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Taiwan spots new Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian transiting Taiwan Strait
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that the PLA Navy's Fujian aircraft carrier (CV-18) transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday.
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Japan-China tensions escalate in Indo-Pacific over radar confrontation
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi called the incidents "dangerous and extremely regrettable" and said Japan has lodged a strong protest and told China to ensure there is no repeat.
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Japanese military aircraft 'harrassed' PLA Navy fighter jet's flight train
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Chinese fighter aircraft locked fire-control radar on Japanese military jets twice on Saturday over international waters on Saturday, according to Japan's Defence Ministry, Japanese state media reported on Sunday. As per Japan's Defence Ministry, the incidents occurred over waters southea
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China commissions electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier Fuji
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Chinese Media, the commissioning of the Fujian is a symbol of the achievements in the transformation of the PLA Navy from coastal defense to far seas defence.
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US report warns of China's preparation for potential Taiwan invasion
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The report said that China is taking steps to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan, adding that last year Beijing "continued to erode longstanding norms in and around Taiwan by employing a range of pressure tactics against Taiwan." raising concerns about China's intentions regarding Taiwan
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China's PLA Navy conducts historic dual aircraft carrier exercises in Sout
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a significant development, China's PLA Navy executed dual aircraft carrier formation exercises in the South China Sea for the first time. The exercises involved the Liaoning and Shandong carriers, highlighting China's efforts to enhance its naval capabilities amid ongoing territorial disp
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Taiwan conducts night-time live-fire drills amid China tensions
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Taiwan defence command conducted its inaugural night-time live-fire exercises on Thursday, focused on preparing the military for the potential threat of an invasion by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) under the cover of darkness.
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China remains mum on possible PLA Navy submarine accident
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
There has been intense Western media reporting alleging that a novel Chinese submarine prototype destined for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) sank whilst under construction at the Wuhan Shuangliu shipyard on the Yangtze river four months ago.
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China's newest nuclear-powered submarine sank, claim US officials
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A satellite image from March 10, captured by Maxar Technologies, shows the Zhou-class sub, with its signature x-shape tail, docked at the port. Furthermore, Maxar imagery reviewed in June shows that the sub did not return to the pier.
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Major restructure sees PLA air force take over naval aircraft
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), an armed force beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, is the world’s largest military. Its pursuit of “jointness” between the various armed services has been made evident in the recent blockade of a Philippine outpost in the South China Sea, and in the r
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China to send Navy's hospital ship "Peace Ark" on South Pacific tour
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Amid its growing quest to emerge as the global superpower, China is sending the Navy's hospital ship called "Peace Ark" on a tour of the South Pacific, Al Jazeera reported.
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China shows off military wares in Southeast Asia
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
China had both military platforms of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and commercial companies exhibiting at this popular show on the tropical island of Langkawi in the Strait of Malacca.
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