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The article discusses the effect of Chinese military power on the strategy and defense spending of other Asian nations. Topics include foreign relations between Asian countries and the U.S., differing views of China's naval and air force capabilities, and the role of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) in the region.

Cites the joint United States/Great Britain air assaults in Afghanistan. Debate over the use of tactical and strategic aircraft; Focus on unmanned air vehicles; Length of combat operations endured by the pilots.

Reports on the deepening crisis in the Russian Air Force. Dilapidated aircraft; Demoralization of personnel; Massive cuts in both aircraft and personnel; Effect of Russian military aircraft export issues and a return to Soviet-style restrictiveness; Impacts on United States and West European military budgets and weapon systems planning.

Focuses on the Royal Air Force (RAF) Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). Flight tests and training at Alaska's Cope Thunder exercise range; RAF enthusiasm about training in the Alaska ranges; United States and Great Britain's participation in the Cooperative Cope Thunder 1998; Details on the performance of the AWACS in training maneuvers; The author's experience during training exercises.

The article examines a series of measures to prevent political tensions and the impulse to use military force to solve problems of state in Asian countries. Japanese and U.S. officials are closely monitoring advanced weapons development in North Korea and China. Japanese and U.S. planners believe they have created an answer for emerging missile and advanced strike aircraft threats with a series of new bilateral agreements addressing cooperative missile defenses, operations centers, training programs and base sharing.

The article reports on the use of technology in the Israeli attack on Lebanon. Hezbollah rocket launchers have been a primary target for the Israeli air force's aircraft, which have all been fitted with electro-optical/infrared sensors to identify targets. This has not deterred the rate of Hezbollah operations. Israel has been developing its urban combat operations for the last five years with unmanned aircraft providing target imagery and building coordinates.

Details the need for improved communication links, better surveillance and reconnaissance sensors and long-endurance unmanned aircraft by the United States Navy. Impact of conflict with Afghanistan; Strengths of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft; Emphasis on persistent surveillance.

Focuses on the moves of the United States Air Force (USAF) in Korea. US national security officials' concerns about the military threat existing on the Korean peninsula; Potential of the area for mass civilian casualties; Capacity of North Korea to rapidly mobilize its numerous troops stationed near the inter-Korean border; USAF's bolstering of its warfighting capabilities.

Focuses on the debate in the United States over export of military equipment and arms to Latin American countries. Chile, Argentina and Brazil as expected to lead Latin America's purchase of US military equipment; The US government as easing its policy on arms exports to Latin America; Figures on US and European arms transfer agreements with Latin America from 1989-1992, and 1993-1996. Focus on requirements of the countries.

Reports on Australia's development of long-range sensors and digital communication links to upgrade their military. Improvement of communications and intelligence over replacing aircraft; Efforts of Air-Vice Marshal Peter Nicholson; Special relationship between Australia and the United States; Details of improvements and modifications; Purchase of Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft; Possible automation of signals and communications collecting. INSET: Australia to join JSF program soon..

Reports on the suspicion of United States field commanders in Saudi Arabia that Iraq never intended to invade Kuwait in October 1994. Use of RC-135 Rivet Joint Aircraft in determining Iraqi army mobilization; Evidences used to determine Iraqi's intentions for military mobilization.

Reports on the Swedish air force's deliberate dependence on home-built fighters which is a visible expression of the country's declared neutrality. First production version of the Saab Gripen's flight; Number of Gripens ordered by the Swedish air force; Three operational Saab J-35J Draken fighter squadrons. INSET: Sweden to equip pilots with new exposure/G-suits..

Report that the Iceland Defense Force has been re-equipped with first line combat and antisubmarine patrol aircraft, and is upgrading its command and control system. The Iceland-based forces need to modernize as they are finding it increasingly hard to locate new Soviet submarines. Icelandic forces and command; Upgrades and reasons for them; Soviet forces.

The article reports a partnership between Japan and Great Britain for manufacturing fighter planes, as of March 2017. It states that the project involves aerospace company BAE Systems and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and mentions that Japan requires replacement of MHI F-2 aircraft by 2030. It notes that Britain has focused on building focused on unmanned aircraft, and cites possible challenges to the partnership created by France.

The article reports on the hybrid warfare in space being conducted by China and Russia, referencing views of Roger Robinson, who heads RWR Advisory Group, a security and business consultancy.. It states that the countries have been using techniques like cyberattacks, radio-frequency interference and orbiting satellites near U.S. and allied spacecraft, and mentions pertinence of a new U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration authorization bill signed by President Donald Trump.

The article reports that the Boeing's production line of F-15 aircraft in St. Louis, Missouri was about to close with no planned expansion of the U.S. fleet. Topics discussed production of the aircraft dropping to an unsustainable levels, deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia for new F-15SAs and an upgrade of existing F-15Ss helping the Boeing production line to sustain, and Boeing being close to get the fighter deal to provide aircrafts to Qatar and Kuwait.

