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MILITARYAug 5China grip on drone components complicates Europe defence self - reliance - and effort to arm UkraineChina's control over drone components complicates Europe's efforts to achieve defense self-reliance and supply Ukraine. This highlights a strategic challenge in military supply chains and international relations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
MILITARYAug 5Can India Counter China J - 20 ? Experts Highlight Key Weaknesses of Beijing Stealth FighterExperts are discussing whether India can counter China's J-20 stealth fighter by highlighting its key weaknesses. This article delves into geopolitical military capabilities and defense strategies.idrw.org · India
MILITARYAug 4Why China’s military is laser-focused on ‘disruptive’ technologiesHaving marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just a year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlighting the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the fourth part of a series, Amber Wang looks at the PLA’s pursuit of emerging technologies. In an influential book published nearly three decades ago, a PLA military strategist argued that China should not try to match the US weapon for weapon but instead develop asymmetric...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Japan sounds alarm over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, vows defence boostJapan’s latest defence white paper warns of China’s growing ability to sustain military operations farther into the western Pacific Ocean, while pledging to bolster its own monitoring systems, strike capabilities and ammunition production. Released on Tuesday, the 610-page document cautions that Beijing is strengthening its aircraft carrier force as it steadily improves its capacity to operate in more distant seas and airspace. The white paper frames China’s expanding reach as part of a broader...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Is China’s DF-17 hypersonic glider ready to strike from anywhere at any time?A documentary broadcast on China’s state television has revealed details of test launches involving the world’s first operational hypersonic glide weapon system, the DF-17, highlighting its flexibility. Monday’s episode of Securing Victory – a series marking the 99th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on August 1 – was devoted to the PLA Rocket Force, which oversees land-based missiles and a chunk of China’s nuclear arsenal. In a rare glimpse during a test launch into the workings...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Japan outlines its military build - up plan , citing threats from China , Russia and North KoreaJapan has detailed its military build-up strategy, citing perceived threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. This plan indicates a shift in national defense policy and regional security concerns.edition.cnn.com · United States
MILITARYAug 4China holds air and sea drills near Scarborough ShoalChina is conducting air and sea drills in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal. This activity indicates military posturing in a disputed or sensitive maritime region.heraldglobe.com · United States
MILITARYAug 3China holds air and sea drills near Scarborough ShoalChina conducted air and sea military drills in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal. This action could heighten tensions in the region due to the disputed nature of the shoal.nepalnational.com · Nepal
MILITARYAug 3Fong highlights federal investments after China Lake earns top Defense research recognitionFederal investments are being highlighted after China Lake received top recognition for defense research. This acknowledges significant achievements in military-related scientific advancement.riponadvance.com · United States
MILITARYAug 3China holds air and sea drills near Scarborough ShoalChina is conducting air and sea drills near Scarborough Shoal. This military activity in a disputed area could escalate regional tensions.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
MILITARYAug 3China holds air and sea drills near Scarborough ShoalChina is conducting air and sea military drills in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal. This action represents a military presence in a sensitive and disputed maritime area.milwaukeesun.com · United States
MILITARYAug 3‘Surprising’ how quickly China’s military is closing gap with US: analyst Lyle GoldsteinLyle Goldstein is a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University, and director of Asia engagement at the Washington think tank Defence Priorities. How do you assess the progress of the People’s Liberation Army’s modernisation drive in the past 10 years and its significance in modern military history? How do you forecast the PLA’s position in 2027, which it set forth as one of three vaguely defined modernisation benchmark years? My view is that...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 3US companies cut reliance on China for critical minerals in weaponsUS companies are actively reducing their reliance on China for critical minerals essential in weapons manufacturing. This reflects a strategic effort to secure defense supply chains and decrease foreign dependency.mcall.com · United States
MILITARYAug 3China holds air and sea drills near Scarborough ShoalChina is conducting air and sea drills in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal. This military activity indicates ongoing geopolitical maneuvers in a contested maritime area.hongkongherald.com · China
MILITARYAug 3China holds air and sea drills near Scarborough ShoalChina is conducting air and sea military exercises near Scarborough Shoal. These drills indicate ongoing military activity in a sensitive maritime region.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
MILITARYAug 3Are commercial sea drones a new headache for PLA in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait?Small commercial sea drones that have shown they can monitor PLA warships in the South China Sea have emerged as a new potential challenge for Beijing in the disputed waters. Last week, Seasats, a California-based autonomous vessel maker, released footage – which has been verified by Reuters – showing its Lightfish drone operating near a Chinese Type 052D guided-missile destroyer on June 16. The latest encounter reportedly took place 105km (65 miles) northwest of Luzon, the largest Philippine...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 3India plans ₹45 , 000 crore rail upgrades along China , Pakistan and Bangladesh bordersIndia intends to invest ₹45,000 crore in rail upgrades along its borders with China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This plan signifies a major infrastructure development with potential strategic implications for border security and logistics.thehindubusinessline.com · India
MILITARYAug 3Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China SeaUkraine’s use of cheap, adaptable drones to slow Russia’s military advance has become a model for countries looking to modernise their armed forces, with the Philippines the latest to explore what defence lessons it can learn from Kyiv. Some analysts see a proposed drone partnership with Ukraine as a potential game changer for Manila, offering a short cut to more agile, asymmetric capabilities as tensions persist in the South China Sea. Others are more cautious, urging the Philippines to first...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 2China’s military goal is to stand neck and neck with the US: ex-PLA colonel Zhou BoZhou Bo is a retired senior colonel in the People’s Liberation Army, a senior fellow at Tsinghua University’s Centre for International Security and Strategy, and the author of the book Should the World Fear China? This interview first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is approaching its 2027 centenary, a major benchmark set by Beijing to achieve military modernisation. What is that goal actually about? China...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 2Feature : From protecting homelands to safeguarding railway -- Retired veterans , apprentices on China - Laos RailwayA feature article highlights the new roles of retired veterans and apprentices in safeguarding the China-Laos Railway. This illustrates the transition of former military personnel into civilian infrastructure protection.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
MILITARYAug 2New Zealand seals trio of Pacific defence pacts to counter China’s reachNew Zealand’s defence diplomacy has shifted into overdrive this year, with Wellington sealing three major Pacific security agreements in less than four months. Since April, the country has signed a defence pact with Papua New Guinea, locked in a security declaration with the Cook Islands and floated the idea of joining a fledgling Australia-Fiji defence alliance. Analysts say the common thread is China and concerns about its expanding security and policing links in the Pacific. “Security...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 2GHQ marks anniversary of China PLA founding – The Frontier PostThe General Headquarters has commemorated the anniversary of the founding of China's People's Liberation Army. This event marks a significant date in the military's history.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
MILITARYAug 1From Mao to now: why China’s Communist Party is intent on control over the militaryHaving marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just one year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlighting the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the third part of a series, Yuanyue Dang and William Zheng examine how Beijing leans on Mao-era doctrines and anti-corruption drives to guarantee absolute party control over the armed forces. In December 1929, then Communist revolutionary Mao Zedong led a pivotal meeting in...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China SeaChina conducted military drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday as territorial tensions with the Philippines intensify. The joint naval and air…Japan Today
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