Asia Pacific
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Jul- 2025 -3 July
Blast Claimed by IS Kills Four in Northwest Pakistan
An explosion in northwest Pakistan killed at least four local government officials and police Wednesday, an officer told AFP, in an attack claimed by a branch of the Islamic State group.
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2 July
Pakistan Buys Refurbished Ex-Royal Marines Hovercraft From UK
The UK’s Defence Equipment and Support agency has sold three refurbished Landing Craft Air Cushion (Light) hovercraft to the Pakistan Navy.
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2 July
India’s Akash Missile, Garuda Artillery Draw Interest From Brazil
Brazil has expressed interest in adopting the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile and Garuda self-propelled howitzer, according to local Bharat media.
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2 July
Audit Flags Readiness Gaps in Japan’s P-1 Maritime Patrol Fleet
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force is grappling with the reduced operational availability of its Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet, primarily due to persistent engine malfunctions.
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2 July
Fiji Says Would Not Welcome China Military Presence in Pacific
Fiji's prime minister said Wednesday that China should not be allowed to gain a permanent military foothold in the strategically contested South Pacific region.
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2 July
Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in US for Espionage
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for espionage and for allegedly seeking to recruit members of the US Navy to serve as intelligence assets, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
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1 July
Chinese Troops to Train Anti-NATO Weapon Ops in Russia: Ukrainian Intel
Russia is preparing to work closely with Beijing to train Chinese military personnel in countering NATO weapon systems, according to Ukrainian intelligence.
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1 July
Turkey to Equip S. Korean Next-Gen Vehicles With Gunshot Detection System
ASELSAN will work with Hanwha Aerospace to install the SEDA 100 Gunshot Detection System in Seoul’s future armored vehicles.
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1 July
US Busts Network That Helped North Koreans Obtain Remote IT Work
The US Justice Department said Monday it has taken down a network that allegedly helped North Koreans obtain remote IT work with companies to raise funds for the sanctioned Asian country's weapons program.
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Jun- 2025 -30 June
S.Korea’s Indigenous Minesweeping Helicopter Conducts Maiden Flight
South Korea has carried out the first flight of its domestically-made mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft prototype in South Gyeongsang Province.
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