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24 February

US Says China ‘Massively Expanded’ Nuclear Arsenal

The United States on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing had conducted secret nuclear tests, demanding again it be part of any future arms control treaty.

23 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Austal Wins $2.82-Billion Landing Craft Deal for Australian Army

Austal Defence Australia has secured an approximately $2.82-billion contract to build eight landing craft vessels for the Australian Army.

23 February

Giulia Bernacchi

S. Korea to Launch 100 Defense-Focused Startups by 2030: Report

South Korea has announced plans for supporting the creation of up to 100 defense-focused startups by 2030.

23 February

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan Taps Axelspace for Optical Satellite Imagery in Defense Space Project

Axelspace secured a contract to supply optical satellite imagery for the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s new satellite constellation project.

23 February

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaking at a press conference.

Giulia Bernacchi

S. Korea Considers Joining NATO Mechanism to Finance Arms for Ukraine

South Korea is reviewing whether to join a NATO mechanism that finances weapons purchases for Ukraine, according to diplomatic sources.

23 February

Staff Writer With AFP

India Says Key Maoist Guerrilla Surrenders as Net Tightens

Indian government officials have said the surrender of a senior Maoist guerrilla commander heralds the "final phase" to end the decades-long Maoist insurgency.

23 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Indian Forces Kill Three Suspected Rebels in Kashmir: Army

Clashes between security forces and militants in Indian-administered Kashmir killed three suspected rebel fighters on Sunday, the Indian army said, the second such incident in the disputed territory this month.

20 February