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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 884, Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835) passed away. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1854, In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Russian, Chinese warships repel mock drone attack in Yellow Sea drills

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July 13, 2026

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Over several days, the joint naval task force carried out live-fire drills using artillery and machine guns to repel a simulated attack by unmanned systems, including aerial drones and uncrewed surface vessels, the Russian Pacific Fleet's press service said

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Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Pacific Flashpoint: China’s Deep-Ocean Missile Test Triggers Global Backlash

A Chinese submarine test-fired an unarmed, long-range ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the southern Pacific Ocean on Monday, sparking immediate and widespread condemnation from the United States and several Pacific nations. The United States military tracked the launch of the intercontinental-range weapon, which comes amid heightened international scrutiny over Beijing’s expanding military capabilities. [] Pacific Flashpoint: China’s Deep-Ocean Missile Test Triggers Global Backlash

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia Defends China s Pacific Missile Test

Russia defends China’s test-firing of a “strategic missile” carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, a move criticized by several countries in the region. #Russia #China

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

China sends a message with a ‘double-edged sword’ for Labor following missile test

Former Australian major general Mick Ryan discusses China’s latest missile test which has sparked some concern and criticism. China has test-launched a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the South Pacific Ocean. “It is a message for us, you can’t deny that, but it’s a message with a double-edged sword for this current government,” Mr Ryan told Sky News Australia.

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific, draws regional protests

China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region. The missile was launched at 12:01 p.m. and carried a dummy warhead, according the official Xinhua News Agency. China last conducted a missile test in the Pacific two []...Click to read more

Defence Blog

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· Jul 6, 2026

China fires submarine nuclear missile into Pacific

A Chinese Navy submarine fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, and Tokyo says it “strongly urged” Beijing to call off the test beforehand, the Japan Times reported. The launch, carried out with a mock warhead rather than a live one, hit its intended impact zone according to China’s state-run Xinhua []

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Missile Test in Pacific Sparks Concern Across Region

China on Monday test fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean, prompting concern from Japan, Australia and New Zealand over Beijing’s growing military capabilities and activities in the region. According to China’s state run Xinhua news agency, a People’s Liberation Army Navy nuclear submarine launched a missile carrying a dummy warhead [] The post China Missile Test in Pacific Sparks Concern Across Region appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test

Beijing said the move was not aimed at any particular country, dismissing accusations of escalation A Chinese nuclear submarine launched a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, marking the first such test since 2024. This test launch is

Latestly.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Launches Long-Range Ballistic Missile From Nuclear Submarine in Pacific, Sparks Regional Concerns

China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific in a rare move that drew protest and concerns from countries in the region. The missile was launched at 12:01 p.m. and carried a dummy warhead, according the official Xinhua News Agency.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors

China on Monday conducted a rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean, sparking criticism from New Zealand and Australia for actions that they said threatened peace and stability in the region. A People’s Liberation Army Navy submarine “launched a strategic missile carrying a dummy warhead toward relevant high seas of the The post China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Fox News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific Ocean drew sharp rebukes from Australia and Japan ahead of NATO's Ankara summit.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

China’s missile warning demands a stronger defense budget

China’s navy this week test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific, alarming U.S. allies across the region. The launch, China’s second major open-ocean ballistic missile test in less than two years, was described by U.S. officials as a “great concern to the region and the world.” But our nation’s []

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

FORMER TRUMP FBI OFFICIAL: China's Missile Test Is a Wake-Up Call - Congress Must Not Blow the Response

FORMER TRUMP FBI OFFICIAL: China's Missile Test Is a Wake-Up Call - Congress Must Not Blow the Response

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nuclear-powered Chinese submarine fires test missile in the Pacific

A nuclear-powered People’s Liberation Army submarine fired a test missile on the high seas in the Pacific on Monday, according to Chinese state media. The dummy warhead was fired at 12.01pm, state news agency Xinhua said. It added that it was a routine test and was not aimed at any specific country or target. The report said that relevant countries had been notified ahead of time. The test was China’s first known submarine-based missile test since 1982, and the first known to have been fired...

The Age

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Destabilising’: Australia blasts China for launching nuclear-capable weapon in Pacific

A Chinese submarine has test-fired a nuclear-capable long-range missile with a dummy warhead in the South Pacific, Chinese media has confirmed.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jun 25, 2026

Out on the Water With U.S. Forces Racing to Develop Sea Drones

Watch how American and British sailors test some of the latest unmanned surface vessels as the alliance races to catch up to the drone capabilities of Ukraine and Russia.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Video] This is what deterrence looks like.

