U.S. Navy faces growing shipbuilding and fleet expansion challenge as China accelerates naval modernization
The United States continues to operate the world’s most powerful navy, but its long-standing maritime advantage over China is narrowing as Beijing rapidly expands both its fleet and shipbuilding capabilities.
Chinese media question U.S. Air Force F-47 fighter program as analysts assess criticism of cost, production and capability
Chinese state media outlets are portraying the U.S. Air Force’s planned sixth-generation F-47 fighter as costly and difficult to produce, according to a new analysis.
MizarVision publishes AI-processed satellite imagery of U.S. military assets, raising intelligence and security concerns
A Chinese company, MizarVision, has released satellite imagery of U.S. military bases and naval assets processed using artificial intelligence.
Former U.S. Air Force pilot arrested on charges of providing unauthorised defence services to Chinese military
On February 25, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., also known by the call sign “Runner,” in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Iran nears deal with China for CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles after regional clashes – Reuters
Iran is close to acquiring CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles from China, according to Reuters.
United States weighs delaying Taiwan arms sale as Trump focuses on China trade summit – The Hill
A planned U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is colliding with President Trump’s effort to secure a trade deal with China.
China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.
China releases first footage of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launch from Type 055 destroyer
The People’s Liberation Army of China released in late December 2025 the first footage showing live firing of the new YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile.
U.S. Department of War report outlines Chinese military growth and security risks to the United States and Taiwan
The United States Department of War has published the "Report to Congress on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2025", assessing China’s long-term military ambitions.
China’s new Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship begins first sea trials off Shanghai
China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan (51) began its first sea trials on 14 November, according to the original report, marking a major step in the programme for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy.
China commissions aircraft carrier Fujian equipped with electromagnetic launch system
On 5 November, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) officially commissioned its newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, during a ceremony held at the Sanya naval base in the South China Sea.
Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing amid tensions with Russia and China
Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. Department of War to begin nuclear weapons testing, saying the move is necessary to match the capabilities of Russia and China.