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US Navy Staring At “Smallest Fleet” In Decades; USN Needs ‘$1 Trillion’ To Counter China’s Naval Might: CBO

In a high-stakes bid to counter the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) expanding maritime power, the US Navy’s ambitious plan to add 85 ships...

China’s ‘Monster Ship’ Loiters In Philippines’ Backyard; Manila Deploys Assets To Counter World’s Largest Coast Guard Vessel

The world’s largest coast guard vessel, which belongs to China and has earned the ‘Monster Ship’ moniker, has been traversing the West Philippines Sea,...

After Baltic Sea “Sabotage”, Chinese Ship Suspected Of Severing A Critical Undersea Telecom Cable Near Taiwan

Taiwan’s coast guard suspects a Chinese-owned freighter of severing a critical undersea telecom cable off the island’s northern coast. The incident mirrors security challenges...

Spy Satellite Race: China Leads ‘Global Espionage’ With Yaogan Series Of Satellites; India A ‘Decade’ Behind

The strategic value of space assets is surging, with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (IRS) satellites becoming increasingly vital in influencing ground-based military developments.  These satellites...

Battle Of Kinmen: When Taiwan Defeated China Not Once But Twice & Repelled Invading PLA Troops

A small island in the Taiwan Strait has been caught in the middle of an unending wrangling between Taiwan and China. Taiwan’s frontline territory—the...