Indonesia increases the naval budget to counter China's naval expansion

Jan 20, 2022

Jakarta [Indonesia], January 20 : Indonesia is embarking on a program to modernize its navy and build up a more effective deterrent to confront...

Taiwanese company aiding China's naval expansion

Apr 10, 2022

Taipei [Taiwan], April 10 : Ship-building contracts between one of China's top state-owned shipbuilding firms, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and Evergreen Marine Corp,...

China unveils next-generation amphibious assault ship in naval expansion effort

Dec 28, 2024

China has launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, a key development in the country's efforts to rival US military power....

US concerned over Cambodian naval base hosting Chinese military assets amid Beijing-backed expansion

Oct 04, 2020

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], October 4 : Preparations for a China-backed expansion at Cambodia Ream Naval Base are underway which the US fears would be...

US diplomat flags concerns about China's military presence during Cambodia visit

Jun 02, 2021

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], June 2 : A US senior diplomat has flagged Washington's "serious concerns" about China's "military presence" at a naval base undergoing...

239 trainees graduate from Indian Naval Academy

Nov 30, 2024

The graduated trainees included Midshipmen of the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of the 38th and 39th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), the 39th...