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Summer of Sink-ex

The US and its allies blasted several old warships out of the water this summer, testing weapons and skills they'd need in a clash with China's growing navy.

Christopher Woody

China’s biggest planes are spreading their wings

Aug 9, 2024

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China’s biggest planes are spreading their wings

China's Y-20 fleet was busy in July, popping up in Eastern Europe, East Africa, and Northeast Asia.

Christopher Woody

Russia and China are showing what it looks like when their militaries work together

Aug 6, 2024

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Russia and China are showing what it looks like when their militaries work together

The recent joint Russian-Chinese bomber flight near Alaska is a demonstration of how they can work together against their rivals.

Christopher Woody

China is pulling on 'critical seams' between the US and Taiwan

Jun 15, 2024

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China is pulling on 'critical seams' between the US and Taiwan

China is using its Coast Guard to raise the pressure on Taiwan without crossing the threshold into outright conflict.

Christopher Woody

US troops and allies are working harder to understand each other during major Pacific exercises

May 2, 2024

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US troops and allies are working harder to understand each other during major Pacific exercises

Communication is a growing focus at major multinational drills. Plus, aboard a US aircraft carrier in Thailand and a map.

Christopher Woody

US military exercises in Asia are getting bigger and more complex amid rising tension with China

Apr 24, 2024

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US military exercises in Asia are getting bigger and more complex amid rising tension with China

US officials say allies and partners are "all in" on more detailed training because of mutual concerns about Beijing.

Christopher Woody

China’s clashes with the Philippines raise fears of a wider war

Mar 30, 2024

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China’s clashes with the Philippines raise fears of a wider war

US officials have repeatedly pledged to defend their ally against an attack in the South China Sea.

Christopher Woody

More subs in the Pacific, F-35s in Southeast Asia, and ‘a daggum trillion dollars’ on defense

Mar 18, 2024

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More subs in the Pacific, F-35s in Southeast Asia, and ‘a daggum trillion dollars’ on defense

Undersea threats worry the US general responsible for North America, jets and missiles in Southeast Asia, plus a map.

Christopher Woody

US F-35s are covering new ground in Southeast Asia

Mar 14, 2024

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US F-35s are covering new ground in Southeast Asia

The stealth jets made several first-of-their-kind appearances in the region in early March.

Christopher Woody

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Summer of Sink-ex

China’s biggest planes are spreading their wings

Russia and China are showing what it looks like when their militaries work together

China is pulling on 'critical seams' between the US and Taiwan

US troops and allies are working harder to understand each other during major Pacific exercises

US military exercises in Asia are getting bigger and more complex amid rising tension with China

China’s clashes with the Philippines raise fears of a wider war

More subs in the Pacific, F-35s in Southeast Asia, and ‘a daggum trillion dollars’ on defense

US F-35s are covering new ground in Southeast Asia

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