Asia Pacific
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Aug- 2023 -10 August
N. Korea’s Kim Dismisses Military Chief, Calls for War Preparations
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has dismissed his top general and called for stepping up war preparations "in an offensive way," including boosting weapons production and conducting more drills.
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9 August
Afghan Taliban Say Dozens of Pakistanis Involved in Recent IS Attacks
Dozens of Pakistani IS militants have been killed or captured in Afghanistan in the past year, Kabul's Taliban authorities said.
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9 August
Pentagon Eyes Missile Testing Role for Australia
Australia could be a testing ground for US hypersonic and other long-range precision weapons under the AUKUS pact, a top Pentagon official said.
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9 August
India Bans Use of Chinese Parts on Military Drones Over Security Concerns
The Indian government has prohibited local manufacturers from integrating Chinese components into military drones over fears of “security vulnerabilities.”
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9 August
US Space Force Concentrating 75% of Intel on China, Russia
The US Space Force is concentrating 75 percent of its intelligence-gathering on China and Russia to keep tabs on their rapidly-evolving militaries.
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8 August
Australia Picks Operator XR for New Military Virtual Reality Training System
The Australian Army has acquired an advanced virtual reality tactical training system from American tech firm Operator XR.
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8 August
US Navy Greenlights Life Extension of Arleigh Burke Destroyers in Virginia, Japan
The US Navy has approved the service life extension of four Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers in service since the 1990s.
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8 August
China Boasts Military Readiness to Invade Taiwan in New Documentary
China has showcased its ability and preparedness to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan in a new television documentary.
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8 August
China Demands Philippines Remove Ship From Disputed Waters
China renewed calls for the Philippines to remove an aging ship from a reef which Manila uses to press its stake in the Spratly Islands.
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7 August
Japan Mulling Cargo Aircraft-Launched Missile Capability
The Japanese Ministry of Defense is considering mounting long-range missiles on military transport aircraft as part of a counter-strike capability.
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