War Factors 2023
2023 News Headlines
Israel – Hamas War:
The Israel-Hamas conflict is set to escalate
China wedges its way into Israel-Hamas war as U.S. gets slammed
Israel plans to beat Hamas in Gaza
Escalation of Israel-Hamas War
Israel’s huge mistake with Gaza
Hamas attack on Israel could lead to World War Three
Fears of ‘all-out war’ in Middle East as Israel conflict escalates
Israel’s terrifying task as Hamas attacks
Israel rocked by ‘complete failure’
Ukraine War:
Russia facing major revolt in occupied Crimea
War turning in Ukraine’s favour as 1,700 drones join fight
Moscow attacked in major escalation of Ukraine conflict
Fighting in Russia as Ukraine ‘sabotage’ group crosses border
Ukraine’s ‘big-bang’ plans to reclaim Crimea
Terrifying New Putin prediction in war’s 12th month
Russian ships accused of North Sea sabotage
U.S. to provide long-range missiles in latest aid package
China planned to send weapons to Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Russia’s struggling invasion of Ukraine spurs reshuffle of top generals
Russia’s astonishing losses during invasion of Ukraine revealed
Russia admits scores of soldiers killed in Ukrainian strike
The software giant warning Ukraine where Russia plans to strike
Probable War:
How China Would Take Over Taiwan
The U.S. is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth
China’s escalation in South China Sea while world is districted
America and China are preparing for a war over Taiwan
U.S. already ‘under attack’ from China
Map exposes huge China war threat
Grim fears over looming U.S. – China showdown
Eastern European countries scramble after China gives Russia ‘permission’ to invade
China:
Taiwan and China will ‘surely be reunified’ says Xi
China’s terrifying nuclear plans
China ‘on high alert’ warns U.S. after gesture ‘deliberately stirs up’ South China Sea tensions
China Takes Advantage of a New Era of World War
China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal
Chinese submarine disaster mystery deepens
China lays bare its territorial ambitions in a new map showing claims to neighboring territory
China won’t take the U.S. military calls, A top general claims that makes war more likely
Xi Jinping replaces leaders of China’s elite nuclear force
‘How wars start’, Close call reveals terrifying China reality amid warship showdown
China producing disturbing ‘brain-disrupting weapons
Chinese jet performed risky manoeuvre near American surveillance plane
China blows up U.S. Navy’s largest warship in menacing simulation
China’s ‘do as I say, not as I do’ strategy on full display
China is threatening to use its major trade weapon
China boast reveals concerning new threat facing the globe
Chinese spies accused of worldwide cyber espionage
China carries out ‘attack’ on U.S. critical infrastructure
China is readying military for 2027 war with China
China’s ‘bullying’ and the South China Sea
China erupts in anger over Japan’s latest move
China’s push to hijack enemy satellites could be ‘game over’ for U.S.
China’s plan for nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Troubled waters as China pushes the boat out on intimidation
China-Taiwan, Aircraft carrier ‘seals off’ island on third day of drills
China and U.S. square off as Beijing escalates over Taiwan
China simulates hitting ‘key targets’ on Taiwan
Chinese military rehearses encirclement of Taiwan
China launces military drills in Taiwan Strait
China moves warships after U.S. hosts Taiwan’s President Tsai
China warns of World War III with ‘nuclear sword having over our heads’
Is conflict with China getting closer
China’s foreign minister tells us war is inevitable
China’s ominous warning to the U.S.
