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MILITARYAug 25China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles onChinese fighter jets have conducted combat training with their Egyptian counterparts in a joint exercise following a major Chinese air force deployment to the Middle East. The drill, which was launched on Saturday and is expected to continue until early next month, is part of the second China-Egypt “Eagles of Civilisation” joint air force training exercises, taking place against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Iran. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force deployed J-16...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25Philippines to expand military drone fleet as South China Sea tensions riseThe Philippines plans to expand its unmanned ⁠capabilities, including through development ⁠and acquisition of drones as part ⁠of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. US defence ally the Philippines also planned to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defence assets to strengthen its external defence capabilities, Defence Secretary Gilberto ‌Teodoro told a budget hearing in the lower house of Congress. The Philippines has shifted its...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25Egypt - China Air Drill Draws Attention Of US And IsraelAn air drill between Egypt and China has attracted the attention of the US and Israel. This indicates notable military activity and geopolitical interest.i24news.tv · Israel
MILITARYAug 24China provides smart drones to boost Cambodia landmine clearance operationsChina is providing smart drones to Cambodia to assist with landmine clearance operations. This initiative aims to enhance efforts to remove dangerous remnants of conflict.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
MILITARYAug 24China’s new hypersonic weapons could threaten U.S. aircraft at extreme rangeChina's newly developed hypersonic weapons could pose a threat to U.S. aircraft due to their extreme range. This development signals a potential shift in military capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 24The Risks of Downplaying China MilitaryThe article examines the potential risks associated with downplaying or underestimating China's military strength. It suggests there are significant implications for international security.warontherocks.com · United States
MILITARYAug 24The Risks of Downplaying China’s MilitaryWar on the Rocks
MILITARYAug 23Why Cambodia is reviving US military drills despite close China tiesCambodia is preparing to restart joint military exercises with the United States next year, in a move analysts described as a pragmatic reset of defence ties strained since 2017 – though not a pivot away from China. Senior officials from both countries discussed restarting the Angkor Sentinel drills last weekend, alongside expanded training and military reforms, Cambodian media reported. Washington has also signalled interest in further visits to Ream, a strategically located Cambodian naval...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 22Lecciones del frente ucraniano para un Taiwán que quiere abrir más la cartera y blindarse ante ChinaDrones baratos, guerra electrónica, redes alternativas de comunicación y ensayos contra bloqueos y desembarcos: Taipei mira Kiev mientras propone aumentar el gasto militar hasta un máximo histórico LeerEl Mundo
MILITARYAug 22US Navy P 8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait as China tracks aircraft : Reportbusinesstoday.in · India
MILITARYAug 22Japan and India Build a Defense Network Around ChinaJapan and India are reportedly constructing a defense network that strategically encircles China. This development signifies a major shift in regional geopolitical alliances and security postures.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
MILITARYAug 22China Massive New Artificial Island In The South China Sea Emerges , Primed For Militarizationyahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 21Why China’s reusable rocket breakthrough matters for the PLA’s ‘kill chain’A pair of landmark rocket recoveries in recent weeks has brought China a step closer to mastering reusable launch technology – a breakthrough analysts said could give the People’s Liberation Army an advantage in combat by increasing the resilience of its satellite-supported “kill chain”, the process of identifying, tracking and engaging a target. In a first for China, commercial rocket company LandSpace recovered a stainless-steel booster using deployable legs after an orbital flight earlier...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21Will other Southeast Asian countries follow Indonesia’s example with joint China drill?China and Indonesia’s recent joint naval exercise east of Taiwan has prompted speculation that other Southeast Asian countries may follow suit. Last Wednesday’s drill – which one observer said may “lower the political threshold” for neighbouring countries – was followed by a meeting of the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers on Friday, where they discussed further military cooperation and a range of other topics, such as food security. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Indonesia was...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21China - Belarus Swift Eagle 2026 joint training in Full SwingThe 'Swift Eagle 2026' joint training exercise between China and Belarus is currently in full swing. This activity signifies ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.globalsecurity.org · Syria
MILITARYAug 21China’s drone production capacity can only meet 60% of war demand: studyEven when fully mobilised, China’s industrial system would only be able to meet 60 per cent of the country’s military demand for drones in a conflict, according to a rare study looking into the expected effects of a sudden war. The estimates were produced by an artificial intelligence model that covered a multilevel supply chain linking drone assembly plants with subsystem and component suppliers. The study also accounted for inventories, production capacity, order backlogs, budgets and civilian...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21 China a competitor , Pakistan remains a security challenge : Ex - Army Chief Gen M . M . NaravaneAn ex-Army Chief stated that China is a competitor and Pakistan continues to be a security challenge. This presents a military perspective on significant geopolitical relationships.kenyastar.com · Kenya
MILITARYAug 20Taiwán propone un presupuesto récord de defensa de 35.000 millones de dólares ante la creciente presión de ChinaLa cifra supone un salto del 18% respecto del presupuesto propuesto para 2026. El presidente Lai Ching-te se comprometió a llevar gasto en defensa al 5% del PIB de la isla para 2030.Clarín
MILITARYAug 20China’s Military Says AI Can’t Replace Commanders. Xi Is Testing ThatFor years, the Chinese military’s own newspaper has been making a promise it may no longer be able to keep. Whenever the People’s Liberation Army Daily (Jiefangjun Bao), the official newspaper of China’s Central Military Commission, discusses artificial intelligence and command, it returns to the same reassurance: Machines may sort sensor data, draft options, and compress the time between observation and action, but the final authority, and the responsibility that comes with it, belong to the human commander. As one 2025 article puts it, AI cannot resolve the allocation of coWar on the Rocks
MILITARYAug 19Malaysia fears military ‘miscalculation’ near Sabah amid US-China rivalryMalaysia faces a growing risk of miscalculation near its state of Sabah as US-China rivalry drives more military activities into the waters around Borneo, its defence minister has warned, bolstering the government’s push for higher spending on its armed forces. The concern is particularly acute for Malaysia, a South China Sea claimant that has long sought to keep close economic ties with China while avoiding alignment with either Beijing or Washington and is feeling further unease over the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 19Is South China Sea warship breakdown a sign US is ‘taxing reserve capacity’?A US guided-missile destroyer that was adrift in the South China Sea without power last month is a sign that America is taxing its reserve capacity as its operation against Iran drags on, according to an analyst. “This is an extremely unusual occurrence and a variety of equipment and process failures would have to have taken place,” said Brad Martin, a former US Navy captain who is now a senior policy researcher at Washington-based think tank the Rand Corporation. “Failures such as this are a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 19Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortressThe South China Sea’s contested islands could be transformed into autonomous, robotic fortresses, according to a defence proposal by the Chinese coastguard. The plan, which was detailed in a Chinese-language journal supervised by the state-run China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, envisions a maritime landscape defended by a coordinated swarm of machines instead of soldiers. The proposal comes as Beijing seeks to neutralise the growing threat of low-cost drone swarms – the asymmetric weapon...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 16From cargo to combat : China urged to prepare civilian ships for wartime useChina is reportedly being urged to prepare its civilian ships for potential wartime use. This suggestion highlights a strategic move to integrate commercial fleets into military capabilities.scmp.com · China
MILITARYAug 16China building 8 - 10 deep - water ports , effectively encircling India : HarivanshHarivansh reports that China is constructing 8-10 deep-water ports, which is seen as effectively encircling India. This indicates a significant geopolitical and strategic development impacting regional dynamics.moneycontrol.com · India
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