Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2022 -13 January
Blinken Says N.Korea Launches May Be Seeking Attention
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that North Korea may be seeking attention with its missile launches, which he said were "destabilizing."
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13 January
Pakistan Submarines to Get Turkish Torpedo Countermeasure
Turkish defense manufacturer Aselsan has completed factory acceptance tests of the Zargana Torpedo Countermeasure System for the Pakistan Navy's Agosta 90B-class submarines.
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13 January
Philippines Takes Delivery of New Tank Gunnery Simulator
The Philippines has taken delivery of a new tank gunnery simulator for training armored vehicle operators to use 105-millimeter main guns.
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12 January
Taiwan Displays Indigenous Warships in Message to China
The Taiwanese military recently showcased some of its domestically-manufactured warships in what many see as a clear message to China.
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12 January
China’s Second Type 055 Warship Ready for Combat: State Media
Chinese state media recently reported that the country’s second Type 055 warship is combat-ready after intensive maritime drills this month.
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11 January
Taiwan Passes Extra $8.6B Defense Budget as China Threat Grows
Taiwan's parliament passed an extra spending bill of nearly $8.6 billion in its latest bid to boost defense capabilities against an increasingly bellicose China.
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11 January
S. Korea Begins Deployment of Unmanned Ground Vehicles
The South Korean military has begun deploying its new multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicles after a six-month trial.
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11 January
Australia to Spend $3.5B on American Tanks, Combat Vehicles
Australia has announced the purchase of more than 100 new tanks and other combat vehicles from the US worth around $3.5 billion.
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11 January
Philippines Receives 15 New Armored Mortar Carriers from Israel
The Philippine Army has taken delivery of 15 new M125A2 armored mortar carriers equipped with Cardom 120-millimeter mounted mortar systems.
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11 January
Taiwan Starts Rescue Operation for Missing F-16V Fighter
Taiwan's air force launched a rescue operation to locate one of its most advanced F-16s after the fighter jet vanished from radar screens.
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