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Taiwan's 'SEALs' would be on the frontline of a war with China. Here's how they'd try to hold off an invasion.
China's military is technologically and numerically superior, but as the defenders, Taiwan's milita…
Stavros Atlamazoglou
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With special-ops drills in hotspots on opposite sides of the world, the US military says 'they're back'
In October, US special operations forces trained on their own and with partners in two important ch…
Christopher Woody
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The US can't fight China for Taiwan, but it can help Taiwan make China think twice about starting a war
The best way to deter China from attacking Taiwan is to encourage Taiwan to invest in its own abili…
Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis, ret…
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2 dozen Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, fly near Taiwan in apparent show of force
Chinese military aircraft fly near Taiwan almost daily, but larger displays of military might like …
Ryan Pickrell
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White House warns China's response to a possible Pelosi trip to Taiwan could range from military exercises to firing missiles in the Strait
John Kirby told reporters that China has no grounds to use Pelosi's visit as "pretext" for conflict…
Jake Epstein,John Haltiwanger
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An invasion isn't the only threat from China that Taiwan and the US have to worry about
Discussions that focus on countering a Chinese invasion of Taiwan risk overlooking a threat that do…
Benjamin Brimelow
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A Chinese man rowed 112 miles across the Taiwan strait in a rubber raft, seeking 'freedom and equality'
The man rowed 10 hours across the Taiwan Strait, and told police officers who detained him that lif…
Cheryl Teh
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Fears of a Chinese attack on Taiwan are growing, and Taiwan isn't sure who would help if it happened
"This problem is much closer to us than most think," the new head of US Indo-Pacific Command said i…
Benjamin Brimelow
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Taiwan made its choice on who will lead it into an uncertain future as China remains hellbent on controlling it, and tough times may lie ahead
The DPP's win is a historic one in Taiwan's politics and could fuel further aggression from China.
Chris Panella
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Video shows sailors fighting off a pod of killer whales with poles and flares after they break boat's rudder
Crew members of the Serena IV in the Strait of Gibraltar were shocked after a pod of killer whales …
Sophia Ankel
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US officials who are ready to fight China over Taiwan don't understand how much is at stake
Opinion: Before we get into a crisis - or a war - over Taiwan, US policymakers and military leaders…
Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis, ret…
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The heavy-duty ship the US needs to protect its thawing border with Russia 'is just falling apart,' captain says
Polar Star can still get the job done, but the 45-year-old ship is "definitely showing its age," it…
Christopher Woody
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Military activity is picking up in the quiet waters between the US and Russia
The waters between Alaska and Russia have been relatively quiet, but with the opening of the Arctic…
Christopher Woody
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Another US-built facility demolished at a naval base at the center of rumors about a secret deal with China
Cambodia has denied it signed a secret deal giving China access to the Ream naval base. But the US …
Christopher Woody,Reuters
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Demolition of US-built facility at Southeast Asian base raises new fears about a secret Chinese military deal
Cambodia knocked down a US-built facility at a naval base in September, reviving concerns about wha…
Christopher Woody
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Russian 'bullying' in a European hotspot stirs Cold War memories for the region's former top US Navy officer
Russia's recent moves in the Black Sea remind retired Adm. James Foggo of what's considered the las…
Christopher Woody
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China says it will respond to 'all threats' as US Navy destroyer USS John Finn sails through Taiwan Strait
This is the third time that a US warship has sailed through the highly contentious area since Biden…
Cheryl Teh
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Pelosi meets Taiwan's president, China starts military exercises
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday during a visit …
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A Navy jet just landed on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz for the 350,000th time, but the famous flattop's days are numbered
After nearly half a century of service, the Navy is looking into how to scrap the Nimitz, only the …
Jake Epstein
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Leaked documents reveal China's plans to launch a supersonic spy drone that could fly 3 times the speed of sound, WaPo reports
The drones could assist China in real-time mapping that would inform strategy or enable high-speed …