China’s New KJ-3000 AEW&C Aircraft Marks Major Leap in Aerial Surveillance Power

China’s New KJ-3000 AEW&C Aircraft Marks Major Leap in Aerial Surveillance Power

China has quietly rolled out a powerful new tool in its quest for air superiority and regional influence in the Indo-Pacific: the KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. Newly released imagery confirms the development of the system, which...
China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, during its maiden sea trials. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, completed maiden sea trials.

China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Undergoes Intensive Sea Trials Ahead of Historic Commissioning with Electromagnetic Catapult System

China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is undergoing an intensive series of sea trials as it edges closer to operational deployment. Official state media recently confirmed the carrier’s ongoing testing, emphasizing its role as the first Chinese...
Fujian, China's first domestically-made aircraft carrier using catapults.

China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier: China’s Naval Power Surges Ahead as 80,000-Ton Fujian Aircraft Carrier Begins Advanced Sea Trials, Redefining Regional Maritime Dynamics

China's naval ambitions have taken a significant leap forward with the development of its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian. Launched on June 17, 2022, the Fujian represents a monumental advancement in the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) capabilities, marking China's...
USS Ohio Returns to Indo-Pacific Strategic Signals and Subsurface Strength in a Tense Naval Era

USS Ohio Returns to Indo-Pacific: Strategic Signals and Subsurface Strength in a Tense Naval Era

The USS Ohio (SSGN-726) arrived in Guam, marking a significant moment for U.S. naval operations in the Indo-Pacific. The submarine, one of the Navy’s most formidable guided-missile platforms, had just completed a three-year Major Maintenance Period (MMP) at Puget Sound...
Chinese navy ship reaches- Russias baltic port

A Shrinking Margin: U.S. Navy Faces Alarming Shipbuilding Gap as China Accelerates Maritime Dominance

At the annual Sedona Forum hosted by the McCain Institute, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, issued a sobering warning that echoed far beyond the red rocks of Arizona. Standing before an audience of national security experts...
Concept art from the Air Force Research Laboratory shows a potential next-generation fighter concept

AI Race in Military Sector: U.S. AI Ambitions in Face of Budget Constraints and Chinese Competition

In modern warfare, the conversation invariably turns to the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on military capabilities. From autonomous drones to sophisticated surveillance systems, AI is poised to redefine the nature of combat. Yet, despite the...