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Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’
“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.
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China unveils drones, missiles and hypersonic glide vehicle at military parade
China has showcased new types of missiles and unmanned platforms for the first time at a military parade in its capital to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.
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Russian-Chinese air patrol was an attempt to divide allies, says top US Air Force official in Pacific
Is it a conspiracy theory? The head of the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific has suggested that a recent Russian-Chinese air patrol may be an attempt to divide regional partners. The event resulted in warning shots fired by intercepting South Korean jets.
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China now strong enough for a surprise move in the Indo-Pacific
The cost of an American counter-move may become too high, according to the Sydney-based United States Studies Centre.
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Trump OKs F-16 sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The Trump administration has informally green lit a potential major arms sale to Taiwan involving dozens of new Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jets.
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Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no.
Defense News has obtained a letter from Japan's Ministry of Defense asking how to transition from F-35 buyer, to full-fledged partner.
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China: US ‘in pursuit of absolute military superiority’
That said, China’s latest defense white paper reserved stronger criticism for the government in Taiwan, which it accused of having “gone further down the path of separatism."
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Singapore wants to dump its four old Boeing tankers
As the KC-135s were built in the United States, any disposal method will need the approval of the U.S. government before proceeding.
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Japan blames spatial disorientation for F-35 crash
There were no indications of mechanical or other issues with the Lockheed Martin-made aircraft
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China is laying the groundwork for war with Taiwan
China is improving and increasing its options for a possible future invasion of Taiwan, with military reforms and investments in multi-domain military capabilities offering a range of options to defeat the self-governing island.
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