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MILITARYSep 7Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cutsManila defence chief says Washington gave 'definite assurances' that its commitments to the Philippines remain.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 6India, China hold first Corps Commander meeting in ArunachalTalks take place a few days before the BRICS Summit, which Xi Jinping is expected to attend, and amid reports of tension in the Taksing area of Arunachal Pradesh; the meeting indicates an expansion of the military dialogue mechanismThe Hindu
MILITARYSep 6What China’s Lop Nur desert base expansion means for PLA stealth jets in race with USChina is rapidly expanding a flight-test facility deep in its western desert, satellite imagery has revealed, a push that analysts say could help fast track the development of its next-generation military aircraft as air-power rivalry with the United States intensifies. Latest satellite photos of the facility near Lop Nur, in China’s western Xinjiang region, show four large new hangars, new taxiway work, a circular pad believed to be an engine-run or turnaround area, and possible fuel-storage...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 6Why China is being urged to study Ukraine’s wartime PR blitz in the AI ageChina has been urged to draw on the lessons from Ukraine’s communications as it looks at new forms of wartime messaging. A recent study concluded that in the complex modern information environment, possessing advanced technology was not enough because success would depend on “weaving” together the information strategy and military operations. It said such campaigns should try to shatter the adversary’s sense of security while strengthening domestic resolve and gathering international...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 6India , China To Hold First Corps Commander - Level Talks Today At Wacha Along LAC In Arunachal PradeshIndia and China are scheduled to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks today at Wacha along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh. These talks aim to address border issues between the two nations.dailyexcelsior.com · India
MILITARYSep 6China , Singapore launch joint maritime exercise - People Daily Onlineen.people.cn · China
MILITARYSep 5China defense mobilization law signals preparations for full - scale conflict : Analystsfocustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
MILITARYSep 5China - Laos Peace Train 2026 Joint Humanitarian Medical Rescue Exercise to Be Held in LaosChina and Laos are planning a joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise named 'Peace Train 2026' to be held in Laos.globalsecurity.org · Syria
MILITARYSep 5China to send troops to Russia for ADMM - Plus HMA demining exercise : Defense SpokespersonChina plans to send troops to Russia for a joint demining exercise, according to a defense spokesperson. This signifies ongoing military cooperation between the two nations on humanitarian demining efforts.globalsecurity.org · Syria
MILITARYSep 4In Burkina Faso, Sky Dragon 30 missiles point to China’s military export inroadsThe West African country of Burkina Faso has tested what observers say is a Chinese Sky Dragon 30 surface-to-air missile, in the latest sign that Chinese military equipment manufacturers are making inroads into the central Sahel state. In footage released by the Burkinabe president’s office on Tuesday, multiple missiles were fired from a mobile launch vehicle. A matching search radar vehicle also appeared in the video. The footage is part of a documentary series marking the fourth anniversary in...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 4China, US military commanders snap 2-year break with talks in CanadaChina and the US have ended a two-year break in command-level contact with a meeting in Canada between the top PLA officer overseeing the Taiwan Strait and his US Pacific counterpart. Chinese General Yang Zhibin, commander of the Eastern Theatre Command, and US Admiral Samuel Paparo met for the first time at the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria, British Columbia, on Monday. The US command said on Friday that Yang and Paparo discussed the importance of maintaining open lines...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 4Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missilePacific nations have pushed back against China's missile activities, but have not issued a formal condemnation. This indicates regional tension and a measured diplomatic response to military demonstrations.macleayargus.com.au · Australia
MILITARYSep 3US , China arm for space warfare : Hunter satellites and orbital weaponsjpost.com · Israel
MILITARYSep 3US, Australia to boost defense ties amid China's growing influenceThe two countries said they had agreed to speed up cooperation and boost US military presence in Australia to counter China's unprecedented military buildup.DW News [en]
MILITARYSep 3Australia , US to boost defence ties as China Pacific influence growsAustralia and the US plan to strengthen their defense relationship in response to China's increasing influence in the Pacific. This matters as it signifies a strategic alignment aimed at balancing regional power dynamics.whbl.com · United States
