A PHILIPPINE Army reservist finished 11th out of 76 elite drone pilots who competed in the final round of the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in Sydney, Australia, on March 14. The victory of reservist Private First Class Rex Froilan Gil showcased the growing competence of the Philippine Army’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operators. Competing … Read more
As a third mission, Zhu said the marine corps is a unique force for maritime deterrence. Thus, it safeguards maritime chokepoints, executes strikes to break an enemy’s blockade of straits, conducts vessel boarding and infiltrates close to enemy bases to guide precision strikes or conduct special operations. Finally, Zhu mentioned the suitability of the PLANMC … Read more
The UK will lead the multinational defensive cyber exercise Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cyber defence exercise conducted by the British Army Cyber Association. More than 2,500 personnel from 29 countries to combat borderless cyber threats in a simulated environment. Demonstrates international collaboration, essential for effective cyber defence in real world scenarios. Exercise … Read more
The UK will lead the multinational defensive cyber exercise Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cyber defence exercise conducted by the British Army Cyber Association. More than 2,500 personnel from 29 countries to combat borderless cyber threats in a simulated environment. Demonstrates international collaboration, essential for effective cyber defence in real world scenarios. Exercise … Read more
The U.S. Army’s rotation in the Philippines is easy to overlook. Experts say that might be the point. The service confirmed this week that in July 2025, it established a rotational presence in the Southeast Asian nation. The roughly 50-person force is operating under U.S. Army Pacific with coordination through Task Force Philippines, a spokesman … Read more
On February 6, 2026, Thai-Japanese Youth Sports Center in Din Daeng, the People’s Party held its final campaign rally. The rally centred around the theme of “change,” with a large turnout to hear from the party’s prime ministerial candidates, including Veerayooth Kanchoochat, Sirikanya Tansakun, and Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, as the key speakers of the evening. During his speech, Wiroj outlined his vision … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s armed forces, which have been hit by a recent wave of corruption allegations involving their top brass, have chosen a new chief. Malek Razak Sulaiman, who is currently the Army Western Field Commander Lieutenant-General, has been promoted to the 24th Chief of the Armed Forces, effective from Feb 1. He was appointed … Read more
A PAIR of sick Army instructors were today jailed for having sex with a “vulnerable” teenage recruit and exchanging “disgraceful” texts about her. A court martial heard how Lance Sergeant Antony Pugh and Sergeant Connor Forgan “groomed” the 17-year-old during Army training. Sign up for The Irish Sun newsletter Thank you! Antony Pugh, 36, outside … Read more
Published Jan 24, 2026 05:14 pm The Philippine Army (PA) identified on Saturday, Jan. 24, the four soldiers who were killed in an ambush by suspected Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) remnants in Munai, Lanao del Norte. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, PA commanding general, said the slain soldiers were Staff Sergent Diosito Araya, of the 1st Civil-Military … Read more
The Republic Day Celebrations 2026 at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2026, will be unique blend of 150 years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, India’s military might and cultural diversity, officials said. This will be first Republic Day parade after Operation Sindoor – India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied … Read more