Current Events in Asia-Pacific

New North Korean Helicopter Frigates Spotted (38 North)

China's first defence white paper China's Military Strategy (PRC Ministry of National Defense)

A short but concise article in Mer et Marine (in French) about other Far East navies: South and North Korea, Vietnam (with a clear photo of a Gepard), Thailand, Malaysia, Phlippines and Brunei. by Bernard Prézelin, editor of Combat Fleets of the World (and from April Mer et Marine will be of pay ): http://www.meretmarine.com/fr/node/72730

The DF-21D or Carrier Killer: An Instrument of Deception? (The Diplomat, Flashpoints)

China Naval Modernization: Implications for US Navy CapabilitiesBackground and Issues for Congress (CRS, pdf)

Its that time of year again ... for air shows and sourcing DB relevant info. Sino-Pakistani FC-1/JF-17 Thunder showcased at Le Bourget (Jane's)

South Korea Selects the Taurus KEPD 350 Cruise Missile (Defense Update)

India makes headway with ELF site construction (Jane's Information Group)

Bulldogs Away 2022 Fiction Essay Contest Winner (Proceedings, November 2022)

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

Chinese Fighters Intercept US Spy Plane, Pentagon Confirms (DefenseTech)

Did a Glowing Sea Creature Help Push the U.S. Into the Vietnam War? (The Atlantic)

Air force faces strike fighter gap (Sydney Morning Herald)

Indonesia Might Purchase Russian Su-35 Fighters (The Diplomat, Flashpoints)

This Simple Ship Could Let the Chinese Navy Circle the Globe (Wired, Danger Room blog)

From http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/138701/lhd-begins-final-leg-of-journey-to-australia.html [excerpt]

China expands runway, harbour at Woody Island (Jane's)

Pakistan Launches Production of New Fighter Jet (DefenseNews)

China Warns of ‘Inevitable’ War with US Over South China Sea (Defense One)

Step by Step, Here's How to Fight China (War is Boring) Notice how none of the naval wargaming sims - old or new - come remotely close to modeling this.