Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2023 -24 January
Japan Approves Development of Interchangeable Warhead Cruise Missile: Report
The Japanese government has approved a cruise missile development compatible with reconnaissance, radar jamming, and conventional use warheads.
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20 January
US, Philippines Vow to Boost Security Ties to Address ‘Flashpoints’
The US and the Philippines vowed to "invigorate" defense cooperation to address shared security concerns, including disputes over the South China Sea.
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20 January
Sri Lanka to Reduce Military Size by a Third
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has announced plans to reduce its number of military personnel by a third starting next year.
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20 January
Kyrgyzstan Reveals Fresh Turkish Military Drone Purchase
Kyrgyzstan has bought a new batch of Turkish military unmanned aerial systems, a government representative revealed recently.
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19 January
Australia’s NIOA Buys American Arms Manufacturer Barrett
Australian defense firm NIOA announced Tuesday that it has acquired American weapons supplier Barrett Firearms.
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19 January
Australia Confirms $1.9B Purchase of 40 Black Hawk Helicopters
The Australian government has confirmed its purchase of 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the US for $1.9 billion.
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19 January
Philippines’ Marcos Says South China Sea ‘Keeps Him up at Night’
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said that tension in the disputed South China Sea "keeps him up at night."
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19 January
China Aims for Nuclear Parity: Should the US Be Worried?
It’s likely that before 2030 China will possess nuclear weapons and delivery systems nearly approximate to the US -- a worrying parity not seen since the Cold War.
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18 January
Indo-Russian Joint Venture Begins Producing AK-203 Rifles in India
An Indo-Russian joint venture has begun producing Kalashnikov assault rifles at a northern Indian factory.
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18 January
US Air Force F-16s Join F-15s, F-22s in Japan
US Air Force F-16C/D Fighting Falcons have landed at Kadena Air Base in Japan to support an ongoing phased return of F-15 Eagles to the US.
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