Asia Pacific
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Sep- 2023 -1 September
Suicide Bomber Kills Nine Soldiers in West Pakistan
Nine soldiers were killed in a restive western region of Pakistan after a suicide bomber rammed his motorbike into their military convoy and detonated.
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Aug- 2023 -31 August
S. Korean Firm Announces 155mm Extended-Range Shell for K9 Howitzer
South Korea’s Poongsan Corporation said it has developed a 155mm projectile for the K9 self-propelled howitzer with 50 percent greater range than existing shells.
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31 August
US Military Eyes Taiwan-Facing Port in Philippines
The US military is reportedly considering building a Taiwan-facing port in the northernmost islands of the Philippines.
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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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