Asia Pacific
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Aug- 2023 -31 August
Australia Procures Smart Sea Mines From Rheinmetall
The Australian defense ministry announced its procurement of an unspecified number of smart sea mines from Rheinmetall subsidiary RWM Italia.
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31 August
US Approves First Arms to Taiwan Under Foreign Aid Program
The US has for the first time approved direct military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed at foreign governments as worries grow over China.
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31 August
Japan Requests Record $53B Defense Budget
Japan's defense ministry requested a record budget worth $53 billion for the next fiscal year as tensions rise with China and North Korea.
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31 August
Indonesian, US Troops Begin ‘Super Garuda Shield 2023’ Joint Drills
Thousands of Indonesian and American troops began two weeks of joint exercises aimed at ensuring stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
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30 August
US Approves JASSM-ER Air-Launched Missile Sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved Japan’s request to buy 50 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related gear.
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30 August
Aerobond to Build Australia’s Next Anti-Ship Missile Launcher Canisters
Aerobond has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to produce Naval Strike Missile launcher canisters.
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30 August
Japan Plans Counter-Cyber Attack Grid for Indo-Pacific
The Japanese government reportedly plans to build an information network for the Indo-Pacific to counter cyberattacks from Russia, China, and North Korea.
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30 August
Lockheed Beats Northrop for Australia’s $487M Missile Shield Program
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract for $487 million to begin the first phase of Canberra’s Air6500 missile defense project.
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29 August
TAE Aerospace to Revamp Engine Test System for Australia’s Super Hornets, Growlers
TAE Aerospace has received a contract to modernize the engine test system of Royal Australian Air Force’s Super Hornet and Growler aircraft.
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29 August
US Launches ‘Replicator’ Drone Program to Counter China
The US Department of Defense will field thousands of drones within the next two years to counter China’s growing military capabilities.
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