US reconnaissance plane passes through Taiwan Strait, closely watched by Chinese jets
US Navy’s 7th Fleet says P-8A Poseidon transited strait via international airspace on Thursday, upholding ‘navigational rights and freedoms of all nations’.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits helicopter supplier for PLA’s Taiwan sorties
Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation’s Z-8 and Z -10 attack helicopters have been reported to be part of PLA sorties into Taiwan’s air defence zone over the past three years.
Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation’s Z-8 and Z -10 attack helicopters have been reported to be part of PLA sorties into Taiwan’s air defence zone over the past three years.
China-India border talks: dispute to be resolved ‘as soon as possible’
20th round of commander-level meetings agrees to seek ‘mutually acceptable’ solution, the Chinese foreign ministry said.
20th round of commander-level meetings agrees to seek ‘mutually acceptable’ solution, the Chinese foreign ministry said.
Chinese and Saudi navies launch joint exercise amid Israel-Hamas war
Blue Sword-2023 focuses on overseas maritime counterterrorism operations and comprises basic training, professional training and comprehensive exercises.
Blue Sword-2023 focuses on overseas maritime counterterrorism operations and comprises basic training, professional training and comprehensive exercises.
Chinese navy looks to big data to give it an edge
Article in official PLA Daily newspaper highlights role of one of the country’s older frigates in collecting sonar data from foreign vessels.
Article in official PLA Daily newspaper highlights role of one of the country’s older frigates in collecting sonar data from foreign vessels.
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Taiwan ramps up backup satellite network plans in island defence strategy
National Security Bureau says efforts were spurred by the cutting of two undersea cables linking the island with Matsu in February.
China exhibition shows latest military advances in drone technology
One lightweight suicide drone can be carried and launched by an infantry soldier while another’s flapping-wing design has ‘range of uses’.
One lightweight suicide drone can be carried and launched by an infantry soldier while another’s flapping-wing design has ‘range of uses’.
Taiwan urges US to speed up weapons deliveries, boost defence supply chain
At a US military conference, Taiwan’s vice-minister for defence says military self-reliance is urgent in the face of persistent threats from the PLA.
At a US military conference, Taiwan’s vice-minister for defence says military self-reliance is urgent in the face of persistent threats from the PLA.
China needs ‘holistic approach’ to meet military modernisation goals
Leading PLA researcher says traditional equipment-oriented development no longer fit for purpose in fast-moving defence landscape.
Leading PLA researcher says traditional equipment-oriented development no longer fit for purpose in fast-moving defence landscape.
Alarm in Taiwan as online map appears to show PLA ‘Trojan horse’ flight
Defence ministry declines to comment on local media reports that a military plane ‘hid’ beneath Cathay Pacific jet near median line.
Defence ministry declines to comment on local media reports that a military plane ‘hid’ beneath Cathay Pacific jet near median line.
‘History will forever remember’ as Taiwan unveils first homegrown submarine
President Tsai Ing-wen says ‘history will forever remember this day’ as the Hai Kun, or Narwhal, submarine makes its first public appearance.
President Tsai Ing-wen says ‘history will forever remember this day’ as the Hai Kun, or Narwhal, submarine makes its first public appearance.
China will host Xiangshan Forum, but no word on missing defence chief
Ministry spokesman confirms regional security talks will be held in Beijing from October 29 to 31.
Ministry spokesman confirms regional security talks will be held in Beijing from October 29 to 31.
Manila and Washington work together to deter China with military upgrades
US to help upgrade Filipino airport and naval base amid rising Taiwan Strait and South China Sea tensions
US to help upgrade Filipino airport and naval base amid rising Taiwan Strait and South China Sea tensions
Taiwan is developing another, bigger and more lethal suicide drone
The Type 2 aerial weapon is part of Taipei’s bid to boost its asymmetric warfare capabilities amid growing hostility from the PLA.
The Type 2 aerial weapon is part of Taipei’s bid to boost its asymmetric warfare capabilities amid growing hostility from the PLA.
How Beijing is using ‘fishing militia’ to assert its claims in the South China Sea
Fishing boats joined a coastguard vessel in a recent confrontation with the Philippines near Second Thomas Shoal, the latest example of grey zone tactics.
Fishing boats joined a coastguard vessel in a recent confrontation with the Philippines near Second Thomas Shoal, the latest example of grey zone tactics.
Top US general offers ‘rational’ take on China’s military progress, analyst says
Mark Milley’s impartial view may be good sign of desire in Washington to ease tensions with Beijing, observer says.
Mark Milley’s impartial view may be good sign of desire in Washington to ease tensions with Beijing, observer says.
US continues to build Space Force strength with new base in Japan
Analysts said the plan to open a third Indo-Pacific command post risked fuelling the space race with China.
Analysts said the plan to open a third Indo-Pacific command post risked fuelling the space race with China.
China holds drills days after US and allies flex muscles in Yellow Sea
Chinese navy carries out ‘tit-for-tat’ exercises to show displeasure over joint naval training last week by US, South Korea and Canada, according to analyst.
Chinese navy carries out ‘tit-for-tat’ exercises to show displeasure over joint naval training last week by US, South Korea and Canada, according to analyst.
PLA warplanes set new 24-hour record, destabilising security: Taiwan
Taiwanese defence ministry said it tracked 103 aircraft from the mainland between Sunday and Monday, with 40 sorties near the island.
Taiwanese defence ministry said it tracked 103 aircraft from the mainland between Sunday and Monday, with 40 sorties near the island.
Why North Korea-Russia military ties could become a ‘burden’ for China
Washington and regional allies will only strengthen resolve after Pyongyang’s launch of a tactical ‘submarine based on anxiety’, experts say
Washington and regional allies will only strengthen resolve after Pyongyang’s launch of a tactical ‘submarine based on anxiety’, experts say
