Asia Pacific
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Aug- 2023 -4 August
New Zealand Military ‘Not in a Fit State,’ Government Says
Facing aging equipment and difficulties recruiting personnel, New Zealand's military needs a revamp, the government said.
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4 August
Two US Navy Men Arrested on China Spying Charges
Two serving members of the US Navy have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Department of Justice said Thursday.
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3 August
Indonesia Buys 12 Turkish Military Drones for $300 Million
Indonesia has bought 12 military drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries for $300 million.
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3 August
Taiwan to Stage Missile Drills to Test Less-Fortified Eastern Defense
Taiwan will stage a series of missile drills in waters off its eastern coastline to assess its combat readiness against China.
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3 August
French, Chinese Missiles Sink Indonesian Frigate in Sea Trial
The Indonesian military demonstrated the lethality of its French- and Chinese-made anti-ship missiles during its Joint Exercise 2023.
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2 August
Taiwan Discovers Chinese Parts in Storm 3 Light Tactical Vehicles
The Taiwanese military has discovered some Chinese-made components installed on its Storm 3 light tactical utility vehicles.
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2 August
Taiwan FM Says Conflict With China Would Have ‘Disastrous Results’
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have "disastrous results" for the world, the foreign minister said, citing the island's strategic importance for the semiconductor industry and global shipping lanes.
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1 August
Taiwan Military Not Ready to Repel Chinese Invasion: US Research
The Taiwanese military is not prepared with enough weapons to defend against a Chinese invasion, a US security research institute has found.
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1 August
North Korea Flaunts Two New Aircraft Resembling US Military Drones
North Korea recently showcased two new aircraft military observers claim were copies of US-made MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.
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1 August
Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Teams With MDL for Indian Sub Midlife Upgrade
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has partnered with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited to overhaul and modernize the Indian submarine INS Shankush.
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