The article discusses a two-year collaborative feasibility study initiated by the British and French defense ministries aimed at the development of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) by the 2030s. Topics include the project's interest in low-observable technologies, the development of a turbofan engine and multifunction radar, and the British Taranis and French Neuron UCAV programs.

An interview with Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, a senior commander of Great Britain Royal Air Force, is presented. Topics discussed include the RAF's priorities after withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan at the end of 2014; closer cooperation between Great Britain and Norway on F-35 aircrafts; and changes in the British public's aversion to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The article discusses the impact of tension between the West and Russia over the 2014 Ukraine crisis on European defense investment as of July 2014. Topics include Sweden's increase in defense spending including the procurement of Saab Gripen aircraft and other military equipment, France's military deals with Russia, and readiness action plans of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The article reports on the success of the memorandum of agreement (MOU) in foreign military aid between the U.S. and Israel. Topics mentioned include the capability of Israel to acquire F-15 and F-35 fighter fleets to upgrade its missile defense, the military assistance planned by the U.S. Congress to provide Israel in 2017, and the ability of the U.S. to block sales of fighter jets to Middle East.

The article presents an overview of the military aircraft F-35 that was launched in Great Britain. Particular focus is given to Britain's resurgence after its withdrawal from the European Union with the F-35, the comments by the minister for defense procurement Philip Dunne, and the military relations it shares with its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The article reports that India and France have not yet finalized pricing over the Indian air force's plans to purchase Rafale fighter jets from France. Topics discussed include an intergovernmental agreement signed by the two countries over the acquisition of the planes, the views of Dassault Aviation SA over the progress of the negotiation, and the elimination of defense firm Lockheed Martin from India's Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (M-MRCA) contest.

The article reports on the collaboration between Great Britain and France to develop an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator. Topics discussed include amount to be spent by the two countries for the project, the launch of the joint Future Combat Air System feasibility study, and the plans to develop armed reconnaissance capability for the demonstrator.

The article discusses a plan created by the U.S. federal government for Afghanistan which entails the rise in the number of troops to at least 30,000 in August 2010 and escalation of airborne intelligence gathering. It states several factors that pose a challenge to the potential success of such plan such as inter-service funding rivalry and uncertainty on whether the focus of the strategy is counterterrorism or counterinsurgency. Also noted is the objective to raise the number of Afghan army from 90,000 to 134,000 by the end of 2010.

The article reports that as many as eight aircraft were lost by the Russian forces during the conflict with Georgia, according to the Center for Analysis of Strategy and Technology (CAST). The Russian defense ministry has repeatedly claimed that only four were destroyed. It outlines some of the aircraft lost by Russia during the battle, including Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot" ground-attack aircraft and a Tupolev Tu-22M3 "Backfire C" bomber. A U.S. intelligence analyst explains why he is skeptical about the figures released by CAST.

The article reports that Great Britain's military is assembling a collaborative warfare force for its operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world that parallels the latest technology effort of the U.S. in Iraq. The collaborative warfare is allowing the U.S. military and intelligence agencies to locate, target, and kill key individuals in groups such as Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Sunni insurgency, and renegade Shia militias.

The article focuses on the partnership between the U.S. and Pakistan for the war on terrorism. To signal U.S. commitment to the newly elected Pakistani government, the Bush administration wants Congress to approve its plans to reprogram $250 million in military assistance from the foreign military financing program. The Defense Department also wants to invite the Pakistan Air Force to participate in a Red Flag combat training exercise. The partnership has been complicated by a series of attacks on U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization troops.

Focuses on the efforts of the U.S. and European military forces to make their weapons and communication networks compatible. Importance of counterterrorism and homeland security to military procurement; Interoperability of weapon systems; Development of varied security systems.

Reports the alliance between the U.S. and Great Britain to combat the unresolved crisis in Iraq. Combination of information and psychological warfare; Repair of the Kurdish-controlled air bases; Retaliatory plans of the government.

Reports the impairment of the influence of Pentagon to the Latin allies due to lack of funding to cover the sustainment of aircrafts for military purposes. Role of foreign military financing program in aiding allies; Improvement of warfighting capability of the Brazilian navy; Threats of guerrilla activities emanating from Colombia.

Reports on the strategic defense agreement between Russia and China on the United States' military defense policies in the Asian region. Details of the strategic alliance; Reaction of the countries' leaders.

Reports on the advice of security authorities to United States President George W. Bush about regional strategy for Asia. Main challenge to U.S. national security at the start of 21st century; Broadening of bilateral and multilateral defense and economic links with Asia; Weapons interoperability among Southeast Asian nations; Fortification of Japanese defense; Cultivation of India as a strategic partner.

Reports on the missile buildup in the Middle East. Increase of defense ties of Iran and Russia; Easing of restrictive sanctions on Iraq.

