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People’s Liberation Army Navy
South China Sea: Australian Navy Vessels En Route to Vietnam Received Warnings From Chinese Navy
By Ankit Panda
Australian warships found themselves in a confrontation with the People's Liberation Army-Navy in the South China Sea.
Chinese Navy to Hold Live-Fire Exercise in Taiwan Strait
By Steven Stashwick
Limited drills seem intended to garner headlines more than provoke Taiwan.
Is the Western Pacific Heading Towards an Amphibious Arms Race?
By Steven Stashwick
China and the U.S. have steadily been expanding their marine forces and the amphibious capabilities that accompany them in the Western Pacific.
US Carrier Conducts Air Wing Sortie Drills in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. carrier strike group showed off its ability to rapidly launch fighters in the South China Sea.
Photos Show Massive Chinese Naval Exercise in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
More than 40 ships conclude drills with display of seamanship.
China Sends Aircraft Carrier Through Taiwan Strait
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry dispatched ships and aircraft to monitor the Chinese warship as it entered the Taiwan Strait this week.
Japan Considering New Anti-Ship Missiles for its Southwestern Islands
By Steven Stashwick
Move part of Japanese fortification of first island chain against Chinese fleets.
Japan Mulls Deployment of Anti-Ship Missiles on Okinawa
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Amid a growing Chinese naval presence, Japan is considering additional steps to protect Miyako Strait.
Is the Chinese Navy Further Along With a Rail Gun Than Previously Thought?
By Ankit Panda
Leaked images show what appears to be a ship-mounted rail gun on a Chinese Navy vessel.
China Inducts 26th Type 054A Guided-Missile Stealth Frigate Into Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new guided-missile stealth frigate has reportedly entered service with the North Sea Fleet.
Japan Identifies Chinese Submarine in East China Sea: A Type 093 SSN
By Ankit Panda
The Japanese defense minister says the Chinese submarine spotted near the Senkaku islands was a Type 093 nuclear attack submarine.
The Early Returns of China’s Military Reforms
By Ying Yu Lin
China’s increased capability for joint operations means Taiwan must rethink the Chinese military threat.