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Sep- 2026 -

16 September

Sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China’s Bizarre New Underwater Robot Mimics a Golden Arowana

China has showcased an unusual autonomous underwater robot modeled after a golden arowana.

9 September

Asia Pacific

Students and personnel at the National University of Defence Technology’s College of Intelligence Science and Technology in China. Photo: National University of Defence Technology

Samantha Alexa

China Military AI Training Gets Battlefield Focus With New Curriculum

Researchers from the National University of Defence Technology proposed overhauling an existing AI course after finding that its case studies lacked sufficient military relevance.

9 September

Politics

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Chinese State Firm Funneled 46 Tons of Geran Drone Material to Russia: Report

A Chinese state-owned company reportedly shipped 46 tons of carbon-fiber precursor to a sanctioned Russian company that supplies material for Geran attack drones.

8 September

Asia Pacific

(Representative only.) Taiwanese Army during a military exercise. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Proposes to Build Military Team for Hunting Chinese Hackers

Taiwan has proposed allocating $3.03 million in its 2027 budget to create a specialized unit to find Chinese hackers.

4 September

Asia Pacific

Artificial intelligence technology. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Samantha Alexa

China’s AI Attack Chain Trails Foreign Models, Researchers Find

China wants to turn AI into an offensive battlefield tool, but Chinese military researchers say the People’s Liberation Army still has a long way to go.

4 September

Asia Pacific

A law enforcer observes on the vessel "China Coast Guard (CCG) 3502" in the South China Sea, May 12, 2024

Giulia Bernacchi

US Alleges Chinese Cargo Ships Are Gathering Military Intelligence: Report

China's COSCO is allegedly using concealed equipment aboard commercial vessels to collect US military communications.

Aug- 2026 -

31 August

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Uzbekistan Publicly Presents Chinese J-10 Fighters for First Time: State Media

Uzbekistan state media has publicly showcased at least six Chengdu J-10CE fighters for the first time during celebrations marking the country’s 35th independence anniversary.

27 August

Air

One Chinese J-10C fighter jet suspended in mid-air

Rojoef Manuel

Bangladesh Nears $2.3B Deal for Chinese J-10 Supersonic Jets

Bangladesh has advanced its planned $2.3-billion effort to procure 20 Chengdu J-10 supersonic combat aircraft from China, positioning one of Dhaka’s largest defense acquisitions to date.

26 August

Exercises

Christine Casimiro

Chinese J-16s Engage in Combat Against Egyptian Rafales in Second Joint Drill

China has deployed its J-16 fighters against Egypt’s Rafale combat aircraft for the first time during joint air force drills held in the North African country, spanning mid-August to early September.

20 August

Technology