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UK Weighs Boosting Military Aid to Taiwan

Alie Peter Neil Galeon -
The British government is considering expanding its military assistance to Taiwan amid heightened tensions with China.
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Americas

Vietnam, Cuba Ink Enhanced Defense Pact

Alie Peter Neil Galeon -
Vietnamese defense chief Luong Cuong and his Cuban counterpart Víctor Rojo Ramos signed an agreement to bolster their bilateral defense ties.
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Air

Ukraine Suicide Drone Closer to Induction by Year’s-End

Inder Singh Bisht -
Ukrainian arms conglomerate Ukroboronprom wrapped up tests on an attack drone under development recently.
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Americas

US Army Tactical Sighting Systems to Receive Next-Gen Sensors

Rojoef Manuel -
The US Army has awarded Leonardo DRS $39.5 million to provide third-generation forward-looking infrared sensors for tactical sighting systems.
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Asia Pacific

QinetiQ Acquires New South Wales Firm Air Affairs Australia

Rojoef Manuel -
UK-based engineering firm QinetiQ has acquired defense aviation service provider Air Affairs Australia.
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Asia Pacific

Suicide Bombing Kills Indonesian Police Officer, Wounds 10

Staff Writer With AFP -
A suspected Islamic militant suicide bomber killed a police officer and wounded 10 other people in an attack on a police station.
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Americas

US Army to Deploy Laser-Equipped Stryker Platoon

Joe Saballa -
The US Army will begin its official deployment of a laser-equipped Stryker armored vehicle platoon next month.
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Americas

BAE Clinches $128M US Army M88A2 Armored Vehicle Deal

Joe Saballa -
BAE Systems has been awarded a $128.2-million contract to produce M88A2 HERCULES vehicles for the US Army.
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Air

Leonardo Completes Delivery of NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter to Italy

Joe Saballa -
The Italian Army has received all 60 NH90 tactical transport helicopters it ordered from local aerospace firm Leonardo.
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Air

US Proposes Patriot Missile Upgrade for Taiwan: Report

Inder Singh Bisht -
The United States has reportedly proposed an upgrade of Patriot surface-to-air missiles sold to Taiwan in 2010.
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Asia Pacific

Japan Eyes 56 Percent Increase in Defense Budget Over Five Years

Staff Writer With AFP -
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed ministers to boost the country's defense budget by 56 percent over the next five years.
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Commentary

South Korea’s Missile Capability Is Faltering. Here’s What It Should Do

Eunwoo Lee -
South Korea’s missile capabilities are inadequate for the North’s increasingly hostile and sophisticated nuclear arsenal.
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Air

Lockheed, Rafael to Develop High-Powered Laser Interception System

Alie Peter Neil Galeon -
Lockheed Martin and Israeli-based firm Rafael have inked a deal to develop a high-powered laser interception system.
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Americas

US, Australia Invite Japan to Step Up Troop Rotations

Staff Writer With AFP -
The US and Australia said they would welcome Japanese troops into three-way rotations, vowing a united front in the face of Chinese threat.
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Americas

US Approves $1.5B Sale of Helicopters to South Korea

Staff Writer With AFP -
The United States announced the approval of a $1.5 billion sale of 18 CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters and other equipment to South Korea.
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Africa

Somalia Forces Recapture Key Town From Jihadists

Staff Writer With AFP -
Somali government forces and allied militias have recaptured a strategic town held by Al-Shabaab jihadists since 2016.
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