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MILITARYJul 3What a seating chart might reveal about the future of China’s military leadershipTwo Chinese generals were seated for the first time alongside top People’s Liberation Army officers in a high-profile ceremony this week – a clear sign that they have emerged as front-runners for the leadership of the world’s largest standing army. During an evening gala marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party’s founding on Monday, lieutenant generals Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang were seated at the front of the section reserved for military leadership. At the event, attended by...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 2Could China’s containerised aircraft launcher reshape rules of modern warfare?Fresh footage has offered the first look at China’s truck-mounted electromagnetic catapult launching a drone, with its developer unveiling details of this large family of containerised weapon systems. The footage shows three eight-wheeled flat-top trucks driving on to what appears to be an airfield runway. Once aligned and connected via mechanical hinges, they form a continuous platform, along which a fixed-wing propeller drone accelerates and takes off. The Beijing Institute of Technology’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 2Taiwan’s Drone Industry Take Centerstage in Defense Spending DebateFunding for drones became much more hotly discussed in the wake of KMT chair Cheng Li-wun’s trip to the United States last month.The Diplomat
MILITARYJul 2Why it matters that China’s advanced fighters can use all its carriersChina’s older aircraft carriers can operate more closely with the more advanced Fujian than previously thought, observers said following PLA exercises showing upgraded fighter jets taking off from the older Liaoning carrier. Images taken during a 40-day mission in the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean that ended on June 22 showed multiple J-15T jets taking off from, and landing on, the Liaoning. China operates three aircraft carriers, which use two launch systems. The older Liaoning and Shandong...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 2India, Japan sign defence pact as PM Modi holds talks with TakaichiIndia and Japan have signed a defense pact following discussions between Prime Minister Modi and Takaichi. This agreement signifies strengthened military cooperation between the two nations.Indian Express
MILITARYJul 2Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat saysDe ​facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJul 2Residents, visitors flock to waterfront as PLA navy ships sail into Hong KongResidents and tourists have flocked to Hong Kong’s harbourfronts to welcome two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) naval vessels on a five-day port call to the city. The guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang sailed into Hong Kong via Lei Yue Mun and Victoria Harbour on Thursday morning, with the ships arriving at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks at 9am and 9.40am respectively. A PLA band began to play celebratory music to welcome the Hengyang’s arrival at 9am, with dozens...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 1USS Ronald Reagan Drug Case Raises Questions About Off-Base Reach in Japan58 sailors from the U.S. aircraft carrier were punished over an LSD distribution case that began while it was homeported in Japan. Did their network reach into Japanese society?The Diplomat
MILITARYJun 30Small-Plane Crash Tests China’s Security StateHow did a private aircraft enter Beijing’s sensitive airspace?Foreign Policy
MILITARYJun 30REPORT : China Is Building an AI War Machine | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas Newsktrh.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJun 30Should China worry more about keeping defence customers than winning new deals?Retaining existing customers and a potential resurgence of Russian competition may be among the biggest challenges for sales of Chinese weapons systems, according to a report from an Indian think tank. The study, published this month by the Bengaluru-based Takshashila Institution, questioned whether weapons made in China were “foolproof or in muddy waters” and cautioned against the “reductive assumption that Chinese weaponry is uniformly poor in quality”. Instead, the report’s author Anushka...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 30Ukrainian outlet critique exposes gaps in Korea counter - drone strategyA Ukrainian media critique has reportedly revealed deficiencies in Korea's counter-drone defense strategy. This raises concerns about military readiness and tactical effectiveness.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
MILITARYJun 30Keep out of China's clutches, Taiwan's president tells military cadetsTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te warned military cadets on Tuesday not to succumb to China's spying ‌activities and to defend freedom and democracy, speaking at a Cold War-era college…Japan Today
MILITARYJun 30South Korea Fires Full Four - Stage Military Rocket : Joining Elite Club of Six NationsSouth Korea successfully launched a full four-stage military rocket, joining an elite group of six nations. This represents a significant advancement in the nation's military capabilities.techtimes.com · United States
MILITARYJun 30Japan aims to catch up on drone warfare by tapping Ukraine’s experienceJapan is accelerating plans to acquire and develop drones for its military by stepping up cooperation with Ukraine and learning from Kyiv’s wartime experience against Russia as it seeks to deploy more unmanned systems across its territory in the Pacific. To complement this strategy, Japanese companies are boosting cooperation with their European counterparts to manufacture anti-submarine drones. “The entire international community has witnessed how warfare has changed since the outbreak of the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 29What signal is China sending with first official footage of sixth-generation fighter?China’s military apparently released the first official footage of its sixth-generation fighter over the weekend – a move that analysts said might suggest Beijing was ahead of its competitors, including the US, in developing the next generation of warplanes. China Military Bugle, the official press account of the People’s Liberation Army, published a four-minute video on Sunday marking the 10th anniversary of China’s first heavy transport aircraft, the Y-20, entering service. In the video’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 29Chinese vessels shadow US-Philippine naval drills in South China Sea near disputed shoalThe People’s Liberation Army said it dispatched vessels and aircraft to the South China Sea in response to a joint US-Philippine maritime drill in the waters near Scarborough Shoal over the weekend. The PLA’s statement came a day after Manila said four Chinese vessels monitored a US-Philippine maritime exercise near the disputed shoal, which was reported by Philippine media on Monday. A week ago, a rare stand-off between Chinese and Philippine navies took place near the atoll. Over the weekend,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 29A long - awaited Australia - Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military baseAustralia and Vanuatu have signed a long-awaited pact aimed at preventing China from establishing a military base. This agreement has implications for regional security and international relations.newsday.com · United States
MILITARYJun 29S . Korea closely coordinates with US after belated disclosure of NK missile launchSouth Korea is closely coordinating with the United States following the delayed revelation of a North Korean missile launch. This highlights ongoing regional tensions and diplomatic efforts to manage the situation.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
MILITARYJun 29Kawasaki , Airbus to Study Japanese Anti - Submarine Version of EurodroneKawasaki and Airbus are set to study a Japanese anti-submarine version of the Eurodrone. This indicates a development in military aviation technology and international defense collaboration.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYJun 28Japan and South Korea step up defense equipment cooperationJapan and South Korea are increasing their cooperation on defense equipment. This indicates strengthening military ties and regional security efforts.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
MILITARYJun 28How is China shaping up in the global competition to sell air defence weapons?Chinese firms joined their global competitors at Eurosatory, the recently concluded arms fair, where the latest air defences were the centre of attention in a market made more important by the drone warfare seen in Ukraine and the Middle East. Experts said China could anticipate sales from the Global South thanks to its cost efficiency, but geopolitical constraints would continue to bar it from US-allied countries that were looking for combat-proven and interoperable systems. China’s largest...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 28Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five dieAn Indonesian human rights body is calling for an end to military training in a specific cooperative project following five reported deaths. This action addresses concerns over safety and human rights in military-related activities.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
MILITARYJun 28Defense ministers of Korea , Japan to hold talks for deeper cooperationDefense ministers from Korea and Japan are scheduled to hold talks aimed at fostering deeper cooperation between their respective nations. This indicates efforts to strengthen bilateral security relations.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
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