Asia Pacific
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Sep- 2021 -22 September
India Signs Contract for 24 Second-Hand ‘Mirage’ Aircraft
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a 27-million euro ($31.6-million) contract to purchase 24 phased-out Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft, Hindustan Times revealed.
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22 September
USAF Official Warns China Might ‘Strike From Space’
In his keynote address at the Air Force Association Air, Space Cyber Conference, US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warned that China has the potential “to actually put weapons in space."
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22 September
Two Taliban Among Three Killed in Jalalabad Attack
Two Taliban fighters and a civilian were killed by gunmen who attacked a checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan.
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21 September
Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills With China, Missile Exercises
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), led by China and Russia, kicked off the Peace Mission 2021 at the Orenburg training grounds in Russia. In a separate drill, the Russian Navy will conduct missile tests on the Black Sea.
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20 September
Indian Army Developing UAV-Mounted Intelligence Device
The Indian Army is working on an intelligence device mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to overcome the limitations of manned and ground-based intelligence gathering.
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20 September
China Finds ‘Weakness’ in New US Combat Drone
Chinese aviation engineers have reportedly found a flaw in the United States’ new Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone, saying the experimental system may not be effective in combat.
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18 September
Indonesian Navy Adds 5 Vessels to Secure Natuna Sea
The Indonesian Navy reportedly sent an additional five vessels to heighten security in the North Natuna Sea after sighting Chinese and American ships in the area.
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17 September
Victorious, Taliban Face Fierce New Test in Afghanistan
The Taliban now face the formidable task of keeping the peace within their own ranks and running a country on the brink of ruin.
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16 September
Australia to Get Nuclear Subs in New US, British Partnership
Canberra will receive a nuclear submarine fleet and American cruise missiles as part of its new military alliance with the US and Britain.
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15 September
South Korea Announces Micro-Satellite Reconnaissance System
South Korea announced the development of an indigenous micro-satellite reconnaissance system beginning next year in a bid to lower the country’s reliance on US technology.
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