First Island Chain

China’s PLA Navy has deployed the Liaoning Carrier Strike Group into the Western Pacific for live-fire drills involving tactical aviation, support operations and integrated combat exercises,…

Japan’s potential Type 88 anti-ship missile transfer to the Philippines is rapidly evolving into a strategic turning point stretching beyond a conventional arms deal, carrying major…

The U.S. Army has successfully executed the inaugural live-fire of a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) from the Typhon MRC system in the Philippines, signaling a tectonic shift in…

The US Air Force’s deployment of F-22 Raptors to the Philippines signals strategic intent—but reveals deeper operational challenges in range, survivability, and readiness against China’s…

The Chinese navy is preparing to deploy its most advanced aircraft carrier yet as the Fujian approaches full combat capability in 2026, potentially transforming the balance of power across…