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Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine
The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.
Testing the waters: China’s maritime militia challenges foreign forces at sea
What makes up China's maritime militia, and how secret of an organization is it really?
Long time coming: China’s defense minister to speak at Shangri-la Dialogue
China’s defense minister is scheduled to speak at a regional security summit in Singapore next month, marking the first time in almost a decade it will have sent a high-ranking official to the annual event.
China completing more ballistic missile subs, with plans for a new version
The two new submarines will bring the number of Jin-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile subs in Chinese service to six.
China is laying the groundwork for war with Taiwan
China is improving and increasing its options for a possible future invasion of Taiwan, with military reforms and investments in multi-domain military capabilities offering a range of options to defeat the self-governing island.
US Navy’s new assault ship to bolster aviation component in Japan
The transfer of the two amphibious ships bring the number of such U.S. vessels based in Japan to four.
China’s latest class of warship makes its public debut
The guided missile destroyer is only the latest example of the astonishing pace of China’s ongoing naval buildup.
US clears Japan for $1.2B missile package to defend against ballistic threats
The approval for the potential sale in response to a request by Japan includes a package of 56 SM-3 Block IB missiles.
F-35A crash: Japan’s defense minister addresses security concerns, procurement plans
Japan's defense minister was asked about the possibility of China or Russia attempting to salvage the crashed F-35 from the seafloor, among other issues related to the Joint Strike Fighter.
Japan confirms F-35A fighter jet crashed; remaining aircraft still grounded
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force pointed to debris sighted and recovered by ships and helicopters searching for the aircraft.
