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India and Australia strengthen military ties as tensions simmer in South China Sea
Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Brad Lendon, CNNHong Kong(CNN) India and Australia signed two bilateral military agreements Thursday in the "first step in deepening of the defense relationship" between the two Indo-Pacific powers, according to statements from both countries.The deals were announced after a virtual summit between prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia and Narendra Modi of India."India is comprehensively and rapidly committed to strengthening its relations with Australia. This is not only important for our two nations but also for the Indo-Pacific region...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Brad Lendon, CNNHong Kong(CNN) India and Australia signed two bilateral military agreements Thursday in the "first step in deepening of the defense relationship" between the two Indo-Pacific powers, according to statements from both countries.The deals were announced after a virtual summit between prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia and Narendra Modi of India."India is comprehensively and rapidly committed to strengthening its relations with Australia. This is not only important for our two nations but also for the Indo-Pacific region...WW…
Don't assume China has the military edge over India
Hong Kong (CNN)India and China went to war in 1962 over the where at least Monday night in a bloody confrontation between the two sides.A little under six decades ago, one month of combat resulted in a Chinese military victory, with Beijing declaring a cease-fire after securing de facto control of Aksai Chin, an area claimed by both countries. The month-long battle claimed the lives of around 700 Chinese troops and approximately double that on the Indian side. But the militaries that face off in the Himalayas today are far different from those that fought 58 years ago.Conventional wisdom...…Hong Kong (CNN)India and China went to war in 1962 over the where at least Monday night in a bloody confrontation between the two sides.A little under six decades ago, one month of combat resulted in a Chinese military victory, with Beijing declaring a cease-fire after securing de facto control of Aksai Chin, an area claimed by both countries. The month-long battle claimed the lives of around 700 Chinese troops and approximately double that on the Indian side. But the militaries that face off in the Himalayas today are far different from those that fought 58 years ago.Conventional wisdom...WW…
US Air Force pulls bombers from Guam
Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.Hong Kong (CNN)For the first time in 16 years, the United States Air Force has no heavy bombers on Guam.When five B-52s Stratofortresses left Andersen Air Force Base on the Pacific island on April 17, it brought an end to the , a mission once touted by the Pentagon as a key piece of deterrence to potential adversaries and reassurance to allies in Asia and the Western Pacific.USAF B-52Hs SEEYA01, 02, 03, 04 & 05 departed Andersen AFB, Guam en route home to Minot AFB, North Dakota. — Aircraft Spots...…Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.Hong Kong (CNN)For the first time in 16 years, the United States Air Force has no heavy bombers on Guam.When five B-52s Stratofortresses left Andersen Air Force Base on the Pacific island on April 17, it brought an end to the , a mission once touted by the Pentagon as a key piece of deterrence to potential adversaries and reassurance to allies in Asia and the Western Pacific.USAF B-52Hs SEEYA01, 02, 03, 04 & 05 departed Andersen AFB, Guam en route home to Minot AFB, North Dakota. — Aircraft Spots...WW…
Britain is sending a huge naval force through some of the most tense waters in Asia | CNN
By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The largest naval flotilla assembled by Britain in recent years will set sail in May on a months’ long voyage through the Pacific, the country’s Defense Ministry said Monday.“When our Carrier Strike Group (CSG) sets sail next month, it will be flying the flag for Global Britain – projecting our influence, signaling our power, engaging with our friends and reaffirming our commitment to addressing the security challenges of today and tomorrow,” UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Monday.“The UK is not stepping back but sailing forth to play an...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The largest naval flotilla assembled by Britain in recent years will set sail in May on a months’ long voyage through the Pacific, the country’s Defense Ministry said Monday.“When our Carrier Strike Group (CSG) sets sail next month, it will be flying the flag for Global Britain – projecting our influence, signaling our power, engaging with our friends and reaffirming our commitment to addressing the security challenges of today and tomorrow,” UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Monday.“The UK is not stepping back but sailing forth to play an...WW…
Britain is sending a huge naval force through some of the most tense waters in Asia
Hong Kong (CNN)The largest naval flotilla assembled by Britain in recent years will set sail in May on a months' long voyage through the Pacific, the country's Defense Ministry said Monday."When our Carrier Strike Group (CSG) sets sail next month, it will be flying the flag for Global Britain -- projecting our influence, signaling our power, engaging with our friends and reaffirming our commitment to addressing the security challenges of today and tomorrow," UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Monday."The UK is not stepping back but sailing forth to play an active role in shaping the...…Hong Kong (CNN)The largest naval flotilla assembled by Britain in recent years will set sail in May on a months' long voyage through the Pacific, the country's Defense Ministry said Monday."When our Carrier Strike Group (CSG) sets sail next month, it will be flying the flag for Global Britain -- projecting our influence, signaling our power, engaging with our friends and reaffirming our commitment to addressing the security challenges of today and tomorrow," UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Monday."The UK is not stepping back but sailing forth to play an active role in shaping the...WW…
Beijing has a navy it doesn't even admit exists, experts say. And it's swarming parts of the South China Sea | CNN
