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July 24, 2021 - Chinese military aircraft have entered Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone) for the 11th time this month. According to the Taiwan Defense Ministry, a (PLAAF) or PLA Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane entered the southwestern part of Taiwan on Thursday. Read more
July 23, 2021 - New satellite images show that China is currently building a 3rd aircraft carrier that could be finished as early as this year, faster than expected as China rushes to completion of the project. Read more
July 19, 2021 - The Philippine Coast Guard has stated that they drove away a Chinese warship from the West Philippine Sea as China continues to increase a naval presence in waters owned by the Philippines. Follow @Military_Alerts for more Read more
July 19, 2021 - The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) committee posted a video on July 11th threatening to 'continuously use nuclear bombs' on Japan if the country tries to intervene in a Chinese invasion on Taiwan. Read more
July 19, 2021 - F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets are being deployed in 'big numbers' by the United States in response to Chinese 'muscle flexing' in the South China Sea. Read more
July 12, 2021 - The U.S. has once again reminded China that an attack on Philippine forces in the South China Sea would trigger a 1951 mutual defense treaty between the Philippines and United States. Read more
July 12, 2021 - The U.S. has once again reminded China that an attack on Philippine forces in the South China Sea would trigger a 1951 mutual defense treaty between the Philippines and United States. Read more
July 12, 2021 - China is looking at the development of "exotic nukes", or nuclear powered underwater drones as well as nuclear powered cruise missiles. Read more
July 3, 2021 - Japan has warned the United States of the possibility of a 'Pearl Harbor' type of attack from both Russia and China, pointing to the increased cooperation between the two countries. Read more
July 3, 2021 - Satellite photos show 119 construction sites in the Chinese desert that resemble the same features as China's existing nuclear facilities, indicating that the communist state is building over 100 new nuclear silos. Read more
June 26, 2021 - The U.S. Navy is sending the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier currently stationed in Japan, to the Middle East to cover the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read more
June 25, 2021 - China has stepped up their aggressive speech after sending a record number of military aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ and stated in plain words "independence means war". Read more
June 22, 2021 - The U.S. Navy strike group, along with Pearl Harbor F-22 fighter jets have been placed on standby after Russia sank an aircraft carrier 35 miles from the islands shores. Read more
June 22, 2021 - U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter jets were once again scrambled as Russian 'Bear' bombers headed toward Hawaii during a Russian naval exercise. Read more
June 18, 2021 - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has stated that China's recent actions in the South China sea is 'unlawful PRC behavior in the South China Sea' Read more
June 18, 2021 - The Pentagon is currently devising a plan to establish a permanent naval task force in the Pacific near China, in light of China's expanding military and 'assertive' behavior as NATO declares China a security threat for the first time. Read more
June 15, 2021 - The Federal Aviation Administration requested that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deploy fighter jets off Hawaii during the weekend in an "Irregular air patrol". Read more
June 17, 2021 - NATO - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has, for the first time officially declared China a legitimate security threat for its buildup of nuclear weapons and 'assertive behavior'. Read more
June 15, 2021 - The largest ever number of Chinese planes flew into Taiwan's ADIZ on Tuesday. 28 Chinese military fighter jets and nuclear capable bombers flew into the island's Air Defense Identification Zone. Read more
June 11, 2021 - China has been launching DF-26 "carrier killer" missiles in the dark during midnight drills, as tensions over Taiwan have been on the rise and United States diplomats pay a historic visit to the island. Full story
June 11, 2021 - Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley spoke at a congressional hearing on Thursday and stated that thee United States military has the capability to defeat China if they were to invade Taiwan if the decision was made to come to their aid. Full story
