Asia Pacific
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Mar- 2023 -9 March
US OKs $1 Billion Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft Sale to Japan
The US has approved a foreign military sale of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control aircraft to Japan.
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9 March
Ocius Delivers First Two Bluebottle Sea Drones to Royal Australian Navy
Ocius Technology has handed over the first two of five Bluebottle maritime surveillance drones to the Royal Australian Navy.
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9 March
Taliban Governor of Afghan Province Killed in Suicide Attack
The Taliban governor of Afghanistan's Balkh province was killed in a blast at his office, police said.
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8 March
N. Korea ‘Probably’ Will Carry Out New Nuclear Test: US
North Korea's Kim Jong-un "probably" will test a nuclear device again in his drive to build a nuclear arsenal that he sees as "the ultimate guarantor" of his rule, a US intelligence report said.
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8 March
US OKs $60M Javelin Missile Sale to Australia
The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale of Javelin missiles to the government of Australia.
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8 March
Germany Mulls $3B Boxer Armored Vehicle Purchase From Australia
Germany is considering purchasing many Boxer armored vehicles from Australia in a potential $1.9-billion deal.
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8 March
Australia PM Says to Meet Biden in US, Submarine Deal Expected
Australia's prime minister said he will soon meet President Joe Biden in the US, where they are expected to unveil a nuclear submarine deal.
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7 March
Australia Ditches Plan to Procure 16 Special Forces Light Helicopters
Australia will no longer proceed with its plan to procure 16 light helicopters to support its special forces operations.
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7 March
BAE, MBDA to Bolster Australia’s Guided Weapons Production Capacity
BAE Systems Australia and MBDA have collaborated to help Australia build guided weapons and explosive ordnance capabilites.
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7 March
Taiwan Alarmed by Chinese Defense Spending Hike: Minister
Taiwan's defense minister said an increase in Chinese military spending indicated Beijing was "preparing for the use of force if necessary."
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