Asia Pacific
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May- 2022 -12 May
North Korea Fires ‘Ballistic Missiles:’ SKorea Military
North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles, Seoul's military said, hours after Pyongyang announced its first-ever cases of Covid-19.
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11 May
India Not to Repeat Sig Sauer Rifle Contract, Cites ‘Performance’
The Indian government has decided against repeating a $90 million order for 72,400 “Patrol” Sig Sauer assault rifles due to performance issues.
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11 May
Australia Announces $700 Million Special Forces Weapons Upgrade
The Australian government plans to provide its special operations forces with equipment and technologies worth 1 billion Australian dollars ($700 million).
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11 May
Australia to Acquire 13 Additional MH-60R Seahawks From US Navy
Lockheed Martin has announced that the Australian military will purchase 13 additional MH-60R Seahawks from the US Navy.
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11 May
Solomons PM Dismisses Concerns Over China Maritime Deal
Solomon Islands' PM dismissed criticism of a new maritime investment deal with China, saying there was nothing "sinister" in the agreement.
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10 May
Anduril to Build Three Unmanned Subs for Australia in Three Years
Anduril Industries will develop three Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicles for the Royal Australian Navy.
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10 May
South Korea’s Yoon Calls on North to Give up Nukes
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called for the "complete denuclearization" of the North at his swearing-in.
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9 May
Australia PM Says Will ‘Ensure’ No China Base on Solomon Islands
Australia would work with its allies to prevent China setting up a military base in the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed.
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6 May
Australia Selects Naval Surveillance Drone for $900 Million
The Australian Department of Defence has selected Schiebel’s S-100 Camcopter drone for the Royal Australian Navy at a cost of $930 million.
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5 May
Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Counter-Strike Capabilities
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed the government develop "counterstrike capabilities" against enemy missile bases in a policy document.
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