MILITARYSep 2Is Taiwanese Society Prepared for a China Contingency?In 2025, Michael Hunzeker and Yuster Yu wrote, “Taiwan’s Biggest Problem in Steeling Itself for War With China is Cultural,” where they argued major cultural changes were needed in both Taiwan’s military and civilian society if it were to be competitive in a conflict with China. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments.Image: Taiwan Presidential Office via Wikimedia CommonsIn your 2025 article, you argued that major cultural changes must take place in both the officer corps of Taiwan’s armed forces and broader society if Taiwan is to be competitive iWar on the Rocks
MILITARYSep 2China-Egypt joint drills a show of Beijing’s military reachChina is beginning to match its economic presence abroad with the military reach required to operate across it. The clearest evidence came from Egypt. Chinese J-16 fighters flew there recently, supported by YU-20 tankers that refuelled them in the air. The Chinese jets are taking part in Egypt’s “Eagles of Civilisation” alongside Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29s. This is the first time China has sent the jets to Africa, providing experience in moving a combat force across continents and operating...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 2How Japan aims to convert ageing warships into leverage to counter ChinaJapan’s plans to transfer ageing warships to the Philippines and Indonesia could turn older military hardware into geopolitical leverage, deepening regional security ties while helping Tokyo counterbalance Beijing’s growing influence, observers say. Such transfers, they said, fit into Tokyo’s broader security assistance toolkit to strengthen partners’ capabilities and forge longer-term defence relationships through equipment, training, maintenance and interoperability – expanding Japan’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 2Tanker, transporter, controller: China’s Y-20 family expands its Pacific reachWhen six Chinese heavy transport planes entered European airspace in April 2022, it was not just their cargo that drew international attention. Bound for Serbia, the Y-20 aircraft had flown thousands of kilometres from China carrying components of the Chinese-made FK-3 surface-to-air missile system. A second wave of six aircraft followed, bringing the operation to 12 sorties in what was then China’s biggest overseas airlift involving the strategic cargo plane. Coming just weeks after Russia...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 1China highlights advanced wartime tech in defence mobilisation law updateChina has made the first amendment in 16 years to its national defence mobilisation law to include a fresh focus on new technologies – a move experts said would cover AI and drones. Analysts said the inclusion would make it possible to rapidly convert emerging infrastructure, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned systems, into defence capabilities. The revised law, passed by the top legislature on Friday, says that “the state promotes the application of advanced technologies in...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 1UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reachA proposed troop access deal between the Philippines and Britain marks the latest step in Manila’s drive to draw more European and like-minded powers into its efforts to safeguard the free flow of trade through the South China Sea and neighbouring waterways. The visiting forces agreement would allow troops from both countries to train and operate temporarily on each other’s soil, a move analysts said could deepen the Philippines’ ties with Nato members and reduce its reliance on the US security...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 31Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry ChinaIn its latest swipe at Tokyo’s military build-up, China singled out Japan’s plans to arm its submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia. Analysts say those moves could threaten People’s Liberation Army amphibious groups and surface combatants within the “first island chain” – potentially affecting the PLA Navy’s ability to operate in the event of a Taiwan conflict. The strategically important first island chain stretches from Japan to Taiwan, the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 31Dual defence betrayal: China reveals rare case of executive spying for two countriesAn executive at a Chinese military trading company has been arrested for leaking sensitive defence information to intelligence agencies from two countries, Beijing’s top spy and anti-espionage agency revealed on Monday. The Ministry of State Security regularly publicises espionage cases to raise public awareness, but the vast majority of these disclosures focus on individuals targeted by a single foreign intelligence service. Public disclosures involving a Chinese national recruited...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 31In case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstargentinastar.com · Argentina