Asia Pacific
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Aug- 2021 -18 August
US, Australia to Co-Develop Upgraded Precision Strike Missile
The Australian Defence Force and the United States Armed Forces have agreed to co-develop the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 program.
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18 August
Syria’s Top Jihadist Group Hails Taliban Takeover
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham alliance, led by Al-Qaeda's former Syria affiliate, welcomed the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, saying it hoped Syria's jihadists would also be victorious.
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18 August
Viral Videos Show Taliban Riding Bumper Cars, Trying Gym Equipment
In a highly ironic change of atmosphere, viral videos show the Taliban enjoying a bumper car ride and being fascinated by gym equipment.
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18 August
Taliban Gained ‘Fair Amount’ of US Defense Equipment: White House
The White House acknowledged that the Taliban had amassed a significant amount of US military equipment after seizing control of Afghanistan.
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17 August
South Korea to Deploy Amphibious Bridging Vehicles
The South Korean Army is looking to deploy several amphibious bridging vehicles by 2027 to improve its operational capabilities across various water obstacles.
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17 August
China ‘Provoked,’ Conducts Military Tests Near Taiwan
China carried out assault drills near Taiwan on Tuesday, conducting exercises with warships and jets southwest and southeast of the island.
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17 August
Biden Defends US Pullout From Afghanistan Despite Panic in Kabul
President Joe Biden defended the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan after the Taliban's stunning military takeover that triggered panic in Kabul.
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16 August
South Korea Navy Receives First Indigenous 3,000-Ton Submarine
The South Korean Navy received its first-ever locally-built 3,000-ton class submarine capable of firing submarine-to-ground missiles.
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16 August
China PLA Allegedly Building ICBM Silo Site: Researcher
The People’s Liberation Army is currently building a new missile silo site, according to the US Air Force's China Aerospace Studies Institute.
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16 August
Taliban in Control of Afghanistan, Panic in Kabul
Victorious Taliban fighters patrolled Kabul on Monday after a stunningly swift end to Afghanistan's 20-year war.
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