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 World News: Asia & Pacific Rim

  1. Philippine President Benigno Aquino, second from right, walks past marine troops during the anniversary celebration of the navy at Fort San Felipe, in Cavite city, southwest of Manila on May 21. Aquino said the Philippines will spend US $1.82 billion in the next five years to boost its capability to fight off 'bullies' intruding in its territorial waters. Ted Aljibe/AFP

    Philippines To Spend $1.8B on Defense To Resist 'Bullies'

    Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday announced a $1.8-billion military upgrade to help defend his country's maritime territory against 'bullies' amid an ever-worsening dispute with China.

    • May. 21, 2013
  2. Official: Karzai To Seek More Military Aid During India Trip

    Afghan President Hamid Karzai will seek greater Indian military aid during a visit this week to New Delhi, officials of both countries said Monday.

    • May. 20, 2013
  3. Vietnam has procured six new conventional Kilo-class submarines from Russia. Here, the Russian Navy's Kilo-class sub Lipetsk is docked in Severomorsk, Russia. Agence France-Presse

    Asia's Naval Procurement Sees Major Growth

    Asia-Pacific nations are modernizing their surface and underwater naval capabilities by buying stealthy warships, attack submarines, patrol vessels, sensors, radars, missiles and unmanned systems.

    • May. 19, 2013
  4. India Mulls Stationing of Ground Forces in Afghanistan

    The Indian government is evaluating the possibility of stationing troops in Afghanistan after the international forces begin leaving the country in 2014.

    • May. 17, 2013
  5. NZ Budget Holds Steady, Air Force Gains

    New Zealand's spending on defense is little changed from the NZ $2.9 billion (then US $2.2 billion) for 2012-2013 to NZ $2.87 billion for 2013-2014.

    • May. 16, 2013
  6. Taiwan Stages Exercise As Philippines Row Continues

    Taiwan held a military exercise Thursday in waters near the northern Philippines in response to the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, after rejecting repeated apologies from Manila.

    • May. 16, 2013
  7. India To Add Navy Bases, Expand Coastline Security Sensors

    Addressing the top commanders of the Indian Navy on Tuesday, Defence Minister A.K. Antony announced that additional naval bases and air stations are required to extend the Navy's reach.

    • May. 14, 2013
  8. Washington's Pacific Pivot Seen in Aussie's Appointment to US Army

    The appointment of an Australian to a senior position in the command of the US Army's 79,000-strong contingent in Asia-Pacific reflects Washington's strategic pivot to the region, officials said Monday.

    • May. 13, 2013
  9. North Korea Replaces Hawkish Defense Minister

    North Korea has replaced its hawkish armed forces minister after just six months in the job — the latest in a long line of top military reshuffles by supreme leader Kim Jong-Un.

    • May. 13, 2013
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