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MILITARYJul 31A Japanese destroyer fired its new Tomahawk missiles for the first timeA Japanese destroyer has conducted the first firing of its new Tomahawk missiles. This marks a significant development in Japan's naval defense capabilities.yahoo.com · United States
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
MILITARYBREAKINGJul 31Japan Officially Joins The Tomahawk Club , Fires U . S .- Origin Cruise Missile in Landmark Pacific TestJapan has officially joined the "Tomahawk Club" by successfully test-firing a U.S.-origin cruise missile in a landmark Pacific exercise. This event signifies a significant development in Japan's military capabilities and regional defense posture.chinatechnews.com · China
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
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 31South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failureAn apparent communication breakdown between US and South Korean militaries resulted in South Korean troops training their weapons on an American drone launched during a joint exercise and an evacuation alert being triggered near the inter-Korean border. The incident underscored the need for a comprehensive review of the allies’ command-and-control coordination, operational procedures, air defence capabilities and troop training, military experts said. The near-friendly-fire episode is...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31What China’s hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a smaller destroyer signalsSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31China’s military modernisationAugust 1 sees the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. To mark the occasion, SCMP Plus has republished its February 2026 factsheet on efforts to modernise China’s armed forces.South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31Chinese PLA Navy corrects Japan false Navy rhetoricThe Chinese PLA Navy has publicly corrected what it calls "false Navy rhetoric" from Japan. This indicates an ongoing diplomatic and military communication dispute between the two nations.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
MILITARYJul 31South Korea completes development of KF - 21 fighterSouth Korea has completed the development of its KF-21 fighter jet. This marks a significant milestone in the nation's defense capabilities.upi.com · United States
MILITARYJul 31US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defenceThe key roles played by Japan and South Korea in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercises led by the US have fuelled speculation whether the two neighbours could set aside differences over their common history and deepen defence cooperation. Held in waters off Hawaii, this year’s Rimpac is the world’s largest maritime exercise involving 30 nations, more than 30,000 troops, various aircraft and an armada of surface ships and submarines. Rimpac, which runs from June 24 to July...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceAs 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 first part of a series, Liu Zhen examines how the PLA’s strategies have developed from guerrilla warfare to hi-tech conflict. In April 1932, Xi Zhongxun, 18, led the newly formed Fifth Detachment of the Red Army’s Shaanxi-Gansu Guerrilla Force marching in the mountains in Yongshou...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30Former French Rafale Pilot Faces Probe Over Alleged Spying For Chinaoutlookindia.com · India
MILITARYJul 30Could US subterranean warfare be a future threat to China’s military defences?The United States could be developing underground warfare powers and China should guard against the potential threat to its national security, Chinese think tanks have warned. As drones and precision-guided weapons increasingly dominate ground combat in conflicts, military theorists are exploring the strategic potential of subterranean space as a possible dimension of future warfare. Palmer Luckey, founder of defence technology company Anduril, has promoted the concept of a “subterrene” – a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with USFresh images and footage have emerged of what some observers say may be a fifth prototype of China’s J-36 sixth-generation combat aircraft. If authentic, the images offer new clues about a rapidly evolving design as Beijing races for air superiority in future warfare against rivals such as the United States. The latest footage, circulating since earlier this month, appears to show further changes to the aircraft’s nose, air intakes, engine nozzles and landing gear. This suggests its developer,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report SaysA report indicates that Iran has purchased 400 missile launchers from China. This acquisition could significantly impact regional military capabilities.800wvhu.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report SaysA report indicates that Iran has purchased 400 missile launchers from China. This suggests a significant military acquisition by Iran from a foreign supplier.newsradio910wltp.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report Sayswsyr.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report Says650keni.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Ex-PLA colonel on US’ decline and China’s nuclear arsenalZhou 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? SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. 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 has set two major military...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 29China To Arm Iran With Hundreds Of MANPADS Despite Trump Warnings : Reportzerohedge.com · United States
MILITARYJul 29China Military Drills Around Taiwan Backfire by Uniting Indo - Pacific Democracies : Analyststheepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYJul 29Can the US fend off China’s subsea drones? Its coastguard looks for answersAs the Chinese military expands its autonomous underwater capabilities, the US Coast Guard is seeking new ways to counter undersea drones, highlighting what analysts describe as a gap in America’s defence. The law enforcement agency said it was requesting information on commercially available systems capable of detecting, tracking and disabling unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). While the July 24 notice does not mention China, it comes less than a year after Beijing unveiled several uncrewed...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 29China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan in final tests with drone catapultComputer-generated footage showing how China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship will launch GJ-21 stealth fighter drones has been aired by state media, with a military commentator saying the vessel is in the final stages of commissioning. The 40,000-tonne Sichuan had full deck line markings, meaning it had entered the final testing phase, military expert Wei Dongxu told state broadcaster CCTV. The amphibious assault ship, which has a 250-metre-long (820 feet) and 62-metre-wide flight deck,...South China Morning Post