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MILITARYJun 28How is China shaping up in the global competition to sell air defence weapons?Chinese firms joined their global competitors at Eurosatory, the recently concluded arms fair, where the latest air defences were the centre of attention in a market made more important by the drone warfare seen in Ukraine and the Middle East. Experts said China could anticipate sales from the Global South thanks to its cost efficiency, but geopolitical constraints would continue to bar it from US-allied countries that were looking for combat-proven and interoperable systems. China’s largest...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 27Defence deal with China risks creating long - ChinaTechNews . comA defense agreement involving China carries potential long-term risks. This suggests concerns regarding the geopolitical and strategic implications of such a deal.chinatechnews.com · China
MILITARYJun 27China military development targets no country : spokespersonA spokesperson stated that China's military development is not targeting any specific country. This declaration addresses international concerns regarding China's defense posture.en.people.cn · China
MILITARYJun 27China removes 6 generals from legislature as military anti-corruption drive continuesChina has removed six senior PLA officers from the country’s top legislative body, a sign that President Xi Jinping’s military anti-corruption campaign is not slowing down. According to a late-night notice issued by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee on Friday, 13 members of the legislature had been removed and one had resigned. Away from the military, those removed included a former top financial regulator and the former Xinjiang Communist Party chief. There had already been...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 26How a War With China Should Gohotair.com · United States
MILITARYJun 26US and allies flex military muscle on China doorstep with multi - front drillsThe United States and its allies are conducting multi-front military exercises near China, demonstrating their military capabilities. These drills highlight rising geopolitical tensions and strategic posturing in the region.scmp.com · China
MILITARYJun 26US and allies flex military muscle on China’s doorstep with multi-front drillsWhen Japan quietly deployed members of its elite airborne brigade for parachute drills in the Philippines’ northernmost province earlier this month, the exercise was not vigorously publicised by officials on either side. The drills on Batan Island, in the Batanes province, formed part of Kamandag – a countrywide mission jointly hosted by Philippine and US marines that ran until Wednesday. Involving some 2,000 troops, the exercise was designed to improve readiness, interoperability and...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 25US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones and Philippines: think tankUS “freedom of navigation” operations in the South China Sea declined last year, as it relied more on the Philippines and uncrewed drones for reconnaissance flights over the contested waters, a Beijing-based think tank found. The think tank said that as large American vessels such as aircraft carriers and amphibious groups faced growing maintenance and deployment constraints such as the Middle East conflict, Washington had changed the nature of its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Yet, the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 25Did the Iran war just prove that China’s ageing DF-15Bs are still big guns?Lessons from the Iran war suggest that China’s ageing Dongfeng-15B short-range missiles may be more useful in penetrating modern missile defences than previously thought, according to military analysts. The suggestion surfaced this month in an article published by Ordnance Science and Technology which said that missiles with biconic manoeuvring re-entry vehicles (MRVs) could achieve a penetration effect close to that of hypersonic projectiles. The article, written under the byline Ma Lihua,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 24China most advanced aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait , Taipei saysasiaone.com · Singapore
MILITARYJun 23China builds record-breaking 100-metre observation tower in South China SeaChina has built the tallest environmental observation tower in the South China Sea, the country’s meteorological administration has said. Standing at 100 metres (330 feet) tall, the tower is almost three times higher than the previous tallest structure in the South China Sea and built to withstand super typhoons with wind speeds of over 200km/h (125mph), heavy waves, high humidity and high levels of salinity. It is equipped with sensors to collect round-the-clock, real-time data on wind speeds,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 23How Japan seeks to win over allies by rebutting China over military spendingJapanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s pushback against China signals a calculated bid to fend off accusations of Tokyo’s “new militarism” by Beijing to ensure that the label does not stick and slow Japan’s security reforms. His comments in recent weeks on separate instances are aimed at shaping the perceptions of Tokyo’s state partners, according to analysts. Speaking in his first published interview with foreign media as defence chief on June 17, Koizumi questioned the accuracy of...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 23The Mirage of China's Military EdgePanic is misguided—and counterproductive.Foreign Affairs
