August 2026 – Page 39 – From Inside Asia

Australian Army’s fielding of AS9 Huntsman moves forward

The 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery recently conducted its first tactical field exercise utilising locally manufactured AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzers (SPH). This occurred...

by Stephen W. Miller August 24, 2026

Military

Australia lays keel for first frigate, eight years after design was selected

BAE Systems Australia formally laid the keel for the first Hunter-class frigate on 24 August 2026. The ceremony took place at Osborne Naval Shipyard...

by Gordon Arthur August 24, 2026

Business

AIIB targets climate adaptation and local currency financing

As the bank eyes a record fundraising year, acting CFO Domenico Nardelli talks infrastructure, bonds, hard to price risks, and market opportunities. Read More

by Ryan Cheng August 24, 2026

Business

Blackbird raises A$1bn fund for ANZ tech sector

The Australian VC firm has previously backed Airwallex and Canva. Read More

by Andrew Tjaardstra August 24, 2026

China In Focus YouTube

U.S. New Sanctions on Iran Hit China | China in Focus

China is in the crosshairs as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that no one can...

by China in Focus - NTD August 24, 2026

News

Brooklyn Parade Spotlights Communist China’s Attack on Faith, Transnational Repression on US Soil

More than 1,000 people joined a parade through Brooklyn’s Chinatown over the weekend to highlight the Chinese regime’s persecution of the spiritual discipline Falun...

by Frank Fang August 24, 2026

China Uncensored YouTube

China Built Its Military FAST. But Is It Any Good?

China’s military has gone from decades behind the US to a force that now rivals America across multiple domains. And as China’s military power...

by China Uncensored August 24, 2026

News

US Cancels Military Drill With South Korea After Citing Iran War Constraints, Seoul Says

The United States axed a military exercise with South Korea scheduled for September, the East Asian nation’s Marine Corps said on Monday. Washington’s cancellation...

by Guy Birchall August 24, 2026