Greenland’s geography makes it heavily reliant on air transport, but a recent project to build three additional airports in the country have raised questions about China’s influence there and across …
Rubio: China close to ‘destroying our alliances’ in Pacific
"China is in the process of ‘destroying our alliances’ on the Pacific Rim, a prominent Republican lawmaker warned Wednesday. ‘They are on the verge of achieving their goal of destroying our alliances …
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With Ships and Missiles, China Is Ready to Challenge U.S. Navy in Pacific
"A modernization program focused on naval and missile forces has shifted the balance of power in the Pacific in ways the United States and its allies are only beginning to digest. While China lags in …
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Russia deploys military ships to Syria armed with Kalibr cruise missiles
"The Russian military is deploying a flotilla of at least 10 ships to the Syrian coast, the Izvestia newspaper reported Tuesday, citing unidentified Defense Ministry sources. The grouping was reported …
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Russia is apparently putting assault rifles on underwater drones
"A Russian state-owned arms maker reportedly unveiled the world's first underwater drone armed with an assault rifle that's designed to defend naval bases from enemy divers and assault teams. 'The …
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Russia defends sending warships through English Channel
"Russian ships sailing through the English Channel pose no threat to the United Kingdom, according to Russia's diplomatic corps. ‘The Russian naval ships act under international law and strictly …
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UK lawmakers urge investment in Arctic capabilities
The House of Commons Defense Committee has called upon UK ministers to be “extremely wary” of Russia’s military intentions and capabilities in the Arctic region, and to expand the country’s own arctic …
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Duterte points new war threat at China
Citing Chinese exploitation of resources in areas of the South China Sea claimed by the Philippines, Philippine President Duterte threatened war with China. “If you monopolize [the oil], there will …
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DOD: Chinese bombers likely training for strikes against US targets
The Pentagon has indicated that China may be training for strikes against U.S. targets as its bombers continue to increase their activity and range. The increase in this area is likely part of China’s …
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Don’t Let China Snag Another Foreign Port, Senators Warn
"A bipartisan group of senators is calling on the Trump administration to counter China’s economic expansion as the lawmakers fear that Beijing plans to leverage its foreign investments and lending …
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