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US Awards Boeing $500 Million Taiwan Harpoon Contract

The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Boeing a $498 million Harpoon Coastal Defense System contract for Taiwan.

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Chinese, Saudi Firms to Jointly Develop Military Drones

Saudi Arabia and China have agreed to design and manufacture cutting-edge military unmanned aerial systems in the kingdom.

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Australia Boosts Defense Force to 80,000 by 2040

Australia will boost its defense force personnel by some 30 percent by 2040, the prime minister announced, describing it as the largest military build-up in peace time.

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China Says Military Spending to Grow 7.1 Percent in 2022

China's military budget is set to increase by 7.1 percent in 2022.

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Taiwan to Increase Missile Production Amid China Tensions

Taiwan has announced that it will more than double its annual missile production capacity amid increasing tensions with China.

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Pakistan to Provide Weapons to Myanmar as China Backs Ties

Myanmar is reportedly planning to procure 60 mm and 81 mm mortars, M-79 grenade launchers, and heavy machine guns from Pakistan.

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China Sanctions Lockheed, Raytheon Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China has imposed sanctions on US-based defense companies Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies for selling weapons to Taiwan.

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UAE Defense Ministry Says to Buy 12 Chinese L15 Aircraft

The UAE said it plans to buy a dozen Chinese L15 aircraft to bolster its defenses after a series of attacks by Yemeni rebels.

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China Moves Closer to Russia, But Wary on Ukraine

China and Russia set off alarms with the declaration of their friendship but Beijing said it would not back the Kremlin if it invaded Ukraine.

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Australian PM Terms China Laser Incident ‘Intimidation’

Australia's PM accused China of an "act of intimidation" after Canberra said a Chinese naval vessel shone a laser at one of the country's defense aircraft.

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