AVIC progresses new FL-64 hypersonic wind tunnel development
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced on its official WeChat social media account on 21 November that its new FL-64 wind tunnel...
Taiwanese submarine development programme reaches key milestone
Taiwanese shipyard CSBC Corporation has reportedly laid the keel of first indigenous diesel-electric submarine (SSK) under construction for the Republic of China Navy (RoCN)...
China ‘Boldly Goes’ for Space Independence
While China’s rapid progress as a major player in space technology and capability is undeniable, the ‘achilles heel’ to its next step may be...
Protecting the Hunters
The Royal Australian Navy is forging ahead with its acquisition of new frigates. What electronic warfare capabilities might protect these new ships?
The Royal Australian...
EDITOR’S BUNKER BRIEFING (6 October 2021, No.72)
Dear Readers,
Last week I attended a meeting that addressed how the conflict in Afghanistan was covered by the international media, as well as the...
Chadburns Ring Full Ahead for Modernisation
The increasing pace of naval modernisation in the Indo-Pacific is fuelling regional industrial growth backed by the maturation of indigenous technology.
The rise of China...
PLA Air Force highlights its J-16D electronic warfare aircraft at Airshow...
The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is showcasing an electronic warfare (EW) variant of the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-16 multirole fighter aircraft...
Chinese Armour on the Move
While many countries have ceased the design, development and production of main battle tanks (MBT), China is reaching out to the export market.
Today China...
China readies to flex latest indigenous defence technologies in Zhuhai
State-owned and private Chinese defence and aerospace companies are set to showcase their latest platforms and technologies at the biennial China International Aviation and...
Regional countries react to AUKUS and Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine ambition
Southeast Asian countries have raised concerns that Canberra’s decision to develop and procure eight nuclear-powered submarines under a trilateral security partnership with the United...
