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S.Korea to deploy THAAD in southeastern region despite opposition from neighboring countries

​South Korea's defense ministry on Wednesday announced an agreement with the United States to deploy the U.S. missile defense system, called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), in its southeastern region despite continued oppositions from neighboring countries.

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S.Korea to deploy U.S. missile defense system to southeastern region

South Korea's defense ministry on Wednesday announced an agreement with the United States to deploy the U.S. missile defense system, called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), to its southeastern region despite continued oppositions from neighboring countries.

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Norway plans to hike military funding over "deteriorated" security situation

The Norwegian government on Friday proposed a substantial increase in military funding to tackle "deteriorated" security situation in its long-term plan for the Nordic country's armed forces.

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Vietnam, Cambodia beef up defense ties

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to fully and effectively actualize protocols on defense cooperation in order to enhance mutual understanding and trust, ensure a peaceful and stable environment for their economic development and foil plots to weaken their relations.

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Controversy resurfaces over deployment in S.Korea of U.S. missile defense system

Controversy resurfaced in South Korea over the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system called Terminal High Altitude-Area Defense (THAAD) amid lingering concerns about its effectiveness on the Korean peninsula and conflicts with neighboring countries.

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China takes firm line on sea dispute

Beijing will not sit by and see several countries throwing the South China Sea into chaos, the head of China's delegation to a high-profile intergovernmental security forum said on Sunday.

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Japan, U.S., S.Korea condemn DPRK / Agree to cooperate over nukes, missiles

The defense ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea at a meeting Saturday confirmed that the three countries will closely cooperate to deal with North Korea’s nuclear and missile development programs.

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Rousseff's defense team to file petitions to Supreme Court

The defense team for Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff announced Friday that they will file four petitions to the Supreme Federal Court concerning the impeachment process against her.

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S. Korea denies THAAD talks in defense ministers' meeting with U.S. in Singapore

​South Korea's defense ministry on Friday denied U.S. media reports that Defense Minister Han Min-koo would hold talks with his U.S. counterpart Ash Carter about the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula during an upcoming bilateral dialogue.

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Russia not to supply offensive weapons to Iran: official

​Russia will not supply Iran with offensive weapons such as battle tanks and bombers due to UN Security Council sanctions against Iran, the CEO of State Corporation Rostec Sergey Chemizov said Friday.

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Indonesia shifts to maritime defense

With the launch of a new defense strategy on Tuesday, expectations are high that the Defense Ministry will build a maritime defense system that supports the government’s vision of transforming the country into a global maritime power.

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S.Korea, Japan, U.S. to stage joint missile drill in June

South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will stage a missile defense drill in June to practice detecting and tracking down DPRK's missiles with Aegis vessels.

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Myanmar president to attend ASEAN-Russia commemorative summit in Sochi

​Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw will attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Sochi to mark the 20th anniversary ASEAN-Russia Dialogue relations to be held from May 19 to 20, according to an official announcement Sunday.

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U.S. missile defense system in Romania certified for operations

​The U.S. AEGIS Ashore missile defense system in Romania is certified for operations, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced Thursday.

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Beijing condemns US warship patrol

Beijing expressed "resolute opposition" on Tuesday to a patrol by a United States warship in the South China Sea near Yongshu Reef in the Nansha Islands.

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Myanmar seeks parliamentary approval for signing defence cooperation with Russia

Myanmar's Defense Ministry has sought the approval from the Union Parliament for signing a defense cooperation pact with Russia, an official media reported Friday.

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U.S., S.Korea to hold high-level defense talks in Washington next week: Seoul

South Korea and the United States will hold a high-level defense dialogue next week in Washington to discuss a joint response to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear and missile threats, Seoul's defense ministry said Wednesday.