3 d. ago South Africa asks China to postpone naval exercises that coincide with possible Trump trip for G20

South Africa asks China to postpone naval exercises that coincide with possible Trump trip for G20  AP News

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2 w. ago Signs of a new drone boat surface from China’s Victory Day parade rehearsal

A new unmanned boat was spotted during rehearsals for next month’s military parade in Beijing, highlighting the growing importance of drone technology in China’s naval strategy. According to photos and footage circulating online, the uncrewed vessel was transported on a heavy semi-trailer and features a number of obvious stealth designs, including angled surfaces, a faceted hull and concealed superstructure. Online commenters said the structure would also have concealed antenna and radar, all...

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2 w. ago Footage Shows Russia and China Naval Maneuvers Challenging US in Pacific

Footage Shows Russia and China Naval Maneuvers Challenging US in Pacific  Newsweek

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2 w. ago Philippines’ Subic Bay play aims to anchor US naval strategy in Asia

The Philippines is repositioning its historic Subic Bay shipyard as a cornerstone of both its own defence industry and Washington’s naval expansion plans, analysts say, at a time of sharpening US-China tensions and with Manila seeking to revitalise its economy. Speaking to business leaders in Washington on Thursday, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez pitched the Agila Subic Shipyard – once a bustling hub for a subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanjin Heavy Industries, now under new...

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3 w. ago South China Sea Naval Collision: Beijing and Manila Trade Blame

South China Sea Naval Collision: Beijing and Manila Trade Blame  The China-Global South Project

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3 w. ago Japan’s naval move to New Zealand challenges China’s ‘geopolitical opportunism’

Japan’s recent dispatch of warships to New Zealand – its first in nearly 90 years – signals Tokyo’s intention to take on a greater security role in the region and counter what analysts call increasing Chinese “geopolitical opportunism.” Carrying more than 500 crew, the two Maritime Self-Defence Force destroyers docked in Wellington last Friday as part of an Indo-Pacific deployment that included war games with Australia, New Zealand and other partners. The symbolic visit reflects Japan’s intent...

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3 w. ago PLA jet accused of ‘dangerous’ moves near South China Sea’s Scarborough Shoal

A Chinese fighter jet allegedly flew close to a Philippine coastguard aircraft near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday morning, while US and PLA naval vessels operated close by amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea. According to the Philippine state-run broadcaster People’s Television Network (PTV), a Cessna Caravan operated by the coastguard was performing a “maritime domain awareness flight” when the alleged incident occurred, involving what appeared to be an Su-30. On-board...

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3 w. ago Beijing calls US 'biggest' peace disruptor in S.China Sea over missile, naval, air force deployments

Beijing calls US 'biggest' peace disruptor in S.China Sea over missile, naval, air force deployments  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 w. ago Taiwan unveils ‘carrier killer’ plans in bid to deter mainland Chinese forces

Taiwan is developing a next-generation anti-ship missile in a move that defence analysts have described as potentially a major boost to the island’s ability to deter mainland China’s expanding naval power. In a list issued under the Defence Industry Development Act, Taiwan’s defence ministry announced a new weapon described as a “long-range subsonic anti-ship cruise missile”. The list said the island’s military would spend NT$40 million (US$1.4 million) next year and the year after that to buy...

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