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When, in 1994, Beijing sent its maritime militia to the vicinity of their owned Mischief Reef, the Philippines deemed it best to do nothing, other than a formal protest, to avoid escalating tensions.
US influence doesn’t allow China to have its own fighter
China's aviation industry has a problem: it has two stealth fighters of its own, developed in-house, but the associated engine is still lacking. With the purchase of the Ukrainian company Motor Sitsch, the Chinese wanted to change that. But the deal failed.
Germany may send its own warship to the Indo-Pacific region
Germany's decision may constitute a fundamental challenge to the current line of Chinese policy, which was based on the effective behind-the-scenes discouragement of European countries' authorities from showing political and military activity, for example, in the context of disputes in the South China Sea.
China gives more money for defense, launches two new cruisers
China does not intend to stop the growth of its defense forces, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang guaranteed this in a speech to the country's legislature.
US General: ‘If we slow down, China will dominate the air’
If the United States fails to show its courage and focus on developing a next-generation fighter jet, China could overtake the Americans. Such a statement was broadly General Mark Kelly's comment on Washington's NGAD program.
India and China are withdrawing their troops from a dispute area
India and China have agreed to withdraw troops from the disputed area near Pangong Tso Lake in the western Himalayas, Indian Defense Minister Rajnat Singh said on Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24
Modern fighters without Russia? China begins to produce engines
The Chinese company Aviation Power, owned by the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AVIC), has announced that it has completed a new production line for third-generation "medium traction" jet engines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.
France supports the US in the Pacific with a submarine near China
According to Parly, this is meant to be evidence of the French Navy's ability to operate far into France and for a long time, in conjunction with its Australian, American, and Japanese strategic partners.
Is China ending the production of key fighter jets?
More than 30 Chengdu J-10 Měnglóng combat aircraft of the latest C version standing on the parking areas of Chengdu Aerospace Corporation plants
Chinese troops tried to enter India, and new battles ensued
Sources told the Indian edition that the new battles were the entry of Chinese troops into Indian territory. The sources also said that 20 Chinese soldiers and 4 Indian soldiers are injuring in the clashes.
Chinese bombers activated Taiwan’s air defenses in full combat readiness
On January 23, China forced Taiwan to activate its air defenses. The reason was the detection of 13 flights of military aircraft around the island nation's airspace belonging to the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Russian and Chinese missiles are ‘threat’ to US aircraft carriers
New Russian and Chinese missiles could pose a "real threat" to US aircraft carriers, whose dominance was guaranteed after the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union
Chinese tanks go to fight Boko Haram terrorists in Africa
The Nigerian armed forces deployed recently purchased Chinese VT4 tanks. Machines are used against Boko Haram terrorists, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Defence 24.
Chinese spy submarines use drones to pave the way for future operations
At least that is the military's general expert opinion in the region after Indonesian fishers found another drone in their fishing nets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com ciitng Defence24.
Korea sent fighters against Russian and Chinese bombers, sources say
Korea sent fighters after nineteen Russian and Chinese military planes, including strategic bombers, have violated South Korea's air defense identification area
China demonstrated strength by sending its latest aircraft carrier near Taiwan
China demonstrated strength by sending its latest aircraft carrier near Taiwan shortly after the US destroyer's presence in the Taiwan Strait, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.
New Taiwanese corvettes have to ‘hunt’ Chinese aircraft carriers
In the face of tensions between Taipei and Beijing, their production is significantly accelerated in the coming years, which announced in the background of launching the first modernized Tuo Chiang type unit
Russia and China will have problems with the new Tomahawk Block V missile
On December 11 this year, we informed you that the US Navy had conducted the first tests of the latest class of Tomahawk missiles - Block V. The tests were conducted in the Pacific Ocean, and the destroyer class USS Chafee (DDG 90) launched this missile for the first time.
China has at least 350 nuclear warheads, a new US report said
A new US report, but this time not from the Pentagon, estimates China's nuclear stockpiles at least 350 nuclear warheads, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing an article in the US military publication Defense News.
China may soon achieve a military equilibrium with the US, Washington said
China may soon achieve a military equilibrium with the United States, General Mark Milli, head of the United States' Joint Chiefs of Staff, said, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.