Current Events in Asia-Pacific

This is how nuclear war with North Korea would unfold (Washington Post) CV32: There is an underlying political message (of course!) but at least the scenario is interesting.

North Korea’s Submarine Ballistic Missile Program Moves Ahead: Indications of Shipbuilding and Missile Ejection Testing (38 North)

Quantum Communications and Chinese SSBN Strategy (The Diplomat)

Indian Air Force wants out of fighter program with Russia (DefenseNews)

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

Significant Food Shortages Likely in North Korea (38 North)

Does China’s J-20 rival other stealth fighters? (CSIS)

I am not certain if a topic like this is welcome here. I have been asking myself this question every other day the past week and would like to hear your opinion.

Australia commissions first Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (Jane's)

North Korea fires missile over Japan in aggressive test (DefenseNews)

How North Korea evades UN sanctions (South China Morning Post)

Full THAAD Battery in Place in South Korea After Police Clash With Protesters (Defense Tech) Hmmm. THAAD, X-37B put into orbit from Canaveral just ahead of an advancing hurricane, Reagan CSG at sea from Yokosuka, Bonhomme Richard ESG moving north from the Coral Sea, National Day tomorrow (9 Sept) in the DPRK ... Anyone watching the pizza joints in DC?

Timeline: A Brief History of North Korea’s Nuclear Weapon Development (USNI News)

https://theaviationist.com/2017/09/01/upcoming-sky-hunter-movie-featuring-plaaf-combat-aircraft-exposes-chinese-version-of-the-star-wars-canyon/

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

Ending Pakistan’s Export of Jihadists: The Key to Win in Afghanistan (The Globalist)

What Next for North Korea’s ICBM? (38 North)

http://defence-blog.com/news/new-stealth-bomber-spotted-in-china.html

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