Pacific

Papua New Guinea PM to Fight ‘Fire With Fire’ in Troubled Highlands

Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged on Tuesday to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight "fire with fire."

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Australia and Nauru Announce Landmark Security Treaty

Australia and Pacific nation Nauru announced a landmark security treaty on Monday, advancing Canberra's aim of blunting China's growing regional influence.

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Kraus Hamdani Secures $20M Deal to Produce Drones for US Army

The US has awarded California-based Kraus Hamdani Aerospace a $20 million contract to produce and deliver unmanned aerial systems.

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China Ally Kiribati Criticizes Beijing’s Recent Missile Launch

Kiribati's pro-China president has said his nation "does not welcome" Beijing's recent test firing of a ballistic missile in the Pacific, rare criticism from a staunch regional ally.

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Two Russian Warships in China for Joint Naval Exercises

Two Russian warships have arrived in the southern Chinese port city of Zhanjiang to take part in joint naval exercises.

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US Navy to Turn Pacific Oil Rigs Into Mobile Military Bases to Counter China

The US Navy will convert its surplus oil rigs in the Pacific into mobile military bases to counter China’s growing influence in the region.

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USAF Plans $400M Pacific Island Airport Upgrade for Military Missions

The US Air Force plans a $400 million upgrade of a Pacific island airport to allow the operation of military aircraft.

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US Navy Taps Planet Labs to Monitor Ships in Pacific

The US Navy has awarded Planet Labs a contract for ship surveillance over “key areas of interest” in the Pacific.

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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.

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