Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2025 -3 January
More Than 3.5 Million Displaced by Armed Conflict in Myanmar: UN
More than 3.5 million people have been displaced by armed conflict in Myanmar, an increase of 1.5 million from last year.
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3 January
Australia Ends Middle East Presence Against Islamic State
Australia’s remaining military personnel under an international coalition in Iraq and Syria have returned home, officially ending the country’s posture against the Islamic State in the region.
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3 January
Myanmar Launches Frigate, Commissions Anti-Submarine Corvettes
Myanmar has inaugurated an FF-135-class frigate and named two anti-submarine warfare corvettes at the Thanlyin Naval Base in Yangon.
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3 January
Japan to Purchase 1,200 AMRAAM Missiles From US in $3.64B Deal
The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Japan.
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3 January
S. Korea Eyes Expanded 3D Printing for Hard-to-Procure Military Items
South Korea is working to expand its 3D printing capabilities to produce military hardware that is difficult to procure or in short supply.
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3 January
Beijing Slams US Over Potential Chinese Drone Ban
China said it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the US announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons.
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3 January
Indian Navy to Commission Two Warships, Submarine for Frontline Fleet
The Indian Navy will commission three frontline vessels on January 15, the “Nilgiri” stealth frigate, the “Surat” stealth destroyer, and the “Vaghsheer” submarine.
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3 January
Philippines Decommissions Combat Aircraft Used for Counter-Terrorism
The Philippine Air Force has decommissioned its last two pairs of AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters and OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft.
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2 January
China Flaunts New KJ-3000 Early Warning and Control Aircraft
China recently introduced a new Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft designed to enhance the country’s threat detection capabilities.
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2 January
China Sanctions Lockheed, Raytheon, Eight Others Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China sanctioned 10 US defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan, its second round of measures against American companies over the issue in less than a week.
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