China-defense

The internet is home to a wide spectrum of opinions about how Norinco equipment performed during the Thailand–Cambodia conflict of 2025. And by “wide spectrum,” everything from “performed flawlessly” to “fell apart when someone sneezed.” That’s the internet, right?But one thing is certain: The Royal Thai Army ordered more VN‑1C IFVs in January 2026,  immediately after the c...

No attempt to hide it. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Lady In Red Sure, this is a defense blog but every now and then, we drop our tactical gear and post a feel-good photo. Even armchair warriors need a little Lady-in-RedFriday, July 25, 2025 PLA Landing Barge Photos Of The Day: East Engineering 403 At last, a clear image of the

As noted in the April 11, 2026 entry, the PLA has been steadily evolving its infantry doctrine by moving from light skirmishers to heavy shield units and now experimenting with long‑pike, tight phalanx‑style formations. It’s a very “if it works on land, try it everywhere” progression.And it’s hard not to notice the historical parallel: the Romans did exactly this in the Second P...

They don't even bother to hide it:   The red banner slapped across this Shaanxi Auto HMV3 heavy‑duty high‑mobility tactical truck reads: “Unmanned test vehicle, do not approach.”Now, one photo doesn’t tell you the size of the program, the maturity of the tech stack, or how many prototypes are quietly circulating around test ranges in Inner Mongolia. But it is a te...

The China Coast Guard (CCG) is growing in hull count, in displacement, and in ambition. With that growth comes an equally expanding logistics burden. More ships mean more fuel, more water, more food, more spare parts, and yes, even more replacement loudspeakers for those cutters that spend their days shouting at foreign fishing boats and decommissioned ex USN LST in the South Ch...