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US Warship Challenges Chinese Restrictions in South China Sea

US Warship Challenges Chinese Restrictions in South China Sea

WASHINGTON — The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin conducted a freedom-of-navigation operation in the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Thursday to challenge restrictions set by three nearby countries, according to the Navy.

The Mustin was challenging claims by China, Taiwan, and Viet…

New Chinese Aircraft Carrier Resumes Sea Trials

New Chinese Aircraft Carrier Resumes Sea Trials

BEIJING — The PLA Navy is conducting sea trials for aircraft carrier Shandong in accordance with the arrangement of the annual trial plan, said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) at the regular press conference on Friday.

China’s first indigenou…

Shipyard Delivers First Borei-A SSBN to Russian Navy

Shipyard Delivers First Borei-A SSBN to Russian Navy

MOSCOW — The improved Project 955A (Borei-A) strategic nuclear-powered lead submarine Knyaz Vladimir has been handed over to the Russian Navy, the press office of the United Shipbuilding Corporation reported on Thursday.

“Today, on May 28, a ceremony was held at the Sevmash Shipyard (part of th…

MoD Report: French 2019 Arms Export Orders Drop 9%

MoD Report: French 2019 Arms Export Orders Drop 9%

PARIS — The Ministry of the Armed Forces submitted to Parliament on June 1 the annual report on France’s arms exports.
Responding to the need for transparency vis-à-vis the representatives of the nation, the 2020 edition follows on from the previous report. More precise and documented, this editi…
Russian Arms Exports to Africa: Moscow’s Long-Term Strategy

Russian Arms Exports to Africa: Moscow’s Long-Term Strategy

Along with natural resources, arms exports are a key component of Russia’s economy. In the last two decades, Moscow has managed to deepen its connection with Africa and became the biggest arms supplier on the continent.

Russia’s state arms seller Rosoboronexport announced in April the first contr…


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