Asia Pacific
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Dec- 2022 -20 December
US Senate OKs $858B Defense Act With Billions in Taiwan, Ukraine Aid
The US Senate passed a record $858 billion in defense spending for 2023, authorizing billions in military assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan.
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19 December
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles: Seoul’s Military
North Korea reportedly fired two medium-range ballistic missiles days after Pyongyang announced a successful test of a solid-fuel motor for a new weapons system.
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16 December
Philippines, Indonesia to Heighten Border Security Cooperation
The Philippine Border Committee and its Indonesian counterpart will increase sea patrols next year to boost maritime border security ties.
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16 December
US Base in Guam 50% Complete for 2024 Marine Transfer
The relocation of around 4,000 Okinawa-based Marines to Guam is on course for 2024 as construction of the military base is proceeding.
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16 December
S. Korea to Form Defense Innovation Committee
South Korea has agreed to establish a defense innovation committee to bolster the military through cutting-edge technologies.
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16 December
US Hindered Taiwan’s Missile Production: Former Taipei Official
A former official from Taiwan’s top military research unit has claimed that the US hindered the island nation’s missile production.
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16 December
US Considers Choppers, Drones for Vietnam to Replace Russian Supply
The US is considering sending helicopters and drones to Vietnam to reduce its reliance on Russian arms.
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16 December
North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Motor, Aiming to Build New Weapon: State Media
North Korea has successfully tested a "high-thrust solid-fuel motor" with the aim of developing a new weapon, state media said.
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15 December
Rafael to Deliver Typhoon Naval Remote Weapon Station to Asian Client
Rafael has clinched a contract to provide its Typhoon Mk30-C Next Generation Naval Remote Weapon Station to an undisclosed Asian navy.
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14 December
US Space Force Launches Korean Unit Amid North’s Growing Threats
The US Space Force launched its South Korean unit on Wednesday to better counter the North’s growing nuclear and missile threat.
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