Politics
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Feb- 2022 -2 February
US Reps Request $50M for Emergency Space Launch Program
A bipartisan group of 12 House members requested $50 million for the Pentagon’s “Tactically Responsive Launch Program.”
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2 February
US Army Pushed to Deploy Advanced 360-Degree Cameras
Lawmakers from New York are pressing the US Army to deploy state-of-the-art cameras to improve its military surveillance capabilities.
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Jan- 2022 -20 January
US, Russia Hold Last-Ditch Talks on Ukraine War Fears
Washington and Moscow's top diplomats meet Friday in Geneva in a last-ditch bid for a solution over Ukraine, with the US fearing that Russia will invade.
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18 January
India Cancels Major Defense Deals in Indigenization Push
In a push towards indigenization, the Indian government has canceled major defense deals from abroad including helicopters for its Coast Guard, all-terrain vehicles, and short-range surface-to-air missiles.
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12 January
Taiwan Displays Indigenous Warships in Message to China
The Taiwanese military recently showcased some of its domestically-manufactured warships in what many see as a clear message to China.
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10 January
US, Japan to Sign Counter-Hypersonic Research Agreement
The US and Japan will collaborate on advanced space systems and counter-hypersonic missile technology research and development.
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9 January
US, Russia Kick off ‘Difficult’ Talks on Ukraine
A top Russian official said he had a "difficult" conversation with his US counterpart as preliminary talks on Ukraine got under way.
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5 January
Russia-Led Alliance to Send Forces to Unrest-Hit Kazakhstan
A Russia-led military alliance will send peacekeeping forces to "stabilize" Kazakhstan, blaming mass protests that have plunged the country into chaos on "outside interference."
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Dec- 2021 -29 December
China, Japan Agree to Set Up Military Hotline to Avert Crisis
China and Japan have agreed to create an emergency military hotline to avert potential crises over the Taiwan Strait and disputed islands.
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29 December
Palestinian President Makes Rare Israel Visit for Talks
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on his first visit in years.
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