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🚀 Launching: Decoding China Dictionary 2025 Edition

We're thrilled to unveil our new website featuring the expanded Decoding China Dictionary!

www.decodingchina.eu
December 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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"The U.S. Army Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific will conduct a joint military exercise in Palau this month, featuring live-fire training with the MIM-104 Patriot Missile System at Palau International Airport."

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#palau #pacificislands #indopacific
U.S., Palau to Host Live-Fire Missile defense Drill in August - Island Times
KOROR, Palau — The U.S. Army Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific will conduct a joint military exercise in Palau this month, featuring
islandtimes.org
August 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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"...South Korea’s military systems are emerging as a vital resource for allies rapidly upgrading their capabilities. The recent establishment of a high-level consultative group by Seoul and the 32-member [NATO] security alliance signals.."

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#southkorea #NATO
South Korea emerging as strategic defense partner as NATO spending surges - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Felix Kim As NATO member states embark on a historic expansion of defense spending, South Korea’s mi
ipdefenseforum.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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"Defence technology company Anduril is set to enter into a contract for joint development of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) with Korean Air’s aerospace business division."

www.airforce-technology.com/news/anduril...

#southkorea #indopacific #defencenews #indopacom
Anduril, Korean Air to co-develop UAS products
Anduril is set to enter into a contract for joint development of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) with Korean Air's aerospace business division.
www.airforce-technology.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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"Australia has handed over a dozen armoured troop carriers to Papua New Guinea as the nations finalise a bilateral defence treaty."

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#papuanewguinea #australia #defence #ADF #PNGDF
Australia boosts PNG defence as treaty looms
As a new defence treaty looms, Australia has delivered 12 armoured personnel carriers to Papua New Guinea in a show of strengthened military ties.
au.news.yahoo.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
indopacificinsight.bsky.social
"The New Zealand Army is talking with its United States counterparts about having American troops train regularly on Kiwi soil."

#newzealand #indopacific #indopacom #defencenews
August 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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"Japan clinched a landmark A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to build warships for Australia, marking Tokyo's most consequential defence sale since ending a military export ban in 2014..."

www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

#australia #japan #defencenews #indopacific #ADF #JSDF
Japan clinches landmark $6.5 billion warship deal with Australia to counter China
Japan clinched a landmark A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to build warships for Australia, marking Tokyo's most consequential defence sale since ending a military export ban in 2014 as it steps away from postwar pacifism to counter China.
www.reuters.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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"Turkey has secured a landmark defense export agreement with Indonesia, signing contracts for 48 KAAN fighter aircraft and two İstif-class frigates – a sign of Ankara’s growing defense industry footprint in Southeast Asia."

www.defensenews.com/global/midea...

#indonesia #indopacific #defense
Turkey, Indonesia sign multibillion-dollar warplane, frigate deals
The agreement includes comprehensive cooperation in engineering, manufacturing, and technology transfer.
www.defensenews.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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"North Korea plans to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer by October next year, state media reported Tuesday, following the launch of two such military vessels earlier this year."

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#northkorea #southkorea #indopacific #defense
N. Korea says to build additional 5,000-ton destroyer by Oct. 2026 | Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea plans to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer by...
en.yna.co.kr
July 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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"Hanwha Philly Shipyard, owned by South Korea's chemicals-to-shipbuilding conglomerate Hanwha Group, is considering bidding for the U.S. Navy's combat support ship construction project..."

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#southkorea #indopacom #defencenews
Hanwha Philly Shipyard mulls joining U.S. Navy ship project | Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Philly Shipyard, owned by South Korea's chemicals-t...
en.yna.co.kr
July 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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"South Korea conducted regular defense drills near its easternmost islets of Dokdo on Thursday, a military official said, in what marked the first such exercise held under the Lee Jae Myung government."

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#southkorea #japan #indopacific #northkorea
S. Korea holds 1st regular defense drills around Dokdo under Lee gov't | Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, July 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea conducted regular defense drills near its easternmo...
en.yna.co.kr
July 21, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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"North Korea has continued to provide Russia with artillery shells to support its war against Ukraine, which amounts to more than 12 million rounds of 152 mm shells, according to South Korea's military intelligence authorities Sunday."

en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...

#northkorea #defensenews
N. Korea supplies Russia with 12 million rounds of 152 mm shells: S. Korea | Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has continued to provide Russia with artillery shel...
en.yna.co.kr
July 15, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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"General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, held talks with his South Korean counterpart Kim Myung-soo, and Japan's General Yoshihide Yoshida, as part of an annual meeting on regional security."

www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/so...

#indopacific #southkorea #japan #defensenews
South Korea, US and Japan top military chiefs meet in Seoul
SEOUL: The top military chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan met in Seoul on Friday (Jul 11), as US President Donald Trump piles pressure on Washington's allies over defence spending and...
www.channelnewsasia.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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"Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief General Tan Sri Asghar Khan Goriman Khan confirmed during a June 17 briefing that Washington had approved Malaysia’s request to acquire up to 33 used F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets..."

www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...

