2017-01-22 According to a Ministry of Defence story published on January 16, 2017, the UK is building a new helo based Crowsnest as part of the operational capability onboard their new class of carriers. The deal with Lockheed Martin will see the start of manufacturing on the new Crowsnest system.…
This is the third of a three part series by Danny Lam on the way ahead for the "One China Policy. 2017-01-15 By Danny Lam When Chiang Kai Shek’s Republic of China (ROC) retreated to Taiwan in 1949, few Kuomintang (KMT) officials could have foresaw the extended stay in Taiwan,…
2017-01-19 According to the 2016 version of the Annual Report to Congress of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, the time is now to deal with the actions and policies of the current dictatorial regime in Beijing. China’s willingness to reshape the economic, geopolitical, and security order to accommodate its…
2017-01-18 In the December 2016 issue of Eurofighter World, an interview with Air Commodore Ian Duguid at RAF Coningsby focused on the evolving role of the RAF's Typhoons within the evolving capability mix going forward. The RAF is evolving, changing to meet new demands. Tornado — for decades a lynchpin of…
2017-01-18 While Prime Minister Abe was traveling this week around the Pacific shaping effective means to enhance defense and security cooperation in the region, the Marines were bringing new capabilities to reinforce U.S. and allied capabilities to execute the mission. The first time the Green Knights came to the Pacific was to…
2017-01-20 USAF four-ship formation is seen in preparation for fly over for the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States. Raptor, Lightning, Viper and Strike Eagle take off for flight formation. Military flyovers are not typically part of inaugural parades. Outgoing President Barack Obama did not use any…
2017-01-17 By Nilova Roy Chaudhury New Delhi. The election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States left people around the world surprised, if not stunned. With no previous experience in administration and given the tenor of his campaign rhetoric, Trump’s election created an element of uncertainty, leaving…
2017-01-18 By Gulshan Luthra New Delhi. The Indian Air Force (IAF) urgently needs to finalize acquisition of 200 to 250 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCAs), preferably twin-engine due to the bird-infested skies in the region. Outgoing Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha mentioned the figures at…
