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June 09, 2014

Japan, Australia eye sub deal and closer military ties
Tokyo (AFP) June 08, 2014
A huge submarine deal is on the table this week when Japan and Australia meet to shore up their military relationship, as the security architecture of the Asia-Pacific shifts to meet the challenge of a rising China. Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera will play hosts in Tokyo on Wednesday to Julie Bishop and David Johnston, their respective opposite numbers, for the fifth round of so-called "2+2" talks. High on the agenda will be discussions on the trans ... read more

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Philippines won't be provoked by signs of Chinese 'reclamation' The Philippines on Saturday said it was investigating signs that China was reclaiming land on disputed South China Sea reefs but stressed it would not be provoked into a rash response. ... more		Japan says Chinese ships in disputed waters Chinese ships sailed through disputed waters off Japan-administered islands in the East China Sea Friday, officials said, after G7 leaders cautioned against "intimidation" in territorial disputes. ... more		Rivals India and China hold first major talks since Modi win Rival giants India and China appeared Sunday to have got off to a "productive beginning" in resetting their frosty ties after the first-high level meeting since hardline nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge. ... more
				Iran says direct US talks essential for nuclear deal Direct talks with the United States this week on Tehran's nuclear programme hold the key to bridging gaps at a "serious phase" of negotiations and sealing a deal, a top Iranian official said Sunday. ... more		Northrop Grumman speeds up deliveries of F-35 center fuselages Northrop Grumman reports it has delivered its 150th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter to Lockheed Martin. ... more

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Iraq receives F-16 under Defense Department deal The Air Force of Iraq has formally accepted the first of 36 F-16 Block 52 fighters produced by Lockheed Martin under a Foreign Military Sales contract. ... more		China navy plane crashes on training mission: Xinhua A Chinese navy plane crashed on a training mission over the eastern coastal province of Zhejiang, the official Xinhua news agency said Friday, but did not say if there were casualties. ... more		A 'city-killer' asteroid might hit Earth -- how worried should we be? ISS Crew Demonstrates Robotics and Monitors Environmental Conditions Asteroid Bennu comes from a long-lost salty world with ingredients for life		Brazilians assess unmanned helicopter system Schiebel's unmanned helicopter has completed more demonstrations for a potential customer – this time, the Brazilian Navy. ... more
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