DefenceTalkChina is “strongly dissatisfied” with a Group of Seven statement calling for restraint in disputed waters, the foreign ministry said Tuesday, as worries grow in Asia over Beijing’s territorial and military ambitions. “China is strongly dissatisfied with relevant moves taken by G7,” foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said in a statement. “We urge G7 members […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-slams-g7-statement-on-maritime-disputes-67242/

DefenceTalkUS Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and his Indian counterpart agreed Tuesday to strengthen their cooperation on maritime security, as concerns grow in Washington over Beijing’s growing military ambitions. Carter is in New Delhi to bolster a strategic relationship Washington considers crucial in the face of what it sees as China’s rising assertiveness, particularly in the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-india-agree-to-strengthen-maritime-cooperation-67232/

DefenceTalkThe Philippines on Sunday hailed a new accord giving the US military access to five of its bases, saying this would strengthen its defensive capabilities and maritime security. The agreement between the two close allies comes as the Philippines and other countries are embroiled in a tense dispute with China over conflicting territorial claims in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/philippines-says-defense-strengthened-under-us-rotational-deal-67100/

DefenceTalkEgypt has taken delivery of two more US fast missile boats to boost its ability in ensuring “regional security and countering terrorism”, the American embassy in Cairo said on Monday. Ties with the United States plummeted after Egypt’s army ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, with Washington freezing its annual $1.3 billion in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/egypt-takes-delivery-of-two-us-missile-ships-64632/

DefenceTalkTop US and Chinese officials were set to join “candid” talks Tuesday on the “complicated but consequential” ties between the world’s two leading economies, with maritime disputes and cyber hacking high on the agenda. About 400 Chinese officials have converged on Washington for the high-level annual talks being hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-china-hold-frank-talks-on-hacking-maritime-row-64625/

DefenceTalkChina will be able to use its first domestically developed amphibious plane to enhance its operational capability at sea and safeguard its maritime interests, according to the aircraft’s chief designer. “The primary uses of the AG-600 will be forest fire control and maritime search and rescue,” Huang Lingcai told China Daily on April 27. “But […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-says-new-domestic-seaplane-will-protect-maritime-rights-64040/

DefenceTalkU.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain answered a distress call this morning issued by the Maersk Tigris container ship, after an Iranian Navy ship fired shots across its bridge and Iranian personnel boarded the commercial vessel, a Pentagon spokesman said today. Army Col. Steve Warren told members of the Pentagon press corps that at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uss-farragut-responds-to-distress-call-from-maersk-tigris-64037/

DefenceTalkUS, Japanese and South Korean diplomats Thursday renewed concerns about moves by China to stake its claim to disputed seas and urged Beijing to preserve freedom of navigation in the key waterways. Deputy US Secretary Tony Blinken repeated America’s position that all competing claims in the South and East China Seas should be dealt with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/allies-concerned-at-chinas-maritime-moves-63870/

DefenceTalkDeteriorating international relations across the world have caused countries to sanction extensive naval modernization and re-armament programs in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Russia. The Ukraine crisis, territorial disputes on the South China Sea and growing tensions in the Middle East have ensured that the market growth remains stable, although low. New analysis from Frost […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rising-security-threats-sustain-expenditure-on-military-naval-vessels-platforms-61982/

DefenceTalkThe Navy received the final production P-8A Poseidon aircraft of 2014 on Jan. 8 marking 21 deliveries to fleet operators in Jacksonville, Fla. “Boeing last month delivered the eighth P-8A Poseidon of 2014, completing all planned deliveries to the U.S. Navy on or ahead of schedule,” said Cmdr. Tony Rossi, P-8A Poseidon deputy program manager […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-boeing-deliver-21st-p-8a-to-fleet-operators-61859/