On 27 April 2013, pictures of the recently built Zubr LCAC (Project 1232.2) appeared on the Chinese Internet showing the vessel loading on a Hansa Heavy Lift Cargo vessel on its way to the PLAN. Earlier in the month, representatives from the state-owned Ukroboronprom, a Ukrainian defense firm, held a ceremony with Chinese Navy officials […]
On 24 December 2012, the INS Chakra (K-152) reportedly experienced mechanical problems affecting its operational readiness, according to the Times of India. Though Navy sources did not elaborate, they did say that certain “critical components” would need to be replaced. Satellite imagery from 03 January 2013 shows the Akula II (SSN) drydocked at Vishakapatnam (Vizag) suggesting those […]
India’s nuclear submarines have become a topic of controversy with some thinking they could start a regional undersea nuclear arms race. While that likelihood in the short term seems remote given the economic and technical constraints with India’s closest rival, Pakistan, it is possible that as India’s nuclear triad becomes operational, other powers may react accordingly. […]
On 17 April 2013, elements from three Belarusian air force bases, subordinate to the air and air defense forces, took part in a highway landing exercise in the southern part of Brest Oblast. Accordingly, two Su-25UB from the 116th Guards Air Base, two MiG-29UB from the 61st Fighter Base, and two Mi-24 from the 181 […]
Three recent events have drawn the attention of global hawk watchers: 1) the potential deployment of the Global Hawk platform to Japan in light of North Korea 2) February’s announcement that Beale would be losing a Global Hawk Support Squadron and 3) the potential cancellation of the Block 40. In light of these events, I would […]
After North Korea threatened to strike South Korea, Hawaii, Guam, and the continental United States, the Department of Defense announced last week that THAAD would be sent to the region in its first reported deployment in an operation. Alpha Battery, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (THAAD), 11th Air Defense Brigade out of Fort Bliss, Texas […]
