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by Don
19 Apr 2013 04:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
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Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

H-6 K Carrying CJ-10 cruise missile range 2200+ KM will also be carried by TYPE 095 submarine and Type 52D destroyers.

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by Don
14 Apr 2013 22:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 706070

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

@ 8 a year: 125 years @16: 63 years @ 40: 25 years Need to produce at 60-80 a year. Just saying. Current fighter with that no. of planned production rate is F-35 (correct me if I am wrong) and the total order for it runs into thousands. I fail to understand this fetish with 32/yr, 20/yr, 18/yr when...
by Don
14 Apr 2013 14:21
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 704185

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

^Is this going to be built in a private Indian shipyard? I think something like that was mentioned some time ago, a partnership between Yantar/Robonexport some private Indian shipyard. Quote from the article above : Likely irritants It is a question of when, not if, Russia would be getting the fres...
by Don
09 Apr 2013 02:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

LoL true India succeeding beyond dreams. Chinese have underestimated A-5 so much they had to run to EU and USA for support. :rotfl: Pity the Tsu-tyapa also has pakis convinced of the low quality chinese products. :mrgreen: If you underestimate your enemy you will get worse spanking then you did in ...
by Don
09 Apr 2013 02:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

nukavarapu wrote:Progress slow in developing fighter jets

Where are the dlones now about supel duple J-20, 30s, 200s, 2000s. This is an article from the Horse's mouth. Let the game begin !!! :rotfl:
Sun Tzu "art of war" pyschological warfare, always make your enemy underestimates you. :wink:
by Don
01 Apr 2013 18:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

PLAAF Su-27 crashes in East-China. Both Pilots killed. RIP :( If the photo below is authentic t is really strange. The plane is virtually intact with cockpit section remaining attached to fuselage and tail. Maybe the pilots were trying to do a crash landing? If both engines failed and the plane was...
by Don
31 Mar 2013 13:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Singha wrote:china is building LPH ships and has already deployed a couple I think. more are surely on the way. these can do sea control with suitable ASW helicopters and SSNs.
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by Don
25 Mar 2013 18:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

http://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenharner/2013/03/24/the-xi-putin-summit-china-russian-strategic-partnership-and-the-failure-of-obamas-asian-pivot/ The Xi-Putin Summit, China-Russian Strategic Partnership, and the Failure of Obama's "Asian Pivot" A lot of people in the State Department, th...
by Don
25 Mar 2013 18:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/130325/china-buy-russian-fighters-subs-state-media Agence France-PresseMarch 25, 2013 02:45 China to buy Russian fighters, subs: state media China has agreed to buy two dozen fighter jets and four submarines from Russia, state media reported Monday, the co...
by Don
24 Mar 2013 22:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

China has energy source problem http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/19/china-gets-jump-on-us-for-brazils-oil/ China gets jump on U.S. for Brazil’s oil Two export pacts a coup for Beijing BUENOS AIRES — Off the coast of Rio de Janeiro — below a mile of water and two miles of shifting rock, ...
by Don
24 Mar 2013 22:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
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Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

China has energy source problem Nexen has 5.6 billion barrel of crude oil in its Holding more than 60% of the entire proven crude oil reserve of India. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cnooc-finally-gets-nexen-194838571.html;_ylt=A2KJjb235EVRDBYA3PTwFAx CNOOC Finally Gets Nexen By Zacks Equity Researc...
by Don
24 Mar 2013 22:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

China has energy source problem http://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/2013/03/16/China-in-Iraq-Winning-Without-a-War.html Last Update: Saturday, 16 March 2013 KSA 12:40 - GMT 09:40 China in Iraq: winning without a war Saturday, 16 March 2013 Dr. Naser Al-Tamimi Not long ago, Robert Kaplan, the well...
by Don
24 Mar 2013 20:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Multiple millions of memorandum of understanding can be signed and pipelines built anywhere possible but the control of the flow of oil will be carefully callibrated by Russia. Regardless of A-stan or B-stan or C-stan signing agreements with China, they will all defer to Russia when dealing with Ch...
by Don
24 Mar 2013 14:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

At one time I owned a company that did specialized works for Gazprom and maintained friendship with some officials of Gazprom till today. Gazprom is just not another oil company. Gazprom is official Russia. From what I know, the oil diplomacy between Russia and China is not a bed of roses. Russians...
by Don
24 Mar 2013 14:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

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by Don
24 Mar 2013 13:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Actually I did show Venezuela but again, your selective vision doesn't matter. You do know that fully half of Venezuelan oil goes to the US even now and only 6% to China, right? That 6% may soon be diverted to the US because Chavez isn't around to bamboozle the Venezuelan poor any more, the make-be...
by Don
24 Mar 2013 04:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

And here is the route for at least 75% of China's oil for the foreseeable future: http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb280/brjingo/chinaoilroutes_zps951dea80.jpg The red dots show some of the many possible shore-based points that are within easy reach of this oil route. This is not even considering...
by Don
23 Mar 2013 19:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Very funny... Very clumsy of me. I meant to cure your delusion. All of China's oil sails well within range of India's missiles and jets. Not a single drop can pass through unless India allows it. Ditto for the oil reserve. Unless you and your buddies can clearly explain how this is not the case, th...
by Don
23 Mar 2013 12:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

In case of a regional conflict like south asian war the oil supply will still largely continue. :D Optimism is a good quality but fantasy is not. In any conflict involving India and China, China's oil supply will be choked off within 24 hours and its oil reserves attacked. Yeah talk about fantasy.....
by Don
23 Mar 2013 08:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

RamaY....i tthink the take over has more to do with Chinese desire to gain access to the assorted technologies involved. I am sure tech transfer is important but not the main factor. First of all 5.6 billion barell of oil on Nexens holding is quite substantial its more than 60% of the entire proven...
by Don
22 Mar 2013 11:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

3 HN-10 cruise missiles and 1 DF-15 B not sure if they nuclear or conventional warheads.

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by Don
22 Mar 2013 09:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

A few J-10's in the background getting ready to be delivered.
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by Don
22 Mar 2013 09:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
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Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Russian pilots with J-20 Model note the internal weapons bay.

