Asia Pacific

Japan, India to Hold First Fighter Jet Drill in January

Japan and India will conduct their first fighter jet training in January, bolstering ties amid continued tensions with China.

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Kim Sets Out New Goals for North’s Military, KCNA Reports

Kim Jong Un announced new goals for North Korea's military in a report to party leaders, state media reported.

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Seoul Military Apologizes for Not Downing North Korea Drones

South Korea's military apologized for failing to shoot down five North Korean drones that crossed their shared border.

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Taiwan to Extend Mandatory Military Service Over China Threat: Reports

Taiwan is expected to extend mandatory military service from four months to one year, citing the threat from an increasingly hostile China.

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South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Drone Incursion: Seoul’s Military

South Korea accused North Korea of flying drones across their border, prompting Seoul to deploy warplanes and fire warning shots to ward them off.

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Taiwan Says China Deployed 71 Warplanes in Weekend War Drills

China deployed 71 warplanes in weekend military exercises around Taiwan, Taipei's defense ministry said.

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Japan Approves Budget Including Record Defense Spending

Japan approved a $839 billion budget for the year ahead, including record defense spending after a major security strategy overhaul.

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S. Korea to Develop Minesweeping Helicopter

The South Korean government will begin local production of a minesweeping helicopter by 2026 to bolster its maritime operations.

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Pakistan Taliban Claim Suicide Blast that Killed Officer in Capital

The Pakistan Taliban claimed a suicide attack that killed at least one police officer in the country's capital.

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North Korea Sold Arms to Russia’s Wagner Group, US Says

North Korea has delivered arms to Russia's private military organization Wagner, the White House said.

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