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Taiwan Sets Up Drone Battalions Across Three Combat Zones: Report 

Taiwan has deployed drone battalions across three operational combat zones as part of its broader push to expand unmanned warfare capabilities.

South Korea Taps Hyundai Rotem for AI-Powered Military Robotics Programs

Seoul is advancing autonomous military robotics through new AI-driven battlefield system development programs.

South Korea Moves to Centralize Defense AI Under National Policy Push

Seoul is linking public and defense AI efforts to strengthen military modernization and industrial coordination.

South Korea Debuts KAAV II, Its Next-Gen Amphibious Assault Vehicle

After more than a decade in development, South Korea has unveiled a prototype of its next-generation Korea amphibious assault vehicle.

Counter-Drone Radar Network Gains AI Edge in South Korea

The partnership combines radar and AI analytics to improve drone detection and border surveillance efficiency.

Japan, India Collab on Next-Gen AI Drones That Operate Without Networks

Japan has joined forces with India to build next-gen unmanned aircraft systems that can think and react on their own, even when cut off from networks.

Meet Japan’s Newest Target Practice Partners: Corrugated Cardboard Drones

Japan has come up with an unusual solution for its military target practice sessions: drones made from corrugated cardboard.

Royal Thai Navy Introduces Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles for Border Defense

Thailand has taken a crucial step in reinforcing its eastern borders with new 8x8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles built to expand its land-to-sea operational capability.

Pakistan’s Infrared-Blocking Tents Aim to Redefine Battlefield Concealment

Pakistan has developed a unique, homegrown response to evolving drone warfare: PVC-based stealth tents designed to block infrared radiation.

North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles Into Sea: Seoul

North Korea test-fired multiple ballistic missiles on Sunday, South Korea's military said, the latest in a recent flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.

Australia, Japan Ink Multibillion Dollar Warship Deal

Japan agreed on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part of a wider military build up by Canberra.

Philippines Forces Kill 10 Islamist Militants in Arrest Gunfight

Philippine security forces killed 10 alleged armed Islamist militants Friday who resisted an attempt to arrest them, police said.

Hegseth Announces ‘Major’ Defense Partnership with Indonesia

US Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.

S.Korea’s DAON Evolves Drone Swarms From Spectacle to Strike Missions

DAON is stepping away from drone swarm light shows with the unveiling of new systems built for high-speed strike missions.

Getac Unveils ‘Mix-and-Match’ Command Center for Unmanned Systems

A Taiwanese firm is making drone control unique for every user, unveiling a command system that lets operators tailor their control setup to mission needs.

South Korea Reimagines ‘K2’ Main Battle Tank for Middle Eastern Fronts

Hyundai Rotem is preparing to push its K2 main battle tank into the Middle East, unveiling a redesigned variant tailored to take on the region’s scorching hot weather and bypass export restrictions.

Philippines, France Pact Deepens Military Cooperation

The Philippines and France have signed an agreement opening the door for their soldiers to participate in joint exercises on each other's soil, Manila said Friday, its first such pact with a European country.

N. Korea’s Kim Vows ‘Irreversible’ Nuclear Status, Warns Seoul of ‘Merciless’ Response

North Korea will never change its status as a nuclear-armed state, its leader Kim Jong Un said, state media reported on Tuesday.

Hivemind Goes to Japan: Mitsubishi Demos AI-Powered Mission Autonomy for UAVs

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are pushing to make drones more autonomous, enabling them to sense, adapt, and act independently.

China Says New AI Upgrade Allows Radars to Spot, Track Decoy Drones

As drone tactics evolve in conflicts like the US-Iran war, China says it enhanced its radar systems with AI to better identify decoy drones.

Sentinel at Sea: India Rolls Out TRIDENT‑SAMUDRA for Real-Time Naval Awareness

The Indian Navy is beginning to lean towards artificial intelligence to impose a more commanding presence over its oceanic regions.

China Announces ‘Starlink Killer’ Microwave Weapon, Says It Can Fire 60-Second Bursts

A high-power microwave weapon is reportedly being developed in China as a potential solution to large constellations of low-orbit satellites, with Beijing describing it as “Starlink’s worst nightmare.”

New Tech Could Help Military Sites Withstand Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks

South Korea figured out a way to reinforce critical sites against electromagnetic pulses, embedding a specially designed metal mesh into windows.

US, Japan Break Ground on ‘Industry-First’ Multi-Band Satellite Terminal

A breakthrough “metasurface” satellite antenna promises multi-band connectivity from a single, low-profile terminal, developed by Kymeta and JDI.