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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 14

"The event, part of Exercise Tenacious Archer 2025, is scheduled for Aug. 14–22 and will include integrated air and missile defense training. The Patriot system is capable of intercepting cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and aircraft."

#defencenews #pacificocean

Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 14

"The U.S. Army Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific will conduct a joint military exercise in Palau this month, featuring live-fire training with the MIM-104 Patriot Missile System at Palau International Airport."

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#palau #pacificislands #indopacific

U.S., Palau to Host Live-Fire Missile defense Drill in August - Island Times

KOROR, Palau — The U.S. Army Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific will conduct a joint military exercise in Palau this month, featuring

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 13

"NATO members including Poland have acquired South Korean platforms such as the K2 tank and K9 howitzer, while South Korean firms including Hanwha Aerospace and Hyundai Rotem are establishing production facilities in Europe to meet demand."

#defencenews #defence #supplychains

Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 13

"While many NATO members reduced military investment after the Cold War, South Korea has steadily built a resilient and technologically advanced defense industry, driven by persistent threats from North Korea. That sustained focus has produced an array of export-ready systems, analysts say."

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 13

"...South Korea’s military systems are emerging as a vital resource for allies rapidly upgrading their capabilities. The recent establishment of a high-level consultative group by Seoul and the 32-member [NATO] security alliance signals.."

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#southkorea #NATO

South Korea emerging as strategic defense partner as NATO spending surges - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

Felix Kim As NATO member states embark on a historic expansion of defense spending, South Korea’s mi

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 13

"The company is also aiming to double its headcount in South Korea within the next 12 months."

#defence #usindopacom #yellowsea

Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 13

"The agreement also involves licensing to produce Anduril’s products in the Indo-Pacific, with aims to foster collaborative efforts within the region."

"The company said that it will also assess the feasibility of establishing a manufacturing facility in South Korea."

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 13

"Defence technology company Anduril is set to enter into a contract for joint development of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) with Korean Air’s aerospace business division."

www.airforce-technology.com/news/anduril...

#southkorea #indopacific #defencenews #indopacom

Anduril, Korean Air to co-develop UAS products

Anduril is set to enter into a contract for joint development of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) with Korean Air's aerospace business division.

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 12

"Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles was in Port Moresby for the handover of the 12 armoured personnel carriers, which he said were constructed specifically for the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) in a $3 billion commitment."

#pacificocean #indopacific #indonesia

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 12

"Australia has handed over a dozen armoured troop carriers to Papua New Guinea as the nations finalise a bilateral defence treaty."

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#papuanewguinea #australia #defence #ADF #PNGDF

Australia boosts PNG defence as treaty looms

As a new defence treaty looms, Australia has delivered 12 armoured personnel carriers to Papua New Guinea in a show of strengthened military ties.

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 11

King said the conversation about regular training was at an initial stage. Separate to this, there was discussion about having US soldiers train in New Zealand in the coming 12 to 18 months.

#defensenews #indopac

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 11

"The two country’s militaries also participate together in large multi-national exercises such as Rimpac, held in Hawai’i, and Talisman Sabre, which concluded in Australia last month."

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 11

"New Zealand is not a formal defence ally of the US. However, US troops train in New Zealand on an ad hoc basis, and New Zealand personnel also travel to the US for training."

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 11

"The New Zealand Army is talking with its United States counterparts about having American troops train regularly on Kiwi soil."

#newzealand #indopacific #indopacom #defencenews

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Australia plans to deploy the ships to defend critical maritime trade routes and its northern approaches in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, where China's military footprint is expanding."

#IndianOcean #AsiaPacific #IndoPaCom

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Under the agreement, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will supply the Royal Australian Navy with three, upgraded Mogami-class multi-role frigates built in Japan from 2029. Eight more frigates will be built in Australia."

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Japan clinched a landmark A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to build warships for Australia, marking Tokyo's most consequential defence sale since ending a military export ban in 2014..."

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#australia #japan #defencenews #indopacific #ADF #JSDF

Japan clinches landmark $6.5 billion warship deal with Australia to counter China

Japan clinched a landmark A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to build warships for Australia, marking Tokyo's most consequential defence sale since ending a military export ban in 2014 as it steps away from postwar pacifism to counter China.

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Jul 29

"This frigate deal is the third major naval cooperation project between the two countries. The first is the ongoing construction of two 70-meter missile-equipped, fast-attack craft... vessels will feature Havelsan’s combat management system."

#defencenews #indopacom

Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Jul 29

"The agreement includes comprehensive cooperation in engineering, manufacturing, and technology transfer. A key component is the establishment of a local aerospace infrastructure in Indonesia, which will serve as a tangible reflection of the strategic depth of the partnership."

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Jul 29

"Turkey has secured a landmark defense export agreement with Indonesia, signing contracts for 48 KAAN fighter aircraft and two İstif-class frigates – a sign of Ankara’s growing defense industry footprint in Southeast Asia."

www.defensenews.com/global/midea...

#indonesia #indopacific #defense

Turkey, Indonesia sign multibillion-dollar warplane, frigate deals

The agreement includes comprehensive cooperation in engineering, manufacturing, and technology transfer.

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Jul 24

"North Korea appears to be shifting its focus to building naval vessels as part of efforts to diversify delivery systems for its nuclear and missile weapons, which are reportedly in the final stages of development."

#dprk #koreanpeninsula #southeastasia

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Jul 24

"During the June launch ceremony, state leader Kim Jong-un ordered the construction of two Kang Kon-class or larger destroyers annually starting in 2026."

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Jul 24

"North Korea plans to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer by October next year, state media reported Tuesday, following the launch of two such military vessels earlier this year."

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#northkorea #southkorea #indopacific #defense

N. Korea says to build additional 5,000-ton destroyer by Oct. 2026 | Yonhap News Agency

SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea plans to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer by...

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Jul 22

"...Hanwha aims not only to enter the market for building 3,600 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) liquefied natural gas-powered container carriers and LNG ships but also to win contracts to supply components for US Navy vessels and potentially build Navy ships in the long term."

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Indo-Pacific Insight @indopacificinsight.bsky.social · Jul 22

"An additional U.S. defense budget of more than US$20 billion has been approved for the construction of combat and support ships..."

#defensenews #indopacific

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