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.
A blow dealt to Europe’s defence: China steps up control of strategic exports
On 9 October, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced an expansion of oversight of foreign sales of dual-use civilian and military goods, including rare earth metals and the technologies used to produce them, advanced lithium-ion batteries, synthetic graphite anodes, and selected superhard materials.
U.S. Navy sailor convicted of espionage after selling secrets to Chinese intelligence
On 20 August, a federal jury convicted Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick Wei, of espionage and export violations after he sold sensitive U.S. Navy information to a Chinese intelligence officer.
Ukrainian counterintelligence arrests two Chinese citizens for espionage on Neptun naval missile programme
The investigation revealed that one of the suspects is a 24-year-old former student of a Kyiv technical university, who […]