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Taiwan detects five Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels near its territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels conducted operations around Taiwan over the weekend. From Saturday 6 am to Sunday 6 am local time, five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in various sectors. Additionally, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were active in the region. Taiwan's armed forces monitored these activities closely and responded appropriately. This incident is part of China's increasing military maneuvers near Taiwan amid ongoing tensions over sovereignty.
The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga
About a year and a half ago, a lawyer for Julian Assange presented federal prosecutors in Virginia with a request to dismiss the case against him. This move was notable given Assange's publication of hundreds of thousands of secret documents and his status as perhaps the highest-profile detainee facing a U.S. extradition request. The Justice Department was involved in a battle in British courts to extradite him to the United States for trial.
Taiwan detects 35 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels near its territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 35 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near Taiwan from Wednesday to Thursday morning. Among these, 33 aircraft crossed the median line, entering Taiwan's ADIZ. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal missile systems. This incident is part of a pattern of increased Chinese military activity around Taiwan, with 371 aircraft and 204 vessels detected so far in June. Additionally, Taiwan's Coast Guard monitored four Chinese vessels near the Kinmen Islands, reflecting ongoing tensions and China's assertive policies towards Taiwan.
Philippines opens coast guard post after China build-up
The Philippines opens a coast guard post in the far north to enhance security amid China's military build-up near Taiwan. The outpost aims to gather maritime data and intelligence to address threats like illicit trade and foreign intrusions.
China's PLA undergoes major restructure as it emphasises information capabilities for war
Xi Jinping replaces PLA's Strategic Support Force with Information Support Force in a significant overhaul. The move aims to enhance military efficiency and political oversight, with direct CMC control over the new force. Former SSF's functions, including cyber and space operations, are divided among the four arms, emphasizing centralized command.
Amid Iran drone strike in Israel, IAF increases security at air bases: Here is how five-layered system will protect 30 high security spots
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a plan to upgrade ground perimeter security at 30 of its air bases across the country, following the installation of a similar integrated perimeter security system (IPSS) at 23 air bases. The new security measures include a multi-layered, hi-tech surveillance and intrusion detection system, with features such as smart power fences, CCTV cameras, radars, and underground vibration detection systems. The move aims to bolster security in the wake of persistent threats of terror attacks on military establishments.
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Taiwan detects eight Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels around nation
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected eight Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around the nation. Taiwan responded by monitoring People's Liberation Army (PLA) activity and deploying appropriate forces. One PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ). China has intensified gray zone tactics since September 2020, with increased military aircraft and naval ships around Taiwan. Taiwan's armed forces have been vigilant, deploying aircraft, naval ships, and air defence missile systems to monitor Chinese army activity.
Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels operating around nation
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting nine Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around Taiwan from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning. Four of the aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan's armed forces responded by monitoring the situation and deploying aircraft, naval vessels, and coastal missile systems. This comes after similar Chinese military activity detected earlier in the week. In response, the Taiwan Air Force Command conducted an integrated air defence exercise to enhance overall defence effectiveness.
Taiwan conducts missile drills 'in face of' China military intrusions
Chinese warplanes and ships maintain a near-daily presence around the island, as Beijing has ramped up military pressure against Taipei using what experts say are "grey zone" actions -- tactics that stop short of outright acts of war.
S Korea lodges protests over Russia, China air defence zone intrusion
South Korea protested against China and Russia after military aircraft from both nations intruded into its air defence zone without prior notice. The Defence Ministry expressed regret over the incident, as the planes flew near sensitive areas. Both South Korea and Japan responded by deploying fighter jets. While the zone isn't recognized by Moscow and Beijing, they've expressed different perspectives on its status, citing it as non-territorial and advocating for freedom of movement.
China slams Canada's 'illegal' plane intrusion after near miss at sea
China condemned on Tuesday Canada's "illegal" intrusion into its airspace after Ottawa accused Beijing's fighter jets of a "reckless" intercept of a Canadian maritime patrol aircraft. But Beijing hit back on Tuesday, accusing the plane of having "illegally intruded into the airspace" of Chiwei island, which lies in the Japan-administered Senkakus claimed by China.
China’s new global initiatives mask an intrusive agenda
China has introduced three new initiatives, namely the Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI), as part of its foreign policy under President Xi Jinping. These initiatives aim to establish China as a leader in global governance and offer alternatives to the Western-led global order.
