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19 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Five Chinese Satellites Engage in ‘Dogfighting’ Drills in Space: US Officials

Two US Space Force officials recently revealed that Chinese satellites were detected practicing “dogfighting” in space.

19 March

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Japan Mulls Deploying Missile on Island With China, N.Korea Within Range

Japan is reportedly considering the deployment of long-range missiles on its southwestern Kyushu island for enhanced “counterstrike capabilities” against China and North Korea.

18 March

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Detects 59 Chinese Aircraft Around Island

Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft around the self-ruled island, the defense ministry said Tuesday, the highest tally since a record in October and days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force".

16 March

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Military Jet Crashes, Pilot Safely Ejects

A Chinese naval fighter jet crashed during a training exercise but its pilot successfully ejected from the plane.

12 March

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says to Host Russia, Iran for Nuclear Talks This Week

China will host Russia and Iran for trilateral talks on Tehran's nuclear program on Friday, Beijing's foreign ministry said.

12 March

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Premier Says Trump’s Call to Hike Defense Budget to 10% of GDP ‘Impossible’

Taiwan's premier said raising defense spending to 10 percent of the island's gross domestic product is "impossible," despite US calls for such a hike.

10 March

Air

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Military to Procure Four Types of Attack Drones: Official

The Taiwanese military is set to acquire four distinct types of kamikaze drone to enhance its lethality in the face of growing regional threats, according to a senior official.

9 March

Exercises