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Army gets advanced, new combat helicopters

The People's Liberation Army has equipped all of its ground force aviation units with advanced WZ-10 combat helicopters, according to PLA media.

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Beijing garrison gets a new commander

The former commander of the People's Liberation Army's 12th Group Army has become chief of the Beijing Military Garrison, according to local media.

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Army commander: THAAD would "easily affect" China-US ties

China hopes that Washington will "place great priority and properly tackle" its plan to deploy a long-range antimissile system in the Republic of Korea, a senior Chinese military official said on Tuesday.

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Chinese army to kick off three-month drill

Army troops from the five theater commands of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) will take part in a drill from July to September designed to "strengthen the troops' trans-regional operational capabilities."

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Myanmar gov't, 8 armed groups agree to hold ethnic conference in late August

Myanmar government and eight ceasefire signatory armed groups agreed on Tuesday to hold the 21st Century Panlong Ethnic Conference in late August under equality and non-secession basis, said Presidential Spokesman U Zaw Htay.

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Fire, explosions at Sri Lankan army camp force evacuation of villagers

​A fire erupted at an army camp outside the Sri Lankan capital on Sunday, resulting in multiple explosions at the camp and forcing evacuation of nearby villagers.

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Chinese land forces newspaper starts publication

The first edition of a new military newspaper was published Saturday, replacing the publications circulated among China's seven military area commands before they were reorganized into several battle zone commands.

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Indian Army conducts exercise to test its operation capabilities

The Indian Army is currently conducting a major exercise in the deserts of the western state of Rajasthan to test its operation capabilities during a battle.

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Pakistan, Afghan armies agree on better border coordination

Pakistan and Afghan military commanders agreed Saturday on better coordination and enhancing security measures at both sides of the border, officials said.

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French regiment is back in India after 232 years

As the 124-member French military contingent marched down Rajpath amid loud cheers, they became the first foreign soldiers to take part in the Republic Day parade. But here's a fascinating fact — the moment brought the French Army, Indian Army, Pakistan Army, Tipu Sultan and the Swedish monarchy on the same side of history for the first time.

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Myanmar military vows to continue offensive against Arakan armed group

The Myanmar military has vowed to continue launching offensive against the ethnic Arakan Army following recent clashes with the armed group for more than 10 times, the military Myawaddy media reported Friday.

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Newly-formed PLA forces vow contributions to building strong military

​New People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces have promised to contribute to the Chinese dream of a strong military.

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APS attack: four terrorists executed in Kohat Jail

Four death row convicts have been were executed in Kohat Central Jail for their involvement in attack on Army Public School (APS) Peshawar in which more than 140 people most of them children were martyred.

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Syrian army confirms killing of Islam Army leader near Damascus

The Syrian Army General Command confirmed the killing of the leader of the Islam Army rebel group by a Syrian airstrike east of the capital Damascus on Friday, according to a statement carried by state news agency SANA.

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Myanmar opposition, armed groups vow to build mutual trust in peace process

Myanmar's election-winning opposition party and eight ceasefire signatory ethnic armed groups have vowed to build mutual trust and understanding and work hand-in-hand in the country's peace process, local media reported Friday.

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China, Bangladesh pledge to strengthen military ties

China and Bangladesh pledged to strengthen military ties during a meeting between Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan and Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq.

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Myanmar on way to draft framework for holding political dialogue in peace process

​Myanmar is on way to draft framework for holding political dialogue in a bid to end armed conflicts in the country, trying to form a trilateral Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC) to start drafting the dialogue framework under the peace process.