New information reveals that the Chinese Navy (PLAN) is testing its uncrewed submarines on Hainan in the South China Sea. The two underwater drones, by
China unveiled its AJX002 underwater minelaying drone, signalling a significant expansion and modernization of its capabilities. The dedicated platform enhances blockade potential, particularly around Taiwan,
The Philippine Navy’s latest exercise in the South China Sea included missile drills from the fleet’s latest assets. The Philippine Navy’s newest assets sortied into
With upcoming upgrades to naval bases facing the South China Sea, Manila is set to expand its reach into the disputed littorals off Palawan via
China’s naval expansion continues to surprise onlookers. Less visible, until now, have been developments in underwater drones. That is about to change with an upcoming
Australia and the Philippines launched their largest joint military exercise on Friday to bolster their readiness and joint warfighting capabilities to respond to complex regional
On August 15, 2025, the Pakistan Navy announced the launching ceremony of the third Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS MANGRO, held in Wuhan, China. Pakistan
An American guided-missile destroyer’s freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) through Scarborough Shoal drew ire from Beijing amid renewed regional tensions following a severe collision incident
The Philippines and India will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week in the South China Sea where China’s aggression has caused alarm. The
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (JMOD) released the 2025 edition of its annual security report, the Defense White Paper, on July 15, 2025. In this year’s
