Military & DefenseGeopolitics
US Pulls Last Carrier from Asia as Iran War Stretches Navy
US withdraws last aircraft carrier from western Pacific as Iran war strains naval forces, leaving a strategic gap for China.
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Military & Defense
China's JL-3 Submarine Missile Test Shakes Pacific Region
China's first submarine-based missile test in over 40 years signals a major leap in naval deterrence, drawing sharp criticism from Pacific neighbors.
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Military & DefenseGeopolitics
China Tests Submarine-Launched ICBM in Pacific Milestone
China conducted its first SLBM test into the Pacific, launching a JL-3 missile from a nuclear submarine in a milestone for its nuclear deterrent.
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Military & Defense
China-Russia Joint Maritime Exercise 2026 Begins
China and Russia launch Joint Maritime Exercise 2026 in Qingdao, deploying advanced naval assets and planning a Pacific patrol to boost cooperation.
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Military & DefenseAsia Pacific
Chinese Navy Fleet Arrives in Vietnam for Port Visit
A Chinese Navy fleet arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for a port visit aimed at enhancing military mutual trust and naval cooperation.
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Military & DefenseTechnology
China's Type 076 Sichuan Installs Electromagnetic Catapult
China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan reaches key milestone with electromagnetic catapult and arrestor gear installation.
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Military & DefenseChina
China Marks 60 Years of Missile Forces with Hypersonic Debut
China's Rocket Force celebrates 60 years as state media releases first operational footage of DF-17 hypersonic missile, signaling modernization.
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Military & DefensePolitics
China Patrols South China Sea After US-Philippine Drills
China's Southern Theater Command conducted naval and air patrols in the South China Sea, criticizing Philippine-US joint patrols as destabilizing.
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Military & DefenseChina
Fujian Carrier Transits Taiwan Strait Into South China Sea
China's carrier Fujian transited south through the Taiwan Strait into the South China Sea, detected by Taiwan's military on the eve of RIMPAC 2026.
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Military & DefensePolitics
Top US Army Commander in Europe Resigns in Hegseth Overhaul
Gen. Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, steps down after 18 months as Hegseth continues his Pentagon overhaul.
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Military & DefenseGeopolitics
China Tests First ICBM in 44 Years, Strategic Power Play
China conducted its first public ICBM test in 44 years, launching a DF-31AG missile into the Pacific in a strategic signal to the US and allies.
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Military & Defense
PLA Overhauls Mass Training Competitions for Modern Warfare
China's PLA expands mass training competitions with technology-driven reforms, shifting from elite-only events to universal participation.
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Military & Defense
Navigation Warning: Military Training in Beibu Gulf
Chinese authorities issued a navigation warning for military training in parts of the Beibu Gulf on June 22. The two-hour exercise is a routine activity.
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Military & Defense
B-52 Crash Kills 8 in Test Flight for Billion-Dollar Upgrade
A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards AFB during a test flight, killing all eight crew. Investigators focus on engine and controllability issues.
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Military & DefensePolitics
China Launches Maritime Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan
China escalates response to Japan-Philippines maritime talks with multi-agency enforcement operation in waters east of Taiwan.
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Military & Defense
China-Mongolia Grassland Partner-2026 Exercise Concludes
China and Mongolia conclude Grassland Partner-2026 joint army exercise in Inner Mongolia, showcasing new military tech and strengthening defense ties.
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Military & DefensePolitics
Navy Women Fear Career Ceiling as Hegseth Removes Officers
Female Navy officers fear a career ceiling after Hegseth removes women from promotions, raising concerns about gender equality in military leadership.
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Military & DefensePolitics
Service Members Flood Hotlines Over US Boat Strikes
US service members flood military hotlines with concerns about boat strikes that have killed over 200 people in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
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Military & Defense
US Faces Years-Long Wait to Replenish Iran War Weapons
CSIS analysis finds the US will need until 2030-2031 to replenish Tomahawk, THAAD, and Patriot stockpiles used in the Iran war.
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