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MILITARYAug 27What China can do to secure trade routes in its coming high-seas struggle with USChina should forge a national consensus on “regaining mastery of the oceans” and direct overseas investment returns into defence spending to brace for sea-power competition with the US, according to a prominent Chinese academic. Di Dongsheng, associate dean of Renmin University’s school of international studies in Beijing, warned on Tuesday that as economic ties between the United States, the dominant maritime power, and China, which relies heavily on sea-bound trade, shifted towards...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 27Japan fast-tracks anti-drone system amid China’s military build-upTokyo is experimenting with a radically faster way of buying new weapons – picking a domestically built interceptor drone less than three months after launching the procurement process. Analysts say this shift could help Japan respond more quickly to China’s expanding military capabilities. The defence ministry’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on Tuesday that it had signed a contract to buy Terra Drone’s Terra B1 system following competitive trials. The decision...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 26Future International Midshipmen Leadership Camp kicks off in ChinaAn international leadership camp for midshipmen has commenced in China, indicating ongoing military training and cooperation among participating nations.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
MILITARYAug 26‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours“I want to survive.” That was uppermost in Senior Seaman Michael Coccon Johen’s mind while he was drifting in the South China Sea, hours after a free-fall parachute training exercise went wrong. Johen, 27, was one of six Malaysian navy special forces personnel who landed in the sea on August 12 after missing their designated landing site at Pulau Layang-Layang, off Sabah’s coast. It happened during the drill’s second jump at 4.30pm, when a sudden change in weather severely affected...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25China - Belarus joint training wraps up ; Z - 20K joins drill , demonstrating anti - terror readiness : expertA joint military training between China and Belarus concluded, with the Z-20K aircraft participating, to demonstrate anti-terror readiness. This exercise highlights military cooperation and capabilities between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China
MILITARYAug 25China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles onChinese fighter jets have conducted combat training with their Egyptian counterparts in a joint exercise following a major Chinese air force deployment to the Middle East. The drill, which was launched on Saturday and is expected to continue until early next month, is part of the second China-Egypt “Eagles of Civilisation” joint air force training exercises, taking place against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Iran. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force deployed J-16...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25Philippines to expand military drone fleet as South China Sea tensions riseThe Philippines plans to expand its unmanned ⁠capabilities, including through development ⁠and acquisition of drones as part ⁠of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. US defence ally the Philippines also planned to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defence assets to strengthen its external defence capabilities, Defence Secretary Gilberto ‌Teodoro told a budget hearing in the lower house of Congress. The Philippines has shifted its...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25Egypt - China Air Drill Draws Attention Of US And IsraelAn air drill between Egypt and China has attracted the attention of the US and Israel. This indicates notable military activity and geopolitical interest.i24news.tv · Israel
MILITARYAug 24China provides smart drones to boost Cambodia landmine clearance operationsChina is providing smart drones to Cambodia to assist with landmine clearance operations. This initiative aims to enhance efforts to remove dangerous remnants of conflict.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
MILITARYAug 24China’s new hypersonic weapons could threaten U.S. aircraft at extreme rangeChina's newly developed hypersonic weapons could pose a threat to U.S. aircraft due to their extreme range. This development signals a potential shift in military capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 24The Risks of Downplaying China MilitaryThe article examines the potential risks associated with downplaying or underestimating China's military strength. It suggests there are significant implications for international security.warontherocks.com · United States
MILITARYAug 24The Risks of Downplaying China’s MilitaryWar on the Rocks
MILITARYAug 23Why Cambodia is reviving US military drills despite close China tiesCambodia is preparing to restart joint military exercises with the United States next year, in a move analysts described as a pragmatic reset of defence ties strained since 2017 – though not a pivot away from China. Senior officials from both countries discussed restarting the Angkor Sentinel drills last weekend, alongside expanded training and military reforms, Cambodian media reported. Washington has also signalled interest in further visits to Ream, a strategically located Cambodian naval...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 22Lecciones del frente ucraniano para un Taiwán que quiere abrir más la cartera y blindarse ante ChinaDrones baratos, guerra electrónica, redes alternativas de comunicación y ensayos contra bloqueos y desembarcos: Taipei mira Kiev mientras propone aumentar el gasto militar hasta un máximo histórico LeerEl Mundo
MILITARYAug 22US Navy P 8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait as China tracks aircraft : Reportbusinesstoday.in · India
MILITARYAug 22Japan and India Build a Defense Network Around ChinaJapan and India are reportedly constructing a defense network that strategically encircles China. This development signifies a major shift in regional geopolitical alliances and security postures.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
MILITARYAug 22China Massive New Artificial Island In The South China Sea Emerges , Primed For Militarizationyahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 21Why China’s reusable rocket breakthrough matters for the PLA’s ‘kill chain’A pair of landmark rocket recoveries in recent weeks has brought China a step closer to mastering reusable launch technology – a breakthrough analysts said could give the People’s Liberation Army an advantage in combat by increasing the resilience of its satellite-supported “kill chain”, the process of identifying, tracking and engaging a target. In a first for China, commercial rocket company LandSpace recovered a stainless-steel booster using deployable legs after an orbital flight earlier...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21Will other Southeast Asian countries follow Indonesia’s example with joint China drill?China and Indonesia’s recent joint naval exercise east of Taiwan has prompted speculation that other Southeast Asian countries may follow suit. Last Wednesday’s drill – which one observer said may “lower the political threshold” for neighbouring countries – was followed by a meeting of the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers on Friday, where they discussed further military cooperation and a range of other topics, such as food security. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Indonesia was...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21China - Belarus Swift Eagle 2026 joint training in Full SwingThe 'Swift Eagle 2026' joint training exercise between China and Belarus is currently in full swing. This activity signifies ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.globalsecurity.org · Syria
MILITARYAug 21China’s drone production capacity can only meet 60% of war demand: studyEven when fully mobilised, China’s industrial system would only be able to meet 60 per cent of the country’s military demand for drones in a conflict, according to a rare study looking into the expected effects of a sudden war. The estimates were produced by an artificial intelligence model that covered a multilevel supply chain linking drone assembly plants with subsystem and component suppliers. The study also accounted for inventories, production capacity, order backlogs, budgets and civilian...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21 China a competitor , Pakistan remains a security challenge : Ex - Army Chief Gen M . M . NaravaneAn ex-Army Chief stated that China is a competitor and Pakistan continues to be a security challenge. This presents a military perspective on significant geopolitical relationships.kenyastar.com · Kenya
MILITARYAug 20Taiwán propone un presupuesto récord de defensa de 35.000 millones de dólares ante la creciente presión de ChinaLa cifra supone un salto del 18% respecto del presupuesto propuesto para 2026. El presidente Lai Ching-te se comprometió a llevar gasto en defensa al 5% del PIB de la isla para 2030.Clarín
MILITARYAug 20China’s Military Says AI Can’t Replace Commanders. Xi Is Testing ThatFor years, the Chinese military’s own newspaper has been making a promise it may no longer be able to keep. Whenever the People’s Liberation Army Daily (Jiefangjun Bao), the official newspaper of China’s Central Military Commission, discusses artificial intelligence and command, it returns to the same reassurance: Machines may sort sensor data, draft options, and compress the time between observation and action, but the final authority, and the responsibility that comes with it, belong to the human commander. As one 2025 article puts it, AI cannot resolve the allocation of coWar on the Rocks
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