Report to Congress on Chinese Naval Modernization
The following is the Nov. 10, 2022, Congressional Research Service report, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities —…
Tokyo Protests Chinese Surveillance Ship Transit in Territorial Waters, Japan Prepares for Fleet Review
A People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) survey ship vessel entered Japan’s territorial waters near islands south of Kyushu this week,…
Navy Tests Reloading Missiles on Destroyer in San Diego Bay, Open Ocean Tests Tougher Task
A pairing of a guided-missile destroyer and a supply ship in San Diego Bay last week was the Navy’s latest…
Chinese Launch Assault Craft from Civilian Car Ferries in Mass Amphibious Invasion Drill, Satellite Photos Show
The Chinese military held a major exercise to prove how the People’s Liberation Army Navy could use large civilian ferries…
Chinese, Russian Warships Hold Live Fire Drills off Japan as Part of Vostok 2022
Russian and Chinese warships have been conducting drills around Japan since Friday as part of the Russian military’s Vostok 2022…
China’s Navy Could Have 5 Aircraft Carriers, 10 Ballistic Missile Subs by 2030 Says CSBA Report
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy possesses the resources to field up to five aircraft carriers and 10 nuclear ballistic missile…
Japanese Defense Minister: China, Taiwan Military Balance Shifting in Beijing’s Favor
The military balance between China and Taiwan is shifting in China’s favor, Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said Friday.…
Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Leaves Legacy of Western Pacific Security Changes
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who led Japan into a more active role in regional and global security over his…
China Denies Harassing Canadian, Australian Patrol Aircraft in the Western Pacific
Beijing is denying that People’s Liberation Army forces harassed Australian and Canadian patrol aircraft in the Western Pacific, claiming that…
Japan Announces Indo-Pacific Warship Deployment Ahead of U.S.-led RIMPAC Exercise
Four Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force warships will leave later this month for a four-month deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, Japan’s…