Asia Pacific
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Jul- 2024 -19 July
India Clears Construction of Two Military Airfields Near Maldives
The Indian government has approved a plan to build two military airfields near the Maldives months after its troops were ordered to leave the archipelago.
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19 July
Indian Soldiers Kill Two Suspected Militants in Kashmir
Two suspected militants were killed in a firefight with soldiers in Indian-administered Kashmir, the defense ministry said.
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19 July
Taiwan ‘Must Rely’ on Itself for Defense Against China: FM
Taiwan's foreign minister said the self-ruled island must rely on itself for defense after US presidential candidate Trump insisted Taipei "should pay" Washington for defense.
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18 July
Seoul Warns N.Korean Landmines Can Be Swept to S.Korea by Flooding
South Korea has sounded the alarm on Pyongyang’s recent move to plant thousands of landmines along their border.
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18 July
US, Japan Eye Joint Development of High-Powered Microwave Weapons
The US and Japan are planning to collaborate on the development of high-powered microwave weapons to defend against hostile drones.
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18 July
Australia to Begin Accepting Hawkei Military Vehicles as Issues ‘Fixed’
The Australian military will soon begin accepting Hawkei protected mobility vehicles from Thales, as their reported mechanical issue has finally been resolved.
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18 July
China Says Halted Nuclear Arms Talks With US Over Taiwan Weapons Sales
China said it had suspended negotiations with the US on nuclear arms control in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan.
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17 July
China, Philippines Agree to Presidential Hotline to Stop Maritime Clashes
China and the Philippines have agreed to establish a direct line of communication between their presidents to stop potential maritime clashes.
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17 July
S. Korean Army Receives First Manet Tactical Communication Radio
The Republic of Korea Army has received its first mobile ad hoc network (Manet) radio from Incheon-based Huneed Technologies.
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17 July
N. Korea Plants ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Mines on Border: Seoul
North Korea has recently laid tens of thousands of new landmines along its border, forcing its soldiers to work in grim conditions, Seoul said.
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