Troops from Russia’s Central Military Region’s air defense brigade carried out live firing of missiles from the Buk-M3 air defense missile system at the Kapustin Yar proving ground.
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South Korea’s defense budget next year includes $16 million request for C-RAM
South Korea’s Defense Ministry has submitted its budget request for next year and one of the items on the shopping list is a Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) system.
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Japan’s defense budget for next year hits a record $50 billion
Japan’s Defense Ministry is seeking a record $50 billion for its budget next year, this represents a 2.6 percent increase from the previous year.
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Japan’s Defense Ministry request budget to set up garrison at Ishigaki
Japan’s Defense Ministry has put up its budget request for next year and it will ask for $99 million to set up a garrison at Ishigaki Island.
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Local government in Miyakojima blocks delivery of missiles to island
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force wants to deliver ammunition such as missiles to its garrison on Miyakojima. However, the local government has blocked the use of the port facilities due to COVID pandemic.
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