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by Don
18 Mar 2013 19:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

RamaY....i tthink the take over has more to do with Chinese desire to gain access to the assorted technologies involved. I am sure tech transfer is important but not the main factor. First of all 5.6 billion barell of oil on Nexens holding is quite substantial its more than 60% of the entire proven...
by Don
17 Mar 2013 20:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Nexen has 5.6 billion barrel of crude oil in its Holding. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cnooc-finally-gets-nexen-194838571.html;_ylt=A2KJjb235EVRDBYA3PTwFAx. CNOOC Finally Gets Nexen By Zacks Equity Research | Zacks – Tue, Feb 26, 2013 2:48 PM EST.. . China’s largest offshore oil producer, CNOOC Ltd...
by Don
17 Mar 2013 20:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/2013/03/16/China-in-Iraq-Winning-Without-a-War.html Last Update: Saturday, 16 March 2013 KSA 12:40 - GMT 09:40 China in Iraq: winning without a war Saturday, 16 March 2013 Dr. Naser Al-Tamimi Not long ago, Robert Kaplan, the well-known American writer, “complain...
by Don
17 Mar 2013 17:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
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Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Misraji wrote:Fifth Z-10 squadron in service

--Ashish
Hmmmm...interesting that means 60 Z-10 so far. I think to total number will exceed 240 eventually.
by Don
14 Mar 2013 10:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/china-investing-in-destabilising-uav-capabilities-report-383326/ China investing in destabilising UAV capabilities: report By: Greg Waldron Singapore 09:09 12 Mar 2013 A report by the Project 2049 Institute contends that Beijing has made considerable strides...
by Don
10 Mar 2013 12:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
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Painted black 8)

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by Don
09 Mar 2013 18:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/NH15Ad01.html China's winning strategy in Africa By Brendan O'Reilly Contention between China and the United States is extending far beyond the current hot spot of the South China Sea. As China's economy continues its rapid expansion, a truly global realignment of ...
by Don
08 Mar 2013 20:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
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Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

http://www.gpsdaily.com/reports/China_targeting_navigation_systems_global_coverage_by_2020_999.htm China targeting navigation system's global coverage by 2020 by Staff Writers Beijing (XNA) Mar 07, 2013 China's homegrown navigation system BeiDou is expected to achieve full-scale global coverage by a...
by Don
08 Mar 2013 14:26
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 704185

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Money is not the only factor, but probably is the most important one. Combining with will and industrial capabilities, which China has demonstrated in the last few decades that how a country can rapidly industrialized from a agricultural society, things will happen. It has already been happening. Y...
by Don
08 Mar 2013 13:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3005
Views: 833924

Re: International Military & Space Discussion

http://theaviationist.com/2013/03/07/f-35-visibility/#.UTjslBynBB9 “F-35 super stealth plane will get pilots shot down in aerial combat” new leaked report saysMarch 7, 2013 Posted by David Cenciotti in : F-35 According to an article published by the Washington Times, the F-35A, the Conventional Take...
by Don
08 Mar 2013 12:57
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 704185

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

^^ If China is procuring Su 35, it means thay are faltering in their indigenous production of flanker series and J10B and facing delays in J-20 aircraft development. The main purpose of getting Su35 (if it is true) probably is to allow China to take a good look on the 117S engine. That explains the...
by Don
08 Mar 2013 12:53
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 704185

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

J20 is meant for a different role. but yes the J10B, J11 and domestic engine projects have yielded unspectacular results probably. the Amur news is also shocking when the domestic Yuan class was in full production. now it remains to be seen when (not if) Rus sells the Yakhont to Cheen :mrgreen: YJ-...
by Don
08 Mar 2013 12:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1253139

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/in-focus-chinas-defence-budget-hike-to-benefit-key-aircraft-programmes-383030/ IN FOCUS: China's defence budget hike to benefit key aircraft programmes By: Greg Waldron Singapore 06:42 5 Mar 2013 China has raised its defence budget by 11% to CNY720 billion (...
by Don
04 Mar 2013 19:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
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Views: 567231

Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-03/china-reserves-ample-to-buy-world-s-gold-twice-chart-of-the-day.html China Reserves Ample to Buy World’s Gold Twice By Bloomberg News - Mar 3, 2013 10:00 AM PT China’s foreign currency reserves, which have surged more than 700 percent since 2004, are enough t...
by Don
02 Mar 2013 15:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
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http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_plans_manned_space_mission_999.html China has announced a tentative time period for its next manned space craft launch that will dock with the country's orbiting space laboratory. Three Chinese astronauts will man the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft when it launched so...
by Don
01 Mar 2013 14:13
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012
Replies: 3973
Views: 420965

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/india-tax-idUSL4N0BS4K920130228?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews&rpc=43 India budget disappoints, confuses foreign investors By Abhishek Vishnoi and Archana Narayanan MUMBAI Feb 28 (Reuters) - India's budget disappointed f...