Information on "Weapons Systems" and "Asia"
April 2013
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1 Apr 2013
DOD Procurement of Mi-17 Helicopters
Author: Michael J Courts
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report reviews the US Department of Defense's (DoD) procurement of Mi-17 helicopters through Rosoboronexport, a Russian state-owned arms export firm. More on «DOD Procurement of Mi-17 Helicopters» -
Apr 2013
Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia
Author: Benjamin Schreer
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This study looks at the US 'Air-Sea Battle' operational concept and its implications for Australia. More on «Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia »
March 2013
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26 Mar 2013
Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria
Author: Gregory D Koblentz
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper addresses the danger represented by the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war. More on «Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria» -
21 Mar 2013
China Naval Modernization: Implications for US Navy Capabilities
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report focuses on the potential implications of China’s naval modernization for future required US Navy capabilities. More on «China Naval Modernization: Implications for US Navy Capabilities » -
18 Mar 2013
Modifications of the US Missile Defense Plans in Europe
Author: Jacek Durkalec
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
On 15 March 2013, the United States announced changes in its missile defense plans. More on «Modifications of the US Missile Defense Plans in Europe » -
15 Mar 2013
Impact of US Nuclear Reductions on European Security
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
As part of plans to reduce US nuclear forces during the second term of President Barack Obama, his administration will attempt to engage Russia. More on «Impact of US Nuclear Reductions on European Security»
February 2013
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27 Feb 2013
Another Layer of Defense: The Arrow-3 Test
Author: Yiftah Shapir
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief outlines the implications of the first Israeli test launch of the Arrow-3 missile interceptor system. More on «Another Layer of Defense: The Arrow-3 Test» -
20 Feb 2013
The New START Treaty: Central Limits and Key Provisions
Author: Amy F Woolf
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The United States and Russia signed the New START Treaty on April 8, 2010. More on «The New START Treaty: Central Limits and Key Provisions» -
14 Feb 2013
Syrian Weapons in Hizbollah Hands
Author: Yiftah Shapir
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief explores the possibility of weapons moving from Syria to Lebanon and the ramifications of such weapons proliferation. More on «Syrian Weapons in Hizbollah Hands» -
13 Feb 2013
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
Author: Paul K Kerr, Mary Beth Nikitin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal probably consists of approximately 90-110 nuclear warheads, and Islamabad is producing fissile material, adding to related production facilities, and deploying additional delivery vehicles. More on «Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues»
