Asia Pacific
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Jul- 2023 -27 July
Australia Picks Hanwha Over Rheinmetall for $4.7B Infantry Vehicle Deal
The Australian government has selected South Korean firm Hanwha Defense to produce its new infantry fighting vehicles for up to $4.7 billion.
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27 July
Kim Shows off New North Korean Drones, ICBMs to Russia Defense Minister
Walking past huge intercontinental ballistic missiles and previously unseen military drones, Kim Jong Un gave Russia's defense minister a tour of North Korea's newest weaponry.
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27 July
US to Deploy Coastguard Ship to Papua New Guinea
US Defense Secretary Austin announced the deployment of a US Coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea, as Washington seeks to boost its military footprint in the region.
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26 July
Taiwan Defends Largest Airport Against Simulated Chinese Attack
Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport, briefly halting commercial traffic as soldiers practiced defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing.
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26 July
Singapore Receives First Invincible-Class Submarines
The Republic of Singapore Navy has taken delivery of its first Invincible-class (Type 218SG) submarine at Changi Naval Base.
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26 July
N. Zealand ‘Open to Conversations’ About Role in AUKUS Defense Pact
New Zealand is "open to conversations" about a possible role in the AUKUS defense pact, its prime minister said, opening the door to cooperation that could rile trade partner China.
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25 July
North Korea Fires Missiles Ahead of Key Anniversary
Pyongyang conducted twin missile launches ahead of Korean War anniversary celebrations that will be attended by Chinese dignitaries.
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25 July
Work Nearly Complete on Controversial Cambodia Naval Base
Cambodia confirmed that work is almost complete on a naval base Washington fears is intended for Chinese military use, after satellite images showed a major pier had been built.
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24 July
Australia to Acquire 20 C-130J Military Transport Aircraft for $6.6 Billion
Australia will purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules military transport aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force for $6.62 billion.
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24 July
Iran Says Four Policemen Shot Dead in Southeast
Four Iranian policemen were killed after attackers fired on a patrol in the restive southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan.
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