June 5, 2021 - Three United States senators are set to visit Taiwan Sunday, which will most likely lead to anger from China and tensions between China and the west to increase even further. Full story
June 2, 2021 - Malaysia is accusing China of breaching its airspace after 16 Chinese military aircraft flew over disputed waters in the South China Sea. Full story
May 23, 2021 - Declassified top secret documents that were posted on the internet by Daniel Ellsberg from the "Pentagon Papers" show reveal that the United States considered a nuclear strike on China in 1958 to prevent an invasion of Taiwan. Full story
May 20, 2021 - Chinese military, along with Chinese friendly media outlets have falsely reported that the United States Navy's missile destroyer, USS Curtis Wilbur had "trespassed" into Chinese territory by the Paracel Islands and was "warned off" and "expelled" by Chinese naval vessels. Read more
May 20, 2021 - A Chinese Shaanxi anti-submarine warfare plane entered Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone) on Wednesday Read more
May 18, 2021 - Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Curtis Wilbur spotted traveling through the Taiwan strait. Read more
May 18, 2021 - 9 Russian and Chinese navy warships have been spotted near Japanese waters: three Chinese vessels and 6 Russian vessels. Read more
May 10, 2021 - According to the U.S. State Department, a paper written by Chinese scientists six years ago that has recently been uncovered indicate that China has been preparing for a third world war using Coronavirus and other biological and genetic weapons. Read more
May 10, 2021: Gunmen in two different attacks killed three Pakistani soldiers and wounded 5 others before getting away in eastern Pakistan. Read more
May 8, 2021 China's foreign affairs spokesperson, Zhu Fenglian stated, "China is confident and fully able to destroy all separating activities advocating Taiwan independence". Read more
May 4, 2021: China is deploying the Shandong aircraft carrier to the South China Sea as Chinese naval forces continue to accumulate in the disputed waters. Read more
May 2, 2021: North Korea stated on Sunday that the United States faces a "very grave situation" and that the U.S. is "girding itself up for an all-out showdown". Read more
May 1, 2021: China wants Taiwan microchip industry amidst global shortage. If China can't steal the technology, or poach Taiwan's talent then many believe that China may be under enough pressure to try to invade Taiwan. Read more
April 29, 2021: As China conducted what they describe as "normal" military training exercises near Taiwan, United States Mustin, a Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer was carrying out "close up reconnaissance" on the Chinese carrier strike group, interfering with their exercises and causing the Chinese carrier group to warn away what they call the "stalker" destroyer. Read more
April 28, 2021: Multiple Myanmar military warplanes launched an "air strike and aerial gunfire" and shot rockets from helicopters at targets in rebel territory for a second day Read more
April 28, 2021: United States fast attack submarine, USS Jefferson City left the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on route to the Indo-Pacific.Read more
April 28, 2021: Britain is sending its flagship, the HMS Queen Elizabeth to lead a strike group to the Indo-Pacific amidst tensions in the region. Read more
April 28, 2021: Taiwan's foreign minister says that the country is preparing for a Final Assault by China. Read more
April 28, 2021: Heavy fighting on a Myanmar army outpost on Myanmar's eastern border with Thailand on Tuesday in an area controlled by a Karen National Liberation Army who took control of the outpost. Read more
April 27, 2021: Chinese Y-8 Tactical reconnaissance plane flew very low into Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone), flying as low as 100 feet in altitude to test the response of Taiwan's radar system, making it the lowest flight recorded since China started flying planes into Taiwan's ADIZ a year ago. Another Y-8 EW warfare aircraft flew into the same ADIZ just before the low flying reconnaissance plane flew in.
April 26, 2021: Security officials in Taiwan propose new bill that would ban the Chinese flag and criminalize anyone "raising, lowering, hanging, displaying, holding or brandishing" it with a Fine of $1,782 for a violation.
April 26, 2021: Fourteen Chinese militia ships spotted by Philippine patrol near Julian Felipe Reef in west Philippine Sea as China endeavors to maintain control over the disputed waters through maintaining a presence & driving away Philippine fishing vessels.
