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Philippines orders 12 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea in $700 million deal
Asia-Pacific, News June 10, 2025 , by IRIA
The Philippine Department of National Defense has finalized a second deal with Korea Aerospace Industries
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Defense Chiefs from US, Australia, Japan, and Philippines announce new defense initiatives in Singapore meeting
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 2, 2025 , by IRIA
Defense leaders from the United States, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines met in Singapore at the
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US warns of China’s military ambitions as France calls for coalition at high-stakes Shangri-La Dialogue 2025
Asia-Pacific, News June 1, 2025 , by IRIA
The Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore witnessed a convergence of escalating geopolitical
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France and Vietnam strengthen partnership with $10 billion investment deals during Macron’s trip
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 28, 2025 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron sealed deals worth over $10 billion with Vietnam, aiming to strengthen
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Indonesian Navy commissions second domestically produced Bung Karno-class corvette
Asia-Pacific, News April 24, 2025 , by IRIA
The Indonesian Navy officially commissioned the KRI Bung Hatta, a locally manufactured Bung Karno-class
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US Vice President JD Vance visits India to finalize trade deal, boost defense and energy ties
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 23, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India signals a renewed push to strengthen strategic and economic
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Over 14,000 US and Philippine troops kick off largest annual exercise Balikatan 25
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 22, 2025 , by IRIA
More than 14,000 Filipino and American soldiers kicked off the annual “Balikatan” military exercises
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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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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