MILITARYJun 22Japan’s defence outreach to counter China’s military rise hits hidden roadblocksJapan seized the spotlight at last month’s Shangri-La Dialogue, stepping into a vacuum left by the Chinese defence chief – who skipped the forum for a second year – and using the stage to sharpen its warnings over Beijing’s military rise. Speaking in Singapore on May 31, the final day of the security forum, Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pushed back against Beijing’s accusation that Japan is engaging in a “new militarism” and instead took aim at China’s growing military capabilities...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Bangladesh J - 10Ce Fighter Jets Acquisition : Bangladesh likely to buy 24 Chinese J - 10CE fighter jets during PM Tarique Rahman China visit : ReportBangladesh is reportedly planning to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets during a visit by PM Tarique Rahman to China. This potential deal signifies a military hardware acquisition and defense cooperation.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
MILITARYJun 22As Europe rearms, can it decouple its military supply chains from China?Europe’s defence industry would gradually reduce its reliance on China during the continent’s ongoing rearmament drive, rather than decouple completely, analysts said. On Wednesday, during the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, the leaders of France, Germany, the UK, Italy, the US, Canada and Japan signed a declaration on securing supply chains for critical minerals. Without naming China, the leaders agreed to “significantly reduce” their dependency on a “single supplier outside...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22What does US Pacific Command name change mean for China and India?In a layered signal to Indo-Pacific nations and America’s domestic audience, the Trump administration last week said the US Indo-Pacific Command would revert to its long-used name, the US Pacific Command. The Honolulu-headquartered command was renamed in 2018 during Donald Trump’s first presidency. The administrative order by the Department of Defence was justified to honour the legacy of America’s oldest and largest unified combatant command, established in 1947. In the run-up to the 250th...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China – Brandon SunThe Philippines is seeking to strengthen its defense cooperation with Canada amid ongoing tensions with China. This move indicates efforts to bolster regional security alliances in a contested area.brandonsun.com · Canada
MILITARYJun 21Red Hawk rising: how the Z-20 family is plugging China’s chronic defence gapsTelling a Harbin Z-20 and a Sikorsky UH-60 “Black Hawk” apart can be challenging – the two helicopters look almost identical and their dimensions are very similar. The striking resemblance underscores China’s decades-long effort to close the technological gap with the United States and Russia in the important aviation sector of helicopters. Yet, there are differences: the Z-20 has five main rotor blades compared with the UH-60’s four, and its cabin features two front windows instead of the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 21Taiwan launches combat readiness drill as military adapts to rising China tensionsSeeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJun 20Indian Army hosts Ex-Servicemen rally at Chinar Nau Jawan Club in BoniyarChinar Corps organizes Ex-Servicemen Rally at Boniyar, offering welfare counters, pension help, and medical aid to strengthen ties with veterans.newkerala · india
MILITARYJun 20China unveils man - portable anti - drone laser that can burn through a drone 1 , 600 feet away in four seconds backpack - sized 2 - kilowatt weapon uses AI for targeting , weighs 55 pounds , and can be carried by a single soldierChina has unveiled a new man-portable anti-drone laser weapon capable of neutralizing drones from 1,600 feet away in four seconds. This backpack-sized device features AI for targeting and can be carried by a single soldier.tomshardware.com · United States
MILITARYJun 20US , Philippines conduct South China Sea drillThe United States and the Philippines conducted a military drill in the South China Sea. This exercise highlights military cooperation and activity in a geopolitically significant region.news.az · Azerbaijan
MILITARYJun 18Taiwan needs US weapons for self - defense as threat from China grows , diplomat tells AP - Las Vegas Sun NewsA diplomat states that Taiwan requires US weapons for self-defense due to an escalating threat from China. This highlights increasing geopolitical tensions and military concerns in the region.lasvegassun.com · United States
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