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Aug- 2022 -17 August
US Commander Says China Missile Fire Over Taiwan Must be Contested
China's recent decision to fire missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that has to be contested, a top US military commander said.
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16 August
US Tests ICBM After Ukraine, China-Linked Delays
The US successfully tested a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile after twice postponing the launch to avoid stoking tensions over Ukraine and Taiwan.
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16 August
Swiss Head Towards Popular Vote on US F-35A purchase
A Swiss alliance seeking to block the purchase of F-35A fighter jets collected enough signatures to force a popular vote on the issue.
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16 August
US Army Exercise Tests Soldier Lethality Under Stress
The US Army 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) has conducted an exercise to test soldier lethality under stress.
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16 August
Chinese Ship Docks in Sri Lanka Despite India, US Concerns
A Chinese research vessel entered Sri Lanka's Chinese-run port of Hambantota despite concerns from India and the US about its activities.
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15 August
US Renews Contract to Upgrade Taiwan’s Patriot Missiles
The US has agreed to provide major upgrades and maintenance services for Taiwan’s Patriot missiles over four-and-a-half years.
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15 August
Lockheed Martin Bags $7.6B US Contract for 129 F-35 Stealth Fighters
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $7.6 billion contract to produce 129 F-35 stealth fighters for the US military and allied forces.
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15 August
China and Thailand Kick off Joint Air Force Drills
Thailand and China kicked off a joint air force exercise on Sunday, the first such drills in years following a pause forced by COVID-19.
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12 August
Indonesia, US Troops Hold Live-Fire Drill as China Tensions Mount
Troops from Indonesia, the United States, and allies held a live-fire drill in response to China's "destabilizing actions" around Taiwan.
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11 August
US Says Four Jihadists Killed in Somalia Air Strikes
The US military said it carried out three air strikes in Somalia, killing four fighters from the Al-Shabaab Islamist group.
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