Washington Post – China’s military buildup is broadening the reach of its forces in Asia and poses a long-term threat not only to Taiwan but to the U.S. military in the Pacific and to regional powers such as India and Japan, according to an assessment released yesterday by the Pentagon.
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Daily Archives: July 20, 2005
US Navy – U.S., allies join forces for naval maneuvers
Virginian Pilot – More than 15,000 service members and 20 ships from four countries are participating in a week long joint task force exercise, called “Operation Brewing Storm,” which will end Friday off the Virginia coast.
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Piracy – Group: Sea piracy drops worldwide
Associated Press – The number of pirate attacks worldwide hit a six-year low in the first half of 2005, but Iraq and Somalia emerged as increasingly perilous hotspots for commercial ships, according to the International Maritime Bureau.
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US Marines – Attack at Husaybah
Leatherneck – The suicide bombers did not factor in India/3/2’s willingness to fight when they attempted to breach the Marines’ perimeter with explosives-laden trucks.
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