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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Signs $1.75 Billion in Defense Contracts With US
Taiwan has signed contracts worth $1.75 billion for the purchase of two American weapon systems.
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Asia Pacific
South Korea to Deploy Rail-Mounted Robot and AI Surveillance on Border
South Korea will install a rail-mounted robot and artificial intelligence-based surveillance system later this year in “no man’s land” on the Korean peninsula.
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Americas
US Air Force Develops Bird-Like Flapping-Wing Micro Drones
A team of researchers at the US Air Force Research Lab has invented a flapping-wing micro aircraft design based on the biomechanical movement of flying birds and insects.
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Americas
US Navy, Marines Test Next-Gen Mine Detection Systems
US Navy and Marine Corps teams tested a range of underwater mine detection systems during the 50th Baltic Operation military exercise.
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Sea
Australia’s Collins-Class Submarine Fleet to Receive $6 BN Overhaul
Australia will overhaul its fleet of six Collins-class submarines amid growing uncertainty over the induction timeline of 12 French-made replacements.
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Americas
NATO Asks Qatar for Base to Train Afghan Forces Post Withdrawal
NATO officials have approached Qatar regarding the possible use of a base where Afghan special forces could be trained following the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan by September 1.
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Asia Pacific
India Mulling Russian Sprut Lightweight Tank Purchase
India is open to purchasing the Russian amphibious Sprut-SDM1 light tank, with Indian media reporting that a team of defense officials will visit Russia late this summer to observe the vehicle during trials.
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Americas
US Navy Begins Building Next-Gen Guided-Missile Destroyer
The US Navy has begun constructing an updated version of its Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer 51.
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Asia Pacific
Chinese Marines Corps Deploys Type 15 Light Tanks
The Chinese Marine Corps has deployed the country’s indigenous Type 15 light battle tank, state media reported.
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Americas
USAF Evaluates Electric Vertical-Lift Aircraft in Medical Evacuation
The US Air Force has tested an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for the first time.
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