Gunboat diplomacy: NZ faces growing defence challenges after China’s naval incursion
Chinese navy’s activities bolster the case for rapid replacement of NZ's ageing frigates.
Everything we know about North Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine
North Korea has conducted a slew of underwater-launched ballistic missile tests since 2016, but all launches were made from ...
A Seattle ship instrumental in the Vietnam War shines in Bremerton
Sitting peacefully amid us in the Pacific Northwest is one of the defining symbols of a trigger-point to America’s involvement in Vietnam in the 1960s and '70s.
As Trump pushes to reset world order, China, Russia and Iran send a signal with joint naval drills
With China, Russia and Iran deepening their military alliance, a new power axis is emerging—leaving the world to question ...
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Everything we know about North Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine
“Overwhelmingly powerful warships must serve as a strong nuclear deterrent against hostile forces’ habitual gunboat diplomacy," he was quoted as saying by state media Rodong Sinmun. Pictures ...
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‘Never forget’: Labor’s anti-Dutton pitch to Chinese Australians is gaining speed
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong made an election pitch to a large number of Chinese Australians filling up the Box Hill Town Hall in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. A few dozen protesters gathered ...
The Week6d
China, Russia, Iran, begin 5-day war game near Chabahar, India’s port of interest
It will involve 15 warships, support vessels and gunboats, as well as helicopters. A Chinese defence ministry release said China will be represented by the Type 052D guided missile destroyer ‘Baotou’ ...
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Fears over Elon Musk Starlink internet tech being deployed on Royal Navy warships
The satellite service will be trialled on HMS Prince of Wales to allow sailors to contact family and watch TV shows during its upcoming voyage to the Indo-Pacific. According to reports, if the ...
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Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near-Naked’
The unusual deployment by three navy ships over the past month has prompted a debate in Australia about its aging fleet and reliance on the United States. INDONESIA February 11 A Chinese navy ...