Russia attacks China for ‘ripping off’ its carrier based fighter

Russia attacks China for ‘ripping off’ its carrier based fighter

China has a long history of skipping the research and development stage when it comes to fielding new military aircraft, instead opting to purchase or outright steal aviation technology from peers and competitors like the United States and Russia. Much ado about China’s fifth-generation J-20 and forthcoming J-31 platforms has already been made in the […]

What will be gained from the Japan-Mekong Connectivity Initiative?

What will be gained from the Japan-Mekong Connectivity Initiative?

The Japan-Mekong Connectivity Initiative, started in 2016, is a multilateral development co-op consisting of the countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), and Japan. Since 1992, the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Program has adopted the 3 Cs strategy for regional development: Strengthening connectivity through physical infrastructure and the development […]

Is Trump right about China’s midterm election meddling?

Is Trump right about China’s midterm election meddling?

On Wednesday, while presiding over the U.N. Security Council, President Donald Trump accused China of interfering with the upcoming American midterm elections and of undermining his administration. According to the president, China’s covert attempt at manipulating American voters is the result of his tough stance on trade between the two nations. “Regrettably, we found that China has […]

Chinese fifth-generation fighter not likely by end of the year, despite their claims

Chinese fifth-generation fighter not likely by end of the year, despite their claims

China’s J-20, an advanced fighter built using stolen F-22 plans, is usually referred to as a “fifth-generation fighter.” But its capabilities question that designation. The problem with these sorts of classifications is that there is no universal or official set of characteristics an aircraft needs to exhibit in order to fit in a category—not unlike […]

Here’s what we know about the Army Reservist charged with being a Chinese spy

Here’s what we know about the Army Reservist charged with being a Chinese spy

A 27-year-old Chinese citizen living in the United States was has been arrested on espionage charges in Chicago. According to statements provided by authorities, Ji Chaoqun has been charged with acting as an agent of a foreign government without notifying the U.S. Attorney General. The charge stems from allegations that Ji actively gathered intelligence and […]

US’ trade wars bolster China’s global military expansion

US’ trade wars bolster China’s global military expansion

China’s rapidly expanding Navy has, thus far, been primarily concerned with the sovereignty of the South China Sea. Their growing “green water” fleet is capable of asserting a great deal of authority within the regional (and globally important) waterway. China, however, still lacks the logistics and vessels to field a globally capable Navy like that […]

Stocks dipped on Monday as relations between Washington and Beijing cool

Stocks dipped on Monday as relations between Washington and Beijing cool

American markets fell on Monday as the trade war between Washington and Beijing escalated. Both countries implemented tariffs on the other’s exports, and according to a report from CNBC, additional sanctions may still be levied on additional Chinese goods. Worries were further compounded over the weekend when the Chinese government backed out of the upcoming […]

The CIA is shifting emphasis away from terrorism and back toward nation-level foes

The CIA is shifting emphasis away from terrorism and back toward nation-level foes

While a great deal of discussion has been afforded to the U.S. military’s near two-decade long anti-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts, it wasn’t the only facet of the American national security apparatus that saw a distinct shift in operational strategy following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. The CIA, America’s covert intelligence gathering service with […]

SpaceX says they’re on board for launching weapons into space ‘in defense’ of the US

SpaceX says they’re on board for launching weapons into space ‘in defense’ of the US

For the most part, orbital defense isn’t nearly as sexy an endeavor as its made out to be by the media. Protecting America’s large constellation of defense, intelligence and commercial satellites relied on for everything from navigation to communications, is largely an effort that can be undertaken from a desk here on earth — including […]

Budget experts accuse Air Force of grossly exaggerating the cost of a Space Force

Budget experts accuse Air Force of grossly exaggerating the cost of a Space Force

Last week, Air Force secretary Heather Wilson released a report indicating that the establishment of a new branch of the American Armed Forces tasked specifically with space defense would cost an estimated $13 billion over five years — a figure that was widely touted throughout the media as a sign that the Trump-led initiative is […]

US imposes sanctions on China over Russian arms deal

US imposes sanctions on China over Russian arms deal

Washington, D.C., United States—The American government has imposed sanctions on the Chinese military over an order of Russian anti-air missiles and aircraft. The sanctions came because of a twin Chinese purchase of 10 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets in 2017 and batteries of S-400 surface-to-air missiles in early 2018. The State Department announced that the sanctions […]

The Pic of the Day: China joins Russia in massive military games

The Pic of the Day: China joins Russia in massive military games

A Chinese tank parades in the training ground “Tsugol,” about 250 kilometers (156 miles ) south-east of the Russian city of Chita during the military exercises Vostok 2018 in Eastern Siberia, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. The week-long Vostok (East) military maneuvers launched Tuesday. And it spans vast expanses of Siberia and the Far East, the Arctic and […]