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US approves sales of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 8, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, a transaction valued
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Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense
Asia-Pacific, News April 7, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan's Ministry of Defense awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) a $216 million contract to develop
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US and South Korean Marines enhance interoperability during Exercise Freedom Shield
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 1, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States and South Korean forces enhanced command and control capabilities and interoperability
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US and Japan bolster joint defense command to counter Chinese military in Indo-Pacific region
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 31, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met in Tokyo on March
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Philippines to strengthen defense agreements and bolster regional ties
News, US March 29, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the Trump administration’s firm stance on countering
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Australia receives first HIMARS system from US to strengthen long-range strike capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News March 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The Australian Defense Ministry confirmed the arrival of the first batch of M142 High Mobility Artillery
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Foreign Ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea meet in Tokyo to discuss security and economic issues
Asia-Pacific, News March 23, 2025 , by IRIA
The foreign ministers of Japan, China, and South Korea convened in Tokyo on March 22, 2025, to address
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Pakistan Navy launches second Hangor-class submarine in China
Asia-Pacific, News March 19, 2025 , by IRIA
Pakistan Navy has achieved a significant step towards enhancing its naval capabilities with the launch
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Singapore expands military capabilities with 2 new submarines and advanced combat systems
Asia-Pacific, News March 12, 2025 , by IRIA
Singapore is set to enhance its military capabilities with the acquisition of two additional submarines,
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Trump triggers trade war with high tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, sparking retaliatory tariffs
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News, US March 5, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 20% tariff on Chinese goods,