Asia Pacific
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Nov- 2023 -21 November
N. Korea Fires ‘Military Spy Satellite’ Southwards: Seoul Military
North Korea fired a military spy satellite southwards, Seoul said, after Japan confirmed that Pyongyang had warned it of an imminent launch.
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21 November
Philippines Receives Two Fast-Attack Interdiction Craft From Israel
The Philippine Navy has received two Acero-class gunboats from Israel as part of a nine-vessel acquisition deal with the country.
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21 November
Philippines to Make Cyber Defense ‘Common Fixture’ in Military Drills
The Philippine military said cyber defense will be included and treated as a “common fixture” in future military exercises.
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21 November
Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces
US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.
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21 November
Japan Simulates Potential Chinese Attack on ‘Most Vulnerable’ Island
The Japanese military has conducted a maritime drill simulating potential Chinese attacks on an island Tokyo deems “most vulnerable.”
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21 November
Saab, US Firm to Bolster Australia’s Undersea Warfare Capabilities
Saab and American firm ThayerMahan have agreed to collaborate to bolster Australia’s sovereign undersea warfare capabilities.
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21 November
N.Korea Notifies Japan of Satellite Launch as Early as Wednesday: Kyodo
North Korea has issued formal notice of a satellite launch as early as Wednesday, defying warnings from South Korea and multiple UN resolutions banning Pyongyang from using ballistic missile technology.
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20 November
Maldives Formally Asks India to Withdraw Troops
The Maldives formally requested that India withdraw its troops from his strategically located archipelago.
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20 November
BlackBerry Inks Cyber Enhancement Agreement for Malaysia
Canadian firm BlackBerry has signed a software and services agreement to boost Malaysia’s cybersecurity capabilities.
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20 November
China Says Military Operates Lawfully After Australia Sonar Accusation
China said its military has always operated in accordance with international law, after Australia said sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship "likely" injured navy divers.
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