Details of a growing family of standard-sized weapon systems appeared on social media, along with video of an EMALS in action.
3 Jul 2026 - 1:15AM videocam
South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative says base infrastructure expansion ‘has fallen short of expectations’.
2 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM videocam
While the J-15T was designed to use an advanced launch system, new images show it operating from the older Liaoning carrier.
2 Jul 2026 - 7:38PM videocam
On the 105th anniversary of the ruling party’s founding, Xi Jinping also warns members to stay vigilant and prepare for challenges.
2 Jul 2026 - 12:30AM videocam
Tokyo says it had tracked two separate flights involving H-6 and Tu-95 bombers, some of which passed over the western Pacific.
28 Jun 2026 - 4:40PM videocam
Move marks mainland China’s latest bid to assert jurisdictional claims in the contested waters following the maritime boundary negotiations.
19 Jun 2026 - 5:00PM videocam
Joint exercises to protect lives and property in the waters have not been held in a decade.
14 Jun 2026 - 8:09PM videocam
Wang Huning tells delegates to ‘stand on the right side of history’ after the island’s ruling party banned officials from attending the forum.
13 Jun 2026 - 9:07PM videocam
Annual event meant to spur cross-strait integration takes place amid expanded ban by island’s ruling party on who can attend.
12 Jun 2026 - 7:04PM videocam
Using tracking data and AI, Jingan Technology suggests ‘decapitation’ operation more probable than full-scale invasion.
5 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM videocam
Satellite images show the vessel under construction has a ‘finless’ design that could improve its manoeuvrability and speed.
4 Jun 2026 - 8:34PM videocam
Chinese experts warn the pair could pose a threat in a conflict over Taiwan, urge tough economic and military measures.
4 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM videocam
‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says at Singapore defence forum.
31 May 2026 - 9:04PM videocam
In the wake of the Xi-Trump summit, the US and Chinese delegations dispense with the tough talk of previous years.
30 May 2026 - 10:35PM videocam
In contrast with last year, his speech to the Shangri-La forum avoided sensitive issues and did not directly describe Beijing as a ‘threat’.
30 May 2026 - 6:44PM videocam
Major General Meng Xiangqing invites British military officials to Xiangshan Forum and Zhuhai air show in China.
30 May 2026 - 9:26PM videocam
While the US defence chief gave a gung-ho speech at last year’s conference, reset in Beijing ties after recent summit may prompt moderation.
29 May 2026 - 8:44PM videocam
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s speech at Asian security forum to serve as important gauge of whether summit has stabilised US-China relations.
Chinese think tank notes the changing risks: ‘China will inevitably respond, and that makes the overall situation appear more tense’.
27 May 2026 - 10:08PM videocam
The regional security forum opens on Friday in Singapore with no official word yet on who will lead the Chinese delegation.
26 May 2026 - 9:17PM videocam
This approach could be used ‘to strike our land-based targets on one hand, and block vital maritime passages on the other’: Chinese analyst.
26 May 2026 - 10:05AM videocam
Sanya naval complex in country’s island province gives warships room to manoeuvre and counter US first island chain, report says.
24 May 2026 - 10:18PM videocam
Days after Xi-Trump talks, Beijing and Moscow slam Washington’s military provocations and its plans for missile defence system.
Regardless of the meeting’s outcome, the trend towards resolution of the Taiwan question won’t change, according to the Tsinghua academic.
Wu Yongping says US president’s comments after summit with Xi Jinping show a return to ‘strategic ambiguity’ about Taiwan after a shift away from it under Joe Biden.
17 May 2026 - 2:30PM videocam
For Beijing, the island is the biggest issue in China-US relations and has the potential to lead to conflict.
16 May 2026 - 10:06PM videocam
Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note.
14 May 2026 - 11:02PM videocam
US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons and military-to-military communication will be among topics discussed, experts say.
13 May 2026 - 9:36PM videocam
The US president ‘needs China’s cooperation on multiple fronts’, Beijing-based analyst says.
12 May 2026 - 7:46PM videocam
The technology has become increasingly important for militaries around the world, but the two sides may struggle to reach a consensus.
11 May 2026 - 2:10PM videocam