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May- 2021 -

7 May

US Army Researchers Develop Tool to Detect Deepfakes

US Army researchers have developed a tool that helps detect deepfake content, which can be used by adversaries to compromise national security.

7 May

Commentary

China's home-grown AG600, the world's largest amphibious aircraft in production, also known as 'Kunlong', is seen at Jinwan Airport in Zhuhai in China's southern Guangdong province on December 24, 2017

Tim Sheehy

To Counter China and Russia in the Pacific, US Must Restore Seaplane Capability

As the US increasingly focuses on countering Chinese and Russian influence across the Pacific, it must be equipped with a fully functional arsenal that includes versatile seaplanes.

5 May

Americas

People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers march during the opening ceremony of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing

Staff Writer With AFP

Washington Weighs Risk of Defending Taiwan Against China

US President Joe Biden is expected to announce his strategy toward China soon, and calls are growing for him to make a clear public commitment to defend Taiwan militarily in the event of Chinese aggression.

5 May

Americas

Space Force Staff Sgt. David Diehl II, 436th Communications Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of wing cybersecurity, displays his new uniform Space Force tapes and service branch patch at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Feb. 12, 2021.

Tong Ong

US Space Force Chief Scientist Says Human Augmentation ‘Imperative’

Human augmentation should be embraced by the West to keep up with the competition, a US Space Force chief scientist said.

3 May

Air

Tong Ong

Taiwan Military Expert Warns Chinese Capable of Long-Range Raids

A Taiwanese military expert has warned about the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s development of a new refueling tanker aircraft.

3 May

Americas

missile launched from an unmanned vehicle

Tong Ong

US Navy’s NMESIS Successfully Destroys Target at Sea During Test

The US Marine Corps successfully scored a direct hit against a surface target at sea during the inaugural test of the Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System from Point Mugu Sea Range in California.

Apr- 2021 -

29 April

Asia Pacific

Taiwan's Chiayi, its largest ship to date, was commissioned on Thursday, April 29.

Tong Ong

Taiwan Unveils First Coast Guard Vessel That ‘Converts’ Into Warship

Taiwan commissioned its first coast guard vessel that can be converted into a warship to counter the growing threat from China.

29 April

Asia Pacific

In this undated handout photo received from the Philippine Coast Guard in April, coast guard personnel conduct maritime exercises near Thitu island in the disputed South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines’ Duterte Refuses to Stop South China Sea Patrols

Philippine President Duterte has said he will not withdraw navy and coast guard boats patrolling the disputed South China Sea, insisting the country's sovereignty over the waters is not negotiable.

28 April

Asia Pacific

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Upgrade Military Bases With Eye on Pacific Tensions

Australia announced Wednesday it would upgrade military bases in its far north and expand joint drills with US forces after warnings about the "drums of war" beating in the Pacific region.

27 April

Asia Pacific