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November 21, 2018

PH Navy tests ‘impressive’ missile system from Israel

The Manila Times: ABOARD BRP DAVAO DEL SUR: The Philippine Navy on Wednesday tested the newly-acquired missile systems from Israel,

November 21, 2018

India OKs $1.5 billion purchase of Russian missile system

Defense News: NEW DELHI — India has officially selected Russian firm Rosoboronexport as the winner for Indian Army’s $1.5 billion

November 21, 2018

Japan-based U.S. carrier visits Hong Kong as air force flies B-52 bombers over South China Sea

The Japan Times: The U.S. Navy’s Japan-based aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong on Wednesday, the military said in a

November 20, 2018

Yemeni Houthis halt missile attacks on Saudi coalition, raising peace prospects

Reuters: DUBAI (Reuters) – Houthi rebels in Yemen said on Monday they were halting drone and missile attacks on Saudi

November 20, 2018

North Korea blows up 10 guard posts to ease tensions with South

USA Today: SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea on Tuesday blew up some of its front-line guard posts as part

November 19, 2018

Kim’s ‘tactical’ weapon test highlights defense modernization

The Asahi Shimbun: SEOUL–North Korea’s claim last week that it had tested an unidentified “ultramodern tactical weapon” highlighted its desire

November 19, 2018

Saudi king urges action against Iran, backs Yemen peace

Reuters: RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman urged the international community on Monday to halt Iran’s nuclear and ballistic

November 16, 2018

US and Norway upgrade eye on border to northern Russia

The Barents Observer: In Vardø, a small fishing village on a little island on Norway’s coast to the Barents Sea,

November 16, 2018

Defense guidelines to focus on space, cyber

The Yomiuri Shinbun: The first meeting to discuss new National Defense Program Guidelines (see below), scheduled to be drawn up

November 16, 2018

Pentagon report on Turkey’s F-35 program delivered to Congress

Reuters: BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Defense Department has delivered a report to Congress detailing implications of Turkey receiving 100