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The Philippines is looking at Italy to meet its requirement for frigates armed with surface-to-air missiles. The country recently signed a five-year contract with Rome to fast tract the procurement of military equipment.
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Eight F-22s have arrived in Kadena Air Base, Japan on Saturday.
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Paint in the air intake of some Israeli F-16s are peeling off and as a precaution, they have been grounded.
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The Russian Western Military Region said INS Vikramaditya will participate in the Russian Navy Day parade on Jul. 29 in Severomorsk.
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The Center of Strategic and International Studies submitted a report commissioned by the U.S. Congress on the defense posture in the Pacific. The study suggest adding submarines, bombers and missile defense systems to Guam.
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