New Mystery Submarine Signals China’s Rapid Undersea Expansion
China is launching submarines at a pace unmatched by any other nation. Its latest design, a distinctive and innovative vessel that dispenses with the traditional
China is launching submarines at a pace unmatched by any other nation. Its latest design, a distinctive and innovative vessel that dispenses with the traditional
Japan confirms first operational integration of the PLAN’s Type 054B / Jiangkai III-class frigate into a carrier strike group formation. Japan’s Joint Staff Office (JSO)
Japan’s US-2 advanced amphibious aircraft made its debut during Balikatan, the largest joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States. A ShinMaywa US-2
On April 30, 2026, the Pakistan Navy announced the commissioning ceremony of the first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, in Sanya, China. Pakistan Navy press release
As the U.S. Navy debates the future of ‘Trump-class’ battleships, other navies are advancing their own visions of ultra-large surface combatants. New evidence reveals that
Super-sized hovercraft provide a rare and specialized capability that only a handful of navies can afford. China is the only nation investing in these massive
The Philippines and France on Thursday signed a key defense pact allowing their forces to train together, as Manila builds security alliances in the face
In the high-stakes world of submarine acquisition, true performance-first designs are exceedingly rare. The immense cost involved almost always forces trade-offs, shaping vessels around budget,
China’s large fleet of air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines is set to become significantly more lethal. The introduction of the next-generation YJ-19 hypersonic missile dramatically elevates
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) showcased its Sharp Shark 10 unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the first time outside China at the Doha International Maritime