Information on "Conventional Forces"
May 2013
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14 May 2013
The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma
Both the US's pivot to Asia and China's growing military power are complicating Indonesia's strategic calculus, writes Ristian Artiando Supriyanto. Today, he outlines three ways Jakarta might balance its ties with Beijing and Washington more effectively, and therefore safeguard its territorial waters. More on «The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma»
January 2013
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29 Jan 2013
Modernization of the Indian Air Force
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, Laxman Kumar Behera takes its measure. He examines its C4ISR capabilities and provides an overview of New Delhi’s attempts to modernize the IAF’s fighter aircraft and other platforms. More on «Modernization of the Indian Air Force»
November 2012
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28 Nov 2012
US Marine Deployment in Darwin – "Bordering on the Remarkable!"
The US's decision to deploy Marine Corps detachments to Darwin, Australia, has raised a few eyebrows. The Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter's Gordon Arthur considers the possible strategic implications behind this move. More on «US Marine Deployment in Darwin – "Bordering on the Remarkable!"» -
27 Nov 2012
The Incredible, Shrinking Modern Military
How small can a modern army become before it is unable to fulfill its mandate? Magnus Nordenman ponders the logic behind trying to create small but increasingly sophisticated armed forces. More on «The Incredible, Shrinking Modern Military»
October 2012
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23 Oct 2012
Chinese Strategic Miscalculations in the South China Sea
How China handles its territorial disputes in the South China Sea, writes Hoang Anh Tuan, will determine whether it will ascend to superpower status or not. Its handling of sovereignty disputes with some of its neighbors, however, has already weakened its standing in the Far East and beyond. More on «Chinese Strategic Miscalculations in the South China Sea» -
12 Oct 2012
Future Submarines – Getting "Strait" to the Point
With China increasing its submarine patrols along South East Asia’s Sea Lines of Control, increased maritime tensions are likely. In the event of a confrontation, however, Australia’s cash-strapped submarine fleet will probably not be able to respond to external requests for support, or so argues Rex Patrick. More on «Future Submarines – Getting "Strait" to the Point» -
5 Oct 2012
An Unprecedented Minesweeping Exercise in the Strait of Hormuz
International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 was the largest international mine-clearing exercise ever held in the Middle East. And while the exercise helped the US Navy to improve its mine countermeasure capabilities, they also sent out a strong message to Iran, argues STRATFOR. More on «An Unprecedented Minesweeping Exercise in the Strait of Hormuz»
July 2012
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30 Jul 2012
Carrier Killers for the Russian Navy: The Strategic Environment
Russia is redoubling its efforts to boost its naval nuclear deterrence and blue water capabilities. Such moves reflect Moscow's growing interest in safeguarding its natural resource interests in the Arctic and the growing military power of the Asia-Pacific region, argues Vladimir Karnazov. More on «Carrier Killers for the Russian Navy: The Strategic Environment»