This is what deterrence looks like. More than 20 U.S. Navy warships are now patrolling waters across the Middle East, while CENTCOM projects power near Iran.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russians test fibre-optic equivalent of Molniya drone with range of up to 50 km, expert says – video

Russian forces are testing a new fixed-wing attack drone using fibre-optic communication.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

New Zealand beri amaran operasi ketenteraan China di Pasifik

WELLINGTON: Ujian peluru berpandu balistik China dan pergerakan operasi tentera lautnya dijangka menjadi ‘ciri berterusan’ di rantau Pasifik ketika Beijing memperluaskan kehadiran keselamatan strategiknya, menurut pegawai New Zealand dalam satu dokumen dalaman yang diperoleh AFP. Amaran itu terkandung dalam laporan Disember 2025 oleh Angkatan Pertahanan New Zealand dan Kementerian Luar Negeri ketika mereka memantau sebuah ... Read more The post New Zealand beri amaran operasi ketenteraan China di Pasifik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

China hopes Indo-Pacific nations do not ‘overinterpret’ rare missile test in nuclear-free zone

Chinese navy’s launch of a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine is its first such test in the Pacific Ocean in two years

Sputnik

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· Jun 27, 2026

Russian, Chinese Strategic Aviation Conduct Joint Patrol – Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber aircraft and Chinese H-6K strategic bombers conducted an air patrol over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, as well as over the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 24, 2026

China Makes New US Warship Target for Missile Tests...

China Makes New US Warship Target for Missile Tests... (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Bejing Luring World to Yuan and Hobbling Sanctions...Communist supercomputer outpaces American rivals...

Fark

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· Jun 23, 2026

Either Iran is field testing Russian or Chinese military drone tech, or the aliens are getting their revenge for what we did to their crew at Roswell [Weird]

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The Week

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Week Unwrapped: What’s behind China’s latest missile tests?

The Week Unwrapped: What’s behind China’s latest missile tests?

Financial Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

China fires ballistic missile into Pacific nuclear-free zone

Submarine-launched projectile carrying dummy warhead draws condemnation from Japan, Australia and New Zealand

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇨🇳 China launches ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine during mil [...]

JUST IN: China launches ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine during military test.@BRICSNews

Vision Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

China Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile During US-Led RIMPAC Exercise

A nuclear submarine of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, July 6, during the large-scale RIMPAC 2026 naval exercise led by the United States. The launch came just hours after Beijing notified several Pacific island nations of the planned test, according to []

NK News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests from new 5,000-ton destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a cruise missile test from a new 5,000-ton warship on Friday, as part of an evaluation of the vessel’s major weapons systems ahead of the ship’s planned induction into the navy within two months. The tests formed part of the evaluation process of the combat capabilities of weapons []

Intel Slava

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· Jul 5, 2026

[Photo] 🇰🇵⚡️ — According to KCNA, North Korea conducted a test launch of strategic cruise mis [...]

— According to KCNA, North Korea conducted a test launch of strategic cruise missiles from the destroyer 'Kang Gon'. The test was observed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In addition to the missile launches, the military also tested the ship's overall combat power, including its deck guns, automatic cannons, and electronic warfare systems. Following the tests, Kim Jong Un ordered to complete all remaining trials of the destroyer and to deploy it to the Navy within two months.@Intelslava

ABC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific

State media say China’s military test-launched a ballistic missile Monday from a submarine in the Pacific

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ukraine counters Russia's Starlink jamming

Russian forces are trying to counter Ukrainian mid-range drone strikes by disguising military cargoes and deploying powerful electronic jamming systems, according to Ukrainian drone commanders and pilots. Ukraine's use of relatively low-cost drones capable of striking targets dozens of miles behind the front line has become a significant feature of the war. #ukraine #russia #war #drone #starlink

Hi China

· Jun 24, 2026

Recon soldiers train for covert missions

Chinese reconnaissance soldiers push their limits in a realistic infiltration and sabotage exercise, moving through rivers, dense vegetation, and rugged terrain while remaining undetected. From stealthy water crossings to concealed observation posts, every step tests their endurance, discipline, and battlefield awareness. #Trending

The Economic Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

China's missile test has a loud & clear message

China's missile test has a loud & clear message

The Japan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

China accuses Japan of ‘harassment’ during far-seas aircraft carrier training

Beijing said the Japanese side had conducted dangerous close-in reconnaissance while the Chinese Navy's Liaoning aircraft carrier flotilla was training.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony

Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony

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