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October 27, 2021 - A satellite has been launched by China that is supposed to be used for cleaning space debris, but has the capability to take out American satellites. Read more
October 21, 2021 - China has carried out a second successful test of a hypersonic Orbital vehicle that is believed to be a nuclear capable hypersonic missile. Read more
October 19, 2021 - North Korea has successfully tested the launch of ballistic missiles from a submarine. Read more
October 19, 2021 - China has deployed over 100 long range rocket launchers to its border with India Read more
October 16, 2021 - US intelligence was alarmed and surprised when China tested a nuclear capable hypersonic missile in August. Read more
October 15, 2021 - Russia's Defense Ministry has put out a statement saying that they prevented a U.S. Navy destroyer from trying to enter its territorial waters in the Sea of Japan. Read more
October 12, 2021 - China has stated that they have carried out beach landing and assault drills in a province located directly across the ocean from Taiwan. Read more
October 7, 2021 - A United States fast attack submarine has hit an object while underwater in international waters in the Indo-Pacific on Thursday. Read more
October 4, 2021 - 52 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ on October 4th, breaking all previous all time records of number of Chinese aircraft to violate Taiwan's ADIZ. Read more
October 3, 2021 - India's army chief has stated that China is building up troops in considerable numbers on the disputed Chinese and Indian border causing India to match troop deployment after reports Chinese military crossed over into India and destroyed a bridge. Read more
October 3, 2021 - 16 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on October 3rd. Read more
October 2, 2021 - China has sent more aircraft into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which amounts to a total of 39 military aircraft on October 2nd, breaking its previous day's all time record of 38. Read more
October 2, 2021 - 38 Chinese military aircraft flew into and violated Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ on October 1st as they celebrated their National Day of founding. Read more
October 1, 2021 - 25 Chinese military aircraft have flown into and violated Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ. Read more
October 1, 2021 - A long range Chinese March 3B rocket was fired at Australia and flew from Sichuan to Sydney, Australia. Read more
September 29, 2021 - The North Korean state run news agency, KCNA has said on Wednesday that they have tested a newly developed hypersonic missile. Read more
September 27, 2021 - North Korea has fired what is believed to be a ballistic missile into the ocean. Japan's Prime Minister says that the launch is still being analyzed. Read more
September 27, 2021 - North Korea has accused the United States of hostility and demanded that the United States end joint exercises with South Korea permanently. Read more
September 27, 2021 - 6 Chinese military aircraft entered and then flew around Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) September 27th. Read more
September 24, 2021 - China has told Australia that they have become a nuclear war target due to pact with the US and UK. This, after a Senior Chinese diplomat stated that China should abandon its 'no use first' nuclear policy. Read more
September 24, 2021 - The US aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan and its strike group escort are back in the South China Sea after supporting the U.S. 5th Fleet in support of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read more
September 23, 2021 - 24 Chinese aircraft, including nuclear capable bombers and fighter jets flew into Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone. Read more
September 21, 2021 - China has built 10 air bases along the Indian border. The new bases were built along the Line of Actual Control, or LAC in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh according to the Telegraph India. Read more
September 17, 2021 - 10 Chinese aircraft, including fighter jets entered Taiwan's Air Defense Idenitification Zone, or ADIZ making it the 14th consecutive day in a row that China has violated Taiwan's airspace. Read more
September 17, 2021 - North Korea has tested their new 'railway borne missile system' which was designed to strike 'threatening forces' or any forces that threaten the country the North Korean state news KCNA reported on Thursday. Read more
September 17, 2021 - Russia, China, North Korea and other countries have put out a statement to the UN Tuesday saying that the United States committed war crimes in Afghanistan and is calling on the United Nations to bring them to justice. Read more
September 16, 2021 - A flotilla of Chinese ships, 4 of which were armed with canons appeared near the disputed Senkaku islands. Read more
September 15, 2021 - North Korea has fired two missiles off of its east coast. This after firing cruise missiles that could possibly be fitted with a nuclear warhead. Read more
September 13, 2021 - The Japanese military has spotted a Chinese submarine North of Okinawa, near the island of Amami Oshima. The submarine entered into Japan's contiguous zone east of Amami Read more
