The International Institute for Strategic Studies said that China's official defence budget of $145 billion (137 billion euros) last year was 1.8 times higher than those of South Korea and Japan combined (AFP Photo/GREG BAKER)
AFP: Chinese weapons reaching 'near-parity' with West: study
China is beginning to export its own weapon designs, including armed drones, worldwide and is reaching "near-parity" with the West in terms of military technology, according to a report on Tuesday.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies said that China's official defence budget of $145 billion (137 billion euros) last year was 1.8 times higher than those of South Korea and Japan combined.
It also accounted for more than a third of Asia's total military spending in 2016, the IISS annual Military Balance report said, adding that spending in Asia grew by five to six percentage points a year between 2012 and 2016.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 14, 2017
US vs China: Is China In Front of the US in Developing Hypersonic Weapons? -- Scout Warrior
China’s 3rd aircraft carrier to feature 3 steam catapults, no advanced launch system – report -- RT
China Reshuffles Top Military Posts -- The Diplomat
Evolving N. Korean missile tech raises fears -- Korea Times
What's Different About North Korea's Latest Missile Test -- Popular Mechanics
Russia deploys cruise missile in violation of arms treaty: report -- The Hill
Russian jets buzz US destroyer in Black Sea -- The Hill
Russia to deliver A-50 early warning and control aircraft to India -- TASS
Russia is Working on a New Stealth Fighter -- National Interest
First MiG-35 fighter jets to be delivered to Russia’s Defense Ministry -- TASS
Russian troops in amphibious vehicles practise invasion tactics in tit-for-tat drills after NATO deployed troops to protect Baltic states -- Daily Mail
Germany to deepen military ties with France, others: sources -- Reuters
NATO chief: First meeting between new Pentagon chief, allies to focus on spending -- The Hill
Trump's Defense Pick Mattis to Focus NATO Members on Spending -- Bloomberg
UK faces embarrassment over Nato defence spending ahead of summit -- The Independent
Nato defence spending target met, UK government insists -- BBC
Allied Defence Spending up by $10 Billion, NATO Report -- Newsweek
German military’s recruiting videos are so much more than an ad campaign -- USA Today/Global Post
US admits using toxic depleted uranium against ISIS in Syria -- RT
US sends admiral to launch massive Cobra Gold war games in Thailand -- RT
Red Flag may affect whether F-35s deploy overseas this year -- Defense News
SOCOM Chief: Yemen Raid Wasn't Hastily Planned -- Military.com
Within Trump's National Security Council, Flynn's exit may be the first of many -- Military Times
Mattis downplays impact of Flynn resignation, en route to NATO meeting -- FOX News
Nearly 75 percent of political DoD jobs are empty, but does it matter? -- Defense News
Air Force May Select First Enlisted Drone Pilots This Month -- Military.com
DARPA's new drone wants to cover the sea with air support -- Popular Science
Judge questions effect of Trump comments on Bergdahl case -- AP
It's 'Code Red' as cyber-security pros gather -- USA Today
‘Blackwater Air’ Is Back, and Flying for U.S. Special Forces -- David Axe, Daily Beast
How the U.S. Army Plans to Go to War Against Russia, China and Iran (Their Weapons, That Is) -- Kris Osborn, National Interest
It’s high time for a U.S. Space Force. -- James Hasik, Atlantic Council
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