- December 22nd, 2024
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te set off on a pivotal week-long diplomatic mission across the Pacific on Saturday, igniting a strong backlash from Beijing. This marks Lai’s first international trip since assuming office in May, with planned stopovers in Hawaii and...
Taiwan's military carried out an early morning air defence drill on Thursday (Nov 28), testing its response and engagement procedures just days ahead of President Lai Ching-te’s diplomatic trip to the Pacific, which includes planned transit stops in the United...
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te is set to embark on a diplomatic tour of Taiwan's three remaining Pacific allies—Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu—starting November 30, as announced by his office on Friday. The visit, Lai's first official overseas trip since...
In a clear display of expanding influence, China has stirred up debate across the Pacific by docking two warships at Port Vila, Vanuatu, a region traditionally under the strong influence of Australia and the United States. The images of China’s...
In the Indo-Pacific region, the United States is considering equipping its naval ships with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors to counter potential Chinese hypersonic missile threats. According to recent reports, unnamed senior defense officials indicated that...
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...
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...
The South China Sea escalate and tensions rise over the potential for conflict in Taiwan, China and Russia are making significant advances in their submarine capabilities. These developments, aimed at strengthening their naval prowess, are clear demonstrations of their military...
The United States has unveiled the AIM-174, a next-generation air-to-air missile designed to counter China’s expanding Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) strategies. This advanced weapon system promises to play a pivotal role in deterring Chinese aggression in the Taiwan Strait and South China...
In a significant development at the recent Pacific Islands Forum held in Tonga, Australia announced that Pacific Island leaders have endorsed a contentious regional policing plan aimed at addressing security concerns across the region. This endorsement marks a pivotal moment...
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