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MILITARY1d agoChina’s Military Build-up Has Created ‘Pressure’ in Southeast Asia, Australian Defense Chief SaysThe Diplomat
MILITARYOct 18How land power could help US forces counter China in the Indo-PacificSenior US commanders have highlighted the importance of land-based troops and equipment stationed in the Asia-Pacific in any conflict with China, countering assumptions that such a war would be fought mainly at sea and in the air. General Ron Clark, commander of US Army Pacific, said the “tyranny of distance” made it difficult to rely on air and naval forces during a panel discussion at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting this week. The comments reflect mounting concerns...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 14China’s Liaoning carrier heads to the Pacific as US, Japan prepare for missile drillsThe PLA Navy’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has started its second drill series in the western Pacific this year, with the training likely to coincide with an expanded US-Japan military exercise that could have implications for a Taiwan contingency. The Liaoning carrier group was carrying out the drill in “relevant waters” of the western Pacific Ocean as part of the navy’s annual training plan, China’s defence ministry said on Wednesday. While it did not disclose the exact location of the drill,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 24China holding sensitive F - 35 jet parts diverted to Hong Kong after leaving Australiawatoday.com.au · Australia
MILITARYSep 22How are China’s Type 052D destroyers shifting the balance in the western Pacific?When state television aired footage in July of a Type 052D destroyer launching a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile it signalled a significant expansion of the Chinese navy’s long-range strike power. The missile had previously been associated with China’s larger Type 055 destroyers. Showing it fired from a Type 052D – a class the People’s Liberation Army has built in far greater numbers – suggests Beijing may be able to spread the weapon well beyond its much smaller force of Type 055s. That...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 15US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report detailsThe Marine Corps' plan to reorganize for small-unit expeditionary warfare has sparked concern among some Chinese naval officers, a recent report details.Defense News
MILITARYSep 15US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report detailsThe Marine Corps' plan to reorganize for small-unit expeditionary warfare has sparked concern among some Chinese naval officers, a recent report details.Military Times
MILITARYSep 11US coastguards sail into troubled waters with mission to counter China in PacificThe United States is leaning on its coastguard to reinforce its presence in the western Pacific as its navy comes under increasing strain in the Middle East. Although this move may be seen as a lower-risk way of countering Beijing’s growing presence in the region, increasing US cooperation with the Taiwanese coastguard risks further mainland Chinese pressure on the island. Recently, the US announced that six fast-response cutters that had been based in the Middle East for more than 20 years...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, 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 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
MILITARYAug 15China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarizationjapantoday.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 5Covering the Cost : The cost of defense in the Pacific region and competition with ChinaThis article examines the financial aspects of defense in the Pacific region, particularly in the context of competition with China. It sheds light on strategic military expenditures in a key geopolitical area.hawaiinewsnow.com · United States
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 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
MILITARYJul 31Why Japanese stealth fighters over Australia signal a strategic pivot against ChinaJapanese F-35A stealth fighters are flying training missions over Australia for the first time in Exercise Pitch Black – part of a broader defence pivot that experts say could bolster US and allied resilience against Beijing in a Taiwan contingency. The multinational exercise, held every two years and featuring around 100 aircraft, runs from July 20 to August 7. It comes just days after Japanese, US and Australian F-35s trained together during the inaugural Southern Cross drills. Southern Cross...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 29China Military Drills Around Taiwan Backfire by Uniting Indo - Pacific Democracies : Analyststheepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYJul 22China warned Pacific missile sparks strong concerns pina.com.fj · Fiji
MILITARYJul 22China’s missile test exposes lack of unity among Pacific island nationsPacific island nations are facing a security challenge in responding to China’s recent missile launch near Tuvalu and keeping their vision of a region as an “ocean of peace”, as analysts say the diverse nature of their ties with Beijing is complicating efforts towards a united response. On July 6, China said one of its navy’s nuclear submarines launched a “strategic missile” carrying a dummy warhead towards “relevant high seas of the Pacific Ocean”, describing the test as routine annual military...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 22China warned Pacific missile sparks strong concerns armidaleexpress.com.au · Australia
MILITARYJul 15US deploys Coast Guard cutters to Pacific as China tensions growThe U.S. has deployed Coast Guard cutters to the Pacific amidst increasing tensions with China. This action signifies a military response to geopolitical developments in the region.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYJul 10India ramps up missile sales in Indo-Pacific as China’s assertiveness turns neighbors waryIndia has signed a third pact for the supply of missiles in the Indo-Pacific region as countries in the region grow wary of China's growing assertion.CNBC
MILITARYJul 8US says China gave only hours’ warning before Pacific submarine missile launchWashington criticised China on Wednesday for providing only a few hours’ notice ahead of its launch of a submarine-fired ballistic missile into the Pacific, saying Beijing’s actions fell short of standards followed by other major nuclear powers. The US State Department said China failed to provide sufficient information ahead of Sunday’s test, which it said took place amid Beijing’s “rapid and opaque nuclear weapons build-up”. “We monitored China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test on...South China Morning Post
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