Asia Pacific
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Jul- 2024 -10 July
N. Korean Soldiers Depart for Russia Amid Ukraine War: Report
North Korean soldiers have reportedly departed for Russia following reports that the Asian nation will deploy troops in Ukraine to aid Moscow’s forces.
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10 July
Enhancing AUKUS: The Strategic Case for Including South Korea
Including South Korea in AUKUS would bolster the collective defense posture against rising regional threats and enhance the strategic balance in East Asia.
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10 July
37 Chinese Aircraft Skirt Taiwan on Way to Drill: Taipei
Taiwan's defense ministry said 37 Chinese aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island as they headed to exercises with an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific.
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9 July
Sweden Asks NATO to Focus More on China to Win US Support
Sweden called for NATO to step up efforts on China as a way to ensure support from the US, where presidential candidate Trump has loudly criticized the alliance.
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9 July
South Korea Mulls Procuring Military Drones From Poland
South Korea is considering purchasing military drones from Poland to bolster its attack and surveillance capabilities.
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9 July
Japan to Fortify US Military Installation in Okinawa
Japan will soon begin fortification work on a new military installation in Okinawa that will house troops from the US Marine Corps.
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9 July
Taiwan Soldier Charged With Leaking Military Secrets to China
A Taiwanese sergeant has been indicted for allegedly photographing and leaking confidential defense information to China, prosecutors said.
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9 July
Philippines Turned Down US Help on China Row: Official
The Philippines has turned down offers from the US to assist in its military operations in the South China Sea amid growing tensions with Beijing.
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9 July
Indian Army Hunts Militants After Five Soldiers Killed
Troops in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir hunted for gunmen who ambushed an army convoy a day earlier and killed five soldiers.
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8 July
Philippines and Japan Sign Key Defense Pact
The Philippines and Japan signed a key defense pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory as they boost ties in the face of China's growing assertiveness.
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