April 26, 2021: China Commissions Three Advanced Warships To South China Sea, Which Included A Large Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Capable Of Housing 30 Helicopters And Hundreds Of Soldiers, A Type 09IV Nuclear Submarine And Type 075 amphibious assault ship
April 25, 2021: Germany Sends Frigate Into South China Sea Making It First Time In Nearly 20 Years Germany Has Presence In The Region.
April 25, 2021: Philippines Challenge China And Seek To Drill In Disputed Waters.
Chinese Military Aircraft Enter Taiwan ADIZ For 11th Time This Month - Chinese military aircraft have entered Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone) for the 11th time this month. According to the Taiwan Defense Ministry, a (PLAAF) or PLA Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane entered the southwestern part of Taiwan on Thursday. Read more
9 Chinese Agents Charged With Hunting Down Expats From China And Force Them To Repatriate - 9 Chinese agents have been charged with hunting down expats from China, surveilling them and attempting to force them to return to China to repatriate.
One of the methods used to attempt to force the expats to return to China is by leaving letters threatening harm to their family members back in their home country if they do not agree to return willingly.
China Building 3rd Aircraft Carrier Satellite Images Show - New satellite images show that China is currently building a 3rd aircraft carrier that could be finished as early as this year, faster than expected as China rushes to completion of the project.
The Center for Strategic and International studies (CSIS) stated, "Recent satellite imagery suggests that China’s Type 003 aircraft carrier may be ready to launch later this year". CSIS also reported that the carrier's flight deck, superstructure and sponsons are almost completed.
The carrier, yet to be named is about 1043 feet in length, or roughly 318 meters long and is currently known as the 'Type 003'.
Philippine Coast Guard Drives Away Chinese Warship In West Philippines Sea - The Philippine Coast Guard has stated that they drove away a Chinese warship from the West Philippine Sea as China continues to increase a naval presence in waters owned by the Philippines.
The PCG vessel, BRP Cabra (MRV-4409) confronted the Chinese warship around the Marie Louise Bank in the West Philippine Sea, 147 nautical miles from El Nido, Palawan on July 13th.
The PCG vessel sent a radio message to the Chinese ship issuing a challenge with no reply from the Chinese vessel.
China Says It Will Nuke Japan Continuously If It Defends Taiwan - The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) committee posted a video on July 11th threatening to 'continuously use nuclear bombs' on Japan if the country tries to intervene in a Chinese invasion on Taiwan. Read more
Fighter Jets Deployed To Asia In 'Big Numbers' In Response To Chinese 'Muscle Flexing' - F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets are being deployed in 'big numbers' by the United States in response to Chinese 'muscle flexing' in the South China Sea.
After the recent incursion of 28 Chinese military aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone) the United States has beefed up air power in a serious way.
According to the Indo-Pacific Command, more than 35 aircraft and 800 Pacific Air Combat Command Airmen are taking part in an exercise called "Pacific Iron" that will demonstrate "strategic flexibility" and carry out operations in forward locations.
Aircraft that will be included in the operations are 25 F-22 Raptors, 10 F-15E Strike Eagles and 2 C-130 J Hercules.
China Says They Chased US Warship Out Of South China Sea, But US Navy Denies It - China claims that they have chased a U.S. warship out of the South China Sea, but the U.S. Navy denies the claims.
This, just a day after the United States warned China that if they attack Philippine forces it would trigger a mutual defense treaty between the United States and the Philippines.
China Is Now Developing Space Based Weapons & Jamming Systems - A U.S. Pentagon official has stated that China is now developing space based weapons, as well as weapons aimed at jamming and destroying satellites. This, being one of the focal reasons the Trump Administration had decided to create the United States Space Force military branch in the first place.
Rear Admiral Michael Studeman stated at a webinar that China's antisatellite (AST) weapons could have the abilities from "dazzling to jamming, to kinetic kill-from-the-ground, from space — all that, they’re on the march".
