Since the 1980s Hong Kong has been reclaiming land through a five phase process extending waterfront facilities and enhancing local infrastructure. Central Reclamation Phase III, the phase allocated to the development of a PLA berth, was agreed under the 1994 Sino-British Defence Land Agreement. The military requirements openly published stipulate that the berth should 1) be at least 150m long […]
In 2010, navy watchers were all abuzz after pictures began to appear on the Chinese internet of a new submarine at the Wuhan-based Wuchang shipyard. The appearance of the sub, whose elongated sail and hull extensions, sparked much speculation regarding the submarine’s role. It should be noted, what is now confirmed to be the Type […]
Recap of Recent Activity On 09 June 2013, the Liaoning left its newly constructed homeport of Qingdao for sea training, the first time this year and the first time since it arrived at the port in February, according to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. Later in the month, China’s J-15 carrier-borne platform, (one pictured on the deck […]
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. […]
