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Under the Wings: How China's Ground Technicians Keep Army Helicopters Ready for War
A feature from the PLA’s Army Aviation Academy highlights the often-overlooked role of aviation repair crews in keeping Chinese army helicopters mission-capable. Through a mix of meticulous routine, multi-disciplinary training and local innovation, these ground technicians reduce downtime and increase operational resilience, underscoring that maintenance and human capital are central to China’s military effectiveness.
Edited Photo by Trump Spurs Venezuelan Push to Counter 'Map' Misinformation
President Trump posted a doctored photo showing US flags over several countries, including Venezuela, prompting Caracas to urge citizens to share the official national map to combat perceived disinformation. The episode highlights how edited imagery can be used as geopolitical signalling and underscores risks from rapid spread of unverified claims.
China’s Hospital Ship Makes First-Ever Call to Uruguay, Signalling Deeper Naval Outreach in Latin America
China’s hospital ship Silk Road Ark arrived in Montevideo on January 20 for a four-day technical stop, the first-ever visit by a Chinese naval vessel to Uruguay. The port call combines logistical needs with public-diplomacy aims and underscores Beijing’s wider effort to normalize PLA Navy operations in distant regions while managing regional sensitivities.
Soldier-Scholar Sharps the PLA’s Legal Edge: Inside a Professor’s Drive to Turn Law into a Military Tool
Fu Dalin, a military-law professor at China’s National Defense University, has driven a shift in the PLA to make legal expertise operationally relevant, building courses, labs and field partnerships that integrate law into wartime planning. His work reflects a broader Chinese emphasis on using law as an instrument of statecraft and military competition.
Blast at Kabul Chinese Restaurant Kills One, Prompts Beijing to Demand Action and Urge Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese citizen and wounded five, prompting Beijing to demand urgent action from Afghan authorities. China condemned the attack, urged citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan, and pressed for protection of its nationals and projects amid persistent ISIS‑K threats.
China's Southern Air Brigade Steps Up Day‑and‑Night Flight Drills as Training Tempo Intensifies
A Southern Theater Command air brigade staged multi‑batch, full‑element day‑and‑night flight drills to sharpen all‑weather combat capabilities, state media reported. The exercises underscore the PLA’s emphasis on sustained, integrated training and signal increased operational readiness in a strategically sensitive region.
US Navy Says New 'Trump‑Class' Warship Is Nothing Like Old Battleships — and That Matters
A senior U.S. Navy official says talk of a ‘‘Trump‑class’’ battleship should not be read as a return to World War II‑style gun platforms, but as a push for a new kind of large surface combatant built around modern strike, sensors and survivability. The comments highlight strategic, industrial and political debates about the future shape of American naval power in the Indo‑Pacific.
Allies’ Warnings and Thin Forces Stayed Trump’s Hand on Strikes Against Iran
U.S. President Trump declined to order strikes on Iran after senior officials, Israel and Saudi Arabia warned of inadequate regional defenses and uncertain operational effects. Shortfalls in U.S. force posture, allied caution and advisers’ doubts combined to persuade the White House to hold back, underscoring limits on Washington’s power projection in the Middle East.
Trump Reboots Controversial Bid for Greenland, Raising Arctic Diplomatic Stakes
President Trump renewed a controversial call for the United States to “own” Greenland, dismissing historical Danish claims and saying he had a pleasant call with a senior NATO-linked official. The proposal is legally and politically fraught given Greenland’s autonomous status and would risk straining U.S.-Danish relations while highlighting rising geostrategic competition in the Arctic.
Israel’s Army Sounds Alarm on Manpower Shortages as Draft Debate Paralyzes Reforms
Israel’s chief of staff has warned of a multi-thousand troop shortfall that could degrade IDF readiness within a year unless the government acts. The crisis stems from stalled legislation on Haredi draft exemptions, delays in lengthening compulsory service and sustained operational pressure since late 2023.
NORAD Sends Aircraft to Pituffik — A Signal of Bolstered Arctic Defence Cooperation
NORAD has announced that multiple aircraft will deploy to the Pituffik (Thule) Space Base in Greenland to support planned missions, coordinated with Denmark and notified to Greenland’s government. The move underlines routine operational cooperation among the United States, Canada and Denmark while signalling allied attention to the strategically important Arctic region.
Eastern Theatre Recon Unit Runs Round‑the‑Clock Drills to Hone ISR‑to‑Strike Skills
A reconnaissance detachment of the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command conducted a continuous day‑and‑night exercise that rehearsed infiltration, river crossing, drone reconnaissance and coordinated strikes. The drill underscores a PLA emphasis on realistic, night‑capable reconnaissance and faster sensor‑to‑shooter cycles relevant to operations in the East China Sea and Taiwan Strait.