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Macron pushes for Rafale fighter jet deal on high-profile India trip

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai on Feb 17, 2026, kicking off his three-day official visit to India.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai on Feb 17, 2026, kicking off his three-day official visit to India.

Indonesia expects first aircraft carrier this year

Decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi is expected to arrive in Indonesia in October.
Decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi is expected to arrive in Indonesia in October.

South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two

South Korean military officials secure the site where an AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed in Gapyeong, South Korea, on Feb 9.
South Korean military officials secure the site where an AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed in Gapyeong, South Korea, on Feb 9.

Huge crowds turn out for Singapore Airshow on first public day

Crowds throng the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre on Feb 7, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Crowds throng the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre on Feb 7, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Indonesia’s F-15 fighter jet deal falls through after years of talks

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had called the F-15 fighter jets a "state-of-the-art fighter".
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had called the F-15 fighter jets a "state-of-the-art fighter".

C-130s here to stay as RSAF upgrades other hardware: Air force chief

The C-130 aircraft during Exercise Wallaby at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia, in 2025.
The C-130 aircraft during Exercise Wallaby at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia, in 2025.

Royal Thai Air Force aircraft crashes in Chiang Mai; two pilots killed

The Royal Thai Air Force said the accident occurred at around 10.30am in Ban Huay Fang village.
The Royal Thai Air Force said the accident occurred at around 10.30am in Ban Huay Fang village.

Philippines, US hold joint military drill at disputed South China Sea shoal

China claims sovereignty over nearly all the South China Sea, including parts of the exclusive economic zones of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
China claims sovereignty over nearly all the South China Sea, including parts of the exclusive economic zones of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Japan air force to offer refuelling to South Korea military planes for the first time

The refuelling mission will involve South Korea's Black Eagles, which will transit Japan's Naha Air Base on Jan 28.
The refuelling mission will involve South Korea's Black Eagles, which will transit Japan's Naha Air Base on Jan 28.

British navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats

Proteus, Britain’s first full-sized autonomous helicopter, completing its maiden flight in Cornwall.
Proteus, Britain’s first full-sized autonomous helicopter, completing its maiden flight in Cornwall.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.