Download IPFS MANILA, The Philippines and Australia have launched their largest-ever joint military exercises, amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The drills, which began on August 15 and will run through August 29, are taking place in Palawan province, a strategic location facing the contested waters. The Philippine[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Royal Navy’s new robotic submarine, XV-Excalibur, recently demonstrated its ability to operate remotely from Australia, providing a glimpse into the future of naval warfare. Developed as part of Project Cetus by Plymouth-based MSubs, the Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) is designed to explore how large robotic submarines[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan has announced the creation of a new Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC), modeled on China’s People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF), aiming to strengthen its missile capabilities in conventional warfare. The announcement came on August 13, just before the country’s Independence Day, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Punjab province will remain closed until August 22, 2025, following damage from Indian airstrikes conducted in May under Operation Sindoor. The base, previously expected to reopen by August 6, sustained damage to its runway and operational facilities, limiting its functionality within Pakistan’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the country’s strides toward self-reliance in critical technology during his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2025. Addressing the nation from Delhi’s Red Fort, Modi highlighted initiatives that aim to strengthen India’s capabilities in areas including civil infrastructure, digital technology, and oceanic[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a high-profile Independence Day speech, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster the country’s military capabilities, including a nationwide missile defense system and advanced jet engine programs. While the government frames these moves as enhancing national security, human rights advocates caution that rapid[Read More…]

Download IPFS Taiwan’s Executive Yuan is preparing a defense budget for fiscal 2026 that would reach 3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, according to sources familiar with the plan. The Cabinet has proposed allocating around NT$800 billion (US$26.66 billion) for defense, a figure expected to exceed the 3[Read More…]

Download IPFS MANILA, Philippines, The Philippines and the United States are exploring the potential deployment of additional missile systems and defense equipment in the country, officials confirmed. Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, told NewsWatch Plus that discussions are underway to make the deployment possible as early[Read More…]

Download IPFS London: The United Kingdom has reiterated its unwavering support for Ukraine as world leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Speaking ahead of the talks, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasised London’s commitment to working alongside the[Read More…]

Download IPFS LONDON, Thousands of Afghans who have resettled in the United Kingdom, alongside British military personnel and civil servants, may have been affected by a recent data breach linked to a firm working with the Ministry of Defence. Jet Centre, a company responsible for ground handling services for flights,[Read More…]