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      <news:title>Prague wargame of a Chinese blockade of Taiwan ends with deterrence failing and a US warship sunk</news:title>
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      <news:title>Anwar says some Malaysian defence projects have dragged on for 20 years, blaming agents and high commissions</news:title>
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      <news:title>India&apos;s first Tejas Mk1A fighters could reach its air force in January after years of delays</news:title>
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      <news:title>Pentagon policy chief Colby calls attack submarines indispensable to holding the First Island Chain</news:title>
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      <news:title>Taiwan&apos;s army chief orders a counselling overhaul as self-harm cases among soldiers mount</news:title>
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      <news:title>Malaysia says a BrahMos buy for its Su-30MKM fighters is still only being explored</news:title>
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