"China has reportedly achieved a breakthrough on a conventional propulsion system for its next carrier, which would allow it to operate advanced catapults for launching aircraft without necessitating …
MSDF holds rare trilateral exercises with Indian and U.S. vessels in Sea of Japan
"The Maritime Self-Defense Force has held three days of rare trilateral exercises with vessels from the Indian and U.S. navies, including the Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture-based USS Ronald Reagan …
Philippines begins upgrading military facilities on South China Sea island
"The Philippines has started upgrading military facilities on the biggest features it occupies in the disputed South China Sea, its defence secretary said on Tuesday (Nov 7), asserting Manila's claims …
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U.S. to stage drill with three carriers as Trump visits Asia
"Three U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups will exercise together in the Western Pacific in the coming days in a rare show of force as President Donald Trump visits Asia with warnings about the …
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Philippines to keep close eye on Beijing’s new super-dredger in South China Sea
"The Philippines expressed concern on Monday about China’s testing of a massive dredging ship, saying it would track its activities closely, despite Beijing’s assurances it would not develop areas …
Italy Seizes 100 Tonnes of Diesel on Ship Sailing From Libya
"Italian police said on Saturday they had seized more than 100 tonnes of contraband diesel from a ship which set sail from Libya and arrested the captain for smuggling and money-laundering." Source: …
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Some 700 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, 23 found dead
"Rescuers pulled 700 boat migrants to safety in the Mediterranean and found 23 bodies during one operation on Friday, an Italian coastguard spokesman said, the second loss of multiple lives recorded …
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Navy finds deep-rooted failures led to fatal collisions
"In one of the most remarkable U.S. Navy documents in recent memory, the service is admitting to widespread failures and training shortfalls at the core of its most basic function: safely operating …
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan carry out missile warning exercise on sea
"South Korea, the United States and Japan kicked off a joint missile warning exercise on Tuesday, which would enable them to detect and track missiles in the event of a ballistic missile launch from …
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China’s South Sea Fleet gets new unit as military looks to boost its presence in disputed waters
"The Chinese South Sea Fleet has set up a new marine rescue squadron as part of moves by the People’s Liberation Army to step up its battle readiness and deploy more submarines to the region." Source: …