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China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that burns 15 times longer than TNT
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2025 , by IRIA
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that produces a sustained high-temperature
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Italian and German shipbuilders sign agreement to build next-generation submarines for Philippines
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Italy’s largest shipbuilder, Fincantieri, and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have announced
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China’s Xi visits Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to promote free trade and regional cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News April 16, 2025 , by IRIA
In a strategic move to bolster China's influence in Southeast Asia amidst escalating trade tensions with
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South Korea’s Hanwha partners with General Atomics to develop ship-operated military drone systems
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 12, 2025 , by IRIA
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has started a strategic partnership with U.S.-based drone manufacturer
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Turkiye begins construction of three corvettes for Malaysian Navy
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 11, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkish defense company STM hosted a keel-laying ceremony in Istanbul for three new corvettes being built
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Spanish Prime Minister visits Vietnam to bolster trade and defense ties amid US tarrif tensions
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 10, 2025 , by IRIA
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez embarked on his inaugural official visit to Vietnam on April 8,
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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