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'Provocative, threat to regional stability': Taipei decries as China condu
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
After the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s Eastern Theatre Command conducted drills in the water to the east of Taiwan in an all-dimensional force projection, Taiwan's Minister of National Defence, Wellington Koo, said on Tuesday that the PLA's provocative actions threaten regiona
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Chinese landing bridge ships seen as weak link in Taiwan assault plans
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chinese military has developed a fleet of landing bridge ships to enhance its amphibious assault capabilities, but their effectiveness in a potential invasion of Taiwan is questionable due to their extreme vulnerability, according to defence analyst Shen Ming-shih.
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Taiwan deploys Sky Sword II missile system to counter Chinese air, amphibi
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Taiwanese army's 21st Artillery Command conducted a short-range air defense drill in Taoyuan yesterday as part of the Han Kuang exercises, deploying the indigenous Sky Sword II missile system for the first time in the drills.
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Taiwan conducts live explosive Han Kuang drills along Tamsui River to bloc
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Taiwan's military held intense Han Kuang drills simulating a Chinese river invasion, using live explosives for the first time. The exercises aimed to boost defense readiness and deter Beijing amid rising threats. Troops also responded to a mock drone attack, highlighting concerns over China'
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China unveils next-generation amphibious assault ship in naval expansion e
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
China has launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, a key development in the country's efforts to rival US military power. Featuring advanced technology, including an electromagnetic catapult system, the ship enhances China's naval capabilities and expands its global
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US deploys more than 3K sailors, Marines to Middle East following Iran’s t
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 50) and dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) entered the Red Sea after transiting from the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. Bataan ARG/26th MEU units bring to the region additional aviation and naval assets, as well as more US Marine
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India, France conduct maritime partnership exercise in Arabian Sea
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Indian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude, a Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship and FS La Fayette, a La Fayette Class Frigate, in the Arabian Sea.
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China commissions 3 warships in South China Sea
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 25 (ANI): Chinese media on Sunday reported that the country's navy has commissioned three warships, including a large amphibious assault ship, adding them to the fleet covering the South China Sea.
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French ships reach Kochi to lead QUAD naval exercise
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], March 30 (ANI): To lead the naval exercise 'La Perouse' with QUAD members' Navies, French Navy's amphibious assault helicopter carrier Tonnerre and Surcouf frigate have arrived at Kochi Port on Tuesday.
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US firefighters continue operations on critically damaged warship in San D
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 17 (Sputnik/ANI): Firefighters continue operations on the critically damaged 44,000-ton amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard, which is sinking to the floor of the San Diego port, the US Navy announced on Thursday.
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