September 13, 2021 - North Korea's Rodong Sinmun and KCNA state media has reported that the country has tested it's 'newly developed new type long range cruise missiles' with the possibility of attaching a nuclear warhead. Read more
September 5, 2021 - 19 Chinese military aircraft have entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ Sunday, making it the fourth incursion of Chinese planes into Taiwan's ADIZ in the month of September so far. Read more
September 1, 2021 - Japanese media reported on Monday that a Chinese warship has been put on 24/7 standby in waters in between Yonaguni Island and northeast Taiwan. Read more
August 26, 2021 - Two Chinese anti-submarine aircraft, including a Z-9 helicopter has violated Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) for the first time ever. Read more
August 19, 2021 - China has vowed to crush U.S. troops present on Taiwan after US Senator John Cornyn put out a tweet that the United States has up to 30,000 troops stationed in Taiwan. Read more
August 19, 2021 - A report by the bipartisan government commission, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has found that North Korea is torturing and executing religious people and is enforcing "the absolute denial of religious belief" and presents "an acute challenge to its citizens' enjoyment of their right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, or belief". Read more
August 19, 2021 - China is planning to build an airport on land that China reclaimed from the sea (land created by land fill) near the Pingtan island, the closest point in China to the island of Taiwan. Read more
August 17, 2021 - China conducted live fire exercises south of Taiwan on Tuesday in response to what they call "provocations" and "necessary activity in response to the recent situation in the Taiwan Strait", along with collusion between Taiwan and the United States. Read more
August 17, 2021 - A Chinese military plane has flown into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) for the fourth time this month causing Taiwan to send radio warnings and deploy air missile defense systems to track the aircraft. Read more
August 16, 2021 - The US abandonment of Afghanistan has emboldened China toward carrying out an invasion on Taiwan, and given the Chinese state media ammunition in the form of propaganda, telling countries that they can't trust the United States to protect them. Propaganda that was aimed most exclusively at Taiwan. Read more
August 13, 2021 - The Russians and Chinese are launching airstrikes together during joint military exercises on Chinese territory. Read more
August 13, 2021 - Taiwan and US Coast Guards both meet together to talk of improving communication and cooperation between the two countries despite China's strong objections and pressure on the island for 'reunification' with mainland China. Read more
August 13, 2021 - A Chinese research ship has been spotted in disputed Philippine territory near the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, 65 nautical miles east of the Shoal. Read more
August 13, 2021 - Seven Chinese military planes, which included jets and electronic warfare aircraft entered Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone) after a two month hiatus with relatively few incursions. Read more
August 8, 2021 - Japan is planning to deploy nuclear missiles next to Taiwan next year to challenge China's recent aggression in the South China Sea. Read more
August 13, 2021 - North Korea has reiterated threats to the United States in response to joint US/South Korean drills that North Korea says are a rehearsal for an invasion. Read more
August 5, 2021 - Japan is reportedly planning to deploy missiles 300 kilometers off Taiwan's coast as a deterrence against a Chinese invasion on the island. Read more
August 3, 2021 - India is sending a 4 warship task force into the Indo-Pacific for a two month deployment to the region for military exercises with the United States, Australia and Japan as tensions grow in the region. Read more
August 3, 2021 - Germany and the UK have both sent warships to the South China Sea as fears of war continue to loom, with the UK permanently deploying two warships in the region. Read more
August 3, 2021 - The Carl Vinson carrier strike group, along with F-35C fighters and CMV-22B Osprey headed to the Indo-Pacific region in a 'landmark' deployment according to the Navy. Read more
August 3, 2021 - The Chinese and Russian military will be holding joint military exercises for the first time, on Chinese soil as ties between the two countries grow ever stronger in the face of growing tension with the West. Read more
July 27, 2021 - Top US General has said that the United States military "failed miserably" during a wargame in October simulating a Chinese attack on Taiwan, leaving the military pondering the changes that need to be made to the US and Taiwan joint strategy. Read more
July 27, 2021 - The Chinese military are currently working on a vehicle or weapon mounted laser that will be used to cut through the air in front of hypersonic missiles and jets in order to decrease air resistance and make the missiles or jets fly much faster. Read more
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.
China Launches Weapon That Can Take Out Satellites Under Guise Of Cleaning 'Space Debris' - A satellite has been launched by China that is supposed to be used for cleaning space debris, but has the capability to take out American satellites.
