Asia Pacific
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Feb- 2024 -19 February
Following West, Philippine Military Bans China-Linked TikTok Over Security Concerns
The Philippines now prohibits its military personnel from using the popular Chinese-owned mobile application TikTok due to cybersecurity risks.
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16 February
Two Killed After Fresh Clashes in Restive Indian State
Two people were shot dead in India's restive northeast when a mob attempted to storm a police building, demanding the reinstatement of an officer who took a selfie with a militia group.
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16 February
Residents of PH Island Facing Taiwan Urged to Join Military
The residents of an island province in the northernmost Philippines are being urged to join the military as the government plans to expand its defenses near Taiwan.
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15 February
India Upgrades Aircraft Recovery Capabilities of Island Command
The Indian military upgrades its Andaman and Nicobar Command to recover fixed-wing aircraft in low visibility conditions.
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15 February
Japan Military to Start Receiving US Training on Tomahawk Missiles
The Japanese military will begin receiving US training on Tomahawk cruise missiles after signing an acquisition agreement for the weapons.
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15 February
US Military Personnel ‘Routinely Denied Access’ to Emergency Care in Japan
A US military investigation has found that active-duty personnel in Japan are “routinely denied access” to emergency medical care.
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14 February
US Allies Warn Israel Against ‘Catastrophic’ Rafah Operation
The leaders of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand warned Israel against a potentially "catastrophic" ground offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, amplifying a growing chorus of international concern.
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14 February
China’s Poaching of US, NATO Soldiers Prompts 23-Nation Meeting
China’s successful campaign to recruit current and former soldiers from the US and NATO has prompted nearly two dozen countries to gather for a meeting.
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14 February
US Air Force, Space Force Announce Sweeping Overhaul to Maintain ‘Superiority’
The US Air Force and Space Force will initiate a sweeping overhaul of their structures as they seek to maintain superiority amid great power competition with China.
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14 February
Australia Obtains New Boxer Design Input From Soldiers
The Australian Army has collected vehicle layout suggestions from soldiers to support the new design of its upcoming Boxer Block II fleet.
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