Asia Pacific
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Dec- 2022 -13 December
Chinese, Indian Troops Injured in Fresh Border ‘Face-Off’
Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a fresh "face-off" on their disputed Himalayan border last week, leaving several injured on both sides.
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13 December
China Sends Record Wave of Bombers Into Taiwan Defense Zone
China sent a record 18 nuclear-capable bombers into Taiwan's air defense zone, Taipei said, days after Beijing banned more Taiwanese imports.
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12 December
Three Killed in Attack on China Hotel in Afghan Capital
At least three people were killed when gunmen attacked a hotel popular with Chinese business people in the Afghan capital.
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12 December
Thales to Extend Support for Royal Australian Navy’s Tactical Network
Australia has awarded Thales a contract to extend support for Royal Australian Navy’s next-generation maritime tactical wide area network.
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12 December
Australia Urged to Invest $25B in B-21 Stealth Bombers to Deter China
Defense analysts in Australia are urging the government to allocate funding to buy advanced B-21 stealth bombers from the US.
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12 December
Afghan Firing at Border Kills Six Civilians: Pakistan Military
Afghan Taliban forces opened fire at a border crossing with Pakistan, killing six civilians, the Pakistani military said.
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9 December
Japan Considers Spending $37B on ‘Counterstrike Capability’: Report
Japan is considering spending around 5 trillion yen ($37 billion) over the next five years to develop “counterstrike capability” against enemy missiles.
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9 December
New Zealand Takes Delivery of First P-8A Poseidon Aircraft From Boeing
New Zealand has received the first of four P-8A Poseidon aircraft ordered from American aerospace firm Boeing.
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9 December
Japan to Replace Armored Personnel Carriers With Patria’s Modular Vehicles
Japan has selected Patria-built vehicles to replace the Type-96 personnel carriers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
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9 December
Japan, UK, Italy to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet
Japan, Britain, and Italy will jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet in a project that may require cooperation with the US.
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