Asia Pacific
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May- 2021 -26 May
PLA Warplanes Drop Thousands of Munitions in South China Sea Exercise
The Chinese People's Liberation Army conducted a live-fire exercise in which warplanes dropped thousands of munitions at sea targets in the South China Sea, Chinese state media reported.
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26 May
US Pullout From Afghanistan at Least 16% Complete: Pentagon
The US pullout from Afghanistan is at least 16 percent and as much as a quarter complete, the Pentagon's Central Command said.
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25 May
Chinese Surveillance Equipment Maker Has Ties to Country’s Military: Report
A surveillance-industry research company found that the world’s largest surveillance equipment maker has long-term links to the Chinese military.
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25 May
Russia Has Developed ‘Weapons of the Future’: Defense Minister
Russia has developed war robots equipped with artificial intelligence, Russia’s defense minister has claimed.
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25 May
AI ‘One Ring to Rule Them All,’ Says UK Army Cyber Chief
Artificial intelligence will be central to emerging technologies such as quantum computing, biotechnology, and the military’s use of cyberspace, the UK military’s cyber chief said.
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24 May
China Puts Upgraded HQ-9 Missile System to ‘Extreme Test’
The Chinese air force has put an upgraded version of its HQ-9 air-defense missile systems to an extreme test in unfamiliar terrain, according to Chinese state media.
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24 May
China Makes 16th Incursion Into Taiwan ADIZ in May
A Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Monday, China’s 16th incursion this month.
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24 May
Afghan Forces, Taliban Clash Near Capital
Afghan forces clashed with Taliban fighters in a provincial capital about 75 miles from Kabul, prompting the defense minister to take charge of a counteroffensive.
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24 May
US, South Korea Scrap Bilateral Missile Guidelines
The US has agreed to lift restrictions on South Korea's ability to develop missiles.
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24 May
US Says Unclear Iran Ready for Nuclear Pact Return
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said it remains unclear whether Iran is "ready and willing" to take the necessary steps to return to compliance with the multination nuclear agreement.
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