The Shijian-21 robotic satellite that was sent into space on Sunday on top of a rocket booster from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center is said to be "tasked with demonstrating technologies to alleviate and neutralize space debris" by the state run China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
The Shijian-21 satellite has a robotic arm that is not only capable of pulling in debris, but also capable of pulling in and destroying other satellites.
Air Force General James Dickinson from the U.S. Space Command said, "One notable object is the Shijian-17, a Chinese satellite with a robotic arm. Space-based robotic arm technology could be used in a future system for grappling other satellites".
The Shijian-21 is able to maneuver close to orbiting satellites, grapple onto them and then crush them, rendering them inoperable.
China Successfully Tests Second Nuclear Capable Hypersonic Orbital Vehicle - China has carried out a second successful test of a hypersonic Orbital vehicle that is believed to be a nuclear capable hypersonic missile.
The test, which is believed to have been carried out on August 13th, earlier this year involves a hypersonic glide vehicle similar to the first test that was carried out in July, but was only first reported to the public early this week.
China has only admitted to one of the two tests, saying that it had launched a civilian spacecraft, but analysts have stated that a nuclear warhead can be fitted onto the vehicle which could then evade all known missile defense systems in the world.
Government scientists are still trying to figure out what the capabilities of this new vehicle are, and one source who spoke to the Financial Times stated that it seems to 'defy the laws of physics' and is nothing like anything the United States currently has.
The White House has refused to comment on the tests, and the US Department of Defense has chosen neither to confirm nor deny that any hypersonic weapon tests were in fact carried out.
North Korea Successfully Tests Launching Missiles From Submarine - North Korea has successfully tested the launch of ballistic missiles from a submarine.
China Deploys 100 Long Range Rocket Launchers To Border With India - China has deployed over 100 long range rocket launchers to its border with India
An unnamed source close to the Chinese military told the South China Morning Post that China is increasing their defenses to prepare for the Himalayan winter, as well as in response to India's deployment of three regiments with M777 howitzers along the Line of Actual Control with China.
"The PLA has deployed more than 100 PCL-181 light, truck-mounted howitzers along borders with India. The firing range of this Chinese-developed launcher is double that of the M777" the source stated.
"The latest development of the border talks reminded the PLA to remain vigilant even though winter is coming."
China Tested Nuclear Capable Hypersonic Missile In August- US intelligence was alarmed and surprised when China tested a nuclear capable hypersonic missile in August.
The hypersonic glide vehicle flew through low orbit space at five times the speed of sound around the globe before finally flying toward a designated target. The missile missed its target by over 20 miles but showed that China has made an astonishing leap forward in hypersonic weapons development.
US officials, and intelligence are left wondering how the United States underestimated China's progress so badly.
A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology stated "Hypersonic glide vehicles fly at lower trajectories and can maneuver in flight, which makes them hard to track and destroy".
Russia Says It Has Prevented A U.S. Navy Destroyer From Intruding Into Russian Territory - Russia's Defense Ministry has put out a statement saying that they prevented a U.S. Navy destroyer from trying to enter its territorial waters in the Sea of Japan.
The Russian Ministry of Defense said that one of their own destroyers, the Russian Admiral Tributs approached the U.S. destroyer USS Chafee after the USS Chafee ignored repeated warnings to leave and forced it away from its territorial waters.
The Russian Defense Ministry said that the USS Chafee 'attempted to cross the Russian sea border' but that the U.S. destroyer altered its course, speeding out of the area after the two destroyers were 60 meters away from one another.
China Carries Out Beach Landing Drills Across From Taiwan - China has stated that they have carried out beach landing and assault drills in a province located directly across the ocean from Taiwan.
The PLA's official daily news put out a report on the drills that they said were carried out in 'recent days' on the southern province of Fujian. The drills were said to include shock troops, boat specialists and sappers. The soldiers were 'divided into multiple waves to grab the beach and perform combat tasks at different stages".
The report also showed a video of the soldiers storming the beach in boats, throwing smoke grenades, digging trenches in the sand and cutting through barbed wire defenses.
U.S. Navy Submarine Hits Object In Indo-Pacific - A United States fast attack submarine has hit an object while underwater in international waters in the Indo-Pacific.
11 US Navy sailors onboard the submarine were injured during the collision. Captain Bill Clinton told USNI news, "The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) struck an object while submerged on the afternoon of Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region. The safety of the crew remains the Navy's top priority. There are no life-threatening injuries".