Chinese president Xi Jinping has ordered his military to be ready to invade Taiwan in 2027
China is using Ukraine to wargame Taiwan
Chinese base on tropical island
China embracing Russian disinformation tactics
Asian countries push back on China’s wild demand
Green weapon, china looks to tighten its grip on the future
Balloon Intrusion Shows China’s Regime Is Planning for War
Chinese spy balloon part of ‘surveillance fleet’ that has targeted more than 40 countries
China is trolling the U.S. over its ‘spy balloon’
Satellite photos expose true extent of China’s balloon threat
China enters a frightening new phase with Taiwan
Satellite pics catch China in the act in South China Sea
China sends ‘monster’ ship into South China Sea
Report claims a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be doomed to fail
China’s wild move in East China Sea signals tense start to 2023
90 days to world disaster if China invades Taiwan
Taiwan cannot be sacrificed to China, says Japan’s ambassador to Australia
Taiwan:
China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan
China’s intentions as Taiwan warns it is getting ‘ready for war’
Taiwan says ‘dozens’ of Chinese spy craft cross its airspace as tensions flare with U.S.
South China Sea:
The future of the internet depends on who controls the South China Sea
Russia:
Russia withdraws ships from Black Sea as U.K. warns of sea mines being used against civilians
“Unbelievably reckless”, Russian fighter jets’ blunder almost started world war
Russia military general warns ‘the war will not stop here’, hints at Europe invasion
Putin puts doomsday nuke ‘that can sink UK in one strike’ on combat duty
Russia risks war with NATO in Black Sea after boarding Turkish ship in Bulgarian waters
‘Risks of further escalation’, Russia issues chilling new threat to Europe
Top Ranking Russian Army Rocket Force generals vanish amid brutal China purge
Explosions rock Moscow in latest reported drone attack on Russian capital
Panic as Russian drones attack port just 200m from Romania
Fears of attack on Poland grow
Russia threatens to invade NATO’s ‘weakest link’ a strip of land between Poland and Lithuania
‘Radioactive tsunami’ Russia plans to stockpile nuclear ‘super weapon’
First nuclear weapons moved to Belarus
Russia adds unusual defences to secretive Arctic navy base
Russia’s move in Ukraine ruins China’s plan
Russian nuclear bombers skirt NATO airspace triggering response from fighter jets
Russia’s next move as ships found circling Europe
Russia unveils secretive weapon to target SpaceX’s Starlink in Ukraine
Massive explosions rock Russia leaving thousands without power in “Ukrainian drone attack’
Russian fighter jet tried to shoot down RAF plane
Russia’s nuclear move breaks pact with China
‘New world order’, Russia reveals its ultimate goal
Russia vows revenge as Finland joins NATO
Russia warns Sweden and Finland they would become ‘legitimate targets’ if they join NATO
Russian fighter jet intercepts two U.S. capable bomber aircraft close to border
Russian jet collides with U.S. drone over Black Sea
Russia completes manufacturing underwater ‘tsunami’ torpedoes
North Korea:
North Korea warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if ‘provoked’ with nukes
North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the sea as South Korea and U.S. step up deterrence plans
North Korea fully suspends military pact with South
‘Irreversible’, North Korea enshrines nuclear power status in constitution’
Kim Jong-un reveals ‘nuclear attack submarine’
Kim Jong-un to meet with Vladimir Putin in Russia to discuss ‘food for guns’ deal
Kim Jong-un shows off new nuclear missiles and attack drones in warning to West
North Korea asserts evidence of tactical nuclear weapons
North Korea’s Kim calls for ramping up production of ‘weapon-grade nuclear material’
North Korea fires long range missile ahead of Japan-South Korea talks
Signs that North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong-un is gravely ill
North Korea warns U.S. intercepting missiles during tests would be a ‘clear indication of war’
Kim Jong-un calls for ‘exponential increase’ in North Korea’s’ nuclear arsenal
Iran:
U.S. hits Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attack
America:
U.S. Navy responds after China claims American warship ‘illegally intruded’ into the South China Sea
U.S. military responded to Chinese and Russian vessels near Alaska
‘Increasing level of aggressiveness’, U.S. issues grim warning of ‘casualties’ to come
