Asia Pacific
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May- 2023 -8 May
Russia to ‘Develop’ Its Military Facilities in Kyrgyzstan
Russia will "develop" its military installations in Central Asian ally Kyrgyzstan, following talks between the two countries' leaders.
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8 May
Taiwan in Talks for $500M Weapons Package From US: Defense Minister
Taiwan is expecting a fast-tracked $500 million weapons package from Washington this year to make up for delays in arms procurements.
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8 May
Taiwan Seeks US Support for Indigenous Fighter Jet Development
Taiwan is seeking US support for the development of its next-generation fighter aircraft.
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8 May
Australian Navy Taps Rheinmetall for Anti-Ship Missile Defense System
The Royal Australian Navy has awarded Rheinmetall a $138 million contract to deliver anti-ship missile defense systems.
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7 May
UN Reaffirms ‘Commitment to Stay’ in Afghanistan
The UN reaffirmed its "commitment to stay" in Afghanistan in a review assessing its operations in the country in light of the Taliban banning women from working for the world body.
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7 May
23,000 Flee Violence in Northeast India, Army Says
Some 23,000 people have fled ethnic violence in northeast India that has reportedly killed at least 54, the army said.
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7 May
US F-16 Jet Crashes During Training South of Seoul
A US F-16 fighter jet crashed south of Seoul during a training exercise, but appeared to have caused no casualties or property damage.
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5 May
US Clears $207M Maritime Surveillance Systems Sale to Australia
The US State Department has greenlighted the potential sale of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Expeditionary mission systems to Australia.
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5 May
Taiwan to Receive 19 Indigenous Sky Sword II Missile Launchers
Taiwan will receive indigenously-developed Sky Sword II mobile missile launchers beginning next week.
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5 May
Japan Vows to Help Mozambique Fight ‘Terrorism’
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Tokyo would help Mozambique counter Islamist insurgents in the restive north.
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