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Dempsey Details Plan For ‘Singapore-Managed’ Ships
The Littoral Combat Ships that will soon begin rotational deployment to Singapore are an example of the increased military engagement called for under the U.S. Asia-Pacific strategy, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said today. En route from Singapore to the Philippines today, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff filled in the picture outlined [...]
‘Europe must rethink defence’ after US naval shift to Asia
France said Sunday Europe needed to rethink its defence strategy as the US repositions the majority of its naval fleet to the Pacific. French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said questions relating to Europe’s defence framework have emerged due to the US shift, and are also exacerbated by Washington’s defence spending cut. “In the coming [...]
US sees strategic role for Vietnam’s southern port
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Sunday a former port used by US forces in the Vietnam War could play a pivotal role in the American military’s shift towards the Asia-Pacific. Panetta’s visit to Cam Ranh Bay was the first by a Pentagon chief since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, and the [...]
China urges US to respect its interests in Asia
Beijing urged the United States Thursday to respect its interests in the Asia Pacific, as US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta began a visit to the region aimed at shoring up US naval power. Panetta’s visit follows the strategic shift towards Asia announced by US President Barack Obama last year, and comes amid renewed regional tensions [...]
Panetta Travels to Asia to Discuss Refocus On Region
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta will put meat on the bones of what the refocus on the Asia-Pacific region means to the U.S. military during a week-long trip to Asia that begins today. Panetta will speak about the new defense strategic guidance with friends and allies, senior defense officials speaking on background told reporters yesterday [...]
US to renew naval power in Asia-Pacific: Panetta
The United States will renew its naval power across the Asia-Pacific region and stay “vigilant” in the face of China’s growing military, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday. On the eve of a trip to Asia that will include stops in Singapore, Vietnam and India, Panetta said in a speech that the country’s future depended [...]
Europe and Asia to Drive Market Growth In Unmanned Aerial Systems
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones have repeatedly proved their worth in recent conflicts. Drones have certain inherent advantages over manned platforms, motivating the interest of military forces and driving the market for military drones. Despite projections for a substantial increase in spending on UAVs, reduced military expenditure by the United States is causing uncertainty [...]
China Defence and Security Report Q2 2012
China faced two potentially serious internal challenges to its stability in early 2012. A village uprising in Wukan, Guangdong, turned into an unplanned democracy experiment, as the central government uncharacteristically responded to local grievances by allowing the villagers to hold elections in February to replace the corrupt officials against whom their protests had been directed. [...]
‘The Asian Arms Race Is Starting to Look Ominous’
India added itself to the short list of nuclear-armed countries with ballistic missile capability on Thursday. More importantly, though, the country’s successful test marks a new chapter in the developing Asian arms race. German commentators express deep concern on Friday. Asia’s military might appears to be growing by leaps and bounds these days. Just last [...]
