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China flies 15 fighter jets into Taiwan airspace for second time in two days in chilling message to Biden
Updated: 25 Jan 2021, 15:33
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CHINA has sent 15 fighter jets into Taiwan airspace for the second time in two days, as tensions escalate just days into President Joe Biden s new administration.
China sent a dozen bombers and fighter jets into Taiwan on Saturday, followed by another 16 military aircraft on Sunday, according to Taiwan s Defense Ministry.
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A Chinese H-6K bomber patrols the islands and reefs in the South China SeaCredit: AP:Associated Press
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The US State Department said American s commitment to Taiwan is rock-solid Credit: AFP or licensors
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Troops are seen blowing up targets and making a snap landing on an islet
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Meet Japan’s Stealthy Taigei-class of Diesel-Electric Submarines
Japan has been a leading innovator of battery technology and has claimed that as a power source for the submarines because it requires less maintenance.
Japan unveiled the first of its new class of diesel-electric submarines in October 2020. Named the
Taigei, the submarine is part of Tokyo’s efforts to boost the country s maritime security and as a show of deterrence against China s growing assertiveness in the eastern Pacific region.
Taigei meaning big whale was launched at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in the city of Kobe, and it is the first of the class that will succeed the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) current
Unclear on unmanned: The US Navy’s plans for robot ships are on the rocks David Larter
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One of the two prototypes purchased by the Office of the Secretary of Defense s Strategic Capabilities Office for its Ghost Fleet Overlord program, aimed at fielding an autonomous surface ship capable of launching missiles. (U.S. Defense Department)
This is the first of a three-part series on the Navy’s struggles to develop unmanned ships and systems. WASHINGTON – After a bruising, year-long fight with Congress, part of the Navy’s plan to field unmanned ships appears to be on life support, making 2021 a crucial year for plotting a path forward.