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Taiwan to upgrade F-16 jets, seek stealth capability
The announcement follows the release of this year’s $11.4 billion defense budget, an increase of less than 1 percent from last year.
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China’s premier calls for return to talks on North Korean nukes
“It’s just common sense that no one wants to see chaos on his doorstep.”
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Malaysian defense: Budget hinders military asset procurement
This is the first of a two-part special series on Malaysia’s air and naval requirements and ongoing procurement programs in the lead up to the country’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
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Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
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‘Pivot to the Pacific’ is over, senior U.S. diplomat says
The Trump administration will have a new plan for the Asia-Pacific region.
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India’s finance minister to also serve as MoD chief
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will double up as India’s defense minister, replacing the former Ministry of Defence chief Manohar Parrikar.
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Netanyahu prods Putin over Iranian allies in Syria
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to present “detailed” information attesting to Iranian attempts to establish a permanent military presence in Syria.
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Scores of Aselsan staff indicted for terror links
Turkish prosecutors have launched a probe into scores of personnel at the military electronics specialist Aselsan, Turkey’s biggest defense company.
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Japan denies reports it test-fired XASM-3 missile
Japan has denied reports speculating that it had test-fired a new supersonic air-launched anti-ship missile last week, although a test-firing is still on the cards for later this year.
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US sanctions are affecting India-Russia defense deals: MoD source
“Payment for half a dozen defense deals have been stuck (on account of US sanctions against Russia),” the MoD source said.
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Taiwan to upgrade F-16 jets, seek stealth capability
The announcement follows the release of this year’s $11.4 billion defense budget, an increase of less than 1 percent from last year.
-
China’s premier calls for return to talks on North Korean nukes
“It’s just common sense that no one wants to see chaos on his doorstep.”
-
Malaysian defense: Budget hinders military asset procurement
This is the first of a two-part special series on Malaysia’s air and naval requirements and ongoing procurement programs in the lead up to the country’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
-
Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
-
‘Pivot to the Pacific’ is over, senior U.S. diplomat says
The Trump administration will have a new plan for the Asia-Pacific region.
-
India’s finance minister to also serve as MoD chief
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will double up as India’s defense minister, replacing the former Ministry of Defence chief Manohar Parrikar.
-
Netanyahu prods Putin over Iranian allies in Syria
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to present “detailed” information attesting to Iranian attempts to establish a permanent military presence in Syria.
-
Scores of Aselsan staff indicted for terror links
Turkish prosecutors have launched a probe into scores of personnel at the military electronics specialist Aselsan, Turkey’s biggest defense company.
-
Japan denies reports it test-fired XASM-3 missile
Japan has denied reports speculating that it had test-fired a new supersonic air-launched anti-ship missile last week, although a test-firing is still on the cards for later this year.
-
US sanctions are affecting India-Russia defense deals: MoD source
“Payment for half a dozen defense deals have been stuck (on account of US sanctions against Russia),” the MoD source said.
-
Taiwan to upgrade F-16 jets, seek stealth capability
The announcement follows the release of this year’s $11.4 billion defense budget, an increase of less than 1 percent from last year.
-
China’s premier calls for return to talks on North Korean nukes
“It’s just common sense that no one wants to see chaos on his doorstep.”
-
Malaysian defense: Budget hinders military asset procurement
This is the first of a two-part special series on Malaysia’s air and naval requirements and ongoing procurement programs in the lead up to the country’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
-
Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
-
‘Pivot to the Pacific’ is over, senior U.S. diplomat says
The Trump administration will have a new plan for the Asia-Pacific region.
-
India’s finance minister to also serve as MoD chief
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will double up as India’s defense minister, replacing the former Ministry of Defence chief Manohar Parrikar.
-
Netanyahu prods Putin over Iranian allies in Syria
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to present “detailed” information attesting to Iranian attempts to establish a permanent military presence in Syria.
-
Scores of Aselsan staff indicted for terror links
Turkish prosecutors have launched a probe into scores of personnel at the military electronics specialist Aselsan, Turkey’s biggest defense company.
-
Japan denies reports it test-fired XASM-3 missile
Japan has denied reports speculating that it had test-fired a new supersonic air-launched anti-ship missile last week, although a test-firing is still on the cards for later this year.
-
US sanctions are affecting India-Russia defense deals: MoD source
“Payment for half a dozen defense deals have been stuck (on account of US sanctions against Russia),” the MoD source said.



