Asia Pacific
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Apr- 2023 -28 April
Chinese, Philippine Vessels in ‘David and Goliath’ Near-Crash
A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision.
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27 April
Mali Receives Military Equipment Shipment From China
Mali has received a rare delivery of military materiel from China, "exclusively acquired on the military budget," the country's defense minister said.
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27 April
Philippines Deploys Israeli Howitzers on Counter-Terror Operations
The Philippine Army has deployed two Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer Systems to support counter-terrorism operations in the central Visaya region.
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27 April
South Korea to Develop Electronic Warfare Aircraft
The South Korean government has approved a $1.41 billion plan to develop electronic warfare aircraft by 2032.
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27 April
Japan Considers US Partnership on Railgun Project: Report
Japan is considering partnering with the US on a railgun-based counter-hypersonic weapon development program.
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27 April
Australia Ditches Self-Propelled Howitzer Acquisition for M142 HIMARS
The Australian government is calling off procuring additional self-propelled howitzers in favor of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
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27 April
Taiwan to Prepare for Chinese Blockade in Annual War Drills
Taiwan's military will practice intercepting warships and combating a Chinese blockade of the island during annual war game simulations in July.
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27 April
Biden, Yoon Warn North Korea of Nuclear Response to Any Attack
US President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea it would face a nuclear response and the "end" of the leadership there if Pyongyang uses its own arsenal.
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26 April
US, Philippine Troops Fire Rockets at Ship in Largest-Ever Drills
US and Philippine troops fired a salvo of rockets at a warship representing an enemy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, in the final exercise of the allies' largest-ever military drills.
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26 April
South Korea to Launch Drone Operations Command This Year
South Korea plans to establish a drone operations command this year to bolster its defense against North Korea.
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