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10 December

US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes in S. Korea During Training Exercise: Yonhap

A US F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday in South Korea during a training exercise, with the pilot rescued after making an emergency escape.

9 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guard of Shooting Water Cannon at Its Boats

The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard of using water cannons to "obstruct" three government boats.

8 December

Ronald Watkins

Australia Buys 129 South Korean Infantry Fighting Vehicles in $2.4B Deal

Australia has awarded Hanwha Defence Australia a $2.4 billion contract to deliver and support 129 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV).

8 December

Joe Saballa

Indian Navy’s MiG-29 Combat Jets Receive Israeli Rampage Missiles: Report

The Indian Navy has increased the lethality of its MiG-29 combat jets with the integration of Israeli-made Rampage missiles.

7 December

This handout photo from Chase Doak shows a suspected Chinese spy balloon over Montana

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Balloon Detected Around Taiwan: Defense Ministry

Taiwan's defense ministry said it had detected a Chinese balloon crossing the so-called median line that bisects the sensitive strait separating the island from China.

7 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Nissan Hit by ‘Cyber Incident’ in Australia, New Zealand

Japanese car giant Nissan warned customers that its operations in Australia and New Zealand had been hit by a "cyber incident."

7 December

Joe Saballa

Indonesian Air Force Receives Eight Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

The Indonesian Air Force has taken delivery of eight H225M helicopters manufactured by Airbus to support transport and other military missions.

7 December

Cambodian navy personnel walk on a jetty at the Ream naval base during a government-organised media tour in July, 2019

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Warships Visit Cambodian Naval Base

Two Chinese warships have made a first visit to a Cambodian naval base that the US has long feared will boost Beijing's influence in the Gulf of Thailand.

7 December