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Former US Air Force pilot arrested for training Chinese military pilots
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
A statement issued by the US Department of Justice on Wednesday noted that the 65-year-old former pilot faces charges under the US Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and is expected to appear before a Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Indiana today.
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China's internal military turmoil drives escalation around Taiwan
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China has conducted one of its most wide-ranging military exercises around Taiwan in recent years, a show of force that analysts say reflects not only external intimidation but also growing instability within the upper echelons of the Chinese armed forces. Observers argue that China is proje
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China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan, asser
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China on Monday announced the launch of a large-scale inter-service joint military exercise around Taiwan, showcasing its assertion over the island nation, which Beijing claims "is a sacred and inseparable part" of its territory.
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US-made M109A7 howitzers to improve mobility, precision of Taiwan's artill
Updated : 5 months ago IST
With the upcoming addition of American made M109A7 howitzers to Taiwan, an expert noted that it will boost Taiwan's artillery with higher mobility, better precision and more firepower, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
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US approves potential arms sale to Taiwan
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The proposed package includes non-standard components, spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support for F-16, C-130, and Indigenous Defence Fighter (IDF) aircraft, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) under the US Department of War, said in a s
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Colombia stops US arms imports amid rift over drug war decertification
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Colombia has halted arms purchases from the US after President Gustavo Petro rejected Washington's criticism over cocaine trafficking. Petro said Colombia "will not be blackmailed" and called US aid "handouts," Al Jazeera reported. Trump recently decertified Colombia as an ally in the drug w
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Taiwan: DPP Legislator accuses opposition of colluding with Pro-China grou
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
DPP legislator Puma Shen accused opposition parties, including the KMT and TPP, of working with pro-China groups to obstruct US arms deals and undermine Taiwan's civil defence efforts. He also rejected allegations that he was secretly funded by the US or seeking to profit from Chinese missil
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"Be rational, have self-constraint": Taiwan tells China to respect diploma
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticises China's interference in the diplomatic relations of other democratic countries, calling it "regrettable" that Beijing fails to understand normal diplomatic behaviours between democratic countries and thus frequently takes "provocative actions,
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China urges US to "immediately cease arming Taiwan, all official interacti
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Following the United States' decision to approve more arms sales to Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ministry called on the US to "cease all official interactions with Taiwan and stop sending erroneous signals to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces."
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"Severe breach of international law", says China on US arms sale to Taiwa
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Chinese Foreign Ministry's statement comes after the US Department of Defence announced that the Department of State has approved arm sales worth USD 385 million worth to Taiwan.
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Taiwan to bolster defence by purchasing 1,000 attack drones from US
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Taiwan signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the drones in late September. The next phase involves formalising contracts to specify quantities, prices, and delivery schedules.
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China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"The countermeasures consist of freezing the properties of those companies in China, including their movable and immovable property, and prohibiting organisations and individuals in China from transactions and cooperation with them," the ministry said in a statement.
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