The USS Connecticut is said to remain in 'safe and stable condition' according to the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The U.S. Pacific Fleet also added that the nuclear plant within the submarine was not damaged.
The statement that was put out by the fleet was that "The extent of damage to the remainder of the submarine is being assessed" and stated that the collision will be investigated.
52 Chinese Military Aircraft Violate Taiwan's ADIZ - 52 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ on October 4th, breaking all previous all time records of number of Chinese aircraft to violate Taiwan's ADIZ.
The Chinese military aircraft that violated Taiwan's ADIZ are as follows: 34 J-16 fighter jets, 2 Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighter aircraft, 2 Y-8 anti submarine warfare aircraft, 2 KJ-500 Airborne Early Warning aircraft and 12 H-6 bombers.
This month has seen China ramp up its incursions, each day breaking the previous days records of number of aircraft to violate Taiwan's ADIZ. Many believe their purpose for doing so is to dull the Taiwan military's response times so that they are unprepared when a real invasion strike on the island happens.
China Sends Troops To Disputed Border With India - India's army chief, General Manoj Mukund Naravane has stated that China is building up troops in considerable numbers on the disputed Chinese and Indian border, causing India to match troop deployment with China, after reports Chinese military crossed over into India and destroyed a bridge.
"We're regularly monitoring all their movements. Based on inputs we get, we're also carrying out matching developments both in infrastructures as well as in terms of troops that are needed to counter any threat" Naravane said to the ANI news agency.
This, after reports that 100 Chinese soldiers actually crossed over the border with India at Barahoti, in Uttarakhand and destroyed a bridge in Indian territory.
16 Chinese Military Aircraft Enter Taiwan's ADIZ - 16 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on October 3rd.
The incursion included 8 J-16 fighter jets, 4 SU-30 multi role fighter craft, 2 Shaanxi Y-8 and 2 KJ-500 Airborne Early Warning aircraft.
38 Chinese aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ - China has sent more aircraft into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which amounts to a total of 39 military aircraft on October 2nd, breaking its previous day's all time record of 38.
20 Chinese aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ - On October 2nd 20 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ. The aircraft included 14 J-16 fighter jets, 4 SU-30 multi role fighter aircraft, and 2 Shaanxi Y-8 ASW turboprop antisubmarine warfare aircraft.
38 Chinese Military Aircraft Violate Taiwan's ADIZ - Most Ever In One Day - 38 Chinese military aircraft flew into and violated Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ on October 1st as they celebrated their National Day of founding.
25 fighter jets were flown into Taiwan's ADIZ during their first maneuver, then that night 13 more military aircraft were sent into Taiwan's ADIZ.
Taiwan deployed air patrol forces in response to the incursions and tracked the aircraft with missile defense systems.
25 Chinese Military Aircraft Violate Taiwan's ADIZ - 25 Chinese military aircraft have flown into and violated Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ.
The military aircraft that China flew into Taiwan's ADIZ were: 22 fighter jets, two H-6 nuclear capable bombers and a Y-8 Anti Submarine Warfare plane.
The incursion was orchestrated on the day that China celebrated the day of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Long Range Chinese Rocket Fired At Australia - A long range Chinese March 3B rocket was fired at Australia and flew from Sichuan to Sydney, Australia.
Many people on the ground thought that the flare in the sky was a UFO or missile attack, Brad Tucker, an astrophysicist identified it as the plume coming from a Long March 3B long range rocket.
Tucker told Australia's 7 NEws, "It most definitely could be in the realm of spy or military satellites".
This incident has happened after multiple warnings from China within this last month that Australia has become a nuclear target due to a new agreement it has made with the United States and United Kingdom which landed the country 8 new nuclear submarines (Story below, earlier in September).
North Korea Ays They Have Tested A Newly Developed Hypersonic Missile - The North Korean state run news agency, KCNA has said on Wednesday that they have tested a newly developed hypersonic missile.
The missile was fired by North Korea from their east coast, towards the sea according to South Korea's military. The report says that Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader did not inspect the launch.
The report also stated, "In the first test-launch, national defense scientists confirmed the navigational control and stability of the missile in the active section".
The report stated that the missile, which was named Hwasong-8 performed to the missiles technical specifications "including the guiding maneuverability and the gliding flight characteristics of the detached hypersonic gliding warhead".
