Asia Pacific
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Aug- 2022 -31 August
South Africa, Thailand Collaborate on Next-Gen Infantry Combat Vehicle
South Africa’s Paramount Group has partnered with Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute and Jatupanas to develop an infantry combat vehicle.
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31 August
Taiwan Vows ‘Counter-Attack’ if China Breaches Airspace, Territorial Waters
Taiwan said it would exercise its right to self-defense and "counter-attack" if Chinese fighters and warships were to enter its territorial space.
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31 August
Japan Defense Ministry Asks for $40B Budget With Eyes on Russia, China
Japan's defense ministry requested a $40 billion budget, warning that the world faces its "toughest challenges" since World War II.
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31 August
Taliban Celebrate Anniversary of Foreign Troop Withdrawal
The Taliban celebrated the first anniversary of the withdrawal of US-led troops from Afghanistan after a brutal 20-year war.
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30 August
Poland, South Korea Ink $5.7 Billion Main Battle Tank and Howitzer Deal
Poland has finalized the purchase of main battle tanks and howitzers from South Korea to bolster its defenses.
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30 August
US Planning $1.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan: Report
The US is reportedly planning an arms sale worth $1.1 billion for Taiwan that includes 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles.
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30 August
Indian Army Inducts New Swarm Drone Systems
The Indian Army has inducted new swarm drone systems into its mechanized forces for offensive and defensive operations.
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30 August
Solomon Islands Suspends US Naval Visits: US Embassy
The Solomon Islands has suspended all visits from the United States Navy, the US embassy in Canberra said.
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30 August
Taiwan, China Trade Barbs Over Island Drone Incursions
Taipei and Beijing have traded barbs over a recent string of drone sorties that have flown from the Chinese mainland to a Taiwanese island.
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29 August
Pakistan Providing Airspace for US Drones: Afghan Minister
Afghanistan's defense minister accused Pakistan of providing airspace for US drones to enter his country, characterizing the incursions as a continuation of Washington's "invasion."
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