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Satellite images suggest China’s new tanker aircraft is under production
Three of the four aircraft in the satellite photo are painted in dark gray, while the last aircraft is still in its primer coat.
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Czech aircraft maker boosts Asian presence with Vietnam jet trainer deal
Vietnam is one of six countries claiming ownership of the disputed Spratly and Paracel islands in the South China Sea, and has been one of the most vocal in pushing back against fellow claimant China’s increasingly assertive military activities in the area.
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Philippines approves purchase of more Black Hawk helos
The Philippine government has cleared the way for its Air Force to acquire more Polish-built Black Hawk helicopters amid efforts to replace the aging fleet of Vietnam War-era Huey helicopters.
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With Japanese sub damaged in collision, where does maritime readiness stand?
A Japanese submarine is damaged after colliding with a commercial ship in international waters off Japan on Monday, resulting in slight injuries to three crew members.
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Elbit signs tank, armored vehicle contract with Asia-Pacific country
Elbit’s news release did not reveal the numbers of each vehicle ordered nor identify the customer, although Defense News understands that the vehicles are destined for the Philippines.
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China, US step up military activities near Taiwan
There was a noticeable uptick in the People’s Liberation Army’s typical air activity inside Taiwan’ air defense identification zone, which usually amounts to a handful of aircraft daily.
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China boosting naval footprint at its southern tip, new satellite images suggest
The steps would considerably beef up Beijing's capabilities in the region and reinforce China’s already massive power imbalance against the other claimants to the disputed islands and features in the South China Sea.
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See the weapons at North Korea’s latest military parade
North Korea displayed new submarine-launched ballistic missiles under development and other military hardware in a parade that underlined leader Kim Jong Un’s defiant calls to expand the country’s nuclear weapons program.
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Hanwha-led team launches Redback vehicle for Australian Army competition
Hanwha-led Team Redback officially launched its Redback infantry fighting vehicle ahead of delivering three for evaluation trials.
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Japan releases record-high budget, but not all programs made the cut
Japan's Finance Ministry approved a budget of $51.5 billion for the Defense Ministry, which is $3.5 billion lower that the Defense Ministry requested in September.
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