U.S. Warns China Attack On Philippine Forces Would Trigger 1951 Treaty - The U.S. has once again reminded China that an attack on Philippine forces in the South China Sea would trigger a 1951 mutual defense treaty between the Philippines and United States. Read more
China To Obtain Nuclear Powered Underwater Drones And Cruise Missiles - China is looking at the development of "exotic nukes", or nuclear powered underwater drones as well as nuclear powered cruise missiles. Read more
Japan Warns US Of Possibility Of Attack Similar To Pearl Harbor - Japan has warned the United States of the possibility of a 'Pearl Harbor' type of attack from both Russia and China, pointing to the increased cooperation between the two countries. Read more
Satellite Photos Show China Building 119 Nuclear Silos In The Desert - Satellite photos show 119 construction sites in the Chinese desert that resemble the same features as China's existing nuclear facilities, indicating that the communist state is building over 100 new nuclear silos. Read more
U.S. Navy Sends Pacific Aircraft Carrier To Afghanistan To Cover Withdrawal - The U.S. Navy is sending the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier currently stationed in Japan, to the Middle East to cover the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The last time the U.S. sent a carrier based in Japan was sent to the Middle East was in 2003 to support troops during the Iraq invasion.
The USS Shiloh cruiser and USS Halsey destroyer will be accompanying the USS Ronald Reagan to "provide airpower and to protect US and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan" according to the U.S. Navy.
China Warns Taiwan Directly: Independence Means War - China has stepped up their aggressive speech after sending a record number of military aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ and stated in plain words "independence means war". Read more
Russian Planes Spotted Near Hawaii Again, U.S. Jets Scrambled - U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter jets were once again scrambled as Russian 'Bear' bombers headed toward Hawaii during a Russian naval exercise.
Russia Sinks Aircraft Carrier 35 Miles Off Hawaii During War Games - The U.S. Navy strike group, along with Pearl Harbor F-22 fighter jets have been placed on standby after Russia sank an aircraft carrier 35 miles from the islands shores. Read more
Russian Planes Spotted Near Hawaii Again, U.S. Jets Scrambled - U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter jets were once again scrambled as Russian 'Bear' bombers headed toward Hawaii during a Russian naval exercise.
U.S. Calls China's Actions In South China Sea "Unlawful" - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has stated that China's recent actions in the South China sea is 'unlawful PRC behavior in the South China Sea' while China says that the communist state is only trying to safeguard its own interests in the region.
Russian Spy Ship Spotted North Of Oahu, Hawaii - A Russian spy ship that has been operating around Hawaii lately has been reported once again, this time to the North of Oahu.
U.S. Considering Permanent Naval Task Force Near China - The Pentagon is currently devising a plan to establish a permanent naval task force in the Pacific near China, in light of China's expanding military and 'assertive' behavior as NATO declares China a security threat for the first time. Read more
NATO Declares China Security Risk For The First Time - NATO - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has, for the first time officially declared China a legitimate security threat for its buildup of nuclear weapons and 'assertive behavior'. Read more
U.S. Deploys Fighter Jets Off Hawaii In Irregular Air Patrol - The Federal Aviation Administration requested that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deploy fighter jets off Hawaii during the weekend in an "Irregular air patrol".
The 154th Wing deployed two F-22 Raptors at 4PM on Sunday, and another Raptor at 5PM. A KC-135 Stratotanker which is used for refueling was also requested.
No other information was given about the incident which was disclosed as "Situation Resolved" after which the aircraft returned back to base. Pacific Air Forces stated that they cannot "Discuss further specifics of the situation".
Record Breaking Chinese Incursion In Taiwan ADIZ: 28 Chinese Fighter Jets And Bombers - The largest ever number of Chinese planes flew into Taiwan's ADIZ on Tuesday. 28 Chinese military fighter jets and nuclear capable bombers flew into the island's Air Defense Identification Zone. The largest number before that had been 25 military planes.
Of the 28 military planes there were 14 J-16 fighter jets, six J-11 fighter jets and nuclear capable bombers as well as anti-submarine, electronic warfare and early warning planes.
