Current Events in Asia-Pacific

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From Reuters [excerpt]

Mind the Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality (Nautilis Institute) Somewhat dated now but still extremely useful from the point of view of thinking about conflict on the Korean peninsula.

India to Launch 2nd Strategic Nuclear Sub by End of 2017 (The Diplomat)

From Air Force Times Hypothetical attack on U.S. outlined by China By Patrick Winn - Staff writer Posted : Monday Jan 21, 2008 11:51:13 EST In a hypothetical future scenario, the U.S. and China are poised to clash — likely over Taiwan. The democratic Republic of China, commonly called Taiwan — which America backs and the communist People’s Republic of China considers part of its territory — frequently irritates Chinese leaders with calls for greater independence from the mainland. But while the American military mulls its options, Chinese missiles hit runways, fuel lines, barracks and supply depots at U.S. Air Force bases in Japan and South Korea. Long-range…

US House approves frigate sale to Taiwan (The Diplomat, China Power)

Images reveal mock-up of Chinese carrier-borne AEW&C aircraft (Jane's) An Early Warning Aircraft for China's Carriers? (The Diplomat)

Probably SC-19 (sorry, previously erroneous link): http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/news/a27492/photographer-sees-secret-chinese-missile-test/

Watching this images, I was thinking if Ady Gil/Earthrace is a trimaran, and LCS-2 is a trimaran, is the bigger pretended weapon of LCS-2 the ram ? (if not, why is the anchor in LCS-2 placed in front of the bow ?) http://www.ussindependenceship.org/overview_ship.php http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthrace (incidentally, Sagunto is very near my home town). At least, I hope LCS-2 must be stronger than Ady Gil ...

Chinese Beidou satnav system fully operational (Aviation Week)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/philippine-ship-chinese-vessel-collide-in-south-china-sea-beijing/ar-BB1ol1TV?ocid=U507DHP&pc=U507&cvid=2e2efada942749a6a6dea6be6d3c94f6&ei=63 I think we need 'Ram' as a HC weapon?

China Launches First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (Financial Times, via RCD)

Initial 2 Kidd-class Destroyers Take Their Places in ROC Fleet (Source: Taiwan Information service; issued Dec. 19, 2005) (Edited for content) The first two of four Kidd class destroyers purchased from the United States arrived at the Suao naval base on the northeast coast of Taiwan Dec. 9 after a month-long journey from Port Charleston in South Carolina. The addition of the destroyers to the ROC Naval fleet is expected to be a shot in the arm to Taiwan's ability to defend itself against China. A formal ceremony to commission the two destroyers has been scheduled for mid-December when President Chen Shui-bian is expected to officiate in his capacity …

From DefenseNews Posted 12/07/06 11:37 North Korea Says U.S. Has Nuclear Bomb in South: Tass By REUTERS, MOSCOW North Korea believes Washington has atomic weapons deployed in South Korea and it will not halt its nuclear program as long as this threat persists, Itar-Tass news agency quoted a North Korean source as saying on Dec. 7. "(North Korea) has practically no doubts that there are U.S. nuclear weapons in the south of the Korean Peninsula," the source told Tass. "North Korea is forced, in the interests of self-defense, to enhance its nuclear capability." "Without eliminating the threat from the United States and without relevant guarantees being offered, P…

Chinas Emerging C4ISR Revolution (The Diplomat)

Singapore Navy Unveils Remote-Controlled Vessels By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, SINGAPORE DefenseNews Singapore on May 17 unveiled a fleet of remote-controlled vessels, which Defense Minister Teo Chee Hean said would give the city-state a high-tech boost in the battle against maritime piracy and terrorism. The two-ton Spartan Scout Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV), which can be operated from a main warship, can be individually configured to carry out a range of missions, including surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. Teo, who witnessed a “live” demonstration of the Spartan’s capabilities, said the remote-controlled vessels would strengthen Singapore’s anti-pi…

From DefenseNews Russia Wants $1.2B Boost to Refit Carrier By vivek raghuvanshi Published: 30 Apr 11:37 EDT (07:37 GMT) NEW DELHI - Russia has asked India to increase the price of refitting the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov by as much as $1.2 billion above the contracted amount. Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony officially provided the escalated figure for the first time April 30 in replying to a question in Parliament. "The price escalation proposed by the Russian side is $1,202 million," Antony said. "The process of examination of the scope and necessity for additional work projected by the Russian side has been initiated." Under a contract worth…

From Vikramaditya prepares for sea trials [excerpt]

Obvious material here ... Japan explores war scenarios with China (The Diplomat, Flashpoints blog)