Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2018 -11 January
On again? Talk of India-Israel Spike ATGM missile deal revived ahead of Netanyahu visit
India is again considering a purchase of Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel in a government-to-government deal that does not involve transfer of technology
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11 January
Japan protests after Chinese naval frigate spotted near disputed islands
Japan protested after a Chinese naval frigate was spotted on patrol near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
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10 January
US approves sales to Japan of 4 missiles to counter DPRK ballistic threat
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of 4 Standard Missile-3 Block IIA missiles to counter North Korea's "provocative behavior"
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10 January
Pakistan counter-strike on Trump threatens US anti-terror efforts in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s suspending security cooperation with the US over Trump's freeze on aid is likely to hinder counter-terror efforts in the region
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10 January
ISIS-linked militants’ bombs kill Philippine soldier, wound civilians
Philippine militants who pledge allegiance to ISIS have killed a soldier and wounded three civilians in bomb attacks, the military said
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9 January
Pakistan suspends ‘wide field’ of intelligence, defense cooperation with US – minister
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan said that Islamabad had suspended military and intelligence cooperation with the US.
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9 January
Azerbaijan increases number of troops deployed to Afghanistan mission
Azerbaijan deployed 70 military personnel to support the NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan
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9 January
North and South Korea agree to restore military hotline after 2 years
North and South Korea agreed to restore a military hotline that had been closed for nearly two years after a cross-border phone link was reopened
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8 January
Pentagon suspends $900 million in security assistance for Pakistan
Pentagon has withheld $900 million in security assistance for Pakistan, spokesperson Army Colonel Rob Manning said on Monday.
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8 January
$5.1 billion India-South Korea minesweeper deal talks collapse – reports
A $5.1 billion deal between India and South Korea to manufacture 12 new mine counter-measures vessels has collapsed, according to reports.
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