Current Events in Asia-Pacific

https://thediplomat.com/2022/02/what-a-19-year-old-study-tells-us-about-chinas-j-20/ https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/thediplomat_2022-02-14-191931.pdf

How China Plans to Use the Su-35 (The Diplomat) Why China Wants the Su-35 (China Brief, Jamestown Foundation)

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

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

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)

Chinese Beidou satnav system fully operational (Aviation Week)

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

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

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

INS Sindhuratna tragedy: Two feared lost, seven injured (India Today)

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

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

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.

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

Pakistan Launches Production of New Fighter Jet (DefenseNews)

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

China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress (pdf, CRS)

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

China working on second carrier (Jane's) Chinese Admirals Spill the Beans on New Aircraft Carrier (The Diplomat)