Asia Pacific
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Mar- 2023 -16 March
N. Korea Fires ‘Long-Range’ Missile as S. Korea President Heads to Japan
North Korea fired a "long-range ballistic missile," Seoul said, as South Korea's president headed to Tokyo to boost ties amid Pyongyang's growing aggression.
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15 March
Russia Begins Naval Drills With China, Iran
Russia said it had started naval exercises with China and Iran in the Arabian Sea as it seeks to shore up ties with Beijing and Tehran.
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15 March
Indian Navy to Order BrahMos Cruise Missiles for $2.5 Billion
The Indian Navy will acquire more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in a $2.5-billion deal, according to a defense source.
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15 March
South Korea Approves $2.85 Billion F-35A Purchase Plan
The South Korean government has approved a plan to purchase F-35A fighter jets from the US for 3.75 trillion won ($2.85 billion).
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15 March
Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials
The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.
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14 March
Taiwan Unveils Portable Kamikaze Drone as China Tensions Rise
Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to the US-made Switchblade 300, as China steps up military pressure on the island.
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14 March
Thales, Orbis to Enhance Royal Australian Navy Maritime Sustainment Capabilities
Thales has teamed with Orbis to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime sustainment operations in Fleet Base East, Sydney.
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14 March
US Navy to Construct New Dry Dock at Pearl Harbor
The US Navy has awarded a joint venture of Dragados, Hawaiian Dredging, and Orion a $2.8-billion contract to construct a concrete dry dock at Pearl Harbor.
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14 March
Pakistani Taliban Using US Weapons to Attack Armed Forces: Report
Pakistani Taliban militants are reportedly using US weapons left in Afghanistan to intensify their attacks against the armed forces.
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13 March
N. Korea Fires ‘Unidentified Ballistic Missile’, Seoul Says
North Korea fired a ballistic missile, Seoul said, Pyongyang's second launch in three days and the first since South Korea and the US began joint military drills.
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