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US close to sending $2 billion in security aid across the Indo-Pacific
The numbers aren’t yet final, since the administration is still briefing Congress, and lawmakers are allowed input.
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Asia Pacific
US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea
Washington’s top diplomat in Manila was joined by key allies in a forum to express alarm over increasing hostilities in the contested South China Sea.
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China, Philippines set up hotline to prevent South China Sea clashes
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have persisted between the two countries since last year, sparking fears of a larger armed conflict.
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India unveils light tank designed for operations near the China border
Desert and high-altitude trials are up next for the vehicle, before the Indian Army runs its own extensive tests.
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Issa urges House colleagues to learn from South China Sea crises
Keynote speakers at CSIS' event said international law needs to be obeyed in the South China Sea.
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At NATO summit, a question of what the alliance wants from the Pacific
At the NATO summit, officials from four Indo-Pacific countries — Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan — met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
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Japan reveals test launch of its hypersonic strike missile program
Tokyo plans to boost its missile force in an effort to strike invaders before they reach the island.
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Australia takes aim with US-made loitering munitions
AeroVironment's Switchblade 300 has a 3.69-pound (1.68 kg) warhead and 19-mile (30 km) range in its latest Block 20 variant.
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In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier
Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.
Air Force Ospreys in Japan resume flight ops
Air Force Ospreys assigned to the Japan-based 353rd Special Operations Wing began flying again Tuesday, seven months a deadly crash killed eight airmen.
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Italy seizes Chinese military drones heading to Libya, authorities say
The drones were reportedly heading for Benghazi under orders from Gen. Khalifa Hifter, the military strongman controlling eastern Libya.
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First batch of Marine amphibious combat vehicles arrive in Okinawa
The vehicle had its overseas operational debut in May.
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Australia aims to boost local arms production. So far it’s leaning foreign.
Are the government’s efforts to sovereignly produce guided weapons misguided?
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BAE cuts steel on first anti-submarine frigate for Australia
Six Hunter-class frigates are expected to keep shipbuilder BAE Systems Australia busy for decades.
South Korea orders first batch of KF-21 fighters
The order comes as the manufacturer reports the jet's development is currently 80% complete.
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Philippines seeking call with China over emerging Sierra Madre crisis
Manila has sought to calm ties with Beijing after Chinese sailors escalated a standoff near a Filipino outpost this June.
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Marines make first landing on renovated WWII airfield in the Pacific
That airfield puts Marine aircraft within 1,000 miles of Manila, Philippines ― a major Pacific partner nation of the United States.
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