Asia Pacific
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May- 2024 -24 May
China Says Drills Around Taiwan to Test ‘Seizure of Power’ Capability
Beijing said ongoing drills encircling Taiwan were testing the military's ability to seize power over the self-ruled island.
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23 May
South Korea to Export Military Vehicles to Peru for First Time
South Korea has agreed to export military vehicles to Peru for the first time as part of a deal worth $60 million.
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23 May
Singapore Army Now Equipped With New Light Machine Gun
The Singapore Army has begun equipping its infantry units with a new light machine gun better suited to close-quarters combat.
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23 May
UK Defense Minister Says China Sending ‘Lethal Aid’ to Russia for Ukraine War
China is sending "lethal aid" to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain's Defense Minister Grant Shapps said.
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23 May
China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan as ‘Punishment’
China encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy.
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22 May
Azerbaijan Uses Counter Artillery Israeli Radar in Military Exercise
The Azerbaijani Land Forces used the Israel Aerospace Industries Elta ELM-2084 multi mission radar during a recent artillery exercise.
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22 May
Rohingya Activists Say Thousands Displaced by Myanmar Armed Group
Rohingya activists have accused a Myanmar ethnic armed group of displacing thousands of the persecuted minority in western Rakhine state.
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21 May
EDGE Group, Fincantieri Begin Joint Shipbuilding Deal
The UAE's EDGE Group and Italy's Fincantieri have signed a deal launching MAESTRAL, a joint shipbuilding venture based in Abu Dhabi.
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21 May
New Zealand Completes Ukrainian Armed Forces Training, More in July
New Zealand has completed another phase of its military training program for Ukrainian warfighters to help them fight Russia’s invasion.
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21 May
US Navy Forms Second Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron
The US Navy has officially established its second Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.
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