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Japanese Cabinet Approves Record Defense Budget; China Launches New Amphibious Warship

Dzirhan Mahadzir
26 January 2025
9 min
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The allocation focuses on advanced resilient satellites, locally made and imported stand-off weapons, MQ-9B drones, destroyers, frigates and submarines. China has launched a 40,000-ton fixed wing capable assault ship similar in size to the America class.
READ: Japanese Cabinet Approves Record Defense Budget; China Launches New Amphibious Warship

References

  • United States Naval Institute: High Factual Reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)
 

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