China DF-26 Missile Arsenal

China Expands DF-26 Missile Arsenal, Heightening Tensions in Indo-Pacific

China has significantly bolstered its arsenal of DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs), a move raising alarms across the United States and its allies in the Indo-Pacific. Recent satellite imagery, released by commercial satellite operator Umbra on September 9, 2024, reveals...
U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy Moves to Equip Warships with Patriot Interceptors Amid Rising Chinese Hypersonic Threats In Pacific

In response to escalating security concerns over China’s expanding missile capabilities, particularly in the domain of advanced hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Navy is taking decisive steps to integrate Patriot interceptor missiles on its warships. This strategic enhancement, reported by The...
U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Department of Defense Claims North Korean Troops Are Deployed to Russia, Sparking Global Concerns

The United States has "evidence" that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday, adding a new dimension to the ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war. Austin indicated that it...
US Navy's Phalanx Close In Weapon System on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington

USS George Washington Engages Simulated Hostiles in Pacific PACFIRE, Proves Efficiency of Phalanx CIWS Defense System

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced today that the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) successfully conducted a pre-aim calibration fire (PACFIRE), testing its missile and close-in weapon systems (CIWS) as it transitions back to forward-deployed service in...
Sama Sama in Subic Bay

U.S., Philippines, and Allies Commence Eighth Iteration of Exercise Sama Sama in Subic Bay

The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and allied nations launched the eighth edition of Exercise Sama Sama on October 7 near Subic Bay in the Philippines. This year’s event, which will span two weeks, marks...
US Military Base Okinawa, Japan

U.S. and Japan’s Indo-Pacific Defense: Military Base Caught in Disinformation Crossfire

The independence of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, has gained traction on social media platforms. These misleading videos, primarily aimed at Chinese-speaking audiences, have garnered millions of interactions—including likes, reposts, and shares—spreading false narratives about Okinawa’s sovereignty. According to a report...
Joe Biden, Muhammad Yunus

Bay of Bengal: Bangladesh at Crossroads in US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Bangladesh, a rapidly growing economy on the Bay of Bengal, and the United States' Indo-Pacific strategy. This evolving partnership seeks to deepen American involvement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid a significant shift in international politics. The intersection of...
NATO-China

NATO and China: Clash of Perceptions and Strategic Realities

China's Ministry of National Defense made a bold and scathing accusation, condemning NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) for "spreading its evil hooks" into the Asia-Pacific region . This comment, delivered by Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang, reflected Beijing's deepening frustration with...
U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy plans to Counter China’s Growing Military Presence in Indo-Pacific

The United States Navy has unveiled a new strategic document aimed at countering the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. The document, which emphasizes the need to prepare for a potential conflict by 2027,...
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins

New Zealand and Australian Naval Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Amid Rising Tensions in Indo-Pacific

In the Indo-Pacific region, naval vessels from New Zealand and Australia sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to an official statement by New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins on Thursday. The transit, which occurred at approximately 2 PM...
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