Month: July 2017

ASIAN NATO TO COUNTER CHINA’S RISE ?

(121125) -- LIAONING AIRCRAFT CARRIER, Nov. 25, 2012 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, sailing on the sea. China has successfully conducted flight landing on its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. After its delivery to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Sept. 25, the aircraft carrier has undergone a series of sailing and technological tests, including the flight of the carrier-borne J-15. Capabilities of the carrier platform and the J-15 have been tested, meeting all requirements and achieving good compatibility, the PLA Navy said. Designed by and made in China, the J-15 is able to carry multi-type anti-ship, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as precision-guided bombs. The J-15 has comprehensive capabilities comparable to those of the Russian Su-33 jet and the U.S. F-18, military experts estimated. (Xinhua/Zha Chunming)

Sourced : Asian Times Μuch has been made of the “coming out” of the Indian-Israel strategic relationship, following Narendra Modi’s trip to Israel, the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister. The relationship has long been an important one, and the closer the ties between the two countries, the closer also is India’s strategic… Continue reading ASIAN NATO TO COUNTER CHINA’S RISE ?

WHY DOES TURKEY WANT AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER ?

Sourced : War is Boring By Paul Iddon Upon overseeing the launch of a domestically-built corvette in July 2017, Turkish Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced his country’s goal of building “our own aircraft carriers” as part of Ankara’s efforts to “become independent in the field of defense by 2023.” “We must move even faster,” Erdogan… Continue reading WHY DOES TURKEY WANT AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER ?

USNS LEWIS B. PULLER DEPLOYING FROM NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

Sourced : Wavy.com The first-of-its-kind USNS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) is deploying Monday after finishing initial operational testing and evaluation at Naval Station Norfolk. The Puller will deploy to the U.S. 5th Fleet to support multiple missions, including air mine counter measures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian aid. Navy officials say the… Continue reading USNS LEWIS B. PULLER DEPLOYING FROM NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

FLEET BATTLE STAFFS AND DARTMOUTH CENTRE FOR SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY ‘RESURGENT RUSSIA’ CONFERENCE NOTE

  Introduction On Tue 13 Jun 17 the Fleet Battle Staffs (FBS) and the Dartmouth Centre for Seapower and Strategy (DCSS) delivered a conference entitled ‘Resurgent Russia’ at HMS EXCELLENT.  Attended by up to 120 people across academia and the military, the conference’s ambition was to highlight Russia’s resurgent role as a ‘global power’ with… Continue reading FLEET BATTLE STAFFS AND DARTMOUTH CENTRE FOR SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY ‘RESURGENT RUSSIA’ CONFERENCE NOTE

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POLAND SET TO BUY PATRIOT MISSILE SYSTEM AS TRUMP VISITS WARSAW

Sourced : Bloomberg By Wojciech Moskwa Poland’s government agreed to buy the Patriot missile defense system from the U.S., Polish state news agency PAP reported on Wednesday as President Donald Trump started his 16-hour visit to Warsaw. In March, Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said he planned to sign a contract, valued at less than… Continue reading POLAND SET TO BUY PATRIOT MISSILE SYSTEM AS TRUMP VISITS WARSAW

NORTH KOREA’S MISSILE PROGRAM IS NO LONGER A DISTANT THREAT

Sourced : Asia Times By Harry J Kazianis Νorth Korea is claiming it now has the capability to hit the United States with a nuclear weapon, after testing another advanced missile on Tuesday. While such an assertion is hard to confirm so early after the test, one thing is clear: Pyongyang’s missile program is entering… Continue reading NORTH KOREA’S MISSILE PROGRAM IS NO LONGER A DISTANT THREAT

RUSSIAN COMPANY DEVELOPS THE ZAGON-2E A GUIDED ANT-SUBMARINE BOMB

Sourced : UK Defence Journal By George Allison The bomb was developed by the State Engineering Research Institute in Balashikha. The weapon has what the manufactureres say is the unique ability to hover above the water surface for up to four minutes. At present, there is no similar model in the world they claim. The… Continue reading RUSSIAN COMPANY DEVELOPS THE ZAGON-2E A GUIDED ANT-SUBMARINE BOMB

BAE SYSTEMS GETS GREEN LIGHT ON $4.9 BILLION DEAL FROM UK FOR 3 TYPE 26 FRIGATES

Sourced : Defence News By: Andrew Chuter The British government has given the green light to BAE Systems to build three Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates in a deal worth around £3.7 billion, or U.S. $4.9 billion, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced. The deal is the first batch of a fleet of eight warships due… Continue reading BAE SYSTEMS GETS GREEN LIGHT ON $4.9 BILLION DEAL FROM UK FOR 3 TYPE 26 FRIGATES

HCG PATROL BOAT FIRES WARNING SHOTS AGAINST TURKISH FREIGHTER THAT REFUSED INSPECTION FOR NARCOTICS (VIDEO)

Sourced : EKathimerini.com A Hellenic Coast Guard (HCG) patrol boat fired warning shots at a Turkish-flagged cargo ship, off the coast of the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes Monday. Reportedly, the ship was suspected of transporting narcotics. According to reports, the shots were fired because the M/V ACT freight ship did not respond to repeated… Continue reading HCG PATROL BOAT FIRES WARNING SHOTS AGAINST TURKISH FREIGHTER THAT REFUSED INSPECTION FOR NARCOTICS (VIDEO)

GERMANY AGREES TO SELL THREE MORE AIP POWERED SUBMARINES TO ISRAEL

Sourced : The Times of Israel Germany’s national security council approved the sale of three more nuclear-capable submarines to Israel for a combined price of some $1.3 billion, in a deal marred by controversy surrounding corruption allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli Navy currently maintains a fleet of five state-of-the-art German underwater vessels… Continue reading GERMANY AGREES TO SELL THREE MORE AIP POWERED SUBMARINES TO ISRAEL