Taiwan's missile systems were deployed to track and monitor the Chinese aircraft and Taiwan sent out planes to intercept and drive the planes away from their airspace.
China Military Midnight Drills Have Been Launching DF-26 "Carrier Killers" As Tensions Over Taiwan Increase - China has been launching DF-26 "carrier killer" missiles in the dark during midnight drills, as tensions over Taiwan have been on the rise and United States diplomats pay a historic visit to the island.
Although DF-26 missiles are called carrier killer missiles, they also go by 'Guam Killer' due to the fact that the missiles can target both land and sea targets and their range allows them to reach Guam.
U.S. General Says U.S. Is Capable Of Defeating China In Case Of Taiwan Invasion - Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley spoke at a congressional hearing on Thursday and stated that thee United States military has the capability to defeat China if they were to invade Taiwan if the decision was made to come to their aid.
Milley said, "If you're talking about a military invasion of Taiwan [by China], crossing the Taiwan Straits with a sizable military force to seize an island ... that's an extraordinarily complex and difficult operation. But I can assure you that we have the capabilities if there were political decisions made in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and so on."
Milley also stated that both China and Russia are the top threats to U.S. security with China being rated as the number one threat, and Russia a power competitor to the United States.
Three U.S. Senators To Visit Taiwan, Which Will Undoubtedly Anger China - Three United States senators are set to visit Taiwan Sunday, which will most likely lead to anger from China and tensions between China and the west to increase even further.
China maintains that Taiwan is a part of China, and any actions seen by China as recognizing the country of Taiwan as its own country is seen as provocative by the communist state. The U.S. senators are set to discuss U.S. - Taiwan relations, security in the region and other 'significant issues of mutual interest'.
16 Chinese Military Aircraft Breach Malaysian Airspace - Malaysia is accusing China of breaching its airspace after 16 Chinese military aircraft flew over disputed waters in the South China Sea. The Malasian foreign ministry said that the breach was a 'serious threat to national sovereignty", while China says that it did not violate international law.
Malaysia is summoning the Chinese ambassador to allow China to explain the 'breach of the Malaysian airspace and sovereignty'.
U.S. Considered Nuclear Strike On China In 1958 To Defend Taiwan - Declassified top secret documents that were posted on the internet by Daniel Ellsberg from the "Pentagon Papers" show reveal that the United States considered a nuclear strike on China in 1958 to prevent an invasion of Taiwan. Read more
Chinese Friendly Media Falsely Reporting China Warned Off U.S. Warship - Chinese military, along with Chinese friendly media outlets have falsely reported that the United States Navy's missile destroyer, USS Curtis Wilbur had "trespassed" into Chinese territory by the Paracel Islands and was "warned off" and "expelled" by Chinese naval vessels. Read more
New Chinese Incursions Into Taiwan ADIZ - A Chinese Shaanxi anti-submarine warfare plane entered Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone) on Wednesday, May 19th making it the 11th Chinese incursion into Taiwan's ADIZ this month. Days with Chinese incursions so far this month: May 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, and 19. As usual Taiwan scrambled jets, sent radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems to track the plane.
U.S. Missile Destroyer Spotted Traveling Through Taiwan Strait - Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Curtis Wilbur spotted traveling through the Taiwan strait. Such transits by U.S. Navy happens on an almost monthly basis and angers China, who puts out public outcries.
The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet stated "The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows". The U.S. has ramped up its presence as China has increased its incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone).
Nine Russian & Chinese Navy Warships Spotted Near Japan - 9 Russian and Chinese navy warships have been spotted near Japanese waters: three Chinese vessels and 6 Russian vessels.
Of the three Chinese ships there was a Luyang-III class missile destroyer and a Jiangkai-II class frigate. Of the Russian warships there was two Tarantul-III missile corvettes, an Udaloy-I class destroyer. None of the vessels entered Japanese territory.
