US sanctions, charges two Chinese linked to North Korean cyberattack
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DefenceTalkUS authorities on Monday sanctioned two Chinese citizens and accused them of of laundering more than $100 million in cryptocurrency stolen in a 2018 cyberattack linked to North Korea. Tian Yinyin and Li Jiadong are accused of working with Lazarus Group, sponsored by North Korea and blamed for the April 2018 hack of an unnamed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-sanctions-charges-two-chinese-linked-to-north-korean-cyberattack-74559/
US Defense Dept Makes Plans to Combat #Coronavirus
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DefenceTalkThe Defense Department is making plans to combat the coronavirus, DOD leaders said today during a news conference. For the past six weeks, defense leaders have been meeting to plan for any possible scenario with the virus that first surfaced in China. “We’ve issued a variety of [memoranda] and directives advising the force on how […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-defense-dept-makes-plans-to-combat-coronavirus-74542/
US Navy: Chinese warship fired laser at US aircraft
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DefenceTalkPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii: A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft was lased by People’s Republic of China (PRC) navy destroyer 161 on Feb. 17 while flying in airspace above international waters approximately 380 miles west of Guam. The P-8A was operating in international airspace in accordance with international rules and regulations. The PRC navy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-chinese-warship-fired-laser-at-us-aircraft-74363/
US professor charged with hiding link to China on NASA-funded project
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DefenceTalkUS authorities on Thursday charged a professor at a university in Tennessee with fraud and false statements, saying he hid his link to a Chinese institution while taking funding from NASA. In the latest case related to US efforts to halt alleged unauthorized technology transfers to China, the Justice Department said Anming Hu hid his […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-professor-charged-with-hiding-link-to-china-on-nasa-funded-project-74360/
US Will Not Let China, Russia Deny Its Space Superiority, DOD Officials Say
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DefenceTalkSpace systems underpin virtually every weapon system in the Defense Department’s arsenal, a senior DOD official told Congress. But many systems were designed for an era when there were few threats in space, Dr. James H. Anderson, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, said today at a hearing of the House […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-will-not-let-china-russia-deny-its-space-superiority-74348/
US, South Korea postpone joint exercises over virus
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DefenceTalkThe US and South Korean militaries on Thursday postponed forthcoming joint exercises due to the coronavirus outbreak, they said, as the Asian country reported 334 new cases, taking its total to 1,595. The decision to delay the training was made after Seoul declared its highest “severe” alert level over the virus, Combined Forces Command said, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-south-korea-postpone-joint-exercises-over-virus-74334/
Trump says US can avoid major epidemic as virus spreads
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DefenceTalkPresident Donald Trump has played down fears of a major coronavirus outbreak in the United States, even as infections ricochet around the world, prompting a ban on pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. China is no longer the only breeding ground for the deadly virus as countries fret over possible contagion coming from other hotbeds of infection, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/trump-says-us-can-avoid-major-epidemic-as-virus-spreads-74323/
Huawei loses legal challenge against US federal purchase ban
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Washington has the right to block US federal agencies from buying products by Huawei on cybersecurity grounds, a judge has ruled, dismissing the Chinese telecom giant’s legal challenge to a purchase ban. Huawei filed the suit nearly a year ago, claiming that Congress had failed to provide evidence to support a law that stopped government […]
PLA Unveils Latest Z-10 Attack Helicopter Upgrade
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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has unveiled its latest edition of the Z-10 attack helicopter, featuring exhaust openings that face upward instead of outward, with experts claiming the chopper’s infrared signal will make it harder to target. The upgrade also indicates that the domestic-made attack helicopter is equipped with stronger engines, experts also said. […]
Philippine Move to Scrap US Military Deal Boosts China’s Clout in Asia
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TAIPEI: The Philippine president’s proposed cancellation of a 32-year-old military pact with the United States gives regional power China chances to strengthen its influence in Asia as U.S. military units would visit less often. Chinese naval ships, military aircraft and coast guard-escorted fishing vessels would find it easier to move around the disputed South China […]