Asia Pacific
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Aug- 2023 -24 August
After F-15 Jets, Indonesia Buys 24 Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopters
Indonesia’s defense ministry has announced an agreement with the US for 24 Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk helicopters.
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24 August
US Approves Sale to Upgrade Taiwan F-16’s Air Tracking
The US has approved the sale to Taiwan of advanced sensor equipment for its fighter jets, the latest upgrade as fears rise over China's increasing assertiveness over its claim to the island.
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24 August
North Korea Says Spy Satellite Launch Ends in Failure, Again
North Korea said its second attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit failed, three months after the first one crashed into the ocean.
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23 August
Taiwan to Receive First Batch of Abrams Tanks Next Year: President
The Taiwanese military will receive its much-awaited M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the US beginning next year, President Tsai Ing-wen has confirmed.
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23 August
Chinese Ships Chase, Block Philippine Boats in Disputed Sea
Eight Chinese ships chased and briefly blocked four Philippine boats on a resupply mission to a tiny garrison in the hotly contested South China Sea.
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22 August
Australia Pushes for Local Drone Production to Reduce Reliance on China
Australia is pushing for local production of surveillance drones to make its military less reliant on imported Chinese technologies.
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22 August
Six Soldiers, Four Militants Killed in Pakistan Clash
Six soldiers and four militants were killed in a fierce gun battle in Pakistan's rugged South Waziristan, near the Afghan border, the military.
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22 August
Taiwan Should Revamp Drone Defense Strategy: Military Official
A Taiwanese Marine Corps official said the country needs to revamp its drone defense strategy in preparation for a potential Chinese attack.
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22 August
Indonesia, Boeing Agree Deal for Sale of 24 F-15 Jets
Indonesia and US aircraft manufacturer Boeing have agreed on a deal for the sale of two dozen F-15EX fighter jets as Southeast Asia's biggest economy moves to modernize its fleet.
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22 August
North Korea Plans Satellite Launch as Seoul, US Hold Drills
North Korea is planning to launch another satellite just three months after its first attempt to put a military eye in the sky failed.
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