Current Events in Asia-Pacific

The four Jiangwei I Type 053H2G Chinese frigates (1992-2015) converted in Chinese Coast Guard Cutters, keepping only the four 37mm quadruple mounts: http://china-defense.blogspot.com.es/

From Aviation Week China Developing Scramjet Propulsion Sep 2, 2007 By Craig Covault China is starting to ramp up its scramjet propulsion work—an initiative that will benefit high-speed missile programs while also helping the country to develop advanced aerospace materials, greater computational capabilities and a cadre of young engineers who have matured as a result of cutting-edge engine and aerodynamic challenges. Building on its ramjet experience, China is embracing the much more difficult task of developing Mach 5 air vehicle concepts in which propulsion and aerodynamics are highly coupled. As part of this effort, an integrated scramjet model is abo…

First images, and a clear attempt of dissinformative information ... http://www.warisboring.com/2012/06/24/a-ne...tealth-fighter/

From Defense Update [excerpt]

Planning the unthinkable war: 'AirSea Battle' and its implications for Australia (ASPI)

Japan to Choose Osprey for China Defense? (The Diplomat)

From Aviation Week Japan Eyes Defense Changes Sep 2, 2007 By David A. Fulghum U.S. military operations have centered on the Middle East and Southwest Asia for most of the last two decades. The result is a myopic focus on combat against insurgents and terrorists. But the Western Pacific and Eastern Asia offer another concern. Some of the world’s largest, economically fastest-growing and most industrialized nations are beginning to develop and flex their military muscle. The question for the U.S. and its partners, in particular Japan, is how to keep a lid on political tensions and the impulse to use military force to solve problems of state. Here, in a special rep…

State Media: China Plans Second, Larger Aircraft Carrier (DefenseNews)

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The First Battle of the Next War: Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan (CSIS, 9 January)

Sale of Aegis Weapons Systems to Australia Proposed By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DefenseNews The Pentagon on May 23 announced the possible sale of three Aegis naval weapons systems to Australia, saying it would increase the ability of the U.S. and Australian navies to operate together. The Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA) estimated the value of the sale at as high as $350 million. Aegis systems are centered on a sophisticated computerized command system that can cue air defense missiles to enemy missiles and aircraft detected by targeting radar. Using its AN/SPY-1 phased array radar, it can track more than a hundred targets simultaneously. N…

From Flight International Indian navy set to issue maritime reconnaissance aircraft shortlist within days By Siva Govindasamy New Delhi to step up contest for new reconnaissance platforms, while interest in V-22 Osprey emerges The Indian navy is poised to announce the shortlist for its maritime reconnaissance aircraft contest "any day now", says Boeing, which is offering a P-8I variant of its 737-based P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft now in development for the US Navy. Other types in contention for the eight-aircraft programme include a special mission version of the Airbus A319/A320 from EADS, a package based on Dassault's Falcon 900 business jet al…

NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR THREAT / North Korea 'had plan to attack Japan' The Yomiuri Shimbun An agreement adopted at the latest round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program stipulates two-phase measures toward Pyongyang's denuclearization in return for energy support. This second series of articles on the threats posed by North Korea's nuclear program, following the first series carried last month, takes a close look at the background to the agreement reached at the six-party talks. This is the fifth and last installment of the series. What appears to be a simple maritime accident can have very different implications in the eyes of military e…

From On War #117 May 18, 2005 War with China? By William S. Lind [The views expressed in this article are those of Mr. Lind, writing in his personal capacity. They do not reflect the opinions or policy positions of the Free Congress Foundation, its officers, board or employees, or those of Kettle Creek Corporation.] I regard a war with China – hot or cold – as perhaps the greatest strategic blunder the United States could make, beyond those it has already made. The end result would be the same as that from the 20th century wars between Britain and Germany: it reduced both to second-rate powers. In the 21st century, the real victors would be the non-state for…

Japans Largest Warship Since World War II Takes To Sea (USNI News)

A China-US war in space: The after-action report (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists)

US institute: NKorea launch site upgrade complete (AP)

Japanese Mayor Drops Opposition to US Carrier By Steve Herman Tokyo 14 June 2006 VOA After initially expressing strong opposition to the U.S. Navy's plan to base a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in their community, leaders of the city of Yokosuka have reversed course, to the relief of the U.S. and Japanese governments. Speaking to the Yokosuka municipal assembly, Mayor Ryoichi Kabaya said he has concluded it would be futile to try to stop the USS George Washington aircraft carrier from being based in the port city. The mayor says Yokosuka must face the reality that having a nuclear-powered carrier at its port cannot be prevented. Nuclear-powered ai…

Australia signs up for Poseidon (Jane's)

Very interesting images of J-31, including 4xAAM on the open weapons bay: http://airforceworld.com/pla/j21-fighter-shenyang-j31-chinese-stealth-jet.htm