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Russian Warships in the Philippines Put Military Ties in the Spotlight

Russian Warships in the Philippines Put Military Ties in the Spotlight

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what a recent goodwill visit means within the context of a budding defense relationship.

China's Aircraft Carriers: Full Steam Ahead?

China's Aircraft Carriers: Full Steam Ahead?

By Jeff M. Smith
A closer look at the advances Beijing has been making of late.
What if China Never Acquired the Varyag?

What if China Never Acquired the Varyag?

By Robert Farley
China’s acquisition of the Varyag was contingent on a series of improbable events.

Why China is Building More Aircraft Carriers

“Let’s not assume the PLA Navy is in any hurry to equal the capabilities found in U.S. nuclear-powered flattops.”

Top 5 Reasons Not to Ballyhoo China’s Carrier

Top 5 Reasons Not to Ballyhoo China’s Carrier

China has recently commissioned its first aircraft carrier. How does it stack up against its competition?

Liaoning – Paper Tiger or Growing Cub?

Liaoning – Paper Tiger or Growing Cub?

Is China’s new carrier a step towards a true blue-water navy?

China's Real Blue Water Navy

China's Real Blue Water Navy

China is building a two-layered navy with a high-end Near Seas component and a limited, low-end capability beyond. It is not poised to speed across the Pacific to threaten America.

Five 'Flattops' for China?

Five 'Flattops' for China?

A recent article speculates China’s navy needs three to five aircraft carriers. Even if built, not all can be ready, all the time.

Help China Name Its Carrier!

Help China Name Its Carrier!

Jim Holmes asks for your help to name China’s newest weapon of war.

Ukraine and China's Warming Relations

Ukraine and China's Warming Relations

Increased defense and economic ties have Kiev and Beijing working closer together. It could come at a price.

From Russia With Love? China vs. India Carrier Showdown

From Russia With Love? China vs. India Carrier Showdown

Question: Which nation’s Russian-built carrier is better? China or India? James Holmes explains.

China Carrier Preps for Flight Ops?

China Carrier Preps for Flight Ops?

New images surfacing on the internet suggest China’s aircraft carrier has taken a big step toward flights ops.

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