Analysis by , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — They’ve been dubbed China’s “Little Blue Men,” an allegedly that analysts say could be hundreds of boats and thousands of crew members strong.China doesn’t acknowledge their existence and when questioned, refers to them as a “so-called maritime militia.”But Western experts say the alleged militia is an integral part of Beijing’s efforts to exert its territorial claims in the South China Sea and beyond. They claim its blue-painted vessels and their crews – allegedly funded and controlled by the People’s Liberation Army – can quickly bring...…Analysis by , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — They’ve been dubbed China’s “Little Blue Men,” an allegedly that analysts say could be hundreds of boats and thousands of crew members strong.China doesn’t acknowledge their existence and when questioned, refers to them as a “so-called maritime militia.”But Western experts say the alleged militia is an integral part of Beijing’s efforts to exert its territorial claims in the South China Sea and beyond. They claim its blue-painted vessels and their crews – allegedly funded and controlled by the People’s Liberation Army – can quickly bring...WW…
China sends 25 warplanes into Taiwan's air defense zone, Taipei says
Hong Kong (CNN)China sent 25 on Monday, the largest breach of that space since the island began regularly reporting such activity in September, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said.The Chinese flights came a day after the US secretary of state warned Beijing that Washington was committed to the defense of the democratic, self-governed island, which China considers part of its sovereign territory.The 25 planes dispatched by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces included 14 J-16 fighter jets, four J-10 fighter jets, four H-6K bombers, two anti-submarine warfare planes and an airborne early...…Hong Kong (CNN)China sent 25 on Monday, the largest breach of that space since the island began regularly reporting such activity in September, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said.The Chinese flights came a day after the US secretary of state warned Beijing that Washington was committed to the defense of the democratic, self-governed island, which China considers part of its sovereign territory.The 25 planes dispatched by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces included 14 J-16 fighter jets, four J-10 fighter jets, four H-6K bombers, two anti-submarine warfare planes and an airborne early...WW…
China sends 25 warplanes into Taiwan's air defense zone, Taipei says | CNN
By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — China sent 25 on Monday, the largest breach of that space since the island began regularly reporting such activity in September, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said.The Chinese flights came a day after the US secretary of state warned Beijing that Washington was committed to the defense of the democratic, self-governed island, which China considers part of its sovereign territory.The 25 planes dispatched by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) forces included 14 J-16 fighter jets, four J-10 fighter jets, four H-6K bombers, two anti-submarine warfare...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — China sent 25 on Monday, the largest breach of that space since the island began regularly reporting such activity in September, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said.The Chinese flights came a day after the US secretary of state warned Beijing that Washington was committed to the defense of the democratic, self-governed island, which China considers part of its sovereign territory.The 25 planes dispatched by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) forces included 14 J-16 fighter jets, four J-10 fighter jets, four H-6K bombers, two anti-submarine warfare...WW…
US and China deploy aircraft carriers in South China Sea
Hong Kong (CNN)Military activity in the spiked over the weekend as a Chinese aircraft carrier entered the region and a US Navy expeditionary strike group wrapped up exercises.Meanwhile, the US and Philippines were preparing for joint drills as the US secretary of defense proposed ways to deepen military cooperation between Washington and Manila after China massed vessels in disputed waters.China's state-run Global Times on Sunday said the country's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, steamed into the South China Sea on Saturday after completing a week of naval exercises around Taiwan....…Hong Kong (CNN)Military activity in the spiked over the weekend as a Chinese aircraft carrier entered the region and a US Navy expeditionary strike group wrapped up exercises.Meanwhile, the US and Philippines were preparing for joint drills as the US secretary of defense proposed ways to deepen military cooperation between Washington and Manila after China massed vessels in disputed waters.China's state-run Global Times on Sunday said the country's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, steamed into the South China Sea on Saturday after completing a week of naval exercises around Taiwan....WW…
Otan alerta que munição para Ucrânia está acabando e pede para países aumentarem produção | CNN Brasil
Apresentação Ao vivo data-youtube-width="100%" data-youtube-height="100%" data-youtube-ui="header-aovivo" data-youtube-play="0" data-youtube-mute="0" data-youtube-id="sS2VyZB3HOw" Switch A seguir Exércitos do Ocidente estão ficando sem munições para dar à Ucrânia, alertaram na terça-feira (3) autoridades britânicas e da Otan, enquanto pedem que nações da aliança militar aumentem a produção para “manter a Ucrânia na luta contra os invasores russos”.A notícia de uma possível escassez de munições surge após o dinheiro para comprar armas para a Ucrânia não ter sido incluído num projeto de lei...…Apresentação Ao vivo data-youtube-width="100%" data-youtube-height="100%" data-youtube-ui="header-aovivo" data-youtube-play="0" data-youtube-mute="0" data-youtube-id="sS2VyZB3HOw" Switch A seguir Exércitos do Ocidente estão ficando sem munições para dar à Ucrânia, alertaram na terça-feira (3) autoridades britânicas e da Otan, enquanto pedem que nações da aliança militar aumentem a produção para “manter a Ucrânia na luta contra os invasores russos”.A notícia de uma possível escassez de munições surge após o dinheiro para comprar armas para a Ucrânia não ter sido incluído num projeto de lei...WW…