Reports on the emergence of a trend in the proliferation of weapons in different countries. Pakistan, Iran and India's selling of their advanced weapons capabilities to other states; Maturation of countries' state-sponsored programs; Increased challenges facing intelligence officials in monitoring weapons proliferation activities.

Focuses on Great Britain's military and defense policy. Recognition of importance to technology in the United States; Increased value of relations with European partners; Country's possible role of political bridge between the United States and its allies in Europe.

Reports on Germany's decision to participate in efforts by European countries to build the A400M airlifter and a Franco-German military reconnaissance satellite system. Agreement signed by Germany that is expected to facilitate the projects; Number of military aircraft committed by Germany for the A400M project.

Predicts improved levels of cooperation between the United States and South Korean forces in the event of a conflict in the Korean peninsula. High levels of information sharing between the forces; Host-country concerns faced by the US; Sensitive issues involving the Inchon International Airport to be opened in 2003.

Analyzes how India's adoption of a military doctrine that focus on conventional military power might heighten the risk of war with Pakistan. Prospects for nuclear conflict in the Indian sub-continent; Security analysts' criticisms on the limited conventional war doctrine; Developments compounding Indian/Pakistan tension over Kashmir.

This section offers news briefs in the aviation industry including the military rivalry between Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Iran driving arms sales even after the nuclear deal struck with the U.S. It also reports on evaluation by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration of aviation oversight in Thailand, escalations in National Aeronautics and Space Administration funding for the International Space Station, and support for the agency by Senator Barbara Mikulski.

The article discusses fiscal difficulties faced by the defense sector of Greece as a result of the country's Eurozone debt crisis. It takes note of the inability of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to put forward additional cutbacks as it strives to maintain military parity with Turkey and spend for payroll, pensions and arms payments. The possibility of Russia moving in to take advantage of the Greek crisis is discussed by Capital Alpha Partners analyst Byron Callan.

The article reports on the response of the Swedish Air Force to the increasing presence of the Russian Armed Forces over the Baltic Sea near Swedish airspace. Topics discussed include the heavy utilization of Swedish airborne and ground radars to monitor Russian military operations, the implementation of additional Swedish military flight hours, and the statement issued by Swedish Air Force Major General Micael Byden regarding Russian intelligence gathering operations.

The article reports that Sweden and Finland have strengthened their defense collaboration in response to the increased military activities of Russia. Topics discussed include the two countries' formation of the Swedish-Finnish Naval Task Force (SFNTG), the operational capabilities of the SFNTG and the plan of the Swedish navy to revitalize its submarine fleet. Also mentioned is Finland's plan to acquire a surface combatant.

Reports on the United States' offer to Great Britain to co-develop next-generation air-to-air missiles. Missile programs which will be combined under the proposal; Terms of the deal; Steering committee proposed to devise future development of the missile; Promotion of the co-development offer as a model for transatlantic cooperation.

Details the air raids conducted by the United States (US) and Great Britain against Iraq on December 1998. Reaction of Iraq to the raids; Response of the US to the provocations of Iraq; Tests with penetrator warheads conducted by the US Air Force; Success of the coordination between the Air Force and the Navy.

States that North Korea is racing to complete another test of its multi-stage Taepo dong 1 missile before the end of 1998. Ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles being one of the country's few potential high-dollar exports; Relations with Japan; Comments of Yoshiki Hidaka, a visiting senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and star of `Mr. Hidaka's Report from Washington,' on TV in Tokyo; Japan's reluctance to move ahead with missile defenses.

Reports that Israeli legislators are pressing for deployment of antimissile defenses in light of the accelerating spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction. Efforts to expand on years of bilateral cooperation with the United States; The first meeting of the American/Israeli Interparliamentary Commission on National Security; Technical challenges; Comments of former Israeli Finance Minister Dan Meridor. INSET: Israeli Launch Tests Entire Arrow System.

Reports on the 1998 summit meeting of United States President Bill Clinton and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. What is likely to be discussed; Japan's recession affecting defense cooperation; Likelihood Japan will join the US in the research and development of a Navy Theater-Wide, or theater missile defense (TMD) system; Comments of Michael Green, a specialist on Japanese affairs with the Council on Foreign Relations.

Mentions the awkward attempts of the United States and China to coordinate joint military exercises. The subsequent focus on less ambitious defense consultative talks.

Discusses Russia's sale of state-of-the-art military equipment to China. The historically unfriendly relationship between the two countries; The sale of weapons as an indication of a new era of military and political cooperation; The change as driven by the countries' increasingly common geopolitical interests and the Russian defense industry's need for cash; Details of the types of weapons changing hands.

Reports on the theater missile cooperation between Israel and the United States. Improvement of early warning of missile launches in the Middle East; Options for improving Israel's defenses; TRW's Nautilus laser program.