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China deploys aircraft carrier off Philippine coast amid tensions over South China Sea China's second aircraft carrier 'Shandong' has been deployed to patrol waters off the Philippine coast amidst growing tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea, serving as a deterrent against perceived provocations. The carrier's prese...
01 Jul, 2024, 10.49 PM ISTTaiwan detects 15 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships around nation The Ministry of National Defense reported 15 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels near Taiwan over the weekend. Eight aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line into Taiwan's air defense identification zone. Taiwan responded by deploy...
23 Jun, 2024, 02.09 PM ISTNew Zealand will increase its military contribution to N. Korea sanctions monitoring New Zealand will enhance its contribution to North Korea sanctions monitoring based in Japan, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on Tuesday. The government will deploy New Zealand Defence Force ships for the first time and increase aircraft ...
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Taiwan detects 10 Chinese ships, six military aircraft around nation Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels. Grey zone tactics used by China around Taiwan have increased tensions since Lai Ching Te became the new President of Taiwan. Taiwan responded by deploying ai...
07 Jun, 2024, 10.21 AM ISTPhilippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard Philippine troops on a warship in the South China Sea held onto their weapons after a close encounter with Chinese coast guard boats at a disputed shoal.
04 Jun, 2024, 05.35 PM ISTIndia successfully test-fires Rudra-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30 fighter jet India successfully test-fired the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 fighter jet, marking a significant advancement in its defence capabilities. The missile, incorporating indigenous technologies, met all trial objectives, validating its ...
30 May, 2024, 11.48 AM ISTTaiwan detects Chinese incursion with military vessels around nation Taiwan's Ministry of Defence has detected Chinese military vessels near the nation, including seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and four China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels. The Taiwan Armed Forces (ROCArmedForces) have monitored the si...
22 May, 2024, 08.55 AM ISTTaiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels around its vicinity Taiwan's Ministry of Defence reported the detection of six Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels around its territory on Monday. Notably, six aircraft crossed the median line and enter...
20 May, 2024, 08.53 AM ISTTaiwan detects Chinese incursion with aircraft and vessels around nation Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected Chinese aircraft and PLAN vessels around Taiwan, with one aircraft crossing into Taiwan's ADIZ. Taiwan's Armed forces responded amid tensions with China, as reported by Taiwan News in the Taiwan Strait.
17 May, 2024, 09.40 AM ISTTaiwan detects 27 Chinese aircraft, seven vessels near its airspace, water Taiwan detected 27 Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels around the Taiwan Strait amid growing tensions with China. The Ministry of National Defence reported incursions into Taiwan's airspace. Beijing's reunification intentions heightened geopoli...
16 May, 2024, 08.46 AM ISTForty-five Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels detected near Taiwan, tensions rise According to official statements released on Wednesday, a total of 45 PLA aircraft and 6 vessels from China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) were detected operating near Taiwan as of 6 am local time. Of particular concern was the intrusion int...
15 May, 2024, 01.33 PM ISTUK confirms it will build six new warships for Royal Marines Grant Shapps orders six new warships for Royal Marines, boosting British military capabilities. The Multi Role Support Ships are part of the defense spending increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, reflecting a new era of British shipbuilding.
14 May, 2024, 12.36 PM ISTTaiwan detects 7 Chinese naval ships, 2 military aircraft encircling it Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected seven Chinese naval vessels and two military aircraft near Taiwan. Two of the aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line. Taiwan responded by deploying aircraft, naval ships, and coastal defense mis...
13 May, 2024, 02.41 PM ISTTaiwan reports surge in Chinese military activity near island Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported a significant presence of Chinese military aircraft and vessels near Taiwan, with 15 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels observed. Of particular concern was the breach of Taiwan's SW ADIZ by 9 aircraft. Tai...
11 May, 2024, 10.27 AM ISTChina says its military took necessary steps to warn Australia in jet incident China stated that its military took measures to warn and alert an Australian aircraft after Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of endangering one of its military helicopters in an "unsafe" confrontation over the Yellow Sea. The incident occurre...
07 May, 2024, 02.54 PM ISTAustralian PM Albanese says China military air incident unacceptable Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Beijing's actions as "unacceptable" after a Chinese fighter jet reportedly fired flares near an Australian navy helicopter in the Yellow Sea. The helicopter was enforcing UN sanctions on North Ko...
07 May, 2024, 09.12 AM ISTTalks between India and China going on "well": Rajnath Singh on possible resolution of Eastern Ladakh row Under the theaterisation model, the government seeks to integrate the capabilities of the Army, Air Force and Navy and optimally utilise their resources for wars and operations. "The theaterisation process has started. There has been progress on it....
05 May, 2024, 06.44 PM ISTNavy performed 'miracle': Rajnath Singh on its operations to assist merchant ships in strategic sea lanes Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the Indian Navy's operations in foreign waters, highlighting its ability to assist merchant ships threatened by pirates. He also mentioned the government's readiness to consider the Navy's proposal for a se...
05 May, 2024, 12.23 PM ISTTaiwan detects 26 Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels around nation Among the 26 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 14 aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, Taiwan's MND said. Two Chinese military aircraft were spotted in the northeast sector of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) and thr...
03 May, 2024, 09.54 AM ISTTaiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval ships encircling it According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence, of the 21 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 14 crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, adding that three entered the southwest corner of Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) and tw...
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