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June 26, 2023

Pakistan unveils increased defense budget, IMF decries spending plan

The Pakistani government has requested a nearly 16% increase to its defense budget, despite a standoff with the International Monetary Fund. Read More

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India, US cement partnership with slew of new defense deals

The new deals, totalling billions, span a number of sensitive industries—including semiconductors, aerospace, and artificial intelligence. Read More

Taiwan military aid granted by once-reluctant appropriators

After their initial hesitance, House Republican appropriators are funding Taiwan military aid as grants via the State Department. Read More

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Indonesia buys Qatari Mirage jets to plug fighter gap

The contract was signed with Czech company Excalibur International, which will act as the go-between. Read More

US, India establish INDUS-X to strengthen defense tech collaboration

The countries unveiled the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem, dubbed INDUS-X, during a June 21 summit hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read More

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Russia likely to cancel July’s Moscow air show amid sanctions

International attendance at Russia’s annual investment showcase, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, was notably lower than it had been prior to Russia’s sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022. Read More

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