Taiwan targets airbase runways for upgrades to keep jets flying under attack
The runway at the Hualien base is the first of seven to be widened under a defence ministry programme.
China, Russia and Iran to hold drills as Middle East tensions flare: admiral
Top Iranian naval official reportedly confirms joint exercise will be held before end of March as US-led coalition launches new strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Top Iranian naval official reportedly confirms joint exercise will be held before end of March as US-led coalition launches new strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Footage of China’s Fujian aircraft carrier offers new look at advanced catapult
State broadcaster CCTV shows the ship’s electromagnetic catapult launch system from the side of the vessel.
State broadcaster CCTV shows the ship’s electromagnetic catapult launch system from the side of the vessel.
Fujian province steps up defence mobilisation reforms to improve war readiness
The southeastern province merges departments as part of nationwide push to boost coordination between armed forces and civilians.
The southeastern province merges departments as part of nationwide push to boost coordination between armed forces and civilians.
Chinese officials in flurry of visits to PLA command to support war plans
Eastern Theatre Command, which is responsible for the East China Sea and Taiwan, received provincial-level party secretaries around time of Taiwan election.
Eastern Theatre Command, which is responsible for the East China Sea and Taiwan, received provincial-level party secretaries around time of Taiwan election.
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China’s new defence minister urges ‘closest’ relations with Russian counterpart
Dong Jun, who assumed his new post in December, tells Sergei Shoigu that Beijing and Moscow should ‘elevate the relations between the two militaries to a higher level’.
How Beijing-hosted navy forum could take China-US military ties to a new level
The Western Pacific Naval Symposium will be held in Qingdao in April, the first time China has hosted for a decade.
The Western Pacific Naval Symposium will be held in Qingdao in April, the first time China has hosted for a decade.
Leading scientist crucial to China’s space efforts to be expelled from top body
Wang Xiaojun, who will be removed from country’s top advisory body, led development of Long March 7 rockets used to resupply Tiangong space station and launch satellites
Wang Xiaojun, who will be removed from country’s top advisory body, led development of Long March 7 rockets used to resupply Tiangong space station and launch satellites
China’s J-10CE and Eurofighter Typhoon jets face off in Pakistan-Qatar drills
Military bloggers in China claim the Chinese 4.5-generation aircraft outperformed its European-made rival in the Zilzal-II exercise.
Military bloggers in China claim the Chinese 4.5-generation aircraft outperformed its European-made rival in the Zilzal-II exercise.
‘Special’ move: China allows Philippines to supply disputed South China Sea reef
‘Temporary special arrangements’ allowed necessary supplies to be delivered to troops on grounded ship at Second Thomas Shoal, Chinese coastguard says in WeChat post that also asserts Chinese sovereignty and maritime rights.
‘Temporary special arrangements’ allowed necessary supplies to be delivered to troops on grounded ship at Second Thomas Shoal, Chinese coastguard says in WeChat post that also asserts Chinese sovereignty and maritime rights.
Beijing dismisses Israel’s claim it gave Hamas ‘top-grade weaponry’
For the first time since conflict began, Beijing rejects allegations that it is arming Palestinian militant group.
For the first time since conflict began, Beijing rejects allegations that it is arming Palestinian militant group.
PLA watches as US warship sails through Taiwan Strait in ‘provocative’ move
Destroyer’s transit shows United States’ commitment to upholding freedom of navigation, Seventh Fleet commander says, while People’s Liberation Army spokesman accuses US military of ‘maliciously’ undermining peace and stability in the region.
Destroyer’s transit shows United States’ commitment to upholding freedom of navigation, Seventh Fleet commander says, while People’s Liberation Army spokesman accuses US military of ‘maliciously’ undermining peace and stability in the region.
Chinese leader signs order for revision to the rules on military legislation
Revised regulations take effect on March 1 and aim to standardise working systems, according to Xinhua.
Revised regulations take effect on March 1 and aim to standardise working systems, according to Xinhua.
Will US-Philippine military ties make Manila a Chinese target?
Shipment of fuel from US to the Philippines raises suspicions the US is building up military supplies in the Southeast Asian nation.
Shipment of fuel from US to the Philippines raises suspicions the US is building up military supplies in the Southeast Asian nation.
China’s navy starts open water trials for next-generation frigate
The accelerated progress reflects the demand for a new midsized combat vessel that is bigger and faster than its predecessor.
The accelerated progress reflects the demand for a new midsized combat vessel that is bigger and faster than its predecessor.
In Taiwan election wake, PLA resumes regular military activities near island
After a hiatus on Saturday, PLA aircraft were back in action on Monday but not at noticeably higher levels than usual.
After a hiatus on Saturday, PLA aircraft were back in action on Monday but not at noticeably higher levels than usual.
The South China Sea and Taiwan may be twin powder kegs, but which is riskier?
Frequent clashes between China and the Philippines in disputed South China Sea waters have observers weighing the costs of another war front for Beijing with the US in the mix.
Frequent clashes between China and the Philippines in disputed South China Sea waters have observers weighing the costs of another war front for Beijing with the US in the mix.
China’s military graft-busters told to ‘scrutinise the key few’ powerful officials
General He Weidong calls for more discipline and better oversight in efforts to root out corruption.
General He Weidong calls for more discipline and better oversight in efforts to root out corruption.
Taiwan election: Beijing restrained in response to William Lai’s win
Allegations of military intimidation and interference by Beijing have been a feature of the ruling party’s campaign narrative.
Allegations of military intimidation and interference by Beijing have been a feature of the ruling party’s campaign narrative.
Chinese, US militaries go head to head on Taiwan during talks in Washington
During the Defence Policy Coordination Talks in Washington, Chinese officials urge US to stop arming self-ruled island.
During the Defence Policy Coordination Talks in Washington, Chinese officials urge US to stop arming self-ruled island.
