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Ghosts of the Deep: China's AJX-002 XLUUV and the Geopolitics of Undersea Power
Budapest, Hungary (SPX) Sep 11, 2025 China's unveiling of the AJX-002 eXtra Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) at its September military parade in Beijing is more than just a flashy demonstration of hardware - it's a stark message that China is serious about redefining the underwater battlespace. At roughly 18 - 20 metres long and with a slim 1 - 1.5-metre diameter, the AJX-002 isn't just big - it's a platform designed to make its presence felt across the Taiwan Strait and beyond. Unlike previous smaller unmanned subs, the AJX-002 b ... read more |
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Philippines protests China nature reserve plan for Scarborough ShoalManila (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 The Philippines protested on Thursday against a Chinese scheme to create a "nature reserve" on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, the site of repeated clashes in the South China Sea. ... more 
Australia to deploy fleet of underwater strike dronesSydney (AFP) Sept 10, 2025 Australia said Wednesday it will deploy a US$1.1 billion fleet of "Ghost Shark" underwater attack drones to bolster its firepower in a "threatening" regional landscape. ... more 
China criticises Australia, Canada warships in Taiwan StraitBeijing Sept 6, 2025 China said Saturday that its military monitored the passage of Australian and Canadian warships through the Taiwan Strait, criticising their presence in the sensitive waterway as "causing trouble". ... more 
Venezuelan jets again fly past U.S. Navy cruiserWashington DC (UPI) Sep 6, 2025 Two Venezuelan military aircraft flew in close proximity to a U.S. Navy ship in international waters for the second time in two days, federal officials confirmed this week. ... more |
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US warship enters Panama Canal, heading toward CaribbeanPanama City (AFP) Aug 30, 2025 A US guided missile cruiser, USS Lake Erie, was seen crossing the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean Friday night, after the Trump administration deployed warships near the coast of Venezuela. ... more 
U.K. Carrier Strike Group drops anchor in Tokyo BayWashington DC (UPI) Aug 28, 2025 The HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier led the U.K. Carrier Strike Group 25 to visit Japan's capital city and host dignitaries, politicians, defense partners and the public. ... more 
US sending more ships to Caribbean to counter drug cartelsWashington (AFP) Aug 26, 2025 US President Donald Trump is dispatching two more ships to the Caribbean to crack down on drug cartels, a US source said Tuesday, a week after sending warships towards Venezuela. A guided mi ... more
Venezuela deploys warships, drones as US destroyers draw nearCaracas (AFP) Aug 26, 2025 Venezuela on Tuesday deployed warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after the United States dispatched three destroyers to the region to pressure strongman President Nicolas Madu ... more
Maduro rails at 'illegal' US deployment off VenezuelaCaracas (AFP) Aug 23, 2025 President Nicolas Maduro on Friday hit out at the US deployment of three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, calling the operation an "illegal" attem ... more |
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Navy ship catches fire near Japan coast; minor injuries reported
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 21, 2025 The U.S. Navy reported a fire aboard the amphibious docking ship USS New Orleans on Thursday. It was anchored near White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Navy crews and Japanese Coast Guard crews extinguished the fire about 4 a.m. Japan Standard Time, the Navy's 7th Fleet said. The blaze began at about 4 p.m.Wednesday, and the cause is under investigation. The crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego helped New Orleans sailors fight the fire. The San Diego is ... read more 
Navy Research Squadron Advances Airborne Technology TestingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2025 The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 serves as the Navy's sole research and development flying unit, bridging laboratory breakthroughs with real-world operati ... more |
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Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China SeaManila (AFP) Aug 11, 2025 A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippines patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation. ... more
Philippines says 3 Chinese ships spotted near islets close to TaiwanManila (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Three Chinese coast guard vessels were being monitored in the waters off remote islands in the northern Philippines near Taiwan, maritime officials in Manila said on Friday. ... more
Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from JapanSydney (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday. ... more
Mitsubishi Heavy to build new Australian naval fleetWashington DC (UPI) Aug 5, 2025 The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group announced Tuesday that the Australian government has chosen it to build a new fleet of warships for the nation's navy. ... more
Philippine, Indian navies begin first joint South China Sea patrolsManila (AFP) Aug 4, 2025 Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time, Manila's military said Monday, as President Ferdinand Marcos departed for a state visit to New Delhi. ... more |
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