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Global spending on C2/C4ISR systems is expected to remain robust
The US recorded budget cuts in 2011, a trend which is forecast to continue going forward. Despite this, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the total global C2/C4ISR market comprising 52% over the forecast period. Asia and Europe are also expected to account for a significant portion of the total [...]
Drones: Who Makes Them And Who Has Them?
U.S. President Barack Obama made a rare admission on January 30 when he acknowledged that the United States’ has used unmanned aircraft — known as “drones” — to attack high-value terrorist targets on Pakistan’s territory. Now that President Obama had confirmed such attacks take place, RFE/RL present this quick explainer to cast some more light [...]
Abrams Market Share in World Tank Market Continues to Diminish
In its annual analysis, “The Market for Tanks,” the Forecast International Weapons Group expects the international market will produce more than 5,500 main battle tanks, worth in excess of $24.25 billion, through 2021. “While increased modernization and retrofit remains transparent to our analysis of new-production tanks, this factor has become a significant force in the [...]
North Korea planning big military parade: reports
North Korea plans a massive military parade including missiles and other weaponry to mark major anniversaries early this year after its leader’s death, according to South Korean media reports. A large number of army, naval and air force troops have been practising for months at Mirim air base near the capital Pyongyang, Yonhap news agency [...]
US military to cut troop numbers, invest in future
The Pentagon proposed taking some 100,000 troops off active duty as the debt-ridden United States winds down a decade of war, but vowed new investments to exert power in Asia and the Middle East. With pressure mounting to balance the US books, President Barack Obama’s administration sought a 13 percent cut in Army numbers including [...]
US-Japan Exercises Underscore New Strategy Guidance Focus
Two bilateral command post exercises with Japan kicked off yesterday and today, reflecting the growing strategic importance of the Asia-Pacific region as outlined in the new defense strategy guidance President Barack Obama announced earlier this month. Japanese and U.S. military forces launched Keen Edge 12 yesterday at Yokota, Japan. The biennial exercise continues through Jan. [...]
Admiral Details Challenges, Opportunities of Pacific Fleet
As America’s focus shifts to the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. Pacific Fleet is well-placed to protect national interests and connect with regional nations, Pacific Fleet’s commander, Adm. Patrick Walsh, said. Adm. Cecil Haney will replace Walsh as the commander of the world’s largest fleet tomorrow during a ceremony at Pearl Harbor. President Barack Obama’s military [...]
Army Chief of Staff stresses Asia-Pacific theater Hawaii significance
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno emphasized Hawaii’s role in Asia Pacific strategy during his visit to U.S. Army Pacific’s 25th Infantry Division Jan. 17. Odierno arrived in Hawaii Jan. 15 to begin an Asia-Pacific theater tour, his first overseas trip as Army chief of staff. Odierno said he believes Hawaii [...]
China’s Wen defends oil trade with Iran
Premier Wen Jiabao has defended China’s vast oil trade with Iran as legitimate while stressing the Beijing government’s opposition to Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons. “China has normal trading relations with Iran, but will not bargain away its principles. We support the UN resolutions related to the Iranian nuclear issue,” the Chinese leader told reporters in [...]
