Current Events in Asia-Pacific

Indian Army Successfully Tests BrahMos Block-III Deep Penetration Variant (The Diplomat, Flashpoints blog)

China To Buy Russian Fighters, Subs (DefenseNews) 24 Su-35s and four Lada SSK.

Indian Carrier Sails From Russia for Final Sea Trials (RIA Novosti)

Satellite imagery reveals mystery 'supergun' in Chinese desert (Jane's)

Credible Chinese Undersea Nuclear Deterrent is Imminent (The Diplomat, Flashpoints blog)

Japan mulls F-15MJ upgrade (Jane's)

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)