Chinese aircraft carrier ambitions may lead to Gunboat Diplomacy…and has started a carrier race
30 November 2018 – Vancouver, CA by Stewart Webb It has been revealed that China has begun construction on its third aircraft carrier. It may…
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Wires Brief: Ukraine and Russia come to (minor) blows; Trump insists US remain in Middle East for Israel; China building third aircraft carrier
We’ve Been Conned Before–By Ourselves
Wires Brief: Macron wants European army; US defence exports up 13%; Yemeni peace talks delayed
Wires Brief: German defence woes continue; Egypt hosts nascent “Arab NATO” exercise; Chinese scientists disguising military links to access Western research and training
Trudeau’s Saudi Quandary – Why the LAV deal won’t be cancelled
Wires Brief: Russia fortifying Baltic exclave; US researching mind-controlled drones; India conducting multiple joint exercises with global partners
(No?) Blast From the Past – Assassination Attempts on Presidents Clinton and Trump in the Philippines
Wires Brief: Global F-35 fleet grounded, Russia conducts massive nuclear force test; US concerned overweight potential recruits a security risk
Wires Brief: Russian cyber-attack thwarted; US researches “Insect Allies”; Russia deploys air defence to Syria; US prepares show of force to China
5 October 2018 – Cambridge, UK by Robert Grayston United Kingdom The UK has started talks with Boeing to replace its older surveillance aircraft. The…