On Jan. 17, 1941, almost 11 months before the United States entered World War II, the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) asked the commandant of the 13th Naval District to find a location for the re-arming and refueling of Navy patrol planes operating in defense of Puget Sound, should such defense be necessary.
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Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential adversaries in East Asia – China, Russia and North Korea – ramp up military activities in the region, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday.
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Bogged down by shipbuilding struggles and maintenance woes, the US Navy faces an uphill battle to get its fleet ready for the next high-end conflict, which could be against China and its rapidly modernizing military.
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TOKYO (AP) – Japan raised strong caution against China’s rapid acceleration of military activity in extensive areas from its southwestern coasts to the Pacific, describing the moves as the biggest strategic challenge.
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On 10 July 2025, China’s large-scale naval formation training near Taiwan signals a sharp escalation in amphibious readiness across the Strait. As reported by Global Times, this maneuver coincided with Taiwan’s live-fire exercise using US-supplied M1A2T Abrams tanks. The timing underscores the PLA’s intent to mirror and counter Taipei’s defensive posturing. This show of force highlights the deepening military brinkmanship that could reshape regional security dynamics. The drills shed light on Beijing’s amphibious capabilities and its reaction to perceived threats from Taipei’s bolstered armor.
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