Source: The Drive By Tyler Rogoway There has been endless speculation over the past five years as to where America’s next stealth bomber would be tested and when. That conjecture was officially put to rest during a fairly obscure regional business conference attended by Brigadier General Carl Schaefer, the boss of the expansive 412th Test… Continue reading B-21 RAIDER HEADING TO EDWARDS AF BASE FOR TESTING
Month: April 2018
FORMER TURKISH PRESIDENT GUL WILL NOT RUN FOR PRESIDENT
Source: Hurriyet Daily News Former Turkish President Abdullah Gül on April 28 ruled out running for the presidency in June, dousing fevered speculation he would challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “There is no longer the question of my candidacy,” Gül told reporters, blaming a lack of “wide consensus” between opposition parties. Erdoğan announced early presidential… Continue reading FORMER TURKISH PRESIDENT GUL WILL NOT RUN FOR PRESIDENT
US URGES EUROPEAN TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON IRAN MISSILE PROGRAM
Source: Jerusalem Post The United States is urging its European allies and others to impose sanctions on Iran to curb its missile program, calling it an international threat to peace and security. “We are urging nations around the world to sanction any individuals and entities associated with Iran’s missile program, and it has also been… Continue reading US URGES EUROPEAN TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON IRAN MISSILE PROGRAM
IAF CHIEF: CHINA DEPLOYING FIGHTERS IN TIBET, PAKISTAN BACKING ATTACKS
Source: Hindustan Times By Rahul Singh Indian Air Force chief BS Dhanoa on Thursday drew attention to a “significant increase” in deployment of Chinese fighter jets in Tibet and warned against Pakistan backing more terror attacks on Indian military bases, in a frank assessment of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s “capabilities” and the Pakistan… Continue reading IAF CHIEF: CHINA DEPLOYING FIGHTERS IN TIBET, PAKISTAN BACKING ATTACKS
AUSTRALIA’S CHINESE BALLISTIC MISSILE PROBLEM
Source: Lowy Institute By Peter Layton Late last year in Australia, there was sudden interest shown in ballistic missile defence (BMD). Although the driver was North Korea’s missile testing, the real issue is China. China’s latest ballistic missiles, combined with its new island bases, are steadily undercutting Australia’s ability to defend itself without relying on… Continue reading AUSTRALIA’S CHINESE BALLISTIC MISSILE PROBLEM
RUSSIA, TURKEY, IRAN STRESS UNITY AT SYRIA TALKS
Source: Hurriyet Daily News Russian, Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers on April 28 talked up their successes in brokering a political solution to the Syrian conflict at a meeting in Moscow. The three nations have been attempting to resolve the Syrian conflict at talks that started last year in Astana, Kazakhstan, in competition with a… Continue reading RUSSIA, TURKEY, IRAN STRESS UNITY AT SYRIA TALKS
GERMANY MOVING TO LIMIT ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA, UAE, TURKEY
Source: Al Jazeera A draft bill in Germany aims to ban weapons exports to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey for their involvement in military conflicts. The bill aims to prevent weapons exports and all other related goods and services to countries that may use them for human rights abuses. The draft,… Continue reading GERMANY MOVING TO LIMIT ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA, UAE, TURKEY
US AGAIN WARNS TURKEY ON RUSSIAN S-400 MISSILES AT NATO
Source: Shephard The United States’ new top diplomat met his Turkish counterpart on the sidelines of a NATO meeting and warned Ankara against choosing a Russian air defence system. If Turkey goes ahead and deploys the Russian S-400 system, its radars and missile batteries will not be integrated with those of its NATO allies. And… Continue reading US AGAIN WARNS TURKEY ON RUSSIAN S-400 MISSILES AT NATO
CHINA’S DEFENCE BUDGET: WHAT EVERYONE IS MISSING
Source: The National Interest By Nan Li The recent session of China’s National People’s Congress approved an increase of China’s defense budget by 8.1 percent, which translates into an annual spending of $175 billion for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) for 2018. Chinese analysts state that the increase keeps pace with China’s annual economic growth… Continue reading CHINA’S DEFENCE BUDGET: WHAT EVERYONE IS MISSING
JAPAN EYES FRANCO-GERMAN MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENT DESPITE EXPORT SETBACKS
Sourced: Defense News By: Mike Yeo Japan is offering its Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft for a Franco-German requirement for a new aircraft. The move is part of the island nation’s efforts to secure its first major arms sale since a self-imposed ban on arms exports following World War II was lifted four years ago.… Continue reading JAPAN EYES FRANCO-GERMAN MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENT DESPITE EXPORT SETBACKS