State involvement not ruled out as up to 272,000 personnel hit in data breach
Unconfirmed reports blamed China for the cyber attack, but Grant Shapps would not be drawn on who he believes to be responsible
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China The Fujian, China's new cutting-edge aircraft carrier, sets sail for initial sea trials
The Fujian can rival the US Navy's Gerald R Ford-class carriers as the only other carrier to feature a next-gen electromagnetic catapult.
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China Joint anti-submarine drills in South China Sea prompt swift response from Beijing
The exercise involving the US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines caused China to launch a naval and air patrol amid ongoing tensions.
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Russia Britain must start preparing for large-scale conflict, defence officials warn
The officials say the vast majority of resources are focused on threats emanating from overseas which pose a threat to the UK.
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China State media shows off the Fujian – China's brand new cutting-edge aircraft carrier
The Fujian is the only vessel other than the US Navy's Gerald R Ford-class carriers to feature a next-generation electromagnetic catapult.
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USA Watch: Chinese fighter jet flies 'within 10ft' of US B-52
A Chinese J-11 jet intercepted the USAF B-52 as it was flying over the South China Sea, with the US saying it came dangerously close
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World UK's 'limited' Indo-Pacific presence criticised amid fears conflict not far away
The report criticises the current "limited" military presence in the Indo-Pacific despite a so-called "tilt" by Government to the region.
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China UK's China strategy woefully inadequate, former head of Armed Forces warns
Lord Stirrup, a former RAF commander and Chief of the Defence Staff, was debating the strategic challenges posed by China.
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USA US accuses China's fighter jets of coercive and risky behaviour towards its military aircraft
The surge in incidents since early 2022 is what the Pentagon considers part of a 'centralised and concerted campaign' by China.
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Sea vessels How good is Taiwan's new diesel-electric submarine? Experts have their say
Taiwan unveiled its first domestically developed submarine to strengthen its defence and deterrence against the Chinese navy.
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China UK should prepare for Chinese tilt to the West, Royal Navy chief says
Admiral Sir Ben Key says China will look to the West as the UK continues to "invest in our own interests in the East"
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China MPs call for unclassified China strategy as Foreign Secretary visits Beijing
A new report has questioned the Indo-Pacific tilt outlined in the Integrated Review, stating there is confusion surrounding the policy.
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Russia New world order? Russian military losing world number two spot to China
How failures in Ukrainian air, land and sea place China as America's closest rival.
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USA Watch: Chinese fighter jet makes 'unnecessarily aggressive' move in front of US aircraft
It is the latest in a number of similar encounters and comes at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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China Truss to urge Sunak to upgrade China as a 'threat' to UK security
Taiwan has never been part of the People’s Republic of China, but Beijing says it must unite with the mainland, by force if necessary.
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China UK would likely become involved if a China-Taiwan war breaks out, defence expert says
Rising tensions between the two Asian nations are causing widespread concern over the supply of semiconductor chips.