French Navy

French Navy Joins Taiwan Strait Following US and Canada, Stirring China’s Concerns

France has sent the Prairial (F731), a Floréal-class frigate, through the Taiwan Strait, according to a report published on October 29, 2024. The French vessel’s transit follows recent voyages by both the United States and Canadian navies, reflecting a rising...
US-Taiwan

Senior US Diplomat Visits Taiwan Amid Trump’s Criticism of Chip Industry and Defense Commitments

Washington’s support for Taiwan, Ingrid Larson, Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), arrived in Taipei on Tuesday. The AIT, which functions as the de facto US embassy in Taiwan, announced her trip as...
Xi Jinping-Joe Biden

Xi Jinping Presses Biden to Adjust U.S. Stance on Taiwan Independence

During a critical diplomatic exchange last year near San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed U.S. President Joe Biden to make a key change to the language the United States uses to express its stance on Taiwan’s independence. According to...
US–Japan alliance, Indo-Pacific

How US–Japan Security Pact Could Safeguard Indo-Pacific Against Emerging Regional Threats.

In a pivotal shift in Asia-Pacific geopolitics, the United States and Japan have advanced their defense alliance through the establishment of a Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Japan, reinforcing a robust response to China’s growing military influence. This newly launched...
China coast guard, South China Sea

UK to Boost Naval Presence in the Pacific Amid Rising US-China Tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major shift in the United Kingdom’s defense posture, with a strategic expansion of Royal Navy activities in the Pacific. The move underscores Britain’s commitment to US-led efforts to curb China's expanding maritime...
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...
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