Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2018 -24 January
Haqqani militant killed by drone strike in Pakistan: officials
A mid-level Afghan commander of the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network was killed in a drone strike in Pakistan, officials said
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22 January
India in talks with Russia over $6 billion S-400 missile defense system deal – report
India is negotiating a contract with Russia for five S-400 air defense systems in a deal worth over $6 billion, Indian media reported
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22 January
Russia set to sell six Su-30 fighter jets to Myanmar
Russia will sell six Su-30 fighter jets to Myanmar, Deputy Defence Minister Lieutenant General Alexander Fomin announced
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22 January
Tokyo simulates first military attack since WWII amid North Korea threat
Hundreds of Tokyo residents scrambled for cover in the Japanese capital's first evacuation drill for a military attack since World War II
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18 January
Russia begins deliveries of S-400 to China, but isn’t transferring the technology
Russia has begun deliveries of the S-400 Triumf air defense missile system to China, but the 2014 contract does not include transfer of technology
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18 January
India successfully flight tests nuclear-capable Agni-5 ICBM for the fifth time
India has successfully tested its nuclear-capable Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile for the fifth time, the Ministry of Defence said
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18 January
Japan, Australia push for defense pact amid regional tension
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia toured a military training ground, as the two countries seek to bolster defense ties
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16 January
India to buy 166,000 assault rifles and carbines for border troops
India will buy more than 160,000 small arms worth $553 million for border troops, and has simplified the procedure for development and manufacture of military equipment
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15 January
UN Security Council members meet Afghan leaders during 3-day visit
Representatives of the United Nations Security Council held talks with Afghanistan's top leaders during a three-day visit to the country
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12 January
Pakistan will continue counter-terror operations without US funds, Army chief tells CENTCOM commander
Pakistan will continue counter-terror operations despite the US suspending security aid, Army Chief of Staff Bajwa told CENTCOM chief Votel
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