The Chinese sharpen their options; Beijing's sights are on Taiwan, but it keeps a wary eye on the United States

Article Abstract:

China has the obvious and ongoing goal of forcing Taiwan to 'reunify.' However, the United States has pledged its support of Taiwan. China, therefore, is undergoing a modernization of its military capabilities, especially the building of missiles.

Taiwan, China, Military policy, United States foreign relations, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations

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The European invasion

Article Abstract:

The US has become the target market for some of Europe's biggest defense firms. It has historically been a tough market for foreign contractors to break in to, however several are making new inroads.

Europe, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Forecasts and trends, Contracts, Market trend/market analysis, Defense industry, Contract agreement, Defence industry, Defense contracts, Government contract, Defence contracts

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Submarine salesmanship

Article Abstract:

The U.S. Navy needs more submarines because though spying assignments increased last year, its fleet of nuclear-powered fast attack boats is only half as large of it was during the Cold War.

Planning, Usage, Finance, Submarines, Submarine boats, United States. Navy, Nuclear submarines, Fleet ballistic missile weapons systems

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