Canada sends 2 warships to Baltic Sea to bolster security
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DefenceTalkCanada on Sunday deployed two warships to the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic, joining a pair of frigates already in the region, to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside set sail for a four-month deployment as part of “deterrence measures in Central […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-sends-2-warships-to-baltic-sea-to-bolster-security-79032/
China launches third aircraft carrier in major military milestone
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DefenceTalkChina on Friday launched its biggest and most modern aircraft carrier, marking a major military advance for the Asian superpower. The announcement comes at a time of heightened tensions between China and the United States over Beijing’s saber-rattling towards Taiwan, which it views as a breakaway province to be seized by force if necessary. China’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-launches-third-aircraft-carrier-in-major-military-milestone-78988/
Australia agrees payout, ending France submarine spat
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DefenceTalkAustralia unveiled a substantial compensation deal with French submarine maker Naval Group Saturday, ending a contract dispute that soured relations between Canberra and Paris for almost a year. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the French firm had agreed to a “fair and an equitable settlement” of 555 million euros (US$584 million) for Australia ending a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-agrees-payout-ending-france-submarine-spat-78952/
Australia lashes out after US nuclear subs plan revealed
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DefenceTalkAustralia’s government lashed out at “loose” comments by the former defence minister Thursday, after he revealed sensitive plans to buy US nuclear-powered submarines over their British rivals. Peter Dutton, who left office as defence minister a few weeks ago after his conservative coalition lost elections, disclosed his previously secret plans to choose the US Virginia-class […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-lashes-out-after-us-nuclear-subs-plan-revealed-78921/
China’s drone carrier hints at ‘swarm’ ambitions for Pacific
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DefenceTalkOfficially it is just a research vessel, but China’s newly unveiled drone carrier is a clear sign Beijing is rushing to deploy an autonomous swarm of unmanned devices in its push for military supremacy in the Pacific Ocean. State media last month showed the launching of the Zhu Hai Yun — “Zhu Hai Cloud” — […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-drone-carrier-hints-at-swarm-ambitions-for-pacific-78911/
Cambodia, China revamp naval base, stoking US fears
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DefenceTalkCambodia and China on Wednesday broke ground on a Beijing-funded project to revamp a naval base that the US fears is intended for Chinese military use. The Washington Post this week cited unnamed Western officials as saying the new facilities at Cambodia’s Ream base — strategically located on the Gulf of Thailand — were being […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cambodia-china-revamp-naval-base-stoking-us-fears-78915/
Cambodia, China deny naval base reports as Australia voices concern
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DefenceTalkCambodia and Beijing on Tuesday denied a report that they are building a secret naval facility for the Chinese fleet, as Australia’s new prime minister voiced concern and called for transparency. The Washington Post, citing unnamed Western officials, said a new facility at Cambodia’s Ream base — strategically located on the Gulf of Thailand — […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cambodia-china-deny-naval-base-reports-as-australia-voices-concern-78902/
Top US general says ending Black Sea blockade ‘high-risk’
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DefenceTalkAny attempt to end Russia’s blockade of the Ukrainian port Odessa would be a “high-risk military operation”, top US General Mark Milley has said as he embarked on a European tour. Milley, speaking in London on Tuesday ahead of stops in Finland and Sweden as they bid to join NATO, noted Black Sea shipping lanes […]https://www.defencetalk.com/top-us-general-says-ending-black-sea-blockade-high-risk-78857/
China says ‘no intention’ to build Solomons military base
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DefenceTalkChina has “no intention at all” to build a military base in the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday, dismissing speculation about the purpose of its recent security pact with the island state. The Chinese minister, who was in Honiara at the start of an extensive tour of Pacific island states, said the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-says-no-intention-to-build-solomons-military-base-78820/
Taiwan scraps deal to buy US anti-submarine helicopters
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DefenceTalkTaiwan has opted out of purchasing anti-submarine helicopters from the United States because they are too expensive, its defence minister said Thursday. The island was planning to buy up to 12 Seahawk choppers but the deal has been scrapped as Taipei prioritises lower cost, more mobile weaponry to counter any threat from China. Local media […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-scraps-deal-to-buy-us-anti-submarine-helicopters-78780/