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Into The Ocean - North Korea has fired what is believed to be a ballistic missile into the eastern sea from a position inland. Japan's Prime Minister says that the launch is still being analyzed. This, after a series of other ballistic missile tests were fired, along with warnings from North Korea regarding what they perceive as hostility from the United States and South Korea due to joint exercises between the two countries.
North Korea Accuses United States Of Hostility, Demands End Of Joint Exercises With South Korea - North Korea has accused the United States of hostility and demanded that the United States end joint exercises with South Korea permanently.
North Korea also demanded that the United States end deployment of strategic weapons to the Korean peninsula. This, as North Korea continues to test new and improved missile systems, including the launch of a missile from a train, allowing the country to do mobile launches from its railway system.
6 Chinese Aircraft Enter And Fly Around Taiwan's ADIZ - 6 Chinese military aircraft entered and then flew around Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) September 27th. The aircraft included a Y-8 electronic warfare plane, Y-9 electronic warfare plane, two J-16s, a KJ-500 airborne early warning and control plane, and a Y-8 anti submarine warfare plane.
China Warns Australia It Has Become Nuclear War Target After Saying It Should Abandon 'No Use First' Policy - China has told Australia that they have become a nuclear war target due to pact with the US and UK. This, after a Senior Chinese diplomat stated that China should abandon its 'no use first' nuclear policy.
A Chinese expert warned Australia that because it signed a security pact with the United States and United Kingdom in which Australia receives eight nuclear submarines that it has now become a nuclear war target.
A Chinese senior diplomat stated that they 'must be prepared to make the first nuclear strike' as a response to the growing presence of US forces in the Indo-Pacific as well as the AUKUS strategic partnership.
US Aircraft Carrier Ronald Reagan And Strike Group Back In South China Sea - The US aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan and its strike group escort are back in the South China Sea after supporting the U.S. 5th Fleet in support of the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Back in the South China Sea, the carrier strike group is conducting military exercises and tactical training in the area. The last time it operated in the South China Sea was in June of this year.
Rear Admiral Will Pennington who is the commander of Task Force 70 and Carrier Strike Group 5 stated, "We look forward to leveraging our recent out-of-area experience as we return to the South China Sea and our rapidly growing alliances and partnerships dedicated to the Indo-Pacific".
"The deployment of Ronald Reagan carrier strike group to the Middle East and rapid seamless return to the Pacific highlight the flexibility and responsiveness of a premier maritime force and the power and reach of global coalitions dedicated to the stability provided by international law and rules based order" he continued.
24 Chinese Aircraft Including Nuclear Capable Bombers Fly Into Taiwan's ADIZ - 24 Chinese aircraft, including nuclear capable bombers and fighter jets flew into Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone.
Taiwan's air force scrambled jets on Thursday morning warning off the 19 Chinese aircraft that had entered their air defense identification zone according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry. 4 more jets entered Taiwan's ADIZ in the afternoon.
The Chinese jets flew in the shape of an L and included 12 J-16, 2 J-11 and bombers and anti submarine aircraft. Later that day China sent two J-16 and J-11 and an early warning aircraft.
China Builds 10 Airbases Along Indian Border - China has built 10 air bases along the Indian border. The new bases were built along the Line of Actual Control, or LAC in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh according to the Telegraph India.
"Intelligence reports suggest the Chinese have built at least 10 new airbases along the LAC in Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh. This is very serious considering the 16-month-old border standoff in eastern Ladakh" said one official.
According to the official, China had also put up military camps inside territory claimed by India and set up security cameras to monitor Indian troop deployments.
"It’s a matter of extreme concern the way they have been ramping up their military and air force infrastructure close to the LAC and also inside the occupied zones,” the security official said. “It’s apparent that the Chinese are bolstering their positions while talks are under way to resolve the border standoff."
10 Chinese Aircraft With Fighter Jets Enter Taiwan's ADIZ - 10 Chinese aircraft, including fighter jets entered Taiwan's Air Defense Idenitification Zone, or ADIZ making it the 14th consecutive day in a row that China has violated Taiwan's airspace.
North Korea Tests Mobile Missile Fired From Train - North Korea has tested their new 'railway borne missile system' which was designed to strike 'threatening forces' or any forces that threaten the country the North Korean state news KCNA reported on Thursday.
