The AC-130J Ghostrider: A Spectre of Deterrence in the South China Sea
The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship emerges as a potential deterrent against China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea.
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US, Philippines Flex Military Muscle in Balikatan Drills, Upgrading Strategic Sites
Recent US-Philippines Balikatan drills under EDCA aim to boost stability and deter threats in the tense South China Sea.
Philippines Flexes Muscle in South China Sea with Missile Strike, US Allies in Tow
The Philippines sinks decommissioned tanker in the South China Sea with a missile strike during US-backed Balikatan 24 drills.
Suspected Chinese Military Drone Found Washed Ashore in Vietnam: A Closer Look
Discovery of a suspected Chinese military drone washed ashore in Vietnam sparks intrigue in regional geopolitics and military tech.
US and Philippines Increase Military Presence Near Taiwan
The US and the Philippines build a port in Batanes for defense and evacuation plans amid China tensions, bolstering Indo-Pacific security.
Unraveling the Silent, Deadly Game in the South China Sea
As titans clash in the South China Sea, a silent drama unfolds, where the dragon and the eagle puff up their chests in a maritime maelstrom, daring each other to blink first in a high-stakes game of sovereignty and alliance.
China Launches Verbal Assaults at USS Carl Vinson’s Presence in Contested Waters
In the shadowy dance of naval giants, where the USS Carl Vinson slices through the South China Sea like a diplomatic dagger, we find ourselves perched on the edge of an abyss, peering into the swirling maelstrom of 21st-century geopolitics, where every wave whispers of war and supremacy.
Tense Seas: USS Gabrielle Giffords Incident and Philippine-China Showdown
Recent tensions in the South China Sea: USS Gabrielle Giffords’ sail-past and Philippine-China disputes amplify diplomatic challenges.
US General Raises Alarms Over China’s Military Trajectory in the Pacific
US General Charles Flynn warns of China’s alarming military rise in the Pacific, citing aggressive behavior and rapid advancements.
Pacific Powder Keg: How The U.S. and Allies Can Counter China’s Taiwan Invasion Plans
With the specter of a colossal Chinese invasion looming, the dance of military might and geopolitical chess continues, as America and its Pacific allies sharpen their strategies, ensuring that the dragon’s ambitious reach towards Taiwan would falter, giving pause to Xi Jinping’s dreams of a unified dynasty under his authoritarian grip.
Ten Feet From Death: Chinese Jet Skims American B-52 Over the Pacific
Tensions escalate in the Pacific as a Chinese fighter jet’s risky maneuver near a B-52 highlights the urgent need for diplomatic solutions for ongoing tensions.
How China’s ‘Carrier Killer’ Missiles Threaten to Capsize U.S. Naval Dominance
The Chinese Carrier Killer missile reshapes Pacific naval dynamics, challenging long-standing U.S. dominance in the region.
