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NATO Publics Blame Russia for Ukrainian Crisis, but Reluctant to Provide Military Aid (Pew Research Center)

Welcome back to the Harpoon community! Only the die hard folks here now (for the most part), but we're here for the long haul.

How China Is Building the Biggest Commercial-Military Empire in History (Defense One) This one is chock full of scenario fodder.

I have added the updated Zhi-9C and new Z-9EC entries. I would like to add the Zhi-9D but loadout space is an issue. Likewise I have updated the TA-50 entry for the ROK, and added new entries for the FA-50 (ROK) and T-50PH (Philippines). Variety in their loadouts is a problem, again because of lacking space. I have also added a further version of the F-15C Golden Eagle, with the APG-63(V)3 radar.

Russia grounds 'Bear' bombers following accident and fire (Jane's)

Russia ‘Showing Interest’ As BALTOPS Exercise Begins (USNI News) Article includes USN fact sheet with OOB info for those of you interested in putting together a scenario.

Good read!

Report on the 23 June 2014 accident with an F-35A USAF AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BOARD REPORT (pdf)

The Chinese are eventually going to clear the engine technology hurdle, probably sooner rather than later. Look out.

Why China’s Air Force Needs Russia's Su-35 (The Diplomat)

Navy’s EA-6B Prowler Takes Last Active Duty Flight Before Sunset Ceremony (USNI News)

Hiding in Plain Sight: Putin's War in Ukraine and Boris Nemtsov's Putin. War. (Atlantic Council)

Egypt reportedly to buy 46 MiG-29s (Jane's) The EAF has never been shy of operating multiple types from multiple sources.

The F-35B apparently just passed its night takeoff/landing OT&E aboard Wasp. We know, of course, that if the B achieves IOC in July as planned, it will mean the most basic of capabilities and ... July IOC will not catapult F-35B into battle (Jane's)

Russia to complete Tu-160 upgrades ahead of time (Jane's)

China Warns of ‘Inevitable’ War with US Over South China Sea (Defense One)

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

Essay: Changing the Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Paradigm (USNI News) Essentially an argument for a rebirth of the TASM (in a Block IV Mod).

MdCN completes first firing from FREMM (Jane's)

Thanks, Enrique. Suggestions that exploit existing loadout entries are especially appreciated.

India's New Aircraft Carrier May Face Further Delays (The Diplomat)

China's Navy Makes Strides, Work Remains To Be Done (DefenseNews) Chris Carlson, of the Admiralty Trilogy Group (and Harpoon fame), gets a quote in there.

The Naval History and HNSA Guide to U.S. Museum Ships (USNI News) Excellent resource!

The Day Frigate Samuel B. Roberts Was Mined (USNI News)