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12/22/2024 05:19:52 pm

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Partners

All Three US Navy Zumwalt-class Destroyers will Face-off against China

"We are not waiting until we have what many see as the ultimate goal, a one megawatt laser weapon. We would like to build capability incrementally," said Adm. Manzir.

Coming soon

Hull of ‘Shandong,’ China’s Second Aircraft Carrier, Completed

Shandong will become the most powerful warship in the People's Liberation Army Navy.

Soon to launch

China to Launch World’s Most Heavily Armed Destroyer in 2018

But it's the second generation of the Type 055 -- the Type 055A -- China claims will be armed with railguns.

Ready

Destroying China’s Militarized Islands will take about 15 Minutes, says Former US Spy Chief

Blair is confident the U.S. will quickly and easily defeat China in any conflict.

China, US Headed for a Military Conflict Over South China Sea: Ex-US Naval Commander

China, US Heading for a Military Conflict Over the South China Sea: Ex-US Naval Commander

A former US senior military official has warned that China and the US run the risk of getting into a military conflict over the South China Sea dispute.

Almost there

China’s Shandong Aircraft Carrier will be Most Powerful PLAN Warship; will Probably have Lasers

Shandong will probably carry 48 aircraft, a number larger than that of the Liaoning, China's only aircraft carrier.

A2/AD

China Strengthening A2/AD Defenses to End US Navy Freedom of Navigation Patrols

Li also said China has enhanced the capability of Anti-Access / Area Denial (A2/AD) system so the U.S. can't take reckless military action.

Test bed

China’s Third Carrier to have Catapult Launch System Similar to US Navy’s

A CATOBAR launch and recovery system will allow China's third carrier (Type 003) to launch heavier aircraft.

Buddies

Chinese and Russian Marines Boost Soldier-to-Soldier Communication

The PLA admitted military exchanges between China and Russia involve more frequent soldier-to-soldier communications.

Number 2

China’s Third Aircraft Carrier will be More Lethal

Shenyang J-15 fighter jets designed specifically for naval aviation carry far lighter weapons loads compared to U.S. combat aircraft.

Aching for action

China’s Strategic Goals Make War with the US Almost Inevitable

The onus on attaining that grand goal rests with the PLAN.

Senkaku defender

Japan to Emplace More Missile Systems to Defend the Senkaku Islands

The budget also proposes funds to dispatch extra personnel to the Philippines and Vietnam to enhance intelligence-gathering in the South China Sea.

Asian shark

US Navy to Deploy New Virginia-class Attack Submarines to Asia

The U.S. Navy's decision to pivot its attack sub fleet to Asia is vital given China's growing ability to hit the United States with a nuclear missiles fired from its SSBNs.

Statesman

Statesman US Army General Meets with Senior PLA Officers amid Rising Tensions in Asia

Gen. Milley will meet with senior officers of the People's Liberation Army.

Tough guys

China Might Send its Special Forces Overseas to Fight Terrorism and Foreign Foes

Sea Dragon later took part in anti-piracy missions in the Gulf of Eden.

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