China is preparing to commission its third aircraft carrier, Fujian, later this year following nearly three years of rigorous sea trials, according to reports from Chinese state media on Tuesday. This milestone marks a significant advancement for the Chinese navy, enabling it to operate three full carrier strike groups for the first time.

From Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine to the rising tensions in Kosovo and the Caucasus, Europe is once again facing instability not seen in decades. In the Middle East, conflicts in Gaza and Syria continue to evolve,

It looks like Huawei and SMIC will have a tougher time producing their chips as TSMC places them on its export restriction list.

Defense industry autonomy has emerged as a global priority amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum recently concluded with former US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth leading a defense delegation to the island,

Hegseth focused his warning on Beijing’s stance toward Taiwan, making the stakes clear for the broader region. “To be clear: any attempt by Communist China to conquer Taiwan by force would result in devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific and the world,” he said.