China moved three newly built Shuiqiao-class Landing Platform Utility barges, also known as invasion barges, through the Pearl River Estuary and into the South China Sea between January 11 and 15, 2026, according to new imagery and tracking data released by SynMax’s maritime awareness platform, Theia. Theia said the second batch consists of three self-propelled […]

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense on Monday confirmed that its armed forces closely monitored Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels operating near the island, releasing imagery showing Taiwanese F-16V fighters tracking People’s Liberation Army aircraft during ongoing Chinese drills. In a briefing held at 4:45 p.m. local time, the Ministry of National Defense of the […]

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense on Monday reported detecting dozens of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels operating around the island on the first day of abruptly announced Chinese military exercises. In a statement, the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China (Taiwan) said the activity was observed as the People’s Liberation Army […]

China’s People’s Liberation Army on Monday launched the “Justice Mission-2025” military drills around Taiwan without prior warning and announced upcoming live-fire exercises that will restrict air and maritime traffic in five designated areas starting Tuesday, prompting immediate condemnation from Taiwanese authorities. Taiwan’s Presidential Office, Foreign Ministry, and Ministry of National Defense responded within hours, describing […]

China’s People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command on Monday began large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, code-named “Justice Mission 2025,” involving ground, naval, air, and rocket forces, according to China’s state media. According to a report from Xinhua News Agency, the drills started on Dec. 29 and are being conducted in the Taiwan Strait as […]

A Chinese naval amphibious ship group has carried out multi-subject, combat-oriented training in offshore waters, testing integrated air defense, electronic warfare, and amphibious assault operations, according to a report published by the PLA Daily. The report said multiple vessels, including the Type 075 Hubei ship, formed a task group and sailed to a designated sea […]