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Esper Calls for 500-Ship Navy to Counter China

Esper Calls for 500-Ship Navy to Counter China

The U.S. Navy will need more than 500 ships in its fleet to ensure maritime superiority over China in coming decades, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Oct. 6.

That conclusion is based on the long-awaited Future Naval Force Study led by Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist, which was recent…

Taiwan Prepares Arms Shopping List for US

Taiwan Prepares Arms Shopping List for US

Officials and military experts from Taiwan and the United States will meet via video conference to discuss which weapons would be best for the island’s self-defence as tensions escalate between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

During the 2020 US-Taiwan Defence Industry Conference, which is exp…

China’s Navy Begins Fielding New J-15 Carrier-Capable Fighters

China’s Navy Begins Fielding New J-15 Carrier-Capable Fighters

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has likely received a new batch of J-15 carrier-based fighters. Recent video footage released on “Military Express” shows a J-15 with a tail number of “31” and another with either “33” or “35”. All previously known J-15 tail numbers fell within the “10” or “2…
Australia Earmarks A$270Bn to Upgrade Defense Force to 2030

Australia Earmarks A$270Bn to Upgrade Defense Force to 2030

The Morrison Government remains committed to keeping Australians safe, while protecting the nation’s interests as part of Australia’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan, in a rapidly changing global environment.

The 2020-21 Budget sees sustained strong investment in Australia’s national security, wi…

German Shipyard Lays Down Eighth K130 Corvette

German Shipyard Lays Down Eighth K130 Corvette

On Tuesday, October 6th, 2020, the keel-laying of the eighth corvette will take place during a ceremony at the Wolgast Peene shipyard. The corvette will be named “Karlsruhe”. Due to the corona pandemic regulations, this solemn act will take place with a reduced group of participants.

In September…


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