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KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

May 21, 2025 |

The U.S. Marine Corps, through its Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D), is significantly expanding its operational footprint across the Philippines as part of a broader Indo-Pacific strategy. Exercises such as KAMANDAG 9, Balikatan 2025, and others involve close cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea. These efforts reflect strategic aims under Force Design 2030, including developing command and control capabilities, adaptive logistics (“21st-century foraging”), and regional mobility to counter growing Chinese influence in the South China Sea.

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KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

May 21, 2025 |

The U.S. Marine Corps, through its Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D), is significantly expanding its operational footprint across the Philippines as part of a broader Indo-Pacific strategy. Exercises such as KAMANDAG 9, Balikatan 2025, and others involve close cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea. These efforts reflect strategic aims under Force Design 2030, including developing command and control capabilities, adaptive logistics (“21st-century foraging”), and regional mobility to counter growing Chinese influence in the South China Sea.

U.S. Warns of Growing Chinese Threat to Space Assets

U.S. Warns of Growing Chinese Threat to Space Assets

May 20, 2025 |

The report titled “Deterring China’s Use of Force in the Space Domain” by the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) analyzes the evolving challenges of deterring the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from attacking U.S. space assets. It emphasizes how traditional Cold War deterrence models—especially nuclear deterrence—do not directly translate to the complexities of space warfare, which includes a broader range of threats such as kinetic attacks, cyberattacks, and electronic warfare. The report identifies factors that influence the effectiveness of deterrence and provides recommendations for U.S. policymakers to strengthen space security.

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

Singapore, China Enhance Maritime Cooperation in Joint Exercise

May 20, 2025 |

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) are jointly conducted the fourth Exercise Maritime Cooperation (XMC) from 9 to 16 May 2025. This annual bilateral exercise aims to deepen defense ties and enhance operational interoperability between the two navies. The exercise features a comprehensive program including professional exchanges, combined training ashore, and live maritime drills at sea in the southern South China Sea. XMC 2025’s primary objective is the ongoing commitment of both nations to foster mutual understanding and collaborate on regional maritime security.

Over 100 Advanced Radar Systems Unveiled at China’s Hefei Expo

Over 100 Advanced Radar Systems Unveiled at China’s Hefei Expo

May 20, 2025 |

The 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo) opened on May 17, 2025, in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, spotlighting the nation’s latest advancements in anti-stealth radar technologies. Organized by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), the expo featured cutting-edge systems designed to detect and counter stealth aircraft, addressing the evolving challenges posed by modern aerial threats.

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

May 21, 2025 |

The U.S. Marine Corps, through its Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D), is significantly expanding its operational footprint across the Philippines as part of a broader Indo-Pacific strategy. Exercises such as KAMANDAG 9, Balikatan 2025, and others involve close cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea. These efforts reflect strategic aims under Force Design 2030, including developing command and control capabilities, adaptive logistics (“21st-century foraging”), and regional mobility to counter growing Chinese influence in the South China Sea.

U.S. Warns of Growing Chinese Threat to Space Assets

U.S. Warns of Growing Chinese Threat to Space Assets

May 20, 2025 |

The report titled “Deterring China’s Use of Force in the Space Domain” by the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) analyzes the evolving challenges of deterring the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from attacking U.S. space assets. It emphasizes how traditional Cold War deterrence models—especially nuclear deterrence—do not directly translate to the complexities of space warfare, which includes a broader range of threats such as kinetic attacks, cyberattacks, and electronic warfare. The report identifies factors that influence the effectiveness of deterrence and provides recommendations for U.S. policymakers to strengthen space security.

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

Singapore, China Enhance Maritime Cooperation in Joint Exercise

May 20, 2025 |

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) are jointly conducted the fourth Exercise Maritime Cooperation (XMC) from 9 to 16 May 2025. This annual bilateral exercise aims to deepen defense ties and enhance operational interoperability between the two navies. The exercise features a comprehensive program including professional exchanges, combined training ashore, and live maritime drills at sea in the southern South China Sea. XMC 2025’s primary objective is the ongoing commitment of both nations to foster mutual understanding and collaborate on regional maritime security.

Over 100 Advanced Radar Systems Unveiled at China’s Hefei Expo

Over 100 Advanced Radar Systems Unveiled at China’s Hefei Expo

May 20, 2025 |

The 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo) opened on May 17, 2025, in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, spotlighting the nation’s latest advancements in anti-stealth radar technologies. Organized by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), the expo featured cutting-edge systems designed to detect and counter stealth aircraft, addressing the evolving challenges posed by modern aerial threats.

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

May 21, 2025 |

The U.S. Marine Corps, through its Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D), is significantly expanding its operational footprint across the Philippines as part of a broader Indo-Pacific strategy. Exercises such as KAMANDAG 9, Balikatan 2025, and others involve close cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea. These efforts reflect strategic aims under Force Design 2030, including developing command and control capabilities, adaptive logistics (“21st-century foraging”), and regional mobility to counter growing Chinese influence in the South China Sea.

U.S. Warns of Growing Chinese Threat to Space Assets

U.S. Warns of Growing Chinese Threat to Space Assets

May 20, 2025 |

The report titled “Deterring China’s Use of Force in the Space Domain” by the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) analyzes the evolving challenges of deterring the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from attacking U.S. space assets. It emphasizes how traditional Cold War deterrence models—especially nuclear deterrence—do not directly translate to the complexities of space warfare, which includes a broader range of threats such as kinetic attacks, cyberattacks, and electronic warfare. The report identifies factors that influence the effectiveness of deterrence and provides recommendations for U.S. policymakers to strengthen space security.

KAMANDAG 9 U.S.-PH Exercises Begin Amid Rising China Tensions

Singapore, China Enhance Maritime Cooperation in Joint Exercise

May 20, 2025 |

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) are jointly conducted the fourth Exercise Maritime Cooperation (XMC) from 9 to 16 May 2025. This annual bilateral exercise aims to deepen defense ties and enhance operational interoperability between the two navies. The exercise features a comprehensive program including professional exchanges, combined training ashore, and live maritime drills at sea in the southern South China Sea. XMC 2025’s primary objective is the ongoing commitment of both nations to foster mutual understanding and collaborate on regional maritime security.

Over 100 Advanced Radar Systems Unveiled at China’s Hefei Expo

Over 100 Advanced Radar Systems Unveiled at China’s Hefei Expo

May 20, 2025 |

The 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo) opened on May 17, 2025, in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, spotlighting the nation’s latest advancements in anti-stealth radar technologies. Organized by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), the expo featured cutting-edge systems designed to detect and counter stealth aircraft, addressing the evolving challenges posed by modern aerial threats.