Asia Pacific

Japan Considers Spending $37B on ‘Counterstrike Capability’: Report

Japan is considering spending around 5 trillion yen ($37 billion) over the next five years to develop “counterstrike capability” against enemy missiles. 

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New Zealand Takes Delivery of First P-8A Poseidon Aircraft From Boeing

New Zealand has received the first of four P-8A Poseidon aircraft ordered from American aerospace firm Boeing.

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Japan to Replace Armored Personnel Carriers With Patria’s Modular Vehicles

Japan has selected Patria-built vehicles to replace the Type-96 personnel carriers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

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Japan, UK, Italy to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet

Japan, Britain, and Italy will jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet in a project that may require cooperation with the US.

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US Defense Bill Includes $12 Billion Military Boost for Taiwan

The final draft of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act includes up to $12 billion in security assistance to Taiwan over the next five years.

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Australia, Malaysia Air Forces Train in High-G Simulation

The Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force have conducted a training to prepare for high-acceleration flight.

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Elbit Systems to Deliver Upgraded Skylark Drones to Australia

The Australian Army has awarded Elbit Systems a contract to supply the Skylark I LEX unmanned aerial systems.

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UK Weighs Boosting Military Aid to Taiwan

The British government is considering expanding its military assistance to Taiwan amid heightened tensions with China.

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Vietnam, Cuba Ink Enhanced Defense Pact

Vietnamese defense chief Luong Cuong and his Cuban counterpart Víctor Rojo Ramos signed an agreement to bolster their bilateral defense ties.

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QinetiQ Acquires New South Wales Firm Air Affairs Australia

UK-based engineering firm QinetiQ has acquired defense aviation service provider Air Affairs Australia.

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