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US to send more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm

The addition of missile launchers comes as treaty allies condemned what they called China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

6 days ago

Experts argue Marine pullback in Okinawa should be halted as China threat rises

A plan to shift nearly 10,000 Marines away from Okinawa would dangerously weaken deterrence against Beijing, warns an Atlantic Council report.

12 days ago

First US warship visit to Chinese-built port in Cambodia cements new drift for Phnom Penh

The recent port call by the USS Cincinnati came amid a warming of relations with Washington after a decade of sour ties that took an unwanted toll.

By Luke Hunt

2 weeks ago

Trump’s new national defense strategy downgrades China threat

The Pentagon declared on Friday that the U.S. military’s top priority is to defend the homeland and Western Hemisphere.

4 weeks ago

China calls Trump battleship ‘easier target’ amid mixed US reception

Some analysts have suggested the battleship proposal may ultimately not be realistic and instead a move by Trump to jolt awake U.S. shipbuilders.

By Richard Sisk

5 weeks ago

Navy must take risks, act like the US is at war, says Phelan

Navy Secretary John Phelan delivered remarks at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday.

6 weeks ago