Current Events in Asia-Pacific

Hard on the heels of the story about the Song diesel sub getting the better of the Kitty Hawk CSG (which, although inflated in importance, does serve to remind us of the growing capability of the PRC to project power), comes more rumours of an impending sale by Russia to China of up to 48 Su-33 Flanker carrier based fighters. More here.

I found this very interesting link while cruising around ConSimWorld. It's an open source analysis of Taiwan's SAM Networks with plenty of maps and other images. I though it might find a home in HG/Weblinks/Sources, but was not able to post it there. Either way, some interesting information. Taiwanese SAM's

LCS Freedom Arrives in Singapore (DefenseNews, Intercepts blog)

From Defense Aerospace Boeing Rolls Out First F-15SG to Singapore (Source: Boeing; issued November 3, 2008) Boeing has rolled out the first of 24 F-15SG fighters ordered by Singapore. Deliveries are scheduled for mid-2009 to 2012. (Boeing Co. photo) ST. LOUIS --- The Boeing Company today rolled out the first F-15SG jet fighter to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The F-15SG is a variant of the highly capable, combat-proven F-15E. "The rollout of F-15SG1, on schedule, demonstrates that we're off to a great start as the RSAF builds to a procurement of 24 F-15SG aircraft," said Mark Bass, Boeing F-15 Program vice president. "The F-15SG has sig…

PACAF’s “Vision” Thing By Richard Halloran Find the air force Magazine article here. A new wargame tells airmen what it will take to hold the line in the Far East. Pacific Air Forces has begun to forge a doctrine of AirSea Battle with the intent of deterring any Chinese, North Korean, or Russian military aggression in Asia and the Pacific. The doctrine is in its early stages of development, and initial findings are being drawn from a two-phase wargame called Pacific Vision, held in October. Pacific Vision’s first phase looked out to 2016, and was centered on Air Force operations. This wargame focused on the weapons, bases, and combat forces that PACAF alre…

CV32: And, as expected, Beijing is less than happy ... From Flight Global [excerpt]

Essex amphibious group arrives in Pacific as USN reiterates rights to South China Sea access (Jane's)

U.S. to Aid India in Building Aircraft Carriers (DOD Buzz)

Is North Korea Working Toward a 'Carrier-Killer' Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile? (The Diplomat)

Posted on: Sunday, May 8, 2005 Study lists pros, cons of basing carrier at Hawai'i By Dennis Camire Gannett News Service Honolulu Advertiser A preliminary report by a federal commission concludes it makes strategic sense to shift another Navy aircraft carrier group to the Pacific, and Hawai'i is the likely location. However, the report by the Overseas Basing Commission also warns it would be expensive to place a carrier group in Pearl Harbor because of land prices and the high cost of living. The panel does not specifically recommend a Hawai'i-based carrier, but members of the state's congressional delegation said they found the document encourag…

From DefenseNews Posted 05/28/07 11:17 China Lashes Critical Pentagon Report AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, BEIJING China lashed back Monday at a U.S. report on its military might, saying the Pentagon was playing up the issue for ulterior motives and warning Washington against selling weapons to Taiwan. “The U.S. Defense Department’s report exaggerates China’s military expenditures out of ulterior motives and continues to disseminate the ‘China threat’ theory,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said in a statement. “It seriously violates the norms of international relations and rudely interferes in China’s internal affairs. China expresses its strong dissatisfactio…

China Accuses Japan of Smear Over Radar Incident (DefenseNews) Russian Fighters Breach Japanese Airspace (DefenseNews)

Report: Surge in N. Korea Air Force Sorties (DefenseNews)

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

It hit its target over 300 kilometres away in four minutes and three seconds, reaching speeds of roughly 4,050 kilometres per hour — more than three times the speed of sound https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-26/australia-army-tests-precision-strike-missile-in-mount-bundey-nt/105576916?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

From BBC News [excerpt]

Chinese Submarine Stalked U.S. Aircraft Carrier (Free Beacon)

Key trends to watch in the Year of the Snake (China Real Time Report blog, Wall Street Journal) Good stuff here if you're pondering a venture into the Westpac battleset.

The very impressive missile strike (starting around 1:10) appears to have been an SS-N-12 from the cruiser Varyag (the first hit) and possibly an SS-N-22 from the destroyer Bystryy (approaching almost directly astern). Thoughts?