Category Archives: China

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 14, 2023

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 14, 2023

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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 14, 2023, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.  Read More

Matching China's Military Expansion Might Not Work as a Regional Deterrent, Panel Says

Matching China’s Military Expansion Might Not Work as a Regional Deterrent, Panel Says

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicle, soldiers assigned to an army brigade under PLA Eastern Theatre Command stay on alert and prepare for landing during a ferrying and assault wave formation training exercise on May 7, 2022. PLA Photo

Matching Beijing’s military might does not appear to work as a deterrent, some experts said this week, as China’s military expansion continues to increase regional tensions. Read More

VIDEO: China Coast Guard Blast Philippine Military Resupply with Water Cannons

VIDEO: China Coast Guard Blast Philippine Military Resupply with Water Cannons

Philippine Military resupply mission was hit with a water canon from a Chinese Coast Guard cutter. Philippine Military Photo

China Coast Guard cutters disrupted an Armed Forces of the Philippines resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, including instances where they fired water cannons, a Philippines Coast Guard spokesperson said Monday. Read More