Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2022 -10 January
US, Japan to Sign Counter-Hypersonic Research Agreement
The US and Japan will collaborate on advanced space systems and counter-hypersonic missile technology research and development.
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10 January
North Korea Fires ‘Suspected Ballistic Missile’
North Korea fired a "suspected ballistic missile" into the sea, South Korea's military said, less than a week after Pyongyang reported testing a hypersonic missile.
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7 January
Japan Extends US Military Support Amid China, N.Korea ‘Challenges’
Japan moved ahead with an expansion of support to US troops as the allies held top-level talks over tensions with China and North Korea.
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6 January
India Begins Rafale Carrier-Based Flight Trials
The Indian Navy is ready to flight-test the naval version of the Dassault Rafale aircraft for its upcoming 40,000-ton carrier.
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6 January
Taiwan Troops Simulate Urban Warfare With China
Taiwanese troops and armored vehicles were deployed for a mock urban street battle in the latest drill preparing forces against China.
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6 January
China’s Xi Orders Creation of Elite Force to ‘Fight, Win Wars’
Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a new military order to create an elite force that can “fight and win wars.”
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6 January
Japan Seeks Restrictions on US Troops After Virus Surge
Japan urged the US to consider restricting American troop movement in the country after a surge in COVID cases.
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6 January
Japan, Australia Sign Defense Treaty With Eyes on China
Japan and Australia signed a "landmark" treaty to strengthen defense ties.
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5 January
North Korea Says It Tested Hypersonic Missile
North Korea has successfully tested a hypersonic missile, state media reported Thursday, in the first major weapons test this year.
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5 January
Russia-Led Alliance to Send Forces to Unrest-Hit Kazakhstan
A Russia-led military alliance will send peacekeeping forces to "stabilize" Kazakhstan, blaming mass protests that have plunged the country into chaos on "outside interference."
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