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China home-built aircraft carrier tests weapons at sea
China’s Defense Ministry said the country’s only entirely home-built aircraft carrier is performing sea trials to test weapons and equipment as well as enhance training of the crew.
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China’s missile and space tech is creating a defensive bubble difficult to penetrate
The U.S. Navy is facing growing asymmetric threats, not least of which is from China, and more specifically its anti-access/area denial strategy.
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US charges North Koreans in $2.5B scheme to advance nuclear weapons technology
This is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.
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Inhofe, Reed back new military fund to confront China
New support for an Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative suggests it’s a lock for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act.
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Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
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Downward trend: Southeast Asian countries cut defense spending
A study says Southeast Asian countries are cutting defense spending as a result of the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, potentially opening up room for China to further assert its claims in the region.
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China announces $178.2 billion military budget
The growth in China’s defense budget would see spending rise from $167 billion last year to $178.2 billion, an increase of about $11 billion.
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Indian Air Force restructures $17 billion fighter jet program
The Indian Air Force is overhauling its plan to induct 114 medium-weight multirole fighters, with a senior service official saying the aircraft will be built in India with significant foreign technology transfer and no foreign procurement.
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Japan suspects missile data leak in Mitsubishi cyberattack
The suspected leak involves sensitive information about a prototype of a cutting-edge, high-speed gliding missile intended for deployment for the defense of Japan’s remote islands.
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Japan launches new unit to boost defense in space
The Space Operations Squadron is part of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and is expected to grow to about 100 members once the unit is fully operational in 2023.
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China home-built aircraft carrier tests weapons at sea
China’s Defense Ministry said the country’s only entirely home-built aircraft carrier is performing sea trials to test weapons and equipment as well as enhance training of the crew.
-
China’s missile and space tech is creating a defensive bubble difficult to penetrate
The U.S. Navy is facing growing asymmetric threats, not least of which is from China, and more specifically its anti-access/area denial strategy.
-
US charges North Koreans in $2.5B scheme to advance nuclear weapons technology
This is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.
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Inhofe, Reed back new military fund to confront China
New support for an Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative suggests it’s a lock for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act.
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Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
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Downward trend: Southeast Asian countries cut defense spending
A study says Southeast Asian countries are cutting defense spending as a result of the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, potentially opening up room for China to further assert its claims in the region.
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China announces $178.2 billion military budget
The growth in China’s defense budget would see spending rise from $167 billion last year to $178.2 billion, an increase of about $11 billion.
-
Indian Air Force restructures $17 billion fighter jet program
The Indian Air Force is overhauling its plan to induct 114 medium-weight multirole fighters, with a senior service official saying the aircraft will be built in India with significant foreign technology transfer and no foreign procurement.
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Japan suspects missile data leak in Mitsubishi cyberattack
The suspected leak involves sensitive information about a prototype of a cutting-edge, high-speed gliding missile intended for deployment for the defense of Japan’s remote islands.
-
Japan launches new unit to boost defense in space
The Space Operations Squadron is part of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and is expected to grow to about 100 members once the unit is fully operational in 2023.
-
China home-built aircraft carrier tests weapons at sea
China’s Defense Ministry said the country’s only entirely home-built aircraft carrier is performing sea trials to test weapons and equipment as well as enhance training of the crew.
-
China’s missile and space tech is creating a defensive bubble difficult to penetrate
The U.S. Navy is facing growing asymmetric threats, not least of which is from China, and more specifically its anti-access/area denial strategy.
-
US charges North Koreans in $2.5B scheme to advance nuclear weapons technology
This is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.
-
Inhofe, Reed back new military fund to confront China
New support for an Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative suggests it’s a lock for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act.
-
Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
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Downward trend: Southeast Asian countries cut defense spending
A study says Southeast Asian countries are cutting defense spending as a result of the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, potentially opening up room for China to further assert its claims in the region.
-
China announces $178.2 billion military budget
The growth in China’s defense budget would see spending rise from $167 billion last year to $178.2 billion, an increase of about $11 billion.
-
Indian Air Force restructures $17 billion fighter jet program
The Indian Air Force is overhauling its plan to induct 114 medium-weight multirole fighters, with a senior service official saying the aircraft will be built in India with significant foreign technology transfer and no foreign procurement.
-
Japan suspects missile data leak in Mitsubishi cyberattack
The suspected leak involves sensitive information about a prototype of a cutting-edge, high-speed gliding missile intended for deployment for the defense of Japan’s remote islands.
-
Japan launches new unit to boost defense in space
The Space Operations Squadron is part of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and is expected to grow to about 100 members once the unit is fully operational in 2023.



