Asia Pacific
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Jul- 2021 -30 July
USAF Delivers Chinooks to ‘Strengthen Alliance’ With Australia
The United States Air Force has delivered two CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Australia in a gesture to strengthen their alliance.
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30 July
Philippines Says US Military Deal ‘In Full Force Again’
The Philippines has walked back on a decision to end a key military deal with the United States.
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30 July
India to Finalize MQ-9 B Predator Drone Acquisition
The Indian government will wrap up the country’s acquisition of 30 US-made MQ-9 B Predator armed drones next week, Indian media reported.
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29 July
Five Iraqi Crew Killed in Helicopter Crash on Combat Mission: Military
Five Iraqi troops were killed when their helicopter crashed on a "combat mission" north of Baghdad.
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28 July
Taiwanese Navy Receives Second Tuo Chiang-Class Stealth Corvette
The Taiwanese Navy received its first fast missile corvette of the Tuo Chiang class, which has better stability and stealth capabilities than its 2014 predecessor.
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28 July
Iran’s Khamenei Warns to Not Trust West as New Government Expected
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "trusting the West does not work," as the Islamic republic prepares for a new administration to take power.
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28 July
Ex-Contractor Jailed for Leaking US Drone Attack Secrets
A former intelligence analyst was sentenced Tuesday to 45 months in prison for leaking secrets about the US military's drone attacks that were the basis of a powerful 2015 news expose.
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27 July
Taiwan to Test-Fire Patriot-3 Missile System at US Range
The Taiwanese military will soon test-fire Patriot Advanced Capability-3 systems in the US.
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27 July
China Developing Laser to Improve Hypersonic Missile, Aircraft Speed
A team of laser experts in China is developing a device to further increase the speed of hypersonic missiles and military aircraft.
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26 July
UN Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Afghan Civilian Deaths From Taliban Offensives
The United Nations warned that Afghanistan could see the highest number of civilian deaths in more than a decade if the Taliban's offensives across the country are not halted.
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