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China Shows Naval Strength in Hong Kong, Promotes Generals
China held a navy open day in Hong Kong, promoted two generals, and began routine coast guard patrols east of Taiwan.
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Defense & MilitaryPolitics
Xi Promotes Two Generals to Rebuild China's Military Command
China's Xi Jinping promotes Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang to general, filling key military vacancies after an unprecedented anti-corruption purge.
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Defense & MilitaryChina
Chinese Navy Warships Open to Public in Hong Kong
Chinese Navy destroyer CNS Nanning and frigate CNS Hengyang open to Hong Kong residents in first public visit, marking 29th anniversary of handover.
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Defense & MilitaryPolitics
China Rotates Coast Guard Patrol East of Taiwan
China rotated its coast guard patrol east of Taiwan on July 4, confirming the operation is now standing, drawing international concern.
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Defense & MilitaryEurope
Belgium Rebuilds Reservist Corps Since Cold War Era
Belgium re-establishes a territorial reservist corps for the first time since the Cold War, inaugurating the 1st Fusiliers Battalion in a major reform.
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Defense & MilitaryEurope
Belgian Navy Faces Frigate Gap as Program Delays Mount
Belgium risks losing all operational frigates as ASWF program delays push delivery to 2034, raising concerns about NATO commitments and national defense.
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Defense & MilitaryEurope
Belgian Navy Frigates Delayed to 2034, Seven Years Behind
Belgian Navy frigate delivery delayed to 2034, seven years late, as design flaws and cost overruns create a critical naval capability gap.
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