Category: Military

China Flexes Its Muscle at Singapore Airshow as U.S. Isolated

China used this week's Singapore Airshow to flex its military and aviation muscle, drawing heavy attention from regional delegations as Beijing sharpens its bid for influence in Southeast Asia. The U.S. military has demonstrated its power this year through ...

U.S. Drone Makers Seek Asia Sales as China Threat Rises

Several U.S. drone firms made their debut at the Singapore Airshow this week, seeking to expand their business beyond the Pentagon into Asia, where countries are increasingly concerned about the threat posed by China's military build-up. The lethal success of drones on both ...

China Conducts Naval, Air Patrols Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal

China conducted naval and air patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday, the China Southern Theater Command said. The shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, but China also claims it as part of its territory.

Fall of Top Chinese General Stirs U.S. Uncertainty About China’s Military

With the downfall of China's top general, the United States has lost an important contact on Beijing's top military body and now faces a People's Liberation Army that increasingly lacks steady, experienced commanders, former U.S. officials and analysts said. China's defense ...

U.S. Warship Makes First Call at Cambodia’s Chinese-Renovated Naval Base

By Suy Se A U.S. warship on Saturday made a port call at a Cambodian naval base for the first time since Chinese renovations that have raised concerns in Washington, AFP journalists saw. The United ...

Analysis from Cobus van Staden

Confusing Developments in “Development”

This week I’m in Brussels, where I took part in a workshop on how the EU should shape its development strategy in response to China’s global influence.
I have joked in the past that it feels like I’ve attended this same ‘EU, Africa, and External Development Partners’ conference for ten years straight. 

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U.S. Military to Prioritize Homeland and Curbing China, Limit Support for Allies

The U.S. military will prioritize protecting the homeland and deterring China while providing "more limited" support to allies in Europe and elsewhere, a Pentagon strategy document released on Friday said. The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) marks a significant departure from ...

China Says It Drove Away Philippine Aircraft Over Disputed Scarborough Shoal

China’s military said on Tuesday it mobilized naval and air forces to warn and drive away a Philippine government aircraft it said “illegally intruded” into the airspace over the Scarborough Shoal, a contested South China Sea feature. Beijing urged Manila to halt what it called provocations; Philippine ...

Pakistan’s Defense Boom Puts Chinese-Designed Jets on the Global Market

By Saad Sayeed and Ariba Shahid Pakistan's defense manufacturing industry is running red hot since its jets, drones and missiles earned the coveted 'combat tested' tag in a conflict with India last year, attracting a slew of interested buyers.

Taiwan Says Chinese Drone Made ‘Provocative’ Flight Over South China Sea Island

A Chinese reconnaissance drone briefly flew over the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South China Sea on Saturday, in what Taiwan's defense ministry called a "provocative and irresponsible" move. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, reports Chinese military activity around it ...

Is the Crisis in Venezuela a “Setback” for China? Eric Olander on Sinica with Kaiser Kuo

In this special bonus episode, Eric speaks with Kaiser Kuo, host of the popular Sinica Podcast, about China's response to the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Many U.S. ...

Chinese, Iranian Warships in South Africa for Exercises

Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa's main navy base Thursday ahead of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia. The January 9-16 "Will for Peace" drill hosted by South Africa risks further straining its ties ...

Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions Increase After Shooting

Thailand accused Cambodia of violating a ten-day truce, following the alleged firing of mortar rounds across the border. The incident left one Thai soldier injured. The Thai military later quoted Cambodian counterparts saying “the incident was caused by an operational ...
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