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20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 22nd, 2024

Chinese air and naval forces continue to be spotted around the island of Taiwan in high numbers nearly daily.

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Japan Will Be Closely Watching China After Beijing Said Its Airspace Violation 3 Months Ago Was Accidental

Chief Japanese Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that China gave assurances to Japan that it would take measures to prevent another incident from…

Nov 20 •

North Korean Leader Oversees Performance Test Of One-Way Attack Drones, Underlines Need To Mass Produce Them As Soon As Possible

After expressing satisfaction with the tests, the North Korean leader underscored the need to build a "serial production system" in order to mass…

Nov 15 •

Recent Chinese Military Activities Around Japanese Islands

Reports by the Japanese Ministry of Defense regarding Chinese military activities around the islands.

Nov 6 •

44 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels, 1 Official Ship Spotted Around Taiwan On November 4th, 2024

Yesterday Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported 35 Chinese military aircraft were operating around the island. China carries out military exercises as…

Nov 4 •

October 2024

North Korea Test-Fires ICBM, US Warns Nuclear Attack By North Korea Would Be End Of Kim "Regime"

The missile launch, confirmed by North Korean state media is believed to be a new-type solid-fuel ICBM and had a record flight time.

Oct 31 •

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Indonesia Drives Chinese Coast Guard Away From Its Waters Three Times In One Week As New Leadership Vows To Bolster Country's Defenses…

Incident Could Be Seen As Test By Beijing On New Leadership, Or A Change In The Way Indonesia Handles Intrusions On Its Claimed Territory.

Oct 27 •

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South Korea Considers Sending Group Of Intel Operatives To Ukraine To Monitor North Korean Troops, North Says South Violated Territory With…

Earlier this month, North Korea's military said that it has cut off roads and railways linking North Korea to South Korea after the South reported roads…

Oct 22 •

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14 Chinese Military Aircraft, 12 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 21st, 2024, US, Canadian Navy Passes Through Taiwan Strait

The number of military aircraft (notably naval forces) spotted around the island is greatly heightened today

Oct 21 •

19 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On October 18th, 2024

The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island remains greatly heightened.

Oct 18 •

South Korea Fires Shots Toward North Korea After Pyongyang Blew Up Inter-Korean Roadways

South Korea said it "fired response fire" and that its military is watching the activities being carried out by North Korea closely while maintaining…

Oct 15 •

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153 Military Aircraft, 14 PLAN Vessels, 12 Official Ships Spotted Around Taiwan October 15th, 2024

The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island greatly exceeds the previous highest record of forces spotted around the…

Oct 15 •

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