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MILITARYJul 29Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaosAn American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is set to dock in Da Nang this week, in a visit analysts say shows the durability of US-Vietnam relations despite trade tensions and global upheaval. The USS George Washington, a Nimitz-class carrier currently deployed with the US Navy’s Seventh Fleet out of Yokosuka, Japan, is expected to call at the central Vietnamese port from Thursday to Monday, though officials have yet to confirm the exact date. Its looming arrival “signals that engagement...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 29The US missile shield is under strain : What depleted Patriot and THAAD stocks mean for the Iran war and Chinamoneycontrol.com · India
MILITARYJul 29US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrolsThe United States has released a rare photo of the American and Taiwanese coastguards operating together at sea, as Beijing expands maritime law enforcement in waters east of the island. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) – the de facto US embassy in Taipei – posted the undated image on social media on Tuesday, saying the two sides were coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement. “The United States appreciates Taiwan’s partnership in maritime security and...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 28China J - 16 Shows High - Volume BVR Warfare Strategy : Can the Indian Su - 30MKI Do the Same ? China's J-16 aircraft demonstrates a high-volume Beyond Visual Range (BVR) warfare strategy, prompting a question about the Indian Su-30MKI's similar capabilities. This article discusses military aviation tactics and comparative air power.idrw.org · India
MILITARYJul 28What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?This year’s US-led Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercises around Hawaii displayed a higher level of integration of new technology in allied operations, with deterring Beijing in mind, experts said. From Japanese land-based anti-ship missiles to US attack submarines and exploding drone boats, allied forces linked troops on shore with aircraft, surface and undersea vessels to form a single network able to find, track and attack the same maritime target. The drills, which ran from June 24...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 28USFJ grows in size to deepen U . S .- Japan coordination | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisThe U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) is increasing in size to enhance coordination between the U.S. and Japan. This development aims to deepen the alliance and cooperation between the two nations.asahi.com · Japan
MILITARYJul 28Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military - will it be ‘a career killer’?The Philippines is targeting to recruit more coders, engineers and cybersecurity specialists into the military, as Manila confronts a battlefield increasingly shaped by software, networks and artificial intelligence. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr on Saturday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand a programme that allows civilian professionals with specialised skills, such as scientists, engineers, doctors and lawyers, to join the military as commissioned officers...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 28Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attackJapan Today
MILITARYJul 28Taiwan To Conducts Drills For Chinese AttackTaiwan is scheduled to conduct military drills simulating a Chinese attack. This indicates preparedness for potential conflict and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.marinelink.com · United States
MILITARYBREAKINGJul 28Taiwan detects seven PLAN vessels operating around territoryshanghaisun.com · China
MILITARYJul 27Taiwan’s Tech Hurdles Threaten Military Capability and Potential Coalition DefenseTaiwan produces the world’s most advanced semiconductors, yet the island’s own military is only in the opening stages of adopting artificial intelligence systems. This mismatch bears directly on Taiwan’s ability to deter Chinese aggression.Beijing is pushing to develop and field sophisticated AI-enabled military capabilities. Given China’s focus on “reuniting” with Taiwan, the Taiwanese military could be the first to contend with the People’s Liberation Army’s emerging defense technologies during a potential conflict. Should the United States, anWar on the Rocks
MILITARYJul 27Taiwan detects 7 PLAN vessels , 4 official shipsTaiwan has detected seven PLAN vessels and four other official ships. This report highlights notable naval movements in a sensitive geopolitical area.newkerala.com · India
MILITARYJul 26Lai Expands Taiwan Collective Defense Strategy With Drones and Allied CooperationLai is reportedly expanding Taiwan's collective defense strategy by incorporating drones and fostering allied cooperation. This development signals an enhancement of Taiwan's military capabilities and international partnerships.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYJul 26US and Japan join Philippines for South China Sea military drillsThe United States and Japan are participating in joint military exercises with the Philippines in the South China Sea.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYJul 26India aims for a 200-ship navy to counter China and PakistanIndia’s ambition to grow its navy past 200 ships within the next decade has taken on fresh urgency as China expands the world’s largest naval fleet and Pakistan adds advanced Chinese-built attack submarines, heightening New Delhi’s anxieties in the Indian Ocean. Analysts see this month’s commissioning of the stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri and submarine hunter INS Malvan this month as a symbol of that effort: both domestically built warships presented as evidence that New Delhi can scale up its...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 25Japan, Britain, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jetA Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. factory is expected to be the Japan center for the development and assembly of the next-generation fighter jet to be produced by Japan,…Japan Today
MILITARYJul 25Born for Beach Landing - China MilitaryThis article discusses China's military capabilities, specifically those related to beach landings. It highlights a particular aspect of their defense strategy.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
MILITARYJul 25Japan, UK, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jetA Mitsubishi Heavy Industries factory is expected to be the Japan centre for the development and assembly of the next-generation fighter jet to be produced by Japan, Britain and Italy, sources close to the matter said on Saturday. The three members of the trilateral Global Combat Air Program are discussing the roles each will play in the design and manufacture of the jet, with Britain to set up its centre in Warton and Italy in Turin, according to the sources. The Japanese centre will be set up...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 25Inside Taiwan budding civil defence movement , where ordinary citizens are preparing for disasterTaiwan is developing a civil defense movement where ordinary citizens are preparing for potential disasters, indicating growing national readiness.theglobeandmail.com · Canada
MILITARYJul 25Ukraine calls for Japan support over licensed production of Patriot systemUkraine hopes to gain support from Japan as it looks to produce Patriot air defense systems under U.S. license, citing the expertise of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. that…Japan Today
MILITARYJul 25Ukraine insists Japan’s pacifist rules permit Patriot missile helpUkraine hopes to gain support from Japan as it looks to produce Patriot air defence systems under US licence, citing the expertise of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that manufactures the interceptors for the Japanese defence forces, according to an aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “We maintain political dialogue” towards seeking cooperation from Japan, which is one of the few countries granted a licence to build the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, Sergiy Kyslytsya, first...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 24Is China building a new type of attack submarine? Satellite images hint at stealth gainsChina may be developing a new class of nuclear-powered attack submarine with improved range and stealth, according to analysis based on recent satellite imagery. The images, captured at Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard, show what analysts believe is a previously unidentified submarine featuring a dramatically reduced sail compared with existing Type 093 attack submarines – a design they say could improve performance. The submarine first came to public attention in early June when naval analyst H.I....South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 24Japan’s overworked defence ministry plans first new bureau since 2007Japan’s move to establish a new bureau to boost defence cooperation with allies is part of Tokyo’s wider policy to deepen deterrence against China, analysts say, adding that the internal reform was also long overdue for the government. The new unit will be under the defence ministry to oversee international coordination with like-minded countries, according to government and political sources cited by local media earlier this month. The move is said to be aimed at strengthening the ministry’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 24Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territorynews.webindia123.com · India