China

US Approves Sale to Upgrade Taiwan F-16’s Air Tracking

The US has approved the sale to Taiwan of advanced sensor equipment for its fighter jets, the latest upgrade as fears rise over China's increasing assertiveness over its claim to the island. 

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Taiwan to Receive First Batch of Abrams Tanks Next Year: President

The Taiwanese military will receive its much-awaited M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the US beginning next year, President Tsai Ing-wen has confirmed.

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Chinese Ships Chase, Block Philippine Boats in Disputed Sea

Eight Chinese ships chased and briefly blocked four Philippine boats on a resupply mission to a tiny garrison in the hotly contested South China Sea.

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Australia Pushes for Local Drone Production to Reduce Reliance on China

Australia is pushing for local production of surveillance drones to make its military less reliant on imported Chinese technologies.

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Taiwan Should Revamp Drone Defense Strategy: Military Official

A Taiwanese Marine Corps official said the country needs to revamp its drone defense strategy in preparation for a potential Chinese attack.

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Australia’s Biggest Warship Deployed in Philippine Drills

Australia's largest warship took part in joint drills with the Philippines and the United States in the disputed South China Sea.

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Taiwan’s Leader Says 2024 Defense Budget to Hit Record $19B

Taiwan's president said defense spending would reach a record $19 billion in 2024, a demonstration of the island's "determination to ensure national security."

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China Stages War Games in ‘Stern Warning’ to Taiwan

China held air and sea drills around Taiwan, in what it said was a "stern warning" after the island's vice president visited the US.

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Japan Scrambles Jets After Russian Planes Spotted Off Coasts

Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian patrol aircraft were seen off the Sea of Japan and East China Sea.

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China Deploys ‘Hundreds’ of Satellites to Monitor US-Australia Drills: Report

China has deployed a swarm of reconnaissance satellites to monitor two major military exercises involving the US and Australia.

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