U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait days after China drills
Democrats and Republicans unite for AUKUS
‘We will fight in 2025’: China war looking more likely each day
China holds ‘military advantage’ over U.S. as America prepares for conflict over Taiwan
General likely right that U.S., China are headed to war over Taiwan by 2025
U.S. General’s prediction, ‘There will be war with China in 2025
U.S. launches ICBM into Pacific Ocean amid China, North Korean tensions
U.S. shortcomings in potential China conflict
U.S. military shoot down another flying object over Lake Huron
U.S. shoots down ‘high-altitude object’ over Alaska
‘U.S. in decline’: Suspicions about China’s motive behind spy balloon
U.S. shoots down China balloon airship over Atlantic
What was China’s spy balloon looking for, and was it sending a message
Chinese spy balloon gathers ‘unseen’ info as Beijing possibly ‘preparing the battlefield
High-altitude spying marks new low for U.S-China ties
U.S. halts Blinken China visit after spy balloon row
China’s ‘spy balloon’ hovering over America
U.S. to boost military presence in the Philippines as fears over Taiwan grow
U.S. Marines are being reshaped for China threat
While China prepares for war, here’s what the U.S. military is focused on
Chinese engineer gets eight-year sentence in U.S. for spying
U.S. dipping into arms stockpiles kept in Israel and South Korea to help Ukraine
U.S. Navy:
Is the U.S. Navy Fit for Purpose
U.S. Navy warship sails through Taiwan Strait, angering China
U.S. Coast Guard:
U.S. Coast Guard tracking Russian ‘intelligence gathering ship’ off Hawaii
Australia:
Houthi Red Sea attacks expose Australia’s extreme weakness
Australia’s defence industry not prepared for Indo-Pacific war
Shipwreck at centre of crisis on Australia’s doorstep
Australia should buy more war weapons from home and change its defence strategy
‘Shooting will start’, Fears over China-Australia escalation
China’s navy used sonar pulses against Australian navy divers
Australia is spending $50 billion on dud ships
Navy wants more destroyers, fewer frigates
Australia snubbed in $7.6 billion AUKUS submarine deal
Hundreds of troops sent north in Australian Army overhaul
Have designs for Hunter-fleet frigates been ‘compromised’
Australia, Philippines team up to deter Chinese ‘coercion’ in disputed waters
Can Australia prevent war with China by getting ready to fight one
$1.7 billion missile boost for Australia amid concerns about China’s military build up
Australia to manufacture and export missiles to U.S.
We can’t guarantee we can defend our bases, admits RAAF chief
Chinese spy ship spotted monitoring massive war games
Australia has a serious vulnerability to attack as tensions with China rise
ADF Apaches helicopters to be based in Townsville
What would war with China look like for Australia – Part 1
What would war with China look like for Australia – Part 2
Warning Australia of potential war with China in coming years
AUKUS faces first ‘critical hurdle’ in election-focused U.S. Congress
Defence chief’s warning on China’s military expansion
Australia would be unable to respond to Chinese military base in the Pacific
Problems emerge in controversial U.S.-Australia submarine deal
Secret China ‘war-gaming’ exercises expose Australia’s defence weaknesses
‘Economic coercion’ biggest risk to Australia
China hits back after Australia unveils major review of Defence Force
Defence must fire up long-range capability to enter the ‘missile age’
Defence review’s a good beginning but lacks a middle and an end
Australian defence pivots from armour to missiles
Australia’s defence to get biggest overhaul in decades
Army vehicles get the chop as government frees up money for AUKUS
Australia must prepare for the future of military artificial intelligence
China allegedly gave Australian a spying ‘shopping list’
“Largest ever’, 30,000 personnel mobilised for Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia
Predictions about likelihood of Australia, China war
Australian airline Qantas warns about interference by the ‘Chinese military’ in the South China Sea
Chinese-Australian views differ on AUKUS, Taiwan and Xi Jinping
Australia scrambling after major leak of U.S. government documents
AUKUS nuclear submarines needed for sea-bed battles
China’s warning to Australia over nuclear submarine deal
New submarines will deter blockades that cut Australia off from the world
China’s anger at Australia conveniently ignores its aggressive arms race
