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US Marines and Japanese military put new radar on Taiwan’s doorstep
The radar system combines five legacy platforms into once piece of gear and is part of efforts to make Marine littoral regiments agile and autonomous.
By Todd South
Opinion
US, Chinese warships’ near miss hints at troubled diplomatic waters
What was behind the latest encounter between U.S. and Chinese military vessels in contested waters?
By Meredith Oyen, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
US releases video showing close-call with Chinese destroyer
The United States military has released video of what it called an “unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait.
US Navy says Iran boats ‘harassed’ ship in Strait of Hormuz
The guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul and the Royal Navy’s frigate HMS Lancaster responded to the incident, according to the U.S. Navy.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Taiwan says Chinese warships pass through Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected three ships from the Chinese navy, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, passing through the Taiwan Strait.
US and allied naval commanders in Mideast transit Strait of Hormuz
The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies have transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard an American warship.
By Jon Gambrell, AP
China prepared to ‘smash’ Taiwan independence as US preps arms package
A Chinese defense ministry spokesman said an increase in exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwanese militaries is an “extremely wrong and dangerous move."
Navy to boost rotations of ships, aircraft in Strait of Hormuz
The beefed up presence includes U.S. Navy destroyers, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters, unmanned systems and a variety of aircraft.
By Diana Stancy
Pacific fleet commander to brief China committee on Taiwan defense
Adm. Samuel Paparo will brief the bipartisan committee on plans to thwart a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes second tanker in Strait of Hormuz
It's the second such capture by Tehran in under a week amid heightened tensions over its nuclear program.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Taiwan’s president hopes to deepen US security exchanges
Taiwan’s president met with ex-US national security adviser John Bolton, who may run for president in 2024, to discuss future cooperation on China.
By AP Staff