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12 December

A Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Bright red-orange flames jut out from its back as it propels upward. Smoke is seen covering the lower right side of the image. The background is a calm blue sky.

US, Allied Nations Meet to Discuss Space Security

Representatives from 10 Western and allied countries took part in an annual event in Berlin to discuss emerging threats in space security.

12 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Suicide Attack on Pakistan Army Base Kills 23 Soldiers: Military

At least 23 soldiers were killed when militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistan military base in an attack claimed by Pakistani Taliban affiliates.

12 December

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Completes Sky Sword III Missile Development

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has completed the development of the latest variant of its Sky Sword air-to-air missile.

11 December

Members of the ethnic rebel group Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) take part in a training exercise at their base camp in the forest in Myanmar's northern Shan State

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Peace Talks Held Over North Myanmar Conflict, ‘Positive Results’

China said peace talks had been held over the conflict in northern Myanmar and yielded "positive results," after weeks of fighting.

10 December

Staff Writer With AFP

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