By William Tucker
China’s growing naval capabilities have garnered concern in U.S. defense circles – not to mention that of U.S. allies in East Asia – over the past decade and a half as Beijing has sought to expand its influence and territorial control in the waters bordering Southeast Asia. As if to accentuate the concern, China has been aggressively challenging its neighbors over disputed islands in the East and South China Seas.
By Kerry Givens
Since the end of the Cold War, the Russian and Chinese defense industries have lagged far behind in the race for the acquisitions of advanced technology in the global markets. With the acquisition of sophisticated 5th generation radar defense systems, coupled with hypersonic surface to air missile technology and 5th generation fighter aircraft technology the Russian Federation and Chinese Defense Ministries have propelled its global reach.
By William Tucker
Over the past few months the U.S. military has placed numerous assets across the Persian Gulf region. Among the deployments are the regular positioning of two aircraft carriers, a doubling of minesweeping vessels, new missile systems, and now the deployment of F-22 and F-15C fighter aircraft to the Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. The announcement of the F-22 deployment set off a firestorm of speculation.
By William Tucker
This has become an endless topic on which speculation is rife. Indeed, it’s been discussed here before. But will Israel really launch a military strike against Iran in the near future? Essentially, the answer is no. There are many reasons why Israel would refrain hitting Iran’s nuclear facilities such as military limitations and political considerations, but perhaps the main reason why is the lack of an existential threat.
By William Tucker
Iranian war games are well under way in the Strait of Hormuz. In the past few days several different Iranian politicians have made statements regarding the ease with which the Strait could be closed, thus disrupting much of the world’s oil supply. Although Iranian threats regarding the Strait have been ongoing for some time it is only recently that the U.S. issued a blunt response to these threats.
By William Tucker
The media has been buzzing today over comments made by Parviz Sarvari in which the Iranian politician claimed that Iran would soon war game the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has been threatening to do so should the U.S. or Israel ever attack over the Iran’s nuclear program, but this may be bluster.
By William Tucker A report in today’s Financial Times describes how China has become more assertive in disputed areas…
By William Tucker On April 22 the U.S. Air Force launched an unmanned spacecraft known as the X-37 which…
By William Tucker The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps is holding their regular war games, but this time the focus…