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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

Why Macron’s China visit and Putin’s India trip will show Europe no longer sets the agenda

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi receiving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Beijing’s airport on Dec 3.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi receiving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Beijing’s airport on Dec 3.

Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet

Firefighters working at the site of the Tejas crash at the Dubai Airshow on Nov 21.
Firefighters working at the site of the Tejas crash at the Dubai Airshow on Nov 21.

Why selling US F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia is so contentious

The F-35 stealth fighter, one the most advanced jets in the world, costs more than US$100 million (S$130 million) each.
The F-35 stealth fighter, one the most advanced jets in the world, costs more than US$100 million (S$130 million) each.

Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis

The US is considering a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets.
The US is considering a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets.

Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia military plane crash

Initial footage from the scene showed chunks of twisted metal strewn across a grassy knoll.
Initial footage from the scene showed chunks of twisted metal strewn across a grassy knoll.

US Navy helicopter, jet crash into South China Sea in separate incidents on same day

Erdogan hopes for resolution on sanctions, F-35s, Halkbank after Trump talks

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

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