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What are nuclear-powered submarines and how do they work? Australia's firepower ambitions explained
In The News
With Australia making a deal with the United States and the United Kingdom to begin a nuclear-powered submarine program, we can expect the Aussie subs will look a lot like the...
By Tom Shugart
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To Invade Taiwan, The Chinese Navy Could Mobilize The World’s Biggest Transport Fleet
In The News
The Chinese navy now has access to 1.5 million tons of shipping that could carry an assault force across the Taiwan Strait and initiate an invasion of Taiwan. For those of you...
By Tom Shugart
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China reportedly converted civilian ferries for amphibious assault operations
In The News
China has converted civilian ferries for use in military amphibious operations, potentially enabling the country to significantly surge its amphibious assault capabilities in ...
By Tom Shugart
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Chinese Navy Using Commercial Car Ferries to Launch Amphibious Landing Craft
In The News
When a Chinese ferry joined the People’s Liberation Army Navy for an amphibious landing exercise in July 2020, observers noticed something different.It’s not unusual for Chine...
By Tom Shugart
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US Navy deployment could leave an aircraft carrier-sized gap in Asia's tense waters
In The News
United States Navy commanders face a potential shortfall in their Asia sea power in the coming weeks as tensions simmer with China in the region's waters. According to two unn...
By Tom Shugart
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US eyes using Japan's submarines to 'choke' Chinese navy
In The News
For all its massive military buildup, China has some weaknesses that are hard to overcome. One of them is geography. "When you look at China's submarine bases, every single on...
By Tom Shugart
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Australia Draws A Line on China
In The News
Australian defense officials and politicians alike are striking an increasingly hawkish tone on China. This week, it was revealed that a former top general warned his troops l...
By Tom Shugart
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China flanks Taiwan with military exercises in air and sea
In The News
China's armed forces conducted simultaneous military exercises to the west and east of Taiwan on Monday in a move analysts said was a warning to the self-ruled island and its ...
By Tom Shugart
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U.S. Seeks to Counter China’s Full-Court Press in Asia
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Top Biden administration officials on their first tour through the Pacific are facing pressure from allies and parts of the U.S. military to respond to China’s increasing prov...
By Tom Shugart
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China Increases Production Of AIP Submarines With Massive New Shipyard
In The News
Behind the closed doors of imposing new construction halls, bedecked with a ginormous Chinese flag, workers are busy with the serial production of submarines. The subs are kno...
By Tom Shugart
