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China's rapidly expanding aircraft carrier fleet may be vulnerable to submarine attacks: Report

China's growing aircraft carrier fleet faces potential submarine threats. A US think tank report highlights this vulnerability in the western Pacific. Submarine ambushes could exploit gaps in China's undersea detection capabilities. The report suggests US and allied forces could counter these carriers. China must improve its undersea defenses to match…

The Economic Times

Taiwan detects one Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels near island

Taiwan detected one Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Earlier, three Chinese aircraft and seven naval ships were observed around the island. One aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's southwestern air defense zone. Taiwan's armed forces monitored these military movements and responded appropriately. China claims Taiwan…

The Economic Times

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese naval vessels, 10 official ships operating around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry detected five Chinese naval vessels and ten official ships operating nearby. Taiwan's armed forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the detected vessels. Earlier, one Chinese naval vessel and four official ships were also detected operating around Taiwan. China hopes the United States will handle Taiwan-related…

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Taiwan detects Chinese naval vessel, four ships operating around its territorial waters

Taiwan's defense ministry detected one Chinese naval and four official ships operating near its waters. The Republic of China Armed Forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the presence. This detection occurred as of Saturday morning, local time, according to the ministry's update. Earlier, China expressed hope that the…

The Economic Times

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese naval vessels operating around its territory

Taiwan's defence ministry reported six Chinese navy vessels encircling the island early Wednesday, a day after a similar sighting. Taipei is bolstering its defences, planning to significantly expand its anti-ship missile stockpile by 2029. This comes as Taiwan's first domestically built submarine begins new sea trials, underscoring its commitment to…

The Times of India

Taiwan detects 32 Chinese aircraft, 10 Naval vessels near territory amid rising tensions

Taiwan's ministry of national defence (MoND) said on Thursday that it detected 32 sorties by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, along with 10 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and five official ships operating around the island up to 6 am (UTC+8). In a post on X, the ministry…

The Times of India

Taiwan detects 9 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 ship

Taiwan's defense ministry reported Chinese military activity near its waters. Nine Chinese aircraft and seven vessels were detected on Monday. Earlier, four aircraft and six vessels were observed. Some Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. Taiwan's armed forces monitored and responded to the situation. China claims Taiwan as…

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Taiwan detects 16 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around itself

Taiwan's defense ministry reported sixteen Chinese military aircraft and eight vessels near its waters. Thirteen aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. This follows a similar incident on Friday with six aircraft and ten vessels. The United States has stated it will address the 'Taiwan problem'.

The Economic Times

After Donald Trump's Beijing visit, Taiwan detects 8 Chinese naval vessels, one ship in its territorial water

Taiwan's defense ministry reported eight Chinese naval vessels near the island following US President Trump's China visit. Trump suggested China might act against Taiwan after his term, acknowledging Beijing's strong objections to its independence. The US arms package for Taiwan remains under review amid escalating tensions and China's territorial claims.

The Times of India

Taiwan detects eight PLAN vessels, one official ship around its territorial waters

In a post on 'X', Taiwan's MND said, "8 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustration is provided, as we did not detect #PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan during this…

The Economic Times

Martin Lewis apologises after gatecrashing Badenoch interview on student loans

Mr Lewis was asked to ‘take a seat’ during the interaction

The Independent UK

China’s newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait for final tests

The state-of-the-art Fujian is in the final stages of testing before it officially joins China’s navy.

Al Jazeera

Namibia celebrates independence heroes, but glosses over a painful history

Namibia celebrates 26 August as Heroes’ Day. It recalls the first military encounter between the South African army and members of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), Namibia’s liberation movement, in 1966. Initially a German colony (1884-1915), the country was then administered by South Africa, which refused to give…

The Conversation

Political fighting over Chinese warships misses the point: Australia’s navy is no match for China’s built-up force

Over the past few days, the Australian media has been dominated by the activities of the Chinese navy’s Task Group 107 as it has progressed south along the Australian coast and conducted a series of live-fire exercises.

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The Independent UK

China's navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others

China has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of its forces

The National (Scotland)

'No plan': Scottish Government rules out Labour health board league tables

SCOTLAND’s Health Secretary has said there are “no plans” to introduce hospital league tables after NHS bosses hit out at plans for them in…

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China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Embarks On First Sea Trials

China's new aircraft carrier Fujian undergoes sea trials, showcasing advanced capabilities for the expanding PLAN fleet.

The Hindu

The larger message to New Delhi from the Red Sea

New Delhi must invest in a cohesive and well thought-out Indo-Pacific strategy

The Hindu

Crafting a new phase in India-U.K. defence ties

Rajnath Singh’s visit to the U.K. offers plenty of opportunities for the two countries to forge new plans for a joint naval vision

The Hindu

Kufos succeeds in captive breeding of threatened Indian ornamental fish

Kufos scientists develop artificial breeding technology for Indigo barb, a threatened species native to western India. Tech enables production of 75-100 young fish from a mother fish, providing alternative livelihoods to local communities. Project funded by Kerala govt. Plan fund. Handed over to CCARI Director Parveen Kumar by Kufos Director…

Al Jazeera

Taiwan says 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels detected near island

Taiwan suspects China is conducting drills involving the Shandong aircraft carrier but there has been no confirmation.

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