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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
MILITARYAug 1Pain or gain? US moves to decouple its defence industry from China’s rare earthsA recent US executive order requires major arms manufacturers to trace their multi-tier supply chains and actively phase out Chinese rare earths, aiming to end years of reliance on cheap minerals from China. Far from a radical policy shift, industry observers view the directive as a long-overdue enforcement crackdown designed to inflict short-term contractor pain for long-term national security gain. While contractors face immediate hurdles to requalify suppliers and find non-Chinese...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China Sea – Winnipeg Free PressChina is conducting military drills near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. This action signifies ongoing regional tensions and military presence in a contested area.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
MILITARYAug 1Why China’s JL-3 made waves with first submarine-based missile test in over 40 yearsThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) carried out a missile test in the Pacific last month. The July 6 launch – in which a dummy warhead travelled 8,000km (5,000 miles) – was China’s first confirmed submarine-based missile test since 1982, and the first known firing from a nuclear-powered submarine. The type of missile used has not been officially confirmed, but a report in the Global Times – a newspaper owned by the party mouthpiece People’s Daily – suggested it was a JL-3, which can be fired from...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1China conducts naval , air patrols around disputed shoal in South China SeaChina conducted naval and air patrols in the vicinity of a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. This activity highlights ongoing territorial tensions in the region.internazionale.it · Italy
MILITARYAug 1Baystreet . ca - The U . S . Army Just Called China Bluff in the Rare Earth WarThe U.S. Army has reportedly called China's bluff in a "rare earth war." This suggests a strategic geopolitical and economic confrontation involving military statements.baystreet.ca · Canada
MILITARYAug 1PLA stages South China Sea drills days after illegal Philippine territorial bidThe PLA conducted drills in the South China Sea following a Philippine territorial bid deemed illegal. This action highlights escalating military tensions over disputed territories.scmp.com · China
MILITARYAug 1China conducts naval , air patrols around disputed shoal in South China SeaChina conducted naval and air patrols around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. This action highlights ongoing military presence and territorial disputes in the region.whbl.com · United States
MILITARYAug 1PLA stages South China Sea drills days after ‘illegal’ Philippine territorial bidThe Chinese military held joint naval and air drills near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed reef in the South China Sea, on Saturday. The training exercise came after Beijing hit out at the Philippines for an “illegal” attempt to extend its seabed rights off the coast of Palawan and map out its claims to the reef. “This is a necessary action taken in light of the current situation in the South China Sea and in response to the acts of certain countries within the region that have undermined regional...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1The numbers game: why the US is losing ground to China in the first island chainAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the second part of a series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Beijing is pushing the envelope on its near-seas island arc. Beijing has urged the People’s Liberation Army to transform into a “world-class military” by the mid-21st century, intent on piercing US-led chokepoints along an arc of...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31IAF Unfazed by China Sixth - Generation Fighter Claims , Backs Pilot Skill and AMCAThe Indian Air Force remains confident despite China's claims about sixth-generation fighters. The IAF emphasizes the importance of pilot skill and supports the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft program.idrw.org · India
MILITARYJul 31China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’China has given a rare acknowledgement that it has built more nuclear missile silos in recent years, with state television airing a documentary on the construction programme. In an interview with state broadcaster CCTV, Cui Daohu, an officer with a PLA Rocket Force engineering unit, described his contribution to building the missile positions that he called China’s “strategic trump cards”, saying the schedule was tight but had been completed on time. “We build homes for missiles. Each position...South China Morning Post
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