Taiwan deploys advanced early warning radar
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DefenceTalkTaiwan has put into service a US-made billion-dollar early warning radar system capable of giving more than six minutes’ warning of a Chinese missile attack, a senior officer said Sunday. The radar, on top of a mountain in the northern county of Hsinchu, started providing surveillance information after a ceremony presided over by the chief […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-deploys-advanced-early-warning-radar-46649/
Hacking incidents ignite fears over China
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DefenceTalkA string of cyberattacks on major US media outlets like the New York Times has intensified worries over Chinese hackers, who analysts say are probably linked to the secretive Beijing government. The attacks, part of a series of incidents traced to Chinese servers associated with previous intrusions, underscore an urgent need for Washington to pressure […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hacking-incidents-ignite-fears-over-china-46655/
Pakistan approves Gwadar port transfer to China
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DefenceTalkPakistan on Wednesday approved a deal transferring from Singapore to China the management of the strategically located deep-sea Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea. China provided about 75 per cent of the initial $250 million in funding for the construction of the port in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan. It is currently being operated by […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-approves-gwadar-port-transfer-to-china-46579/
Japan launches new satellites to boost surveillance
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DefenceTalkJapan Sunday launched two satellites to strengthen its surveillance capabilities, including keeping a closer eye on North Korea which has vowed to stage another nuclear test. One of them was a radar-equipped unit to complete a system of surveillance satellites that will allow Tokyo to monitor any place in the world at least once a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-launches-new-satellites-to-boost-surveillance-46576/