- June 22nd, 2025
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...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded a cautionary note about the growing risk of escalating tariffs in undermining Asia’s economic prospects. Speaking at a forum on systemic risk in Cebu, IMF Asia-Pacific Director Krishna Srinivasan highlighted the potential impact...
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger unity and cooperation among Asia-Pacific economies to counter the rising tide of global protectionism. Addressing leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Saturday, Xi warned of the dangers posed by...
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