3 h. ago Is it a ship or a plane? China’s new military craft may be both

Is it a ship or a plane? China’s new military craft may be both  Straight Arrow News

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5 h. ago Partners in Deterrence: China and Russia’s Deepening Military

Partners in Deterrence: China and Russia’s Deepening Military-Technical Ties  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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8 h. ago China’s military newspaper defies Xi Jinping over battlefield robots

China’s military newspaper defies Xi Jinping over battlefield robots  Yahoo

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16 h. ago Malaysia’s fighter jet deal to ‘quietly’ boost South China Sea defences

The United States’ approval of Malaysia’s purchase of dozens of fighter jets is set to bolster the Southeast Asian country’s air capabilities – especially in the South China Sea – as part of a strategy to “quietly” build deterrence while also preserving cordial ties with China. Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief General Tan Sri Asghar Khan Goriman Khan confirmed during a June 17 briefing that Washington had approved Malaysia’s request to acquire up to 33 used F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets...

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35 h. ago China’s military mouthpiece warns of ‘moral pitfalls’ of humanoid fighters

The official newspaper of the Chinese military has warned of potential ethical concerns associated with the use of humanoid fighters. On Thursday, an analysis in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily said that the military should conduct “ethical and legal research” on humanoid robots to “avoid moral pitfalls”. “Military humanoid robots are the most humanlike weapons to date, and their large-scale, normalised use could lead to indiscriminate killings and accidental deaths, which would...

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47 h. ago Red Sea laser row rumbles on as China denies warship targeted German plane

China’s defence ministry has denied using lasers to target a German plane over the Red Sea as the two countries continued to trade barbs over the alleged incident. The German foreign ministry said on Tuesday that a People’s Liberation Army warship had shone a laser at a German surveillance plane “without reason or prior contact”, and summoned the Chinese ambassador to Berlin to protest. But on Thursday the defence ministry told the South China Morning Post the accusation “was completely...

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57 h. ago China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser

China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser  BBC

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59 h. ago China denies giving Iran air defence systems after conflict with Israel

China has denied transferring surface-to-air missile batteries to Iran following Israel’s attacks on the Islamic Republic last month. The British-based platform Middle East Eye reported on Monday that Chinese air defence equipment had been sent to Iran after it struck a truce with Israel last month, citing an Arab official familiar with the intelligence. One source told the platform that China – the biggest recipient of Iran’s oil exports – had received payment in oil shipments, but the report...

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3 d. ago Germany accuses China of targeting one of its military aircraft with a laser

Germany accuses China of targeting one of its military aircraft with a laser  Sky News

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3 d. ago China’s ‘telepathy’ radio could hide military units in plain site

Since they debuted in World War I, military radios have played a vital role in sending strategic messages via electromagnetic waves, but it has always been a deadly game of hide-and-seek. The devices present a dilemma: crucial communication at the risk of simultaneously broadcasting the location of their users to adversaries, exposing forces to interception, jamming and missile strikes. But the cat-and-mouse game may soon be over. Chinese researchers have claimed a breakthrough that enables...

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3 d. ago China Military Uses Laser on US Ally's Aircraft: What to Know

China Military Uses Laser on US Ally's Aircraft: What to Know  Newsweek

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3 d. ago China Military Uses Laser on NATO Nation's Aircraft: What to Know

China Military Uses Laser on NATO Nation's Aircraft: What to Know  Newsweek

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4 d. ago China is making rapid gains in space tech. Here’s how the military could use it

The new space race is heating up, with the United States warning that its major rival China is narrowing the gap as it makes rapid technology gains. While China says its ambitious plans remain peaceful and that it rejects the weaponisation of space, some of the technologies it has developed in recent years also have military uses. Here are some of them. BeiDou network The Chinese navigation satellite system provides positioning, navigation and timing services worldwide. Its network of 60...

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4 d. ago Explainer | China is making rapid gains in space tech. Here’s how the military could use it

Explainer | China is making rapid gains in space tech. Here’s how the military could use it  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago China is making rapid space tech gains. Here’s how the military could use them

The new space race is heating up, with the United States warning that its major rival, China, is narrowing the gap as it makes rapid technological gains. While China says its ambitious plans remain peaceful and that it rejects the weaponisation of space, some of the technologies it has developed in recent years also have military uses. Here are some of them. BeiDou network The Chinese navigation satellite system provides positioning, navigation and timing services worldwide. Its network of 60...

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5 d. ago China’s military will need structural change to fend off drone threats: experts

Three military analysts have called for structural changes within the People’s Liberation Army to counter the growing threat of drone attacks. Writing in the PLA Daily, the experts said it was highly likely that the Chinese military would establish specialised counter-drone combat units capable of “rapid responses” to unmanned threats while addressing the inefficiencies of multitasked traditional units. Drones have played an increasingly crucial role in recent regional conflicts, including the...

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5 d. ago Inside China and Tanzania’s ‘very special’ ties – found nowhere else in Africa

Over the past two decades, China has considerably broadened its military and security diplomacy throughout Africa, establishing ties with 53 countries, excluding eSwatini. Observers say that of those countries, Tanzania stands out as an exceptionally strong and enduring military partner for Beijing, with more than 90 per cent of its military arms from China. According to a study released last month by the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, Tanzania has “a very special relationship” with the...

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6 d. ago Is China gearing up for World War III? New Beijing mega military city with nuclear bunker raises alarms

Is China gearing up for World War III? New Beijing mega military city with nuclear bunker raises alarms  MSN

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7 d. ago NightEagle APT Exploits Microsoft Exchange Flaw to Target China's Military and Tech Sectors

NightEagle APT Exploits Microsoft Exchange Flaw to Target China's Military and Tech Sectors  The Hacker News

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7 d. ago Super Power Rivalry In The Pacific! China Says No Plans To Build Military Base; Blames Media For “False Narratives”

Super Power Rivalry In The Pacific! China Says No Plans To Build Military Base; Blames Media For “False Narratives”  EurAsian Times

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