India, China negotiation on border a battle of its own
India and China are attempting to resolve remaining border disputes in Eastern Ladakh, particularly regarding patrolling rights in the Depsang plains. Talks have been held at the military level, with indications that further rounds may be necessary for progress. The main issues are Chinese occupation of a feature that restricts Indian troop access and the pitching of tents by Chinese forces at another location. Negotiations have been challenging, with both sides exercising caution due to distrust following clashes in 2020. The talks aim to establish limits on patrolling and restore the status quo ante as of May 2020.
China's military, 'chasing the dream,' probes Taiwan's defences
Chinese naval ships and air force planes have been edging closer to Taiwan's territorial seas and skies, probing the island's vigilance and trying to wear down its military planes and ships. Chinese forces have also been operating more frequently in skies and waters off the island's eastern coast, facing the West Pacific. China's increasing presence there signals its intent to dominate an expanse of sea that could be vital for the island's defenses, including for securing potential aid from the United States in a conflict, experts say.
U.S. hunts Chinese malware that could disrupt military operations
The Biden administration is hunting for malicious computer code it believes China has hidden deep inside the networks controlling power grids, communications systems and water supplies that feed military bases in the United States and around the world, according to U.S. military, intelligence and national security officials.
US fighter jets shoot down octagonal object near Canadian border, 4th in a week
Though it did not pose a military threat, the object could have potentially interfered with domestic air traffic as it was traveling at 20,000 feet (6,100 m), and it might have had surveillance activities, the Pentagon said.
North Korea's Kim sacks No. 2 military official
Pak, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party and a secretary of the party's Central Committee, was replaced by Ri Yong Gil at the committee's annual meeting last week, the official KCNA news agency said on Sunday.
2 Koreas exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary
South Korea's navy broadcast warnings and fired warning shots to repel a North Korean merchant ship that violated the sea boundary at 3.42 am, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.
Eastern Ladakh row: India, China likely to hold 16th round of military talks on July 17
In the fresh round of talks, the Indian side is expected to press for disengagement of troops as soon as possible in all the remaining friction points besides seeking resolution of issues in Depsang Bulge and Demchok.
Philippines, U.S. hold biggest military exercises in seven years
The annual "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises involve 8,900 troops this year and will include live fire exercises and training with amphibious assault vehicles.
Ukrainian government asks for Russian passwords, info on Russian cyber weaknesses
"If you possess any information regarding vulnerabilities in Russian cyber defenses (bugs, backdoors, credentials), please report it," Ukraine's State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection said in a tweet.
Facebook-owner Meta says Ukraine's military, politicians targeted in hacking campaign
Meta said in the last 48 hours it had also separately removed a network of about 40 fake accounts, groups and pages across Facebook and Instagram that operated from Russia and Ukraine targeting people in Ukraine, for violating its rules against coordinated inauthentic behaviour.
Ukraine says its military is being targeted by Belarusian hackers
Ukraine has been buffeted by digital intrusions and denial of service actions both in the run-up to and during the Russian invasion.
Five Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's air defence zone
Four People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Shenyang J-16 fighter jets and one Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane flew into the southwest corner of the ADIZ, Taiwan news reported citing the country's Ministry ofNational Defense (MND).
India targeted through cyber intrusions by RedFoxtrot linked to Chinese military
Active since 2014, RedFoxtrot predominantly targets aerospace and defense, government, telecommunications, mining, and research organizations in Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, aligning with the operational remit of PLA Unit 69010.
Ministry of Defence document details People's Liberation Army intrusions in May
The defence establishment has officially acknowledged that Chinese soldiers intruded into Indian territory in eastern Ladakh in May, amid the ongoing deadlock over troop disengagement at the faceoff sites in Pangong Tso and Gogra despite five rounds of top-level military talks.
China says Diaoyu islands are Chinese territory, rebuts U.S. criticism of China's intrusion
Japan earlier this month accused China of "relentless" intrusions in waters around the groups of islands claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, called the Senkaku by Tokyo and Diaoyu by Beijing.
Chinese military protests 'intrusion' of an Indian drone
We strongly express our dissatisfaction and opposition," Xinhua news agency cited the deputy director of the army's western theatre combat bureau as saying.
China aims to establish a multi-pronged warfare approach
China has fished in India's troubled northeast since long and our internal governance has not helped matters.
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