Asia Pacific
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May- 2023 -14 May
13 Killed in Pakistan Security Base Hostage-Taking Attack
More than a dozen people were killed in an overnight battle between Pakistan paramilitary troops and militants who stormed their base.
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12 May
Majority of Japanese Reluctant to Defend Taiwan if China Invades: Poll
A survey has found that most people in Japan are concerned about their government helping Taiwan in a Chinese invasion.
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12 May
India’s First C295 Tactical Transport Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
The Indian Air Force has completed the maiden flight of its first C295 tactical transport aircraft.
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11 May
US Mulls Collaboration With Japan on C-130 Seaplane Development
US Special Operations Command is seeking to collaborate with Japan to develop a C-130 military transport aircraft maritime variant.
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9 May
Australia Invests in Local Production of New Bomb Disposal Robots
Australia has contracted L3Harris Micreo to deliver up to 80 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the country’s military.
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9 May
Myanmar to Dominate ASEAN Summit as Violence Escalates
Junta-ruled Myanmar is set to dominate a meeting of Southeast Asian nations after an airstrike on a village last month reportedly killed at least 170 people.
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8 May
Russia to ‘Develop’ Its Military Facilities in Kyrgyzstan
Russia will "develop" its military installations in Central Asian ally Kyrgyzstan, following talks between the two countries' leaders.
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8 May
Taiwan in Talks for $500M Weapons Package From US: Defense Minister
Taiwan is expecting a fast-tracked $500 million weapons package from Washington this year to make up for delays in arms procurements.
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8 May
Taiwan Seeks US Support for Indigenous Fighter Jet Development
Taiwan is seeking US support for the development of its next-generation fighter aircraft.
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8 May
Australian Navy Taps Rheinmetall for Anti-Ship Missile Defense System
The Royal Australian Navy has awarded Rheinmetall a $138 million contract to deliver anti-ship missile defense systems.
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