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11/23/2024 12:49:21 pm

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Arthur Dominic Villasanta

THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System

China Plans to Target THAAD Sites in South Korea with Nuclear Missiles

For China, however, the most important step it can take to counter THAAD is to increase its military power.

Robots

PLA Pledges Anew to Defend the Communist Party of China and Xi Jinping

"The troops must resolutely safeguard the core and follow the leadership of the CPC," said Gen. Fan.

Escort duty

Duterte Nixes Invitation to Visit JS Izumo, Japan’s Helicopter Carrier

On the other hand, China threatened a firm response if Japan causes trouble in the South China Sea.

War ready?

PLAN Claims Buildup is Only for Defense Despite Hike in US Navy Spending

China's second aircraft carrier, the domestically built CNS Shandong, "is still in training and trial stage," said Admiral Wang.

More

China Strengthening People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps at Expense of the Army

On the other hand, the PLAMC only has12,000 men on its rolls.

New

New Russian Navy Frigates to Have New Surface-to-Air Missile

The frigates are designed for long-range strikes; anti-submarine warfare and escort missions.

 THAAD

THAAD Missiles Arrive in South Korea; China Left with a Dilemma

The X-band radar can detect missiles 2,000 kilometers away on a forward-based mode and 600 kilometers on a terminal mode.

   ICBM?

US Waging Cyberwar to Disrupt North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Program

Last month, South Korea media reported the North a test-launch a new, upgraded ICBM prototype "could be imminent."

FONOPS

USS Carl Vinson Sails Close to Hainan on FONOPS Mission, Reveals US Navy

"We have operated here in the past, we're going to operate here in the future, we're going to continue to reassure our allies," he said.

Tech for war

China Declassifies 3,000 Military Patents in Bid to Create Military-Industrial Complex

This is the first time selective military patents have been declassified and released to the general public.

More coming

US Congress OKs Funding for 10 Navy Warships

The fiscal 2017 defense appropriations bill will allot $21.2 billion for Navy shipbuilding programs.

Robots

Communist Party of China will Tighten Control over People’s Liberation Army, says Premier Li

Li's main message to the troops is the Communist Party is god.

On patrol

Duterte Declines Invitation to Visit US Aircraft Carrier; Sends Cabinet Members Instead

"We have a strong relationship with the U.S. on account of our Mutual Defense Treaty," said Lorenzana.

Waiting for more

China Promises to Build More Manmade Islands in South China Sea with Highest Ever Defense Budget

"This is a requirement for the defense of our national sovereignty and security."

Genius life saver

Ten Million Lives Saved Worldwide Since 1962 by Life-Saving Cell Strain 'WI-38'

Hayflick produced the first oral polio vaccine made on a continuously propagated cell strain.

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