Asia Pacific
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Jun- 2026 -8 June
Vietnam Shows Off New Light Tank That Hits 80 kph and Drives Through Water
A new armored modernization effort is underway in Vietnam with the development of the T-1, an indigenous light tank capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour.
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8 June
US OKs Aircraft IRCM Sale for UK, JDAM Guidance Kits for South Korea
The US State Department has approved Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures for the UK and Joint Direct Attack Munitions for South Korea in two separate foreign military sales.
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7 June
Taiwan Coast Guard Says Deploys Vessels in Response to China Operation
Taiwan's coast guard said Sunday it has deployed vessels "to respond appropriately" to a Chinese operation in waters east of the island democracy, which it said "violates international law."
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7 June
North Korea Nuclear Program ‘Absolutely Non-Negotiable:’ Leader’s Sister
North Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable," the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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5 June
US Approves $1.5B Sale of Helicopters to New Zealand
The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $1.5-billion sale of MH-60R helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand.
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5 June
Chinese Military-Linked Institutions Seek NVIDIA AI Chips: Report
Chinese universities and research institutions linked to the country’s defense sector are seeking access to NVIDIA’s advanced AI processors, according to procurement records reviewed by The Japan Times.
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4 June
Thales Speeds Up Delivery of Australian Bushmaster Vehicles to the Netherlands
Thales is set to expedite the delivery of an undisclosed number of Australian-made Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to the Netherlands in response to an urgent operational request.
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3 June
North Korea’s Kim Vows ‘Exponential’ Boost in Nuclear Forces
North Korea's production of weapons grade nuclear material has more than doubled in the past five years, leader Kim Jong Un said, vowing an "exponential" increase in military nuclear capabilities.
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3 June
Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam
The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.
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3 June
New Taiwan-Made System Keeps Drones Flying Without GPS
Taiwan has unveiled an AI-powered navigation solution that allows unmanned aerial systems to keep flying even when GPS signals are jammed or unavailable.
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