Asia Pacific
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Jun- 2025 -1 June
Myanmar Junta Extends Ceasefire Again After Quake
Myanmar's junta has extended a post-earthquake truce, after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of flouting with a continued campaign of air strikes.
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1 June
China Says US ‘Should Not Play With Fire’ on Taiwan, Slams Hegseth
China on Sunday warned the United States it "should not play with fire" over Taiwan and said it had lodged "representations" with Washington over comments made by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth at a summit in Singapore.
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May- 2025 -31 May
India Defense Chief Says Jet Downed in Pakistan Conflict
India's defense chief on Saturday appeared to confirm his country had lost at least one aircraft during the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, he told Bloomberg in an interview.
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30 May
Pentagon Chief Warns China ‘Preparing’ to Use Military Force in Asia
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was "here to stay" in the Indo-Pacific region.
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30 May
Taiwan to Test Attack Drone Boat, Host USV Demos in June
Taiwan is ramping up drone development in June with a combat evaluation of its drone attack boat and a demonstration of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) from various industry specialists.
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29 May
Japan in Talks to Procure Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Logistics
Japan’s Ministry of Defense is in talks with Kawasaki Heavy Industries over the potential acquisition of the K-RACER drone to support military logistics missions.
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29 May
India Developing Two-Seater Electric Trainer Aircraft With $250K Target Price
India has begun developing a low-cost electric trainer aircraft aimed at making pilot training more affordable and environmentally sustainable than current options.
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29 May
Thai, Cambodian Army Chiefs to Meet Over Border Clash
The military chiefs of Thailand and Cambodia will meet Thursday, both governments said, after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a border clash.
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28 May
Thyssenkrupp, Saab to Collab on MEKO A-200 Platform
Germany's thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a deal with Saab Australia to explore collaboration opportunities on the MEKO A-200 frigates.
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28 May
Taiwan to Form First Army Drone Units as Invasion Threat Intensifies
Taiwan’s military is set to establish its first-ever army drone units later this year, part of a broader push to modernize its forces amid escalating threats from China.
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