The missiles successfully struck a target in the ocean nearly 500 miles away off of the North Korean coast. South Korea said that they detected the launch of two ballistic missiles from the North days after it tested their new long range cruise missile capable of fitting a nuclear warhead onto.
North Korea's Pak Jon Chon said that the "railway-borne missile system serves as an efficient counter-strike means capable of dealing a harsh multi-concurrent blow to the threat-posing forces".
Russia, China And Other Countries Say US Must Be Punished For War Crimes - Russia, China, North Korea and other countries have put out a statement to the UN Tuesday saying that the United States committed war crimes in Afghanistan and is calling on the United Nations to bring them to justice. Read more
7 Chinese Coast Guard Ships, 4 Fitted With Canons Appeared Near Disputed Senkaku Islands - A flotilla of Chinese ships, 4 of which were armed with canons appeared near the disputed Senkaku islands last month, prompting Japan to file a complaint about the 'extremely serious' incident.
The Japanese government filed a complaint with China after the ships showed up and stated that the "Japanese coast guard is always prepared with force that exceeds them".
North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles Off East Coast - North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles off of its east coast. Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that the launch is 'outrageous' and that it threatens peace and security in the region.
On Monday North Korea had stated that it tested a new type of cruise missile that was a 'strategic weapon of great significance'. North Korea recently fired cruise missiles two times over the weekend that flew nearly a thousand miles before successfully hitting their targets. This new type of cruise missile could possibly be fitted with a nuclear warhead.
Japanese Military Spots Chinese Submarine North Of Okinawa - The Japanese military has spotted a Chinese submarine North of Okinawa, near the island of Amami Oshima. The submarine entered into Japan's contiguous zone east of Amami and then sailed west through the East China Sea on Sunday according to the Japanese Ministry Of Defense.
Although entering into Japan's contiguous zone is not a violation of international law, it could be looked at as a provocation. The contiguous zone is a maritime zone outside of territorial waters.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said, "This time, there was no entering into Japan's territorial waters. [This] is a situation that must be watched."
North Korea Tests Newly Developed New Type Long Ranged Missiles - North Korea's Rodong Sinmun and KCNA state media has reported that the country has tested it's 'newly developed new type long range cruise missiles' with the possibility of attaching a nuclear warhead on September 11th and September 12th.
The missiles flew for about 932 miles for roughly 126 minutes before they hit their targets. While it's not clear whether North Korea has the technology to build nuclear warheads small enough to fit onto the head of a cruise missile, Kim Jon Un has stated earlier on in the year that making smaller bombs is a top goal for his administration.
19 Chinese Military Aircraft Enter Taiwan's ADIZ - 19 Chinese military aircraft have entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ Sunday, making it the fourth incursion of Chinese planes into Taiwan's ADIZ in the month of September so far.
The aircraft that entered Taiwan's ADIZ are as follows: 10 J-16 multi role fighter jets, 4 H-6 bombers, 4 SU-30 fighter jets and 1 Y-8 anti submarine aircraft according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
The aircraft were spotted southwest of Taiwan, between the main island of Taiwan, and the Dongsha Islands, airspace within Taiwan's ADIZ.
Taiwan's air force responded by scrambling jets to monitor the Chinese planes, issued radio warnings and mobilized air defenses. The highest number of planes so far to enter Taiwan's ADIZ was 28 planes on June 15th.
China continues to violate Taiwan's ADIZ on a regular basis, presumably to wear Taiwan's military down and slow down their response times for a future invasion.
Chinese Warship on 24 Hour Standby In Waters East Of Taiwan - Japanese media reported on Monday that a Chinese warship has been put on 24/7 standby in waters in between Yonaguni Island and northeast Taiwan. China is also currently planning on holding military exercises just north of Taiwan.
The Japanese government has taken the deployment of the warship as an 'action to raise military tensions" and is currently monitoring to see what China's intentions are.
A survey released by a U.S. think tank says that a record percentage of Americans are actually in favor of not only recognizing Taiwan as an independent country, but helping defend the island if China decides to invade it.
69% said that they would support recognizing Taiwan as a country. 52% said that they would support sending in US troops if China invaded Taiwan.
Two Chinese Anti-Submarine Aircraft, Including Z-9 Helicopter Violates Taiwan's ADIZ For First Time Ever - Two Chinese anti-submarine aircraft, including a Z-9 helicopter has violated Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) for the first time ever.
