Asia Pacific
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May- 2023 -19 May
A Possible Counter to China: An Indo-Pacific NATO?
While a NATO-like alliance the Indo-Pacific could draw the US into an unwanted war, the greater peril lies in the gradual encroachment of a belligerent China.
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19 May
Taiwan Buys 18 Additional HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US
Taiwan has announced the acquisition of 18 additional M142 HIMARS launchers to bolster its precision strike capabilities.
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19 May
South Korea’s KF-21 Jet Clears Combat Assessment
South Korea’s locally-developed KF-21 fighter jet passed a provisional combat suitability evaluation this week.
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18 May
Chinese Drones Have ‘Hidden Tech’ to Prevent Use Against Own Territory: Source
China has reportedly integrated “hidden technology” into its military drones to prevent enemies from using them to attack Beijing’s territories.
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18 May
UK Aircraft Carrier Returning to Pacific in 2025: Sunak
Britain will send an aircraft carrier back to the Pacific as part of a Carrier Strike Group in 2025, Downing Street said.
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18 May
China Fines Comedy Firm $2M Over Army Joke
Chinese authorities fined a comedy company millions of yuan after its member made an oblique joke about the People's Liberation Army during a stand-up act.
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17 May
China Says Ready to ‘Smash’ Taiwan Independence, Fueling Invasion Fears
China has once again fueled invasion concerns after its military declared readiness to “resolutely smash” any form of independence in Taiwan.
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17 May
Australia Orders 78 Bushmasters to Replenish Stockpiles Sent to Ukraine
Australia will buy 78 Bushmaster protected vehicles for $106 million to replenish stockpiles sent to Ukraine for its war against Russia.
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16 May
Raytheon to Outfit South Korean FA-50 Jets With PhantomStrike Radar
Raytheon Technologies and Korea Aerospace Industries have partnered to upgrade the FA-50 light combat aircraft’s radar technology.
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16 May
Japan, China Ministers Make First Call on Defense Hotline
Japan and China used a new military hotline for the first time, following years of negotiations to set up the communication channel.
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