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Home / China / The D Brief: US soldier detained in Russia; UK boots accused spy; Defense > offense?; Police kill SOF airman; And a bit more.
China, Asia

May 9, 2024

The D Brief: US soldier detained in Russia; UK boots accused spy; Defense > offense?; Police kill SOF airman; And a bit more.

The DC-based Defense Priorities think tank recently produced what they describe as an explainer on the Chinese navy since, by the numbers, it is the world’s largest fleet. In short, there seem to be several conditions that must occur in concert and endure if the Chinese navy is to replace the U.S. Navy with its global reach in the future. See what those five conditions are, here.

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