One Z-9 anti-submarine helicopter and one Y-8 anti-submarine warfare aircraft are reported to have crossed into Taiwan's ADIZ on the southwestern corner of the zone on Thursday. Taiwan's Air Force scrambled combat air patrol (CAP) in an attempt to drive the Chinese aircraft away from their ADIZ, issued radio warnings and tracked them with anti-aircraft missile systems.
China Vows To Crush US Troops Present On Taiwan By Force - China has vowed to crush U.S. troops present on Taiwan after US Senator John Cornyn put out a tweet that the United States has up to 30,000 troops stationed in Taiwan. Read more
US Report Says North Korea Torturing And Executing Religious People - A report by the bipartisan government commission, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has found that North Korea is torturing and executing religious people and is enforcing "the absolute denial of religious belief" and presents "an acute challenge to its citizens' enjoyment of their right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, or belief". Read more
China To Build Airport Near Taiwan - China is planning to build an airport on land that China reclaimed from the sea (land created by land fill) near the Pingtan island, the closest point in China to the island of Taiwan.
The airport will cost roughly $463 million USD equivalent and will act as a "major aviation and logistics hub with access to Taiwan" according to the South China Morning Post. It is not known to what extent it will be used for military purposes, but it would give the CCP close proximity to launch aircraft toward Taiwan.
China Carried Out Live Fire Exercises South Of Taiwan In Response To 'Provocations' - China conducted live fire exercises south of Taiwan on Tuesday in response to what they call "provocations" and "necessary activity in response to the recent situation in the Taiwan Strait", along with collusion between Taiwan and the United States.
Among the Chinese ships involved in the live fire exercises were combat ships, fighter jets and anti submarine aircraft in order to "test integrated operational capability" according to a statement put out by Shi Yi, a spokesman of the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command.
Chinese Military Aircraft Enters Taiwan's ADIZ For Fourth Time This Month - A Chinese military plane has flown into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) for the fourth time this month causing Taiwan to send radio warnings and deploy air missile defense systems to track the aircraft.
A Chinese Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane entered into the southwestern part of Taiwan's ADIZ according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) for the fourth time this month. There had been a two month lull where China sent relatively few planes into Taiwan's ADIZ until recent events, such as a US arms sale to Taiwan and the U.S. weakness and failure in Afghanistan which has lead to an increase in communist China's bold aggression.
US Abandonment Of Afghanistan Emboldens China Toward Taiwan Invasion - The US abandonment of Afghanistan has emboldened China toward carrying out an invasion on Taiwan, and given the Chinese state media ammunition in the form of propaganda, telling countries that they can't trust the United States to protect them. Propaganda that was aimed most exclusively at Taiwan. Read more
Russians And Chinese Launch Airstrikes Together During Joint Military Drills In China - The Russians and Chinese are launching airstrikes together during joint military exercises on Chinese territory.
Russia's military put out a statement saying, "During Sibu/Interaction 2021 exercise, the crews of the Su-30SM multirole fighters of the Eastern Military District, together with the pilots of the Air Force of the People's Liberation Army of China, took part in a group air strike exercise. The Chinese side used Jian-7 and Jian-11 aircraft as part of an aviation squadron".
The joint Russia and China military exercises are scheduled to run until Friday in Ningxia, China.
Taiwan And US Coast Guards Meet Together Despite China's Strong Objections And Pressure - Taiwan and US Coast Guards both meet together to talk of improving communication and cooperation between the two countries despite China's strong objections and pressure on the island for 'reunification' with mainland China.
Washington put out a statement Tuesday stating, "discussed ways to improve joint maritime responses to search and rescue, disaster relief, and environmental missions, as well as opportunities to improve communication and continue personnel educational exchanges".
"They also continued work on the common objectives of preserving maritime resources; reducing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; and participating in joint maritime search and rescue and maritime environmental response events. The United States supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation and contribution to issues of global concern" the statement said.
Although China made no statements about the Coast Guard meeting, when they found out about the US selling Taiwan Howlitzers China stated last week, "The Chinese (People's Liberation Army) will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard China’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity and make continuous efforts to advance national reunification process."
Chinese Research Ship Spotted In Philippine Waters - A Chinese research ship has been spotted in disputed Philippine territory near the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, 65 nautical miles east of the Shoal.
