Chinese Warships, Russian Intelligence Ships Sailing Near Japanese Waters
People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships have been sailing through the waters between Taiwan and Japan over the past week,…
Report to Congress on Taiwan Defense and Military Issues
The following is the March 1, 2024, Congressional Research Service In Focus Report, Taiwan: Defense and Military Issues.…
Philippines Starts Latest Naval Modernization Attempt Amid South China Sea Tensions
Amid increasing tensions in the South China Sea with China and fears of how a conflict over Taiwan could jeopardize…
Japan Set to Test MQ-9B Sea Guardian Later this Year
Japan will carry out trials of the MQ-9B Sea Guardian unmanned air vehicle (UAV) over the East China Sea from…
Report to Congress on Chinese Naval Modernization
The following is the Jan. 30, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities —…
Report to Congress on China-Philippines Tensions in the South China Sea
The following is the Jan. 23, 2024, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, China-Philippines Tensions in the South China Sea.…
Report to Congress on Great Power Competition
The following is the Jan. 10, 2024 report, Renewed Great Power Competition: Implications for Defense— Issues for Congress.…
First Naval Officer Appointed as Chinese Defense Minister; Predecessor Still Missing
For the first time, China has appointed a naval officer as the Minister of National Defense, state-controlled media reported on…
Top Stories 2023: International Acquisition
This post is part of a series looking back at the top naval stories from 2023. …
Chinese Submariner Appointed Head of People’s Liberation Army Navy
China’s President Xi Jinping appointed a new Chief for the People’s Liberation Army Navy in a Monday ceremony in Beijing…