Asia Pacific
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Jun- 2021 -18 June
UN Says Planning for Afghanistan Violence Hike When US Troops Withdraw
The United Nations is planning for a possible increase in violence in Afghanistan when US troops withdraw after two decades, the global body's refugee chief said.
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18 June
‘Sangorians’ Take a Page From Insurgent Playbook in Fight Against Taliban
They name themselves after a Turkish soap opera, count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks, and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.
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18 June
NKorea Must Prepare for ‘Dialogue and Confrontation’ With US: Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country must prepare for both "dialogue and confrontation" with the United States, but with a particular emphasis on the latter.
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17 June
Taiwan Signs $1.75 Billion in Defense Contracts With US
Taiwan has signed contracts worth $1.75 billion for the purchase of two American weapon systems.
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17 June
South Korea to Deploy Rail-Mounted Robot and AI Surveillance on Border
South Korea will install a rail-mounted robot and artificial intelligence-based surveillance system later this year in “no man’s land” on the Korean peninsula.
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16 June
Indonesia Purchasing Eight Frigates From Italy
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense to supply six FREMM multipurpose frigates and two used Maestrale class frigates to the country’s armed forces.
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16 June
Australia’s Collins-Class Submarine Fleet to Receive $6 BN Overhaul
Australia will overhaul its fleet of six Collins-class submarines amid growing uncertainty over the induction timeline of 12 French-made replacements.
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16 June
‘With Masters Defeated, the Slaves Can’t Fight:’ Taliban Eye Victory After US Exit
With Afghan troops in retreat and soon to lose vital American air support, Taliban commanders are voicing exuberance about quickly seizing full control of the country and re-establishing their version of an Islamic state.
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15 June
NATO Asks Qatar for Base to Train Afghan Forces Post Withdrawal
NATO officials have approached Qatar regarding the possible use of a base where Afghan special forces could be trained following the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan by September 1.
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15 June
India Mulling Russian Sprut Lightweight Tank Purchase
India is open to purchasing the Russian amphibious Sprut-SDM1 light tank, with Indian media reporting that a team of defense officials will visit Russia late this summer to observe the vehicle during trials.
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