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China Navy Tests Submarine-Launched Strategic Missile in Pacific Ocean
The PLA Navy launched a strategic missile carrying a simulated warhead into open Pacific waters as part of routine annual training, state media reported.
Chinese Defense Minister Meets Sultan of Brunei to Deepen Security Ties
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah welcomes visits by Chinese naval vessels as the two nations mark 35 years of diplomatic relations.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun Meets Brunei Counterpart to Deepen Ties
Beijing and Bandar Seri Begawan pledge to enhance military cooperation and preserve South China Sea stability following ministerial talks.
Houthis Declare Maritime Embargo Against Saudi Arabia, Threatening Red Sea Energy Transit
A declared blockade of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait puts Saudi oil bypass routes at risk alongside escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions.
US Approves Potential $1.96 Billion Precision Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
The proposed package features Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems for the major non-NATO ally following recent missile strikes.
China and Russia Conclude Joint Sea-2026 Naval Exercises
The drills featured unscripted scenarios and mixed-grouping tactics to test integrated combat capabilities in complex environments.
China's Type 076 Amphibious Ship Sichuan Nears Completion of Deck Work
Recent footage shows the vessel equipped with electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear, signaling the final stages of construction.
China Marks Decade of Naval Expansion and South China Sea Integration
Ten years after the 2016 arbitration, Beijing highlights its transition from offshore defense to permanent maritime control through joint operations.
China Marks 10 Years of Y-20 Strategic Transport Aircraft Operations
The domestic heavy lifter has become a cornerstone of the People's Liberation Army Air Force's long-range projection capabilities since its 2016 debut.