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Chinese naval vessel near coastline with Japanese island in background.

China's Military Expands, Encircles Japan

Japan's security landscape has been forever altered after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan sparked a furious reaction from China, escalating military tensions and encircling the island nation. The diplomatic fallout has significant implications for Tokyo's strategic calculations.

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Naval ship operates in calm Indo-Pacific waters with distant island chain.

China's Military Expands Across Indo-Pacific

China's military expansion across the Indo-Pacific is bolstered by its massive coast guard, which plays a starring role in projecting power while masquerading as a law-enforcement agency. With a diverse arsenal of naval vessels, coast guard ships, militia boats, and research vessels, Beijing is flexing its muscles far beyond its shores.

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Space Force Eyes 30,000 Satellites, Expanded Guardian Ranks

The Space Force is charting an ambitious course with its new Objective Force plan, aiming to deploy a staggering 30,000 satellites and swell the ranks of Guardians by thousands. But what's behind the classified details of this bold vision for a dramatically expanded space presence?

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