Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely
Adm. Daryl Caudle has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy.
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China’s military may discard its rigid command structure, report warns
A new Rand report explores the prospect of China embracing the more flexible Western concept of mission command and what that means for U.S. strategy.
Taiwan says Chinese fighter jets fly near island
Taiwan's defense ministry says the Chinese military flew 36 fighter jets and bombers near the self-ruled island.
Australia plays down US B-52 bomber plan that angers China
China this week condemned U.S. plans to deploy up to six long-range bombers to northern Australia.
China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach
China has been increasingly using civilian ships including hundreds of fishing trawlers to back up its vast territorial claims and project military power.
Satellite images reveal Chinese expansion of submarine base
The new piers are being built to the north and south of the existing piers, connected to what appears to be newly reclaimed land.
US soldiers launch Javelin missiles in Japan for first time
Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, started the opening day of exercises with training on Javelins.
Solomon Islands asks navies not to send ships pending review
The government made the request after the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Oliver Henry and the British navy patrol boat HMS Spey canceled planned port calls.
Taiwan forces fire at drones flying over island near China
Taiwan’s military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline.
Report: US Coast Guard ship denied port call in Solomons
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter was recently unable to get clearance for a scheduled port call in the Solomon Islands, according to reports.
China sending fighter jets to Thailand for joint exercises
The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military on Sunday.
