Asia Pacific
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Aug- 2022 -22 August
US, South Korea Begin Biggest Joint Military Drills Since 2018
The United States and South Korea began their biggest combined military drills since 2018, Seoul said.
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22 August
Japan Mulls Long-Range Missile Upgrades due to China Threat: Report
Japan is considering the deployment of more than 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to increase its ability to counter threats from China.
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18 August
Death Toll in Kabul Mosque Blast Rises to 21: Police
A blast that ripped through a mosque in the Afghan capital killed at least 21 people and wounded more than two dozen others.
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17 August
China to Send Troops to Russia for Joint Military Drills
Chinese troops will travel to Russia to take part in joint military drills, Beijing's defense ministry said.
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17 August
Rebel Taliban Commander Killed Trying to Flee to Iran: Officials
A rebel Taliban commander from Afghanistan's minority Shiite Hazara community was killed while attempting to flee to Iran, the defense ministry said.
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17 August
Taiwan Shows off Most Advanced Fighter Jet After China Drills
Taiwan displayed its most advanced fighter jet, the missile-equipped F-16V, in a rare nighttime demonstration in the wake of China's unprecedented military drills around the island.
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17 August
North Korea Fires Two Cruise Missiles, Seoul Says
North Korea fired two cruise missiles, Seoul's defense ministry said, ending a month-long lull in Pyongyang's record-breaking spate of weapons tests this year.
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17 August
Indian Army Receives More Indigenous Weapons, Equipment
The Indian Army on Tuesday received a wide range of military weapons and equipment developed under the “Make in India” initiative.
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17 August
Philippines Considering US Choppers After Russian Deal Cancellation
Philippine officials are considering buying helicopters offered by the US after scrapping a deal to purchase Russian choppers due to fears of Western sanctions.
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17 August
US Commander Says China Missile Fire Over Taiwan Must be Contested
China's recent decision to fire missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that has to be contested, a top US military commander said.
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