China’s July 6 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test into the Pacific has drawn intense scrutiny not only for its political timing, but for what it
More countries are building and operating submarines today than at any point in modern history. Yet amid this global expansion, China has emerged as the
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,
