Source: Al Monitor By Fehim Tastekin There are indications that the Syrian army will launch an operation against rebel forces in Idlib in September, after completing operations in the south of the country in Daraa and Quneitra. The possibility of such an operation against Idlib, where more than 100,000 militants have amassed following rebel evacuations… Continue reading SYRIA’S IDLIB EMERGES AS ACHILLES HEEL IN RUSSIA-TURKEY PARTNERSHIP
HIGH-QUALITY SHOTS OF UNPAINTED CHINESE J-20 FIGHTER OFFER NEW CAPABILITY INSIGHTS
Source: The Drive By Tyler Rogoway The steady flow of intriguing new images of China’s stealthy heavy fighter-interceptor, the J-20, continues over seven years after the jet first appeared. The aircraft is already in operational service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and it continues to evolve and spread its wings, participating in… Continue reading HIGH-QUALITY SHOTS OF UNPAINTED CHINESE J-20 FIGHTER OFFER NEW CAPABILITY INSIGHTS
JOB FEARS AS JAPANESE BID TO BUILD ROYAL NAVY SUPPORT SHIPS
Source: The Guardian By Jamie Doward Fears are mounting that a billion-pound contract to build a new fleet of ships for the Royal Navy could go to a Japanese company. The move would trigger dismay in UK military circles and would be seen as a major setback for the country’s shipyards, struggling with dwindling order… Continue reading JOB FEARS AS JAPANESE BID TO BUILD ROYAL NAVY SUPPORT SHIPS
SYRIA’S KURDS HOPE FOR NEW STATE AND SYSTEM VIA ASSAD TALKS
Source: Reuters A US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters says it has agreed to work with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government towards a “democratic, decentralised Syria” after preliminary talks in Damascus. A delegation of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) – the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) alliance – arrived in Syria’s… Continue reading SYRIA’S KURDS HOPE FOR NEW STATE AND SYSTEM VIA ASSAD TALKS
PENTAGON TO START CREATING SPACE FORCE EVEN BEFORE CONGRESS APPROVES IT
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] Source: Defense One By Marcus Weisgerber Within months, DoD will start standing up a new combatant command, a new space-procurement agency, and a new Space Operations Force. The U.S. Defense Department this week will take the first steps to create… Continue reading PENTAGON TO START CREATING SPACE FORCE EVEN BEFORE CONGRESS APPROVES IT
STRATEGIC IMPACT OF RUSSIA’S HYPERSONIC MISSILES QUESTIONED
Source: Asia Times By Emanuele Scimia A lot of hype is surrounding Russia’s deployment of the Kinzhal hypersonic missile and Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, which can travel at more than five times the speed of sound (Mach 5). Some observers say they are asymmetric game-changers because no current or prospective air and missile defense system… Continue reading STRATEGIC IMPACT OF RUSSIA’S HYPERSONIC MISSILES QUESTIONED
KSA SIGNED THE CONTRACT FOR 5 AVANTE 2200 CORVETTES WITH NAVANTIA
Source: Navy Recognition According to Spanish media, Saudi Arabia has finally signed the contract for five Avante 2200 corvettes for the Royal Saudi Navy. The deal, worth 1.8 Billion Euros, was signed during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Madrid, Spain. The negotiations started three years ago. The program will start… Continue reading KSA SIGNED THE CONTRACT FOR 5 AVANTE 2200 CORVETTES WITH NAVANTIA
HOW CHINA WILL BEBEFIT FROM A TRADE WAR WITH USA
Source: The National Interest By Huaiyin Li The story of China’s rise is well known. Back in 1990, China’s gross domestic product ranked only the eleventh, lagging behind not only the United States, Japan, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Canada and Spain, but also two developing countries, Iran and Brazil. After a decade of two-digit growth,… Continue reading HOW CHINA WILL BEBEFIT FROM A TRADE WAR WITH USA
SATELLITE MONITORING STATION IN VIETNAM TO GINE INDIA ROOM IN SOUTH CHINA SEA
Source: India Times By Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury , India will get a strategic toehold in the South China Sea (SCS) region as its new satellite monitoring station in Vietnam is expected to be activated soon and linked to another existing facility in neighbouring Indonesia, amid China’s growing ambitions in the area. Delhi has set up… Continue reading SATELLITE MONITORING STATION IN VIETNAM TO GINE INDIA ROOM IN SOUTH CHINA SEA
WILL RUSSIA STOP ISRAEL FROM SELLING ANTI-SHP MISSILES TO FINLAND?
Source: The National Interest By Michael Peck Considering that the most likely targets for Finnish anti-ship missiles are Russian ships, this may be of some interest to Moscow. Under the $190 million sale, Finland will buy Gabriel 5 missiles, manufactured by Israel Aircraft Industries. The Finnish missile will be designated as the Surface to Surface… Continue reading WILL RUSSIA STOP ISRAEL FROM SELLING ANTI-SHP MISSILES TO FINLAND?