural disasters and humanitarian needs in the Philippines.
Expanded deal, which allows US access to at least nine military bases, was made following a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
The Social Democrat politician was against sanctions on Russia in 2014. Now he has to decide whether Germany can send Leopard tanks to help Ukraine challenge Russia.
The rocket launch was part of Seoul's efforts to build a space-based surveillance capability and bolster its defence posture amid continued threats from Pyongyang.
Seoul seeks to deploy airborne lasers to destroy drones and jammers to neutralise smaller devices two days after the reported incursion of North Korean drones.
The fiscal 2023 budget, which includes $51 billion for the defence ministry, received a green signal from the cabinet but it still needs to pass a parliamentary vote.
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