Current Events in Asia-Pacific

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From Defense Aerospace [excerpt] Link to Parliamentary Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - 07/02/2012 - Department of Defence annual report 2010-11 (PDF) CV32: Note that AGSI's Harpoon 3 (H3) MilSim was the simulation used!

From Defence Aerospace Singapore and Indonesian Navies Launch Sea Surveillance System (Source: Singapore Ministry of Defence; issued May 26, 2005) The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) officially launched Project SURPIC in Batam today. This is a sea surveillance system which allows the RSN and TNI-AL to share a common real-time sea situation picture of the Singapore Strait. It will enable the two navies to better monitor this busy waterway, so that they can exchange information, and deploy their patrol vessels in the area more effectively. Project SURPIC is a significant step forward in enhancing security and the safety…

Regime Change in North Korea: Be Careful What You Wish For (38 North)

Recent Changes in Kim Jong Un’s High Command (38 North) Great info here.

From Jane's Defence Weekly Taipei embroiled in defence budget row By Wendell Minnick JDW Correspondent Taipei The Republic of China (Taiwan) is coming under increased pressure from Washington to resolve internal political debate over a $15.19 billion special budget for 12 P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), six Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) low- to high-altitude air-defence system batteries and eight diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) promised by the Bush administration in 2001. The political battle is being waged within the Legislative Yuan (parliament) between the pro- independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the pro-unification Chi…

From Jane's [excerpt]

From Jane's [excerpt]

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From Aviation Week's ARES Blog Navy Reacts To Missile Threats Posted by Bill Sweetman at 8/14/2008 7:00 AM CDT Tests this summer of Raytheon Standard Missile 2 weapons from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie were intended to demonstrate technology for a quick-reaction defense against ballistic missiles in their terminal phase. In the dry terminology of missile defense, this may not sound critical, but it indicates that the Navy is very worried about a new threat: the anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM). Indications are that China, in particular, is developing an ASBM - an intermediate-range ballistic missile tipped with a guided warhead. The weapon outranges any…

From Naval Today Ah, this is likely to give the ChiCom navy planning staff a Maalox moment, for which they richly deserve. With the Vietnamese submarine program underway, things in the SCS may look a little differently - or it will be like kicking over a hornet's nest. What says the forum?

Taiwan To Provide Emergency Assistance To Chinese Military Planes (Defense World) If you recall the Global Thunder MBX, you will see a scenario here.

A blog centered on North Korean military hardware, mostly AFVs and SP artillery, but worth of a visit: http://koreadprk.tumblr.com/

From Defense Aerospace China's Defense Budget to Increase 17.8% in 2007 (Source: Voice of America News; issued March 4, 2007) BEIJING --- China's military spending will grow by 17.8 percent to nearly $45 billion this year. China has steadily increased its defense budget by double digits over the past few years, raising concerns about its military intentions. China will increase its military spending by 17.8 percent this year, to improve salaries and living conditions for military personnel and to upgrade equipment and technology. Jiang Enzhu, the Deputy Secretary General and spokesman for the National People's Congress, announced the jump in military …

Russia, Indonesia Set $1 Billion Arms Deal Moscow Seen Trying to Boost Clout in Asia By Peter Finn, Washington Post Foreign Service MOSCOW, Sept. 6 -- During a one-day visit to Indonesia on Thursday, President Vladimir Putin witnessed the signing of a $1 billion arms deal that many analysts here see as part of a broader Russian effort to restore diplomatic and military clout in the Asia-Pacific region and make some money, as well. Indonesia, which until 2005 was under a U.S. arms embargo because of human rights abuses, will purchase Russian tanks, military helicopters and submarines. Last month, Russia said it would sell six fighter jets to Indonesia, the …

From The Diplomat [excerpt]

North Korea threatens US bases in the Pacific

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

General characteristics & performance of Shenyang FC-31 (Alert 5)

Apparently sounds as MiG-29K should be overhauled after each carrier landing! http://www.defensenews.com/land/2017/08/04/indian-navy-wants-russian-mig-29k-jets-to-be-ruggedized/