Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2022 -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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5 January
Japan to Develop Railgun Counter-Hypersonic Weapon
The Japanese government has set aside $56 million to develop a railgun-based counter-hypersonic weapon system.
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5 January
India Launches Indigenous Nuclear Submarine
India launched its third Arihant-class submersible ballistic nuclear submarine in November last year.
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5 January
Taliban Order Shop Owners to Behead Mannequins
The Taliban have ordered shop owners in Afghanistan to cut off the heads of mannequins, insisting the human figures violate Islamic law.
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