Ballistic Missile Shields
Obtaining a ballistic missile defence capability adds another layer to a nation’s nuclear and/or conventional deterrence.
On 30 August at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall...
China’s AVIC announces first export order for FTC-2000G
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) subsidiary Guizhou Aviation Industries Corporation (GAIC) has received its first export order for the indigenously developed FTC-2000G advanced...
China’s completes Amphibian AG600 maritime flight tests
The state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has completed flight tests of its indigenously developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft over the sea, the...
Foot Slogger Firepower
A review of some of the latest firepower becoming available to riflemen and those firing automatic weapons in today’s infantry.
Weapons of the combat infantry...
Y-20 takes two Type 15 tanks
Each Xi’an Y-20 strategic airlifter can carry two of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Type 15 light tanks or a Type 99A main battle...
Renewing the Assault
Lessons learned from recent conflicts has seen a greater focus on modularity and ambidextrous customisation of small arms, as well as reducing weight and...
Pushing Back with OPVs
China’s maritime expansion has triggered a surge in interest for offshore patrol vessels to help police EEZs.
OPVs programmes
There are numerous offshore patrol vessels (OPVs)...
The Value Of Shore Based Air Power For Maritime Strike
November 2019 marked the 75th anniversary of a relatively obscure, yet pivotal, engagement of the Pacific War – the Battle of Ormoc Bay.
Pacific...
China makes moves on J-10 turbofan engines
Screen captures of a video documentary released in early March by state-owned broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) suggest that the latest batch of J-10C...
CASC resumes UAV production and testing amid ongoing COVID-19 battle
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has resumed production and flight testing of its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) following a brief stoppage to...
