Defence Monitor

US Senate hearing warns of rising nuclear threat from China, Russia

US Senate hearing warns of rising nuclear threat from China, Russia - Defence Monitor Washington, April 21 (IANS) The United States is confronting a “more dangerous era” marked by simultaneous nuclear competition with China and Russia, lawmakers and defence officials warned at a Senate hearing, as the administration pushed for accelerated modernisation of its nuclear arsenal. At ...

Taipei says over 200 aircrafts flew around Taiwanese territory during China’s military exercise

Taipei says over 200 aircrafts flew around Taiwanese territory during China's military exercise - Defence Monitor Taipei, Dec 31 (IANS) Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that 207 Chinese military planes flew around the self-ruled island during the 48 hours until Wednesday as Beijing continued to conduct exercises, a move considered a warning against separatism. Of the total planes that flew until 6 ...