Seven Chinese Military Planes Enter Taiwan's ADIZ After Two Month Hiatus - Seven Chinese military planes, which included jets and electronic warfare aircraft entered Taiwan's ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone) after a two month hiatus with relatively few incursions.
Included in the fleet that entered the ADIZ were four J-16 fighter jets, one Y-8 electric warfare aircraft, one Y-8 electronic signals intelligence aircraft and one Y-8 anti submarine warfare aircraft.
Taiwan's air force responded to the incursion as they usually do by scrambling jets to monitor the situation and deploying warnings to the intruders via radio, as well as deploying air defenses.
The planes were spotted to the southwest between the main island of Taiwan and the Taiwanese controlled Dongsha Islands. So far this month the Chinese have only sent warplanes into Taiwan's airspace 3 times, a lull that looks to be possibly ending as China again becomes more aggressive in its incursions into Taiwan's airspace.
North Korea Threatens US Over Joint US/South Korean Exercises The US Says Are Defensive - North Korea has reiterated threats to the United States in response to joint US/South Korean drills that North Korea says are a rehearsal for an invasion.
The United States says that the joint military drills with South Korea are "purely defensive in nature" and intended to keep South Korea secure. The US State Department stated, "As we have long maintained, the United States harbors no hostile intent toward the DPRK".
"We support inter-Korean dialogue, we support inter-Korean engagement and will continue to work with our (South Korean) partners toward that end." the State Department continued.
Japan Planning To Install Missiles Off Coast Of Taiwan To Deter China - Japan is reportedly planning to deploy missiles 300 kilometers off Taiwan's coast as a deterrence against a Chinese invasion on the island.
The Japanese Defense Ministry says that they want to deploy missiles on the island of Ishigaki which is located 306 kilometers off the coast of Taoyuan, Taiwan for deterrence against Chinese aggression.
The new missile units, which would be manned by 500 to 600 Japanese Self Defense Forces (SDF), would be deployed next year, making it the fourth island in the Nansei island's to have missiles installed on them.
India Sending 4 Warship Task Force To Indo-Pacific For Two Months - India is sending a 4 warship task force into the Indo-Pacific for a two month deployment to the region for military exercises with the United States, Australia and Japan as tensions grow in the region.
The Indian warships will leave to the Indo-Pacific early this month, according to the Defense Ministry. No official departure date has been released to the public at this time.
Germany And UK Send Warships To South China Sea As Fears Of War Loom - Germany and the UK have both sent warships to the South China Sea as fears of war continue to loom, with the UK permanently deploying two warships in the region.
Britain's defense minister, Ben Wallace said "Following on from the strike group’s inaugural deployment, the United Kingdom will permanently assign two ships in the region from later this year".
Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Departs San Diego Bay To Indo-Pacific - The Carl Vinson carrier strike group, along with F-35C fighters and CMV-22B Osprey headed to the Indo-Pacific region in a 'landmark' deployment according to the Navy.
While the deployment consists of 7,000 sailors, the air wing consists of 1,600 military personnel and 80 aircraft. The USS Carl Vinson is one of 11 aircraft carriers currently in operation by the U.S. Navy and is in its 40th out of 50th year of operating lifespan.
The USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group is on its way to the Western Pacific for "support of global maritime security operations" according to the United States Navy.
Chinese And Russian Military Hold Joint Military Exercises In China For First Time - The Chinese and Russian military will be holding joint military exercises for the first time, on Chinese soil as ties between the two countries grow ever stronger in the face of growing tension with the West.
China has given Russian troops a warm welcome as they arrive for the strategic drills next that will be held next week. Chinese General Liu Xiaowu stated, "in the context of the big changes and pandemic, this is the first joint strategic exercise participated by Russian troops in China". The drills will involve around 10,000 military personnel, along with military aircraft, various weapons, vehicles, and equipment.
US Military Failed Miserably In Wargame Simulating Chinese Invasion On Taiwan - Top US General has said that the United States military "failed miserably" during a wargame in October simulating a Chinese attack on Taiwan, leaving the military pondering the changes that need to be made to the US and Taiwan joint strategy. Read more
China Developing Laser To Cut Through Air Of Hypersonic Missiles And Jets - The Chinese military are currently working on a vehicle or weapon mounted laser that will be used to cut through the air in front of hypersonic missiles and jets in order to decrease air resistance and make the missiles or jets fly much faster. Read more
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.
