China's Military Expansion and Intimidation in the Indo-Pacific
2025 was a significant year for China’s military expansion and intimidation in the Indo-Pacific. China showcased its nuclear triad and new missiles and lasers at a military parade, commissioned its third aircraft carrier with catapults, and Hanwha plans to build a US facility to manufacture modular 155mm howitzer charges. Meanwhile, Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons were responsible for 60% of Japan’s scrambles, and the UK Carrier Strike Group commanders discussed upcoming exercises in the Indo-Pacific. These developments were first reported by Breaking Defense.