Current Events in Asia-Pacific

Chinese aircraft carrier expands capabilities (Flight Global)

For all of your Senkakus scenario needs. JGSDF Type 88 missile launchers deployed for exercise (Jane's)

This story is garnering wide attention among the defence news websites and blogs. http://38north.org/2013/11/lewis-schilling110513/ (38 North)

Employing Land-Based Anti-Ship Missiles in the Western Pacific (RAND, pdf)

How China Got There First: Beijings Unique Path to ASBM Development and Deployment (China Brief, Jamestown Foundation)

Malaysia to establish marine corps, naval base close to James Shoal (Jane's)

China's air force comes of age (The Diplomat, Flashpoints)

Singapore and the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (The Diplomat)

Sea MiGs: The Next Generation of Indian and Russian Naval Aviation (Defense Media Network)

Boeing Undercuts Rivals In South Korea Fighter Contest: Sources (Aviation Week)

Japanese Navy Unveils Biggest Warship Since WWII

Airsea Battle VS Offshore Control: Can the US Blockade China? (The Diplomat)

Indian Sub Explodes With 18 On Board (DefenseNews)

Chinas Emerging C4ISR Revolution (The Diplomat)

Is this China's second aircraft carrier? (War is Boring blog)

Indias Missile Defense: Is the Game Worth the Candle? (The Diplomat)

Its Boom Time for Naval Spy Planes (War is Boring blog)

Russia Announces a Naval Buildup in the Pacific (The Diplomat)

China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities (CRS)

China's Navy Forms First Carrier-Borne Jet Force (Defense Aerospace)