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Singapore to buy eight F-35 jets, raise defense budget
The F-35A purchase would be on top of earlier orders for 12 F-35Bs from the American defense company Lockheed Martin.
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South Korea to start mass production of KF-21 fighter jets
The first mass production of the KF-21 is expected to fill the “power vacuum” left when the South Korean Air Force’s aging fighter fleet retires.
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Singapore’s Navy inks modernization deals amid personnel shortage
The country has embarked on numerous joint training exercises and sent troops to various countries to ease the problem, but end strength remains a problem.
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South Korea to increase defense spending over five years
The budgetary adjustment calls for improved military capabilities, efforts to maintain troop levels and the modernization of defense facilities.
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Japan delivers radar to Philippines amid tension in South China Sea
The new warning and control radar system, FPS-3ME, can detect multiple fighter jets and ballistic missiles.
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Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashes
Lawmakers have relayed support in passing supplemental budgets for intelligence and materiel acquisitions related to South China Sea operations.
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US, Philippines wrap up naval drill amid clashes in South China Sea
The exercise took place amid ongoing tension in the South China Sea, with resupply operations stoking diplomatic spats between the Philippines and China.
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