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us13 hours ago

Ex-Navy Sailor Gets 200-Month Term for Selling Ship Secrets to China

A former U.S. Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, was sentenced in San Diego to 200 months in prison after being convicted of espionage for providing 60 technical and operating manuals and other sensitive ship data from the USS Essex to a Chinese intelligence officer over about 18 months; he was recruited via social media by a representative of the state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corp and paid more than $12,000. A second California-based sailor, Wenheng Zhao, received just over two years in 2024 after pleading guilty to conspiracy and bribery in connection with similar allegations. The case highlights ongoing concerns about Beijing's espionage activities targeting U.S. military secrets.

via CNN|
#china#espionage#jinchao-wei
defense-and-security8 days ago

Mitigating Risks of Containerized Missile Threats

The article discusses the challenge of Chinese containerized missile systems hidden in commercial ships, and proposes a hybrid interdiction approach using contractor-operated platforms and pre-negotiated legal frameworks to enhance U.S. maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the need for legal and operational readiness before conflict erupts.

via War on the Rocks|
#china-threat#containerized-missiles#defense-and-security
military22 days ago

Trump Unveils 'Trump Class' Battleships, Promising Largest U.S. Warships Since WWII

The US Navy plans to build the largest surface combatant since WWII, called the USS Defiant, as part of the 'Golden Fleet' effort, with construction starting around 2030. The ship will be over 35,000 tons, equipped with advanced weapons and systems, and built in the US to bolster naval capabilities, potentially countering global threats including China.

via USNI News|
#battleship#military#shipbuilding