Tag: China

  • New drones for Australia

    Tritons can fly further and higher. Australia invests in unmanned spy drones to fly over South China Sea (CNN) — Australia is spending billions on unmanned American spy drones that […]

  • Choppers for India

    While the navy needs at least 100 such multi-role helicopters, the government has decided to go for the outright purchase of 24 anti-submarine warfare helicopters from US. India set to […]

  • Indo’s UN marsec push

    Indonesia has won a seat at the UN’s top body. Time to make good use of this chance to advance maritime security. Indonesia’s Chance to Advocate Maritime Security Issues on […]

  • USN contractor hacked

    Huge data breach investigated. China hackers steal data from US Navy contractor – reports The FBI is investigating after the Chinese government hacked a US Navy contractor and stole highly […]

  • PLAN in Ghana

    Ghana looks to boost anti-piracy capabilities. Ghana engages China in joint military exercise With the arrival of the 28th Escort Task Group (ETG 546) of the Chinese Navy, Ghana’s Navy […]

  • Spratly spat

    Rumble in the South China Sea continues. South China Sea dispute: Beijing attacks ‘irresponsible’ US comments China has branded as “irresponsible” US comments that it is intimidating its neighbours with […]

  • China concern over Indo-India deal

    Shoe appears to be on the other foot. China warns of ‘military race’ over India’s islands deal AMANDA HODGE A deal between India and Indo­nesia to develop strategically located ports […]

  • US renames Pacific Command

    Same job, new name. US military renames Pacific Command The US is renaming its largest military command to reflect the growing importance of the Indian Ocean in America’s strategic thinking. […]

  • PH China worries

    Concerns about China could see spending boost. Philippines upgrades navy amid Chinese maritime threat The Philippine Navy is one of the weakest maritime defence forces in Southeast Asia, leaving the sprawling […]

  • No PLAN for RIMPAC

    Regional tension sees invite revoked. Australia backs US decision to uninvite China from RIMPAC Australia has thrown its support behind the United States decision to withdraw its invitation to China […]