America to sell 220 Tomahawk missiles to Australia
Australia’s $368 billion submarine gamble
AUKUS submarines a question mark for adversaries and for Australians
New fleet of eight nuclear submarines to be built in Australia
Australia flags new billions for defence
No longer a middle power, Nuclear submarines turbocharge Australia
Stopgap purchase of U.S. subs raises stakes on $170 billion AUKUS plan
Australia to buy U.S. nuclear submarines to fill capability gap
Australia needs to be ready for war
How an attack on Taiwan could rapidly reach Australia
Australia faces the threat of war with China within three years and Australia’s not ready
Australia’s holiday from history is over
Australia’s dangerous military weakness exposed
U.S. is preparing Australia to go to war against China
AUKUS pact must be fast-tracked
U.S. nuclear-armed bomber visits allowed under Australian treaty obligations
Australia can neither ‘confirm nor deny’ U.S. bombers carry nuclear weapons
Chinese-owned surveillance technology found in Australian government buildings
Australia buys ‘potent and powerful’ sea mines to deter China
‘AUKUS can lift all boats’, U.S. politicians rally behind pact
Australia finalizes deal to purchase U.S. missiles
Albanese defends AUKUS as Biden issues submarine warning
Canada:
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau says ‘unidentified object’ shot down on his command
New Zealand:
New Zealand’s new leader leaves door open to joining AUKUS in new year
United Kingdom:
U.K. confirms supply of Storm Shadow long-range missiles in Ukraine
China represents challenge to world order
Britain to review airspace security after China-U.S. spy balloon incident
Five Eyes:
China’s ‘disinformation campaign’ claim against Five Eyes Alliance
‘A nightmare for the Five Eyes’, classified documents leaked to social media
Quad:
China says Quad dealt ‘fatal blow’ and is in crisis
NATO:
Allies disappoint Ukraine’s plea for NATO membership timetable
German, British fighters intercept Russian plane near NATO border
Belarus:
Belarus confirms Russia is sending nuclear weapons in ‘provocative’ gesture
Cuba:
Cuba gives China permission to build spying facility on island
Estonia:
NATO jets intercept Russian aircraft near Estonian airspace
Ethiopia:
Why Ethiopia and Eritrea May be Heading for Another War
Finland:
Russia summons Finland ambassador over U.S. border accord
Finland will join NATO in a move that will infuriate Russia
France:
France rejects NATO office in Japan
President Macron sparks outrage, infuriates China hawks over Taiwan comments
France proposes big rise in defence budget
Germany:
German military boost fails to spend single euro
Germany warns of ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to Russia
India:
A Buddhist town at the centre of a mounting global conflict
Indonesia:
Push for Indonesia to refuse access to AUKUS submarines
Japan:
China and Russia are increasing their military collaboration, Japan’s foreign minister warns
Micronesia:
Micronesia accuses China of ‘political warfare’
Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea
Philippines:
Philippine and Chinese vessels collide in the contested South China Sea
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannon at resupply boat
Chinese ships blocking Philippines supply boats
Philippines removes Chinese barrier in contested South China Sea
Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of firing water cannon at its boats
Philippines take on China as tensions flare in South China Sea
Philippine islands in the middle of tensions between the U.S. and China
‘Dangerous manoeuvres in China and Philippines’ sea chase
Philippines condemns China’s ‘aggressive’ laser use against ship
Poland:
Poland’s Prime Minister claims Russia’s Wagner troops moving towards border
Wagner troops moving towards Polish border
Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland revamping military, more than doubling its army to counter Russia
Serbia:
Two European nations on the brink of war
South Korea:
Why South Koreans want nuclear weapons
Switzerland:
Switzerland considers ditching 208-year-old policy of neutrality to back Ukraine
Turkey:
Turkey’s President Erdogan on the brink of triggering war
Venezuela:
Venezuelans vote to approve annexation of most of neighboring nation of Guyana
Indo-Pacific:
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine matter for Indo-Pacific region
Middle East:
South China Sea:
The South China Sea is a major flashpoint for Asia in years to come