Yogesh Joshi Frank O’Donnell Harsh V. Pant Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press India’s growing and diversifying nuclear force raises challenges for its defense planners. New nuclear options need to be located within a holistic view of India’s defense approach, with clearly assigned roles for conventional and nuclear forces dependent on the… Continue reading INDIA’S EVOLVING NUCLEAR FORCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. STRATEGY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
EU REFERENDUM : DEFENSE SPENDING CUTS EXPECTED IN WAKE OF BREXIT VOTE
By Robert Fox Source : Evening Standard Defence spending and planning is now expected to come under severe pressure as a result of the Brexit vote, with a growing possibility of cuts and a new review once a new government is installed in the autumn. Defence and security featured episodically in the Brexit debate, mostly… Continue reading EU REFERENDUM : DEFENSE SPENDING CUTS EXPECTED IN WAKE OF BREXIT VOTE
HELLENIC NAVY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW TYPE 214HN SUBMARINES
The Hellenic Navy commissioned two more new PAPANIKOLIS-class (Type 214HN) submarines increasing its fleet to 11 old, modernized and newly built units. The two new submarines, MATROZOS (S122) and KATSONIS (S123) were commissioned today on the 23rd of June during a ceremony attended by the President of the Hellenic Republic, the Minister of Defence and… Continue reading HELLENIC NAVY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW TYPE 214HN SUBMARINES
OBAMA OPPOSES INCREASED MISSILE DEFENCE FUNDING FOR ISRAEL, AIPAC “DISAPPOINTED”
Sourced : Jewish Telegraphic Agency The American Israel Public Affairs Committee said it was “deeply disappointed” in the Obama administration’s opposition to increased missile defense funding for Israel, weighing in on an issue that is apparently obstructing U.S.-Israel talks on renewing defense assistance. “We are deeply disappointed that a June 14 ‘Statement of Administration Policy’… Continue reading OBAMA OPPOSES INCREASED MISSILE DEFENCE FUNDING FOR ISRAEL, AIPAC “DISAPPOINTED”
AKP BRINGS BACK EMASYA-LIKE PROTOCOL THAT IT REPEALED IN 2010
Sourced : Turkish Review The previously repealed controversial Protocol on Cooperation for Security and Public Order (EMASYA) is being reinstated by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) government. It authorized the military to gather intelligence on internal threats and conduct operations in cities without the approval of the civilian administration. Newly appointed Prime Minister Binali… Continue reading AKP BRINGS BACK EMASYA-LIKE PROTOCOL THAT IT REPEALED IN 2010
CAMERON DENIES MOD CAN’T FUND NEW SHIPS FOR ROYAL NAVY
By George Allison Sourced : UK Defence Journal David Cameron has rejected claims that a Royal Navy shipbuilding programme has been delayed because the Ministry of Defence has “run out of money”. At a Defence Select Committee meeting on the procurement of new ships for the Royal Navy, concerns were raised about the apparent lack… Continue reading CAMERON DENIES MOD CAN’T FUND NEW SHIPS FOR ROYAL NAVY
ISIS’S MAIN SYRIA-TURKEY SUPPLY ROUTE CUT
By Arutz Sheva North America Staff Arab-Kurdish fighters backed by the United States on Friday cut the Islamic State (ISIS) group’s main supply route between Syria and Turkey in a major setback for the jihadists. ISIS has come under growing pressure on various fronts in Syria and Iraq, where it established its self-declared “caliphate” in… Continue reading ISIS’S MAIN SYRIA-TURKEY SUPPLY ROUTE CUT
SYRIA TROOPS REACH AL-RAQQAH PROVINCE, ISIS FIGHRTING ON FOUR FRONTS
By Bassem Mroue Associated Press Syrian troops reached the edge of the northern province of Al-Raqqah on Saturday, home to the de facto capital of the Islamic State group’s self-styled caliphate, in a push that leaves the extremists fighting fierce battles on four fronts in Syria and neighboring Iraq. ISIS, which controls large swaths of… Continue reading SYRIA TROOPS REACH AL-RAQQAH PROVINCE, ISIS FIGHRTING ON FOUR FRONTS
SATELLITE IMAGERY REVEALS CHINA’S PROGRESS ON THEIR SECOND AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Sourced : Business Insider via STRATFOR Satellite imagery reveals the progress China has made on its new Type 001A aircraft carrier project. Construction on the carrier began at the Dalian New Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co.’s shipyard in northeastern Liaoning province in early 2015 and has since proceeded at a brisk pace. The imagery, acquired from… Continue reading SATELLITE IMAGERY REVEALS CHINA’S PROGRESS ON THEIR SECOND AIRCRAFT CARRIER
HMS OCEAN SAILS FOR NATO EXERCISE IN THE BALTIC SEA
The Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship HMS Ocean makes her way out of Devonport to take part in a huge multinational NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Exercise Baltops is an annual workout which tests the 16 allied and partner maritime nations taking part. The helicopter carrier will be taking part in one of the largest… Continue reading HMS OCEAN SAILS FOR NATO EXERCISE IN THE BALTIC SEA