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Military planes

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.

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

Taiwan's flag is lowered during a daily ceremony as China conducts \"Justice Mission 2025\" military drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan's flag is lowered during a daily ceremony as China conducts \"Justice Mission 2025\" military drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Denmark to buy US patrol planes despite Greenland rift

The Boeing P-8A Poseidon, a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
The Boeing P-8A Poseidon, a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.

Australia orders operational Ghost Bat drone for military after weapons test

A Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat fighter-like drone is kept on display at the Australian International Airshow, in Avalon, Australia February 28, 2023. REUTERS/Jamie Freed
A Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat fighter-like drone is kept on display at the Australian International Airshow, in Avalon, Australia February 28, 2023. REUTERS/Jamie Freed

Japan denies China’s claim that interference led to radar locks on SDF fighters

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the Air Self-Defense Force jets had kept a “safe distance” from Chinese military aircraft in the Dec 6 incident.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the Air Self-Defense Force jets had kept a “safe distance” from Chinese military aircraft in the Dec 6 incident.

Chinese carrier conducting intense air operations near Japan, Tokyo says

Printed Chinese and Japanese flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Printed Chinese and Japanese flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

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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.