The US Air Force is going to mass airpower in the Western Pacific from all over the place to test its ability to get forces into a fight

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A US Air Force B-2 Spirit flies on the right of the picture, with US and Australian fighter jets flying next to it on the left. The aircraft are flying above a blue sky with some clouds.
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, flies in formation with a Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, two EA-18 Growlers, two RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets and two U.S.

China's shipbuilders are teasing a new coast guard 'mothership,' and there's talk it could be an aircraft or drone carrier

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An aerial drone photo taken on May 17 shows the China Coast Guard CCG 3502 fleet conducting formation training in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao.
China's Coast Guard has been ramping up its acquisition of bigger and bolder vessels, and word of a new "mothership" is fueling speculation it could be an aircraft or drone carrier.

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China is rapidly building an unusual assault ship with an apparent catapult system for launching aircraft, but its purpose is still a mystery

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A satellite image of China building its new Type 76 amphibious assault ship in a shipyard.
Satellite imagery shows China building its new Type 76 amphibious assault ship at the Changxing Island Shipbuilding Base.

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China got 'very dramatic' after the US military flew a new missile system out to the Western Pacific, ally says

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A missile launcher on wheels being unloaded from a military aircraft at night.
The US deployed its Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher to the Philippines earlier this year.

US Army photo by Captain Ryan DeBooy

Western sanctions are so tight that Russia and China could soon use an ancient trading system. It's worked before.

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Bartering could help Russia skirt sanctions.

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China says it has an uncrewed cargo plane that can carry 4,400 pounds that just made its 20-minute maiden flight

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China tested its largest unmanned cargo plane in Zigong, Sichuan province.
China tested its largest unmanned cargo plane in Zigong, Sichuan province.

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China's air force is again being called out for 'dangerous' moves over the South China Sea, this time for popping flares in front of a US ally's aircraft

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A Chinese fighter jet flies above with some decoy flares soaring behind it against a blue sky.
A J-16 fighter jet releases decoy flares during Changchun Air Show at Changchun Dafangshen Airport in Changchun, Jilin Province of China.

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US small drone production likely insufficient for potential wartime needs: report

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A Skydio quadcopter drone of the US military.
A US military drone.

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TikTok Is About to Get More Promotional (and Annoying)

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These are the 5 luxury items China's Gen Z is going nuts for, a retail expert says

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Shoppers walk past a French luxury fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) store in Hong Kong.
Shoppers walk past a French luxury fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) store in Hong Kong.

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