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Japan defence minister quits amid plunging support for PM
Reuters, Published on 28/07/2017
» TOKYO -- Embattled Japanese Defence Minister Tomomi Inada on Friday said she was resigning, after a series of gaffes, missteps and a cover-up at her ministry that have contributed to a sharp plunge in public support for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Indonesia's defence minister says 'understands, respects' AUKUS pact
Reuters, Published on 22/11/2021
» Indonesia's defence minister has said his country understands the reasons behind the United States, Australia and Britain establishing the AUKUS security agreement, though at a forum at the weekend repeated concerns about an arms race in the region.
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Blinken warns China against unilateral action regarding Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2021
» ROME: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart on Sunday that the United States opposed actions by China that have increased tensions across the Taiwan Strait, a senior State Department official said.
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Japan hosts first fully-fledged arms show
Reuters, Published on 18/11/2019
» TOKYO: Japan's first ever fully fledged arms show opened on Monday, creating a forum that Japan's government hopes will help it tap technology it needs to counter threats posed by China and North Korean.
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Widodo takes a gamble, includes fierce rival in cabinet
Reuters, Published on 23/10/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo took what appeared to be his biggest political gamble on Wednesday by including his main rival in his new cabinet - former general Prabowo Subianto, who has long harboured ambitions for the presidency.
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Defence pact 'can help SE Asia manage tensions'
Reuters, Published on 11/06/2022
» SINGAPORE: Top officials from Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Britain said on Saturday that their 51-year-old Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) pact was solid, relevant and crucial to managing rising tensions in the region.
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Indonesia confirms buying used fighter jets for $800m
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2023
» JAKARTA: Indonesia confirmed on Wednesday it had bought 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously used by Qatar, defending the nearly US$800 million deal as a fast way to upgrade the air force after it was criticised by lawmakers who said the planes were too old.
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Trump's defence chief heads to Asia first
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2017
» WASHINGTON/TOKYO - US President Donald Trump's defence secretary is expected to underscore US security commitments to key allies South Korea and Japan on his debut trip to Asia this week as concerns mount over North Korea's missile programme and tensions with China.
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Malaysia shortlists new jet fighters
Reuters, Published on 28/03/2013
» LANGKAWI - Malaysia has shortlisted five manufacturers as it seeks to buy 18 combat aircraft by 2015 to replace its ageing fleet of Russian-made MIG-29s, the defence minister said on Thursday.
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US mulls undersea surveillance gear
Reuters, Published on 22/03/2014
» WASHINGTON - The Pentagon said on Friday it was considering a request from Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein to provide undersea surveillance equipment to help in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight.
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