Dossier Indicates China Has Been Preparing For Bio Warfare With Coronavirus - According to the U.S. State Department, a paper written by Chinese scientists six years ago that has recently been uncovered indicate that China has been preparing for a third world war using Coronavirus and other biological and genetic weapons. Read more
Gunmen Kill 3 Pakistan Soldiers & Wound 5 Others In Multiple Attacks - Gunmen in two different attacks killed three Pakistani soldiers and wounded 5 others before getting away in eastern Pakistan. The first attack happened in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan killing 3 soldiers and wounding one. The second attack "targeted soldiers patrolling" Turbat next to its border with Iran.
China Says They Are Fully Capable Of Destroying All Activities Advocating Taiwan Independence - China's foreign affairs spokesperson, Zhu Fenglian stated, "China is confident and fully able to destroy all separating activities advocating Taiwan independence". This, while the United States is calling for Taiwan to join the World Health Assembly and act as an observer for their annual meeting, angering China who erupted in protests over the invitation.
China Deploys Shandong Aircraft Carrier To South China Sea - China has deployed its Shandong aircraft carrier to the South China Sea for military training, among a growing number of Chinese naval forces in the disputed waters.
North Korea Vows Response Saying Biden Policy Shows Hostile Intent - North Korea stated on Sunday that the United States faces a "very grave situation" and that the U.S. is "girding itself up for an all-out showdown". Read more
China Wants Taiwan Microchip Industry Amidst Global Shortage - China wants Taiwan microchip industry amidst global shortage. If China can't steal the technology, or poach Taiwan's talent then many believe that China may be under enough pressure to try to invade Taiwan.Read more
US Warship Clashes With Chinese Aircraft Carrier Near Taiwan - As China conducted what they describe as "normal" military training exercises near Taiwan, United States Mustin, a Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer was carrying out "close up reconnaissance" on the Chinese carrier strike group, interfering with their exercises and causing the Chinese carrier group to warn away what they call the "stalker" destroyer. Read more
Two Myanmar Warplanes Launch Second Day Of Attacks On Rebel Positions - Multiple Myanmar military warplanes launched an "air strike and aerial gunfire" and shot rockets from helicopters at targets in rebel territory for a second day, after rebels took a Myanmar military base.
U.S. Attack Submarine Jefferson City Leaving For Indo-Pacific - United States fast attack submarine, USS Jefferson City left the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on route to the Indo-Pacific. The departure was announced as a "regularly scheduled deployment" though many assets from both the West and China have been moved to the Indo-Pacific due to the escalating tensions in the region.
Final Chinese Assault On The Island Expected By Taiwan - Taiwan's foreign minister says that the country is preparing for a Final Assault by China after a seemingly endless amount of Chinese incursions into Taiwan's airspace, misinformation campaigns carried out by the CCP, hybrid warfare and increased gray zone operations. The foreign minister says that it all seems to be coming to head on a future final military assault that seemingly grows nearer and nearer every day. Taiwan is "prepared to defend ourselves to the very end" he said.
Britain Sending HMS Queen Elizabeth To Indo-Pacific - Britain is sending its flagship, the HMS Queen Elizabeth to lead a strike group to the Indo-Pacific amidst tensions in the region. Song Zhongping, ex instructor of the PLA said "China will welcome any friendly deployment, but will definitely hit back if Britain becomes provocative near Chinese territory". Japan has openly welcomed the move stating that it has confidence Britain will bring peace and stability to the Indo-Pacific region.
Myanmar Outpost Taken By Karen Nationaln Liberation Army - Heavy fighting on a Myanmar army outpost on Myanmar's eastern border with Thailand on Tuesday in an area controlled by a Karen National Liberation Army. Gunfire heard by Salween river with fires and smoke seen coming up from the hills. The Karen rebels seized the Myanmar military outpost after it attacked it. Several casualties have been reported. Junta has responded with airstrikes on villagers. 750 people have been killed by security forces since the military took over in the coup.