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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2024, 08:26
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

he'll just be quietly shunted aside - with a...

he'll just be quietly shunted aside - with a possible rumour of "medical reasons" . If he's lucky he'll be seen in public looking frail in about 5 years after the change of regime
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2024, 08:38
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

"While I agree Britain's acquisition of the...

"While I agree Britain's acquisition of the Falklands was dubious once people live there I think the politics changes somewhat. You have to accept that people living somewhere sets a precedence that...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 14:01
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Indian sources aren't exactly bias -free .:( ...

Indian sources aren't exactly bias -free .:(

Interesting that the Indians want to keep their control over Bhutan
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2024, 13:44
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

"As with the Senkakus, China largely bases its...

"As with the Senkakus, China largely bases its claims on vague historical precedents."

Almost all disputed claims are like that - the Indo Chinese Border, Falklands, Beagle Channel, Gib.,...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2024, 14:34
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Can't see it - not when Xi is busy purging the...

Can't see it - not when Xi is busy purging the PLA and its top generals. He's just got the economy more or less back on track after COVID and even then there are mutterings amongst the people. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2024, 13:12
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Generally known as William Lai I believe ...

Generally known as William Lai I believe

Big Brother will be very unhappy for sure................
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2024, 15:52
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

But it cost you.................. "China...

But it cost you.................. "China imposed a A$24bn ($16bn) hit on Australia, representing 5.5% of its total annual exports."

and you're still exporting to them
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2024, 08:08
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

those parts go everywhere and they're not all...

those parts go everywhere and they're not all traceable - or easily traceable
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2024, 11:47
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Unfortunately your Apple devices are stuffed with...

Unfortunately your Apple devices are stuffed with Chinese "crap" - as are your car, your PC, your TV...................

The problem is it's so ubiquitous it may well be there without anyone...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2024, 09:20
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

"socialism with Chinese characteristics in the...

"socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era." = "US design with Chinese characteristics in the new era"

After all - why design it yourself when the people who know and have 80+ years...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2024, 12:46
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

The USN have been funding deep sea research for...

The USN have been funding deep sea research for donkey's years - way back in the early 50'sd they mapped the earth's magnetic field over the Atlantic mainly using Neptunes IIRC

The data was very...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2024, 08:20
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

More likely "oceanic research" is a way to help...

More likely "oceanic research" is a way to help the vast , often illegal , Chinese fishing operation
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2023, 09:17
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

The Reuters definition of the role of the Defence...

The Reuters definition of the role of the Defence Minister is very interesting - suggest it's a liaison job rather than an executive one

I'm sure President Xi and the Party have direct control at...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2023, 15:40
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Sorry I was asked about the post by people who...

Sorry I was asked about the post by people who are not resident in the UK nor up to speed with UK politics - making a statement about a possible deployment over a year ahead of time is clearly a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2023, 13:20
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps - a man who...

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps - a man who removed Boris Johnson from a picture of them together after Johnson quit.................... he'd do or say literally ANYTHING anything to creep another...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2023, 16:36
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Well over a years notice..................... ...

Well over a years notice..................... good to see people are thinking ahead............ all the way to the next Tory leadership contest
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2023, 14:52
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

It's a minor interest of mine - such a...

It's a minor interest of mine - such a fascinating mixture of history, geography and politics.

The Himalayan borders of the Sub Continent and China & Tibet are a VERY long running issue

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2023, 09:12
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Bhutan isn't dealing directly with China - so who...

Bhutan isn't dealing directly with China - so who is fronting their efforts? Presumably India

That's not a great place to be in a negotiation. The Chinese will, as they indicate, probably agree...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2023, 18:36
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

has that fire been confirmed?

has that fire been confirmed?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2023, 08:14
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

what I found interesting in the Economist article...

what I found interesting in the Economist article the other week was the scale of corruption in the PLA - even selling promotions - and it goes all the way to the top apparently
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2023, 17:51
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

So what are you suggesting HMAS Toowoomba should...

So what are you suggesting HMAS Toowoomba should have done?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2023, 15:18
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

can't afford to take it any...

can't afford to take it any further..............................
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2023, 08:01
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Long special in this weeks Economist on the PLA. ...

Long special in this weeks Economist on the PLA.

Major takeaway- not as formidable as some people think

1. Difficulty in recruiting highly skilled troops - fall out from the single child...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2023, 07:52
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

"it would have been a slam-dunk in terms getting...

"it would have been a slam-dunk in terms getting support from the locals, also much better in terms of access to the Red Sea"

I think any one looking at the history of the Yemen would look...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2023, 15:50
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

Shock , panic horror :eek: :eek: :eek: ...

Shock , panic horror :eek: :eek: :eek:

Chinese to try and open 6th foreign base

USA has over a thousand
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2023, 11:03
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67282107 ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67282107

The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth

a rather tendentious article eg:-

Ask the Ministry of National Defence in Taipei what US money...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2023, 12:58
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

The British has to hand back the lease on most of...

The British has to hand back the lease on most of HK after 99 years - both sides agreed on that and more or less never wavered over the years - I don't think either side really liked the idea either...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2023, 07:54
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

that's more a Russian HR tactic

that's more a Russian HR tactic
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2023, 14:34
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

They always claim everything works - and of...

They always claim everything works - and of course there are a lot of people in the USA who are looking for a slug of govt cash to spend on "catching up" - Sputnik, the Blinder, various 1980's...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2023, 08:19
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

!", as if they owned the whole place." That...

!", as if they owned the whole place."

That is the nub of the problem - they believe they do................
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2023, 08:52
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

even being within a mile or so of the sea can do...

even being within a mile or so of the sea can do in buildings and equipment - but as you say its a prototype. just as long as they remember...............
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2023, 07:10
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

"The Japanese rail gun project. Progress." ...

"The Japanese rail gun project. Progress."

The wiring doesn't look very robust - nor spray proof.......................
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2023, 13:55
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

well since the Chinese don't obey the UN on N...

well since the Chinese don't obey the UN on N Korean sanctions I'm not surprised
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2023, 06:56
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

The Economist take:-LATE LAST month the...

The Economist take:-LATE LAST month the government in Beijing published a “standard map” of China and all its territorial claims. It did a strikingly efficient job of upsetting the neighbours, from...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2023, 06:54
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,068
Posted By Asturias56

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1200x675/2023_china_new_standard_map_1x675_d97e4d13427ff2ac0d17b70ede2a3438381e6e67.png
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