- November 20th, 2025
China’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian (Type 003), has officially entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), marking a defining milestone in the nation’s maritime ambitions. With its induction, China becomes the first country outside...
In a rare moment of levity, Chinese President Xi Jinping drew laughter from both delegations when he joked about spying on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung while presenting him with a pair of smartphones. The light-hearted exchange, which took...
United States Air Force RC-135V Rivet Joint aircraft and its team of 55 personnel from the 82nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron operated from Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin between May 19 and 23, 2025. Though officially assigned to the 55th...
China’s AG600 Seaplane Certified for Commercial Use: A New Era in Aviation and Geopolitical Strategy
In a milestone achievement for China’s aviation industry, the AG600 Kunlong—officially the world’s largest civil amphibious aircraft—has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), authorizing it for commercial operation. Developed by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation...
China deployed two aircraft carrier groups and approximately 70 naval vessels in waters surrounding Taiwan throughout May, according to a Taiwanese security official. This maneuver marks one of Beijing's most assertive displays of maritime power in recent years, intensifying concerns...
When U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate funding of the “Golden Dome” anti-missile defense system on May 20, the domestic response was surprisingly calm. To Americans, the idea of shielding their homeland from nuclear attack is intuitive, even overdue....
Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced the acquisition of two additional Invincible-class submarines from German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS). This procurement will expand the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fleet of these advanced submarines to six, with the new...
Trump Administration’s Subtle Yet Symbolic Shift in Taiwan Policy Raises Geopolitical Stakes In a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific, the U.S. State Department has removed the phrase “We do not support Taiwan independence”...
China’s Dual Energy Strategy at a Crossroads China’s energy production strategy in 2024 has been marked by both an unprecedented surge in renewable energy and a persistent reliance on coal, according to a new analysis by two think tanks, the...
Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's premier financial institutions, is set to reward its top-performing investment bankers and traders in Asia with a bonus increase of up to 50%, reflecting robust business growth and the recovery from a low-base effect...
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