Asia Pacific
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Jun- 2021 -1 June
South Korea to Invest $21M in Laser Weapons Upgrade
South Korea is developing an oscillator, a device that can help laser weapons target drones flying several miles away.
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1 June
US, Australia Scale Back War Games Over COVID Fears
A major US-Australia joint military exercise will go ahead this year despite pandemic concerns but will be significantly scaled-back, a senior Australian military officer said Tuesday.
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May- 2021 -31 May
PLA Army Conducts Live-Fire Test of Long-Range Rockets
The Chinese army recently conducted a live-fire test of long-range rocket artillery and anti-tank missiles against various maritime targets in Bohai Bay, state media reported.
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31 May
Afghanistan Ready to Procure Weapons from Russia: Ambassador
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Russia said his country is ready to purchase high-powered military weapons and equipment from Moscow.
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31 May
North Korea Slams End of Seoul’s Missile Range Limit by US
North Korea on Monday criticized the recent lifting of restrictions by the US on South Korea’s ability to develop missiles.
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31 May
Six Dead as Taliban-Fired Shell Hits Afghan Wedding: Officials
A mortar bomb fired by the Taliban struck a wedding ceremony in a province north of the Afghan capital, killing at least six people including women and children, officials said on Sunday.
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28 May
Iran Shows Off New Underwater Weapon
The Iranian Defense Ministry recently showcased the country's latest weapons, with one such example being an underwater pistol reportedly resembling Russia’s distinctive four-barrel SPP-1.
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27 May
PLA Xinjiang Receives New Missiles, Rocket Launchers
The Xinjiang Military Command of China’s People Liberation Army has received the country’s latest field air defense missile system and self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher system, state media reported.
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27 May
India to Receive Israeli Heron Drones for China Border Deployment
India is set to take delivery of four advanced Heron surveillance drones from Israel for deployment along its border with China.
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26 May
US Army Opens Patriot Missile Storage Facility in Japan
A Patriot Missile storage facility was opened in Japan last week to facilitate rapid deployment of the iconic surface-to-air missile defense system.
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