The Philippine Coast Guard reported that Chinese vessels launched three flares at its patrol aircraft engaged in a routine flight over the disputed South China Sea on December 6, marking the latest instance of aggressive Chinese actions intended to reinforce its territorial claims in the are
Taiwan recorded the presence of seven PLAN vessels and four sorties by PLA aircraft around its territory on Monday, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Saturday recorded an increase of Chinese military activities around its territory since Friday, with 29 sorties by PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels operating around its territory as of 6 am today.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday said that it recorded 8 sorties by PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around its territory.
Tripathi assured that the Indian Navy is aware of all activities, not just those involving China, and takes appropriate action as per government directions. He emphasised awareness over concern, highlighting the Navy's capabilities.
The deliberations came as the US has stepped up pressure on Venezuela through strikes on "drug boats" and a significant military build-up in the Caribbean under "Operation Southern Spear." The Pentagon has deployed more than a dozen warships and around 15,000 troops to the region.
Taiwan recorded the presence of 9 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels and an official ship operating around its territory, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Monday.
"... I am not fully aware of the specifics of this... This could also be somebody's figment of imagination, maybe planted. But in the past, we have noticed the appearance of survey ships and satellite tracking ships in our area of interest, and in the past, sometimes we had to recalibrate