#malaysia #southchinasea #indopacific
Malaysia’s fighter jet deal to ‘quietly’ boost South China Sea defences
The jets are part of a close, ‘under the radar’ US-Malaysia defence partnership, even as Kuala Lumpur continues engaging China positively, analysts say.
www.scmp.com
July 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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"Türkiye's top defense firms − Aselsan, Havelsan, and Roketsan − have secured major roles in equipping Indonesia’s next-generation Merah Putih-class frigates..."

indonesiabusinesspost.com/4681/defense...

#indopacific #indonesia #defense
Türkiye to supply key combat systems for Indonesia’s Merah Putih-class frigates
Türkiye’s top defense firms − Aselsan, Havelsan, and Roketsan − have secured major roles in equipping Indonesia’s next-generation Merah Putih-class frigates, st
indonesiabusinesspost.com
July 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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"Australia's flagship regional engagement initiative, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, has officially launched for 2025, reinforcing the nation's enduring commitment to peace, stability and prosperity..."

www.defenceconnect.com.au/geopolitics-...

#indopacific #indopacom #ADF #defence
Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025 kicks off as Australia steps up regional engagement
Australia’s flagship regional engagement initiative, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, has officially launched for 2025, reinforcing the nation’s enduring commitment to peace, stability and prosperi...
www.defenceconnect.com.au
July 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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"In a significant move that could deepen India-Europe defence cooperation, a customized version of the Eurodrone has been offered to India."

defence.in/threads/euro...

#india #defensenews #indianocean #drones #indopacific
Europe Offers Customized Eurodrone to India with Potential to Integrate of Local Techs Developed for Tapas and Archer-NG
In a significant move that could deepen India-Europe defence cooperation, a customized version of the Eurodrone has been offered to India. The proposal, extended by Europe’s Organisation for Joint...
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July 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
indopacificinsight.bsky.social
"Russia is seeking to involve Laos in its war against Ukraine under the pretense of humanitarian cooperation, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) claimed on July 5."

kyivindependent.com/russia-seeks...

#laos #southeastasia #ukrainewar #defensenews
Russia seeks to involve Laos in war against Ukraine, military intelligence claims
Moscow is organizing the deployment of a combined unit of military engineers from the Lao People's Armed Forces to Russia's Kursk Oblast, allegedly to help with demining operations, Ukraine's military...
kyivindependent.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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"The Type 072A tank landing ship was spotted on Friday [June 27] as close as 60 nautical miles (111km or 69 miles) northeast of the Taiwanese city of Keelung, a key naval base and northern maritime gateway to Taipei..."

www.scmp.com/news/china/m...

#taiwan #china #taiwanstrait #indopacific
PLA landing ship spotted off northern Taiwan ahead of major military drill
In rare move, Type 072A vessel appears off coast of Keelung, sailing close enough to ‘threaten critical infrastructure’, navy officer says.
www.scmp.com
July 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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"South Korea's military is one of the most advanced and experienced in Asia. Its interoperability with NATO member forces, particularly the United States and European partners such as the United Kingdom and..."

www.realcleardefense.com/articles/202...

#southkorea #indopacific #nato #defence
www.realcleardefense.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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"Krishna Defence and Allied Industries has started construction on [India's] largest and most advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) designed by the Indian Navy..."

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#india #defensenews #indopacific #indianocean #AUVs #UAVs
India starts construction of its largest AUV - APDR
Krishna Defence and Allied Industries has started construction on the country’s largest and most advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
asiapacificdefencereporter.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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'U.S., Indonesian Navies Commence Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2025'

www.navy.mil/Press-Office...

#indonesia #indopacific #indopacom #defensenews
www.navy.mil
June 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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"During the NATO Leaders' Summit in The Hague, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles announced Australia will make a further contribution to NATO operations in support of Ukraine."

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#australia #defence #ADF #ukraine
Australia deepens NATO, Ukraine support - APDR
The Australian government is deepening the country's cooperation with NATO and taking action to support Ukraine and hold Russia to account
asiapacificdefencereporter.com
June 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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"Korea Zinc... has made its first export of antimony, a key material used in electronics and defense manufacturing, to the United States."

www.koreaherald.com/article/1051...

#korea
#criticalminerals
#rareearths
#defensenews
#supplychains
Korea Zinc ships antimony to US in move to counter China supply risks
Korea Zinc, one of the world’s leading non-ferrous metal producers, announced Monday that it has made its first export of antimony, a key material used in elect
www.koreaherald.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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On June 15th, three videos showed the Shuqiao class Landing Platform Utility (LPU) barges conducting a verification exercise on a beach in southern China.
June 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM