Etiqueta: China
The US warns that, despite the difficulties, the Chinese Armed Forces continue to expand their capabilities to project themselves globally
A recent report from the Pentagon warns that despite the internal challenges faced by the People's Republic of China, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) continues to expand its military capabilities to establish itself as an armed force with global projection. According to the document,...
China finalizes the sale of its Y-9E transport aircraft to equip the Namibian Air Force
According to local sources, China has finalized the sale of its domestically developed Shaanxi Y-9E transport aircraft to the Namibian Air Force, marking Namibia as the first international customer to acquire these aircraft. The announcement, made by the manufacturer Shaanxi Aircraft Industry (Group) Corp...
As it transits to the Pacific Fleet, the Russian Navy’s Kilo II attack submarine “Ufa” completed an official visit to China.
During the course of this week, the Russian Navy's Kilo II attack submarine "Ufa" completed its official visit to China while en route to its incorporation into the Pacific Fleet, escorted by the rescue tug Alatau, as it has been throughout its journey. Notably,...
The Chinese Navy’s aircraft carrier Fujian continues to successfully pass its sea trials
After its recent fifth sea trial, China announced that the third aircraft carrier of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the Fujian (CV-18), has successfully passed all the necessary tests before entering service. This progress, highlighted by the spokesperson for the Ministry of National...
A U.S. Navy destroyer is deployed in the South China Sea with a new laser defense system
On December 6, a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Preble (DDG 88), navigated the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands as part of a Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP). Notably, the vessel is testing a new laser defense system known as HELIOS (High...
Soldiers from Taiwan’s Armed Forces accused of espionage for China
Today, Friday, November 6, four Taiwanese soldiers were accused by local authorities of leaking classified information to China, according to reports from the Presidential Office and prosecutors on the island. In recent years, several cases of espionage have been recorded, raising alarms among authorities...
The clearest image to date of a Chinese Air Force J-20 stealth fighter firing a PL-10 air-to-air missile has been captured
At the end of last month, the official Weibo account of the Chinese Air Force published what stands as the clearest image yet of a J-20 stealth fighter firing a short-range PL-10 air-to-air missile. The missile was deployed from the internal compartment located on...
Amid escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, the United States advances in the deployment of HIMARS artillery systems on Japan’s southern islands
Last week, reports from Japan began to emerge indicating that the U.S. is progressing in deploying its HIMARS artillery systems on the Nansei Islands chain in the southwest of the country. Alongside plans for a similar deployment in the Philippines, Washington aims to bolster...
