PLAN Ming-class submarine

China’s Silent Tragedy Beneath the Waves: Legacy of Submarine 361 and PLAN’s Rapid Rise

As China’s naval power surges into the 21st century, its submarine fleet has become a symbol of quiet strength beneath the surface. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is rapidly modernizing, expanding both its diesel-electric and nuclear-powered submarine fleets to...
Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS)

U.S. Marine Corps Showcases Advanced MADIS System in Philippines to Strengthen South China Sea Deterrence

Against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea, the U.S. Marine Corps demonstrated its evolving air defense capabilities during Exercise Balikatan 25. On April 27, Marines from the 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion executed a live-fire engagement using...
China Hoists Flag Over Sandy Cay.

China Hoists Flag Over Sandy Cay: A New Flashpoint in South China Sea

In a calculated escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, China has occupied Sandy Cay, a previously isolated reef dangerously close to a key Philippine military garrison. Chinese coast guard forces raised the national flag over the contested feature,...
Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels docked at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia

Strategic Waters: Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base Signals Rising Sino-Japanese Tensions and China’s Expanding Maritime Reach

Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base hosted the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels Bungo and Etajima, in what was hailed as a goodwill visit. The event marked the first foreign naval presence at the newly upgraded base, following its formal inauguration...
Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia’s National Defence Council: A New Era for Defence Policy under Prabowo Subianto

The establishment of Indonesia’s National Defence Council (NDC) marks one of the most significant early policy moves under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership. In a changing regional security environment and a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical rivalry, the formation of this...
BRP Miguel Malvar

Philippine Navy Commissions BRP Miguel Malvar: A Defining Step in Maritime Modernisation Amid South China Sea Tensions

In a significant milestone for its maritime defence ambitions, the Philippine Navy has formally commissioned the BRP Miguel Malvar (PN-92), the country’s most advanced surface combatant to date. This high-profile induction marks a pivotal shift in Manila’s ability to project...
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong

China’s aircraft Carrier Shandong Conducts Drills in South China Sea as USS Carl Vinson Navigates Malacca Strait in Strategic Power Display

As geopolitical tides shift in East Asia, a new form of strategic signaling is taking center stage — aircraft carriers. The region's waters are no longer just vital trade corridors but are quickly becoming high-risk zones for close military encounters....
F-16 Fighter Jets

Philippines’ F-16 Fighter Jets Deal with U.S.: A Game-Changer for South China Sea?

In a landmark move aimed at modernizing the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the U.S. State Department has approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of 20 F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets to the Philippines. This sale marks a significant leap forward...
Philippines navy drills in South China Sea

China Conducts ‘Routine Patrols’ in Disputed Waters, Urges Philippines to Reconsider Actions

China’s Ministry of National Defense has issued a direct and forceful warning to the Philippines as tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, reflecting the intensifying geopolitical contest in the region. In an official statement released Friday, the...
Chinese H-6 bombers fly east of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

China Deploys H-6 Bombers Near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

Beijing’s Military Maneuvers Signal Strength as U.S. Reaffirms Defense Pact with the Philippines In a significant display of military power, China has deployed two long-range H-6 bombers near the highly contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Satellite images...
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