BRITISH NEW NUCLEAR TO BE NAMED HMS VALIANT

Source: UK Defence Journal By George Allison Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of a new Dreadnought class submarine, HMS Valiant. The Dreadnought class will replace the Vanguard class submarines from 2028 onwards and will host the United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent. The United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent today is hosted by the Vanguard Class… Continue reading BRITISH NEW NUCLEAR TO BE NAMED HMS VALIANT

MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE’S MARITIME TERRITORY CLASH

Source: UK Defence Journal By Daniel Clark Neighbours Singapore and Malaysia have been tangled in a web of accusations and finger-pointing concerning Malaysia’s move to extend their maritime boundaries into Singaporean territorial waters. Malaysia has extended its port limits from Johor Bahru, significantly pushing Malaysia’s maritime borders eastwards beyond those previously shown in a 1979… Continue reading MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE’S MARITIME TERRITORY CLASH

RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT VOICES VEILED THREAT AGAINST CYPRUS

Source: Kathimerini Cyprus Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow “will have to take response measures in case of a military build-up by the US in Cyprus.’’ Zakharova said that “the information is coming from different sources about Washington’s active actions to ensure the possibility of building up… Continue reading RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT VOICES VEILED THREAT AGAINST CYPRUS

SATELLITE IMAGES REVEAL ACTIVITY AT UNIDENTIFIED NORTH KOREAN MISSILE BASE

Source: CNN By Zachary Cohen New satellite images obtained exclusively by CNN reveal North Korea has significantly expanded a key long-range missile base located in the mountainous interior of the country, offering yet another reminder that diplomatic talks with the US have done little to prevent Kim Jong Un from pursuing his promise to mass… Continue reading SATELLITE IMAGES REVEAL ACTIVITY AT UNIDENTIFIED NORTH KOREAN MISSILE BASE

INDIA CLOSE TO SEALING RS 23,000 CRORE LEASE DEAL FOR RUSSIAN NUCLEAR SUB

Source: India Today By Sandeep Unnithan The photo backdrop to Admiral Sunil Lanba’s annual Navy Day press conference on December 3 was a timely one. It showed a submerged Akula class nuclear powered attack submarine, firing a missile. Talks of leasing another Akula-2 class SSN from Russia to replace the INS Chakra at the end… Continue reading INDIA CLOSE TO SEALING RS 23,000 CRORE LEASE DEAL FOR RUSSIAN NUCLEAR SUB

POLAND ACCELERATES FIGHTER REPLACEMENT PLANS

Source: Flight Global Poland is to accelerate the replacement of its air force’s RAC MiG-29 fighters and Sukhoi Su-22 ground-attack aircraft on the instructions of the country’s defence minister. Mariusz Błaszczak, minister of national defence, has repeatedly stated his aim of removing Soviet-era aircraft from Warsaw’s inventory. But now Błaszczak has instructed the chief of… Continue reading POLAND ACCELERATES FIGHTER REPLACEMENT PLANS

NO DEVASTATING IMPACT TO F-35 INDUSTRIAL BASE IF TURKEY REMOVED FROM PROGRAM

Source: Defense News By: Valerie Insinna A potential decision by the United States to remove Turkey from the F-35 program over its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system may have only minimal impact on the fighter jet’s industrial base, a senior U.s. Air Force official said Tuesday. President Donald Trump has yet to determine… Continue reading NO DEVASTATING IMPACT TO F-35 INDUSTRIAL BASE IF TURKEY REMOVED FROM PROGRAM