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- Comment came as China, Russia and US joined space peace talks in Geneva
Military source said aim is boosting Tokyo’s deterrence by extending shooting range to more than 400km as China improves its naval capabilities.
Military source said aim is boosting Tokyo’s deterrence by extending shooting range to more than 400km as China improves its naval capabilities.
Acting Pentagon chief named hypersonic missiles, space operations, technology theft and militarising land in the South China Sea as threats posed by China, warning Beijing ‘seeks Indo-Pacific regional hegemony in the near-term and displacement of the United States’.
Acting Pentagon chief named hypersonic missiles, space operations, technology theft and militarising land in the South China Sea as threats posed by China, warning Beijing ‘seeks Indo-Pacific regional hegemony in the near-term and displacement of the United States’.
Country is pumping more resources into developing equipment ranging from better guns to state-of-the-art warplanes, according to armaments specialists.
Country is pumping more resources into developing equipment ranging from better guns to state-of-the-art warplanes, according to armaments specialists.
The USS Blue Ridge encountered Chinese navy in the region, but Captain Eric Anduze said ‘all of our interactions were safe and professional’.
The USS Blue Ridge encountered Chinese navy in the region, but Captain Eric Anduze said ‘all of our interactions were safe and professional’.
The tense stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours shines a light on their growing arsenals, particularly tactical nuclear weapons that many mistakenly believe could shock an adversary into submission.
The tense stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours shines a light on their growing arsenals, particularly tactical nuclear weapons that many mistakenly believe could shock an adversary into submission.
Legislation would mean students with past or current citizenship in China, Russia, Iran or North Korea won’t be allowed to access certain projects without a waiver from the Director of National Intelligence.
Legislation would mean students with past or current citizenship in China, Russia, Iran or North Korea won’t be allowed to access certain projects without a waiver from the Director of National Intelligence.
But arms exports grew by just 2.7 per cent in 2014-18 from the previous five years, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report.
But arms exports grew by just 2.7 per cent in 2014-18 from the previous five years, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report.
France and Russia may send aircraft carriers to join China’s flat tops in show of military might and amity as Beijing polishes its image as rising power.
France and Russia may send aircraft carriers to join China’s flat tops in show of military might and amity as Beijing polishes its image as rising power.
Comments come after Admiral Phil Davidson suggested that a loose security grouping of the four countries could be shelved for now.
Comments come after Admiral Phil Davidson suggested that a loose security grouping of the four countries could be shelved for now.
The deal, which involves the spending of South Korean taxpayer money, requires parliamentary approval in Seoul.
The deal, which involves the spending of South Korean taxpayer money, requires parliamentary approval in Seoul.
The submarine, the third New Delhi has leased from Moscow, would be delivered by 2025.
The submarine, the third New Delhi has leased from Moscow, would be delivered by 2025.
Flight test is a major step forward for an experimental ‘loyal wingman’ concept that envisions small robotic drones accompanying fighter jets into combat, to scout ahead or absorb enemy fire.
Flight test is a major step forward for an experimental ‘loyal wingman’ concept that envisions small robotic drones accompanying fighter jets into combat, to scout ahead or absorb enemy fire.
The proposed 7.5 per cent increase is justified when Beijing, which has a stated path of peaceful growth, needs to defend its interests and modernise
The proposed 7.5 per cent increase is justified when Beijing, which has a stated path of peaceful growth, needs to defend its interests and modernise
Funding will rise to US$175.98 billion in 2019 – up by 7.5 per cent from 2018 but less than the 8.1 per cent growth last year.
Funding will rise to US$175.98 billion in 2019 – up by 7.5 per cent from 2018 but less than the 8.1 per cent growth last year.
Israeli satellite images show Liaoning at Qingdao after refit, while China’s home-built Type 001A is expected to join navy’s big show in April.
Israeli satellite images show Liaoning at Qingdao after refit, while China’s home-built Type 001A is expected to join navy’s big show in April.
Defence chief Delfin Lorenzana says US activity in the South China Sea may lead Manila to be ‘involved in a war that we do not seek and do not want’ under its current treaty obligations.
Defence chief Delfin Lorenzana says US activity in the South China Sea may lead Manila to be ‘involved in a war that we do not seek and do not want’ under its current treaty obligations.
Israel’s military insisted the deployment was ‘not related to any specific current event’.
Israel’s military insisted the deployment was ‘not related to any specific current event’.
The latest cancellation of joint exercises may act as an olive branch to North Korea leader Kim Jong-un after his two-day summit in Hanoi with President Donald Trump collapsed.
The latest cancellation of joint exercises may act as an olive branch to North Korea leader Kim Jong-un after his two-day summit in Hanoi with President Donald Trump collapsed.
Failure of two leaders to reach a denuclearisation agreement at Hanoi summit was the better option for Donald Trump, argues Asia Society’s Daniel Russel.
Failure of two leaders to reach a denuclearisation agreement at Hanoi summit was the better option for Donald Trump, argues Asia Society’s Daniel Russel.
Defence minister says the sale had to be approved by US Congress but had the backing of the Trump administration.
Defence minister says the sale had to be approved by US Congress but had the backing of the Trump administration.
US accused of ‘stirring up trouble’ and disregarding international law as freedom of navigation patrols set to increase this year.
US accused of ‘stirring up trouble’ and disregarding international law as freedom of navigation patrols set to increase this year.
Liaoning has just undergone a nine-month refit, while flight system of new warship the Type 001A is expected to be put to test.
Liaoning has just undergone a nine-month refit, while flight system of new warship the Type 001A is expected to be put to test.
Comment was response to UN’s top court calling on London to leave the Indian Ocean archipelago as soon as possible so its people can return home.
Comment was response to UN’s top court calling on London to leave the Indian Ocean archipelago as soon as possible so its people can return home.
The unusual report said the US targets could be struck within five minutes of hypersonic missiles being launched from submarines. Just days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was militarily ready for a ‘Cuban Missile’ style crisis if the US wanted one
The unusual report said the US targets could be struck within five minutes of hypersonic missiles being launched from submarines. Just days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was militarily ready for a ‘Cuban Missile’ style crisis if the US wanted one
The destroyer USS Stethem and cargo and ammunition ship USS Cesar Chavez went through the strategic waterway on Monday. It was the second such transit in about a month.
The destroyer USS Stethem and cargo and ammunition ship USS Cesar Chavez went through the strategic waterway on Monday. It was the second such transit in about a month.
Chagos Islands are home to a strategic US base, used for bombing missions in wars in Middle East and Afghanistan.
Chagos Islands are home to a strategic US base, used for bombing missions in wars in Middle East and Afghanistan.
Jeremy Fleming says Britain will weigh a range of factors before making a decision on whether to ban Huawei from its communication networks.
Jeremy Fleming says Britain will weigh a range of factors before making a decision on whether to ban Huawei from its communication networks.
Recent confrontational remarks by Chinese military officers on the US are a response to American provocation in the form of increased freedom of navigation operations, new alliances such as the Quad and anti-China rhetoric in US foreign policy circles.
Recent confrontational remarks by Chinese military officers on the US are a response to American provocation in the form of increased freedom of navigation operations, new alliances such as the Quad and anti-China rhetoric in US foreign policy circles.
The ballot asked locals whether they supported a plan to reclaim land – which has already started – at a coastal site and move the base at Futenma there.
The ballot asked locals whether they supported a plan to reclaim land – which has already started – at a coastal site and move the base at Futenma there.
Donald Trump deserves some credit for his China policies, which may well see Chinese President Xi Jinping make concessions to the US in Buenos Aires this week. Not that it means the US will succeed in keeping China down, though.