Chinese jack-up barges on beach at Nansan Island, off Zhanjiang. Note different sets of legs, reduced draft on first barge, extendable platforms on structures left and centre.

China’s Amphibious Bridging Systems: A Technological Marvel or a Military Threat to Taiwan?

Satellite and ground imagery recently shared on social media have revealed a new system of Chinese amphibious bridging barges, likely designed to support large-scale amphibious operations targeting Taiwan. Naval News provides an analysis of these developments, detailing their design and...
Missiles on Strait: Iran Deploys Missile Systems to Disputed Persian Gulf Islands, Defiant Stance Amid Rising Tensions

Missiles on Strait: Iran Deploys Missile Systems to Disputed Persian Gulf Islands, Defiant Stance Amid Rising Tensions

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has deployed missile systems to three hotly contested islands in the Persian Gulf, amplifying Tehran’s military footprint in one of the world’s most geopolitically sensitive waterways. The deployment comes with an explicit warning: Iran...
US Department of Defense

War Plan Leaked Documents Throw Waltz’s Future Into Doubt, White House Scrambles

A significant security breach has unsettled the White House, following revelations that top administration officials inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, in a private group chat discussing military operations against Houthi militants in Yemen. The incident has ignited...
Royal Malaysian Navy Perdana-class Scorpene submarine.

Malaysia Eyes Strategic Naval Expansion with Potential Forward Submarine Base in Muara Tebas

In a move that could significantly enhance Malaysia’s maritime defense posture in the South China Sea, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is considering establishing a forward submarine operating base at the future Markas Wilayah Laut 4 (MAWILLA 4) in Muara...
FA-50 light combat aircraft

South Korea’s Cheonryong ALCM Enters New Testing Phase, Signaling Major Leap in Precision Strike Capabilities

In a development with far-reaching implications for the future of precision strike warfare on the Korean Peninsula and beyond, South Korea’s indigenously developed air-launched cruise missile (ALCM), the Cheonryong, has entered a new phase of testing. The long-range weapon is...
Torpedo-like object found on Kuala Terengganu beach

Mysterious Torpedo-Like Object Discovered on Malaysian Shore, Raising Regional Security Concerns

In what may be a significant clue pointing to growing unmanned surveillance activity in Southeast Asian waters, a mysterious metallic object resembling a torpedo was discovered early this morning along the shores of Pantai Seberang Takir, Kuala Terengganu. The coastal...
JF-17 Thunder

Pakistan’s Ambitious JF-17 Upgrade: PFX Alpha Program Seeks to Reduce Foreign Dependence and Strengthen Aerial Sovereignty

At the heart of the bustling show floor of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar 2024 (IDEAS), Pakistan quietly signaled a transformative shift in its airpower doctrine. The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), operating under the Pakistan Air...
Gripen Fighter Jet

Thailand Advances Gripen Fighter Jet Deal with Sweden

The governments of Thailand and Sweden, in partnership with Swedish aerospace giant Saab, are in the final stages of negotiations for the sale of JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole fighters. This move reflects Bangkok's strategy to enhance and modernize its...
Bangladesh politics are dominated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Declines to Ban Awami League Amidst Student Opposition

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, announced it has no plans to ban the Awami League, the political party of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This decision places the government at odds with student revolutionaries who played...
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

Japan Reaffirms Commitment to U.S. Military Alliance Amid Speculations on Command Structure Changes

The Japanese government reiterated its dedication to strengthening its military alliance with the United States on Friday, following reports suggesting that the Pentagon might reconsider plans to expand U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ). This development comes amid broader discussions on defense...
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