China May Block Export of Semiconductor Raw Materials to Taiwan
China could ban the export of raw materials for chipmaking to Taiwan as the tensions between these two countries reach new heights amid protracted global semiconductor shortage. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), which threw light upon the possibility, fears it would lead to an increase in the prices of cars...
China Tests Land-Attack Capability Against Taiwan on Second Day of Wargaming
The Chinese PLA's on Saturday conducted 'realistic' combat-scenario in sea and air to the north, southwest and east of the island of Taiwan, focusing on testing the troops' land attack and sea assault capabilities, the PLA said in a press release.During the drills, a destroyer conducted long-range missile strike simulations...
Taiwan 'Locked Down' as China Conducts Sea, Air Drills Surrounding Island
In what it calls a ‘Taiwan lockdown drill, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) fired advanced weapons from six large maritime areas all around the island nation. The heightened tensions between China and Taiwan comes after U
Chinese Ballistic Missiles Flew over Taipei before Landing in Japan’s EEZ
Five Chinese ballistic missiles launched during drills conducted around Taiwan have landed inside Japans exclusive economic zone for the first time. Confirming the information, Japans defense ministry
China ‘Sanctions’ Two Taiwanese Pro-Democracy Organizations
Mainland Chinas Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday announced punishments on organizations related to die-hard elements seeking "Taiwan independence." “Under the guise of democracy and cooperation and development, Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) and International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) have wantonly carried out ‘Taiwan independence separatist...
Mossad Agents Carried Powerful Bombs on Mules to Blow up Military Facility:...
Members of Israeli ‘spy agency Mossad trying to blow up an Iranian military facility using eight powerful bombs have been arrested, Iranian Intelligence Ministry has claimed. The alleged act of sabotage took place on July 23
Pentagon Formulates Strategy to Deter Chinese ‘Aggression’ in the Indo-Pacific Region
The Defense Department has come up with a strategy to deter what it calls Chinese ‘aggression in the Indo-Pacific region after a series of ‘unsafe encounters between Chinese aircraft and warships, and U.S
Russia Proposes 3 Month Notice for Military Ships Seeking Northern Sea Route
Russia wants foreign military ships to request permission three months prior to their passage through the Northern Sea Route (NSR). According to Russian state media, a governmental commission has approved the amendment to the Federal Law "On territorial waters, territorial sea and the contiguous zone of the Russian Federation” which was proposed by the Defense Ministry
Alibaba Cuts off Cloud services for Taiwan Users
In a sign of China flexing its economic muscle against Taiwan, mainland tech giant, Alibaba stopped cloud services to the renegade island. "Dear customers of Alibaba Cloud Enterprise Network (CEN), due to Alibaba Cloud's business adjustment, Alibaba Cloud will cease the operation of China (Taiwan) region for CEN starting from June 30, 2022,” the company said in a release May 19
U.S. Approves $700M Arms Sale to Netherlands for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles...
Poland Cleared to Buy Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles for $1.3B
France's Third Barracuda Submarine Begins Nuclear Reactor Startup
U.S. Enacts Supplemental Bill Providing $95B in Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...