Asia Pacific
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Dec- 2024 -18 December
S. Korea to Hold Military Drill on Countering N. Korean Drones
The South Korean military is set to hold a joint air defense exercise focused on countering North Korean drone threats.
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18 December
Ex-Taiwan Leader to Visit China to Foster Cross-Strait Peace
Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou headed to China on Wednesday for a trip he said was aimed at building "a bridge for peace," after Beijing last week intensified military drills around the island.
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18 December
Russia Launched ‘Intensive Offensive’ in Kursk With N. Korean Troops: Ukraine
Russia has used North Korean troops at the heart of an "intensive offensive" in its western Kursk region seeking to push out Ukrainian forces.
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17 December
Myanmar Rebels Say Recapture HQ After Almost 30 Years
A Myanmar ethnic rebel group said on Tuesday it had recaptured its headquarters from the Myanmar military, almost 30 years after it was forced out.
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17 December
China Releases ‘Hit List’ of US Naval Targets in Potential Conflict
China’s People's Liberation Army has come up with a list of “vulnerable” US naval targets that could be prioritized in the event of a full-scale conflict.
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17 December
China, India to Hold High-Level Talks Over Contested Border
China announced it would hold high-level talks later this week with India on their border disputes – the first such discussions in five years.
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16 December
China Develops Own ‘Loyal Wingman’ to Rival US
In a move seen to rival the “loyal wingman” concept of the US, China has unveiled a new drone designed to operate in tandem with its advanced fighter jets.
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16 December
Kazakhstan Receives First of Two A400M Transport Aircraft
The Republic of Kazakhstan has taken delivery of its first of two A400M military transport aircraft from Airbus in a handover ceremony held in Almaty.
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16 December
New Zealand Army Starts Training With New Aerial Drone Fleet
The New Zealand Army has begun training to operate its recently received unmanned aerial systems for tactical and humanitarian applications.
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16 December
First Abrams Tanks Reach Taiwan
The first batch of 38 of a planned 108 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks procured by Taipei from the US has arrived in Taiwan.
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