Asia Pacific

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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Suicide Bombing Kills Indonesian Police Officer, Wounds 10

A suspected Islamic militant suicide bomber killed a police officer and wounded 10 other people in an attack on a police station.

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US Proposes Patriot Missile Upgrade for Taiwan: Report

The United States has reportedly proposed an upgrade of Patriot surface-to-air missiles sold to Taiwan in 2010.

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