Asia Pacific

Japan Defense Ministry Asks for $40B Budget With Eyes on Russia, China

Japan's defense ministry requested a $40 billion budget, warning that the world faces its "toughest challenges" since World War II.

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Taliban Celebrate Anniversary of Foreign Troop Withdrawal

The Taliban celebrated the first anniversary of the withdrawal of US-led troops from Afghanistan after a brutal 20-year war.

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Poland, South Korea Ink $5.7 Billion Main Battle Tank and Howitzer Deal

Poland has finalized the purchase of main battle tanks and howitzers from South Korea to bolster its defenses.

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US Planning $1.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan: Report

The US is reportedly planning an arms sale worth $1.1 billion for Taiwan that includes 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles.

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Indian Army Inducts New Swarm Drone Systems

The Indian Army has inducted new swarm drone systems into its mechanized forces for offensive and defensive operations.

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Solomon Islands Suspends US Naval Visits: US Embassy

The Solomon Islands has suspended all visits from the United States Navy, the US embassy in Canberra said.

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Taiwan, China Trade Barbs Over Island Drone Incursions

Taipei and Beijing have traded barbs over a recent string of drone sorties that have flown from the Chinese mainland to a Taiwanese island.

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Pakistan Providing Airspace for US Drones: Afghan Minister

Afghanistan's defense minister accused Pakistan of providing airspace for US drones to enter his country, characterizing the incursions as a continuation of Washington's "invasion."

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US Approves $1.9B Sale of 40 Black Hawks to Australia

The US State Department has approved the sale of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia.

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Solomon Islands Refuses to Allow US Ship to Make Port Call

The Solomon Islands has refused to allow a US Coast Guard cutter to make a routine port call.

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