Shando 1st Gear October 15, 2015 Share October 15, 2015 http://time.com/3826713/china-building-airstrip-disputed-south-china-sea-islands/ With the Chinese wedging themselves into the South China Sea, will we have to consider including her as part of ASEAN? China is building a runway capable of handling military aircraft in disputed territory in the South China Sea, according to a recent satellite imagereleased Thursday. The runway on a reef in the Spratly Islands, an archipelago also claimed in part by Vietnam and the Philippines, could stretch to nearly 10,000 feet and expand China’s influence in a region where at least six countries have overlapping claims. U.S. officials have expressed growing concern over China using reefs to build artificial islands and expand its military presence in the area. China has acknowledged that the islands will serve both civilian and military purposes, according to the New York Times. President Obama said last week that he had concerns of China using “its sheer size and muscle to force countries into subordinate positions.” “We think this can be solved diplomatically, but just because the Philippines or Vietnam are not as large as China doesn’t mean that they can just be elbowed aside,” added Obama. America say they will ignore China and sail or fly inside the 12mile South China Sea’s Spratly archipelago. What do you think China will response? America are currently busy with Russia in Syria at the moment and now want to mess with China? I think if America sail inside 12 mile of China Spratly island, China will attend to use it’s warship to ram it. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurpsexx 6th Gear October 15, 2015 Share October 15, 2015 America say they will ignore China and sail or fly inside the 12mile South China Sea’s Spratly archipelago. What do you think China will response? America are currently busy with Russia in Syria at the moment and now want to mess with China? I think if America sail inside 12 mile of China Spratly island, China will attend to use it’s warship to ram it. US Pacific fleet & Mediterranean fleet different area of responsibility... they each will handle their own oceans... US Pacific fleet more than able to hold their own against China Navy... if China dare to ram, dun think US warship will sit still for it to do so.. more likely is China Coast Guard ship play b**tard and "accidentally bump" the US warship and then KPKB say its the victim & US war aggressor... same old playbook by China against other ASEAN countries too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear October 23, 2015 Share October 23, 2015 USMC Hornet down. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-34593948 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged October 23, 2015 Author Share October 23, 2015 Possibly a CFIT during training. From the images the weather looked like VFR all the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atonchia Supersonic October 23, 2015 Share October 23, 2015 Possibly a CFIT during training. From the images the weather looked like VFR all the way. CFIT rang a bell....see-fit see fit.... I know I have seen the abbreviation in the one of the posters before in the briefing rooms. Cannot recall until Googled. It's Controlled Flight Into Terrain. RIP to the pilot 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 24, 2015 Share November 24, 2015 Turkish AF-1 Foreign Jet-0 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/turkey-downs-unidentified/2288776.html wonder which foReign power UseS Such an Interesting Aircraft which can be shot down so easily... waS it part of Your "fRiendly" neIghbour's Arsenal, commentators might ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged November 24, 2015 Share November 24, 2015 Turkish AF-1 Foreign Jet-0 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/turkey-downs-unidentified/2288776.html wonder which foReign power UseS Such an Interesting Aircraft which can be shot down so easily... waS it part of Your "fRiendly" neIghbour's Arsenal, commentators might ask. saw in CNA's updated ticker - Russia has confirmed it's their SU-24. From Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3331558/Turkey-shoots-fighter-jet-Syrian-border-Local-media-footage-flaming-plane-crashing-trees.html CNA still "breaking news" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 24, 2015 Share November 24, 2015 saw in CNA's updated ticker - Russia has confirmed it's their SU-24. From Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3331558/Turkey-shoots-fighter-jet-Syrian-border-Local-media-footage-flaming-plane-crashing-trees.html CNA still "breaking news" Well, now it is a matter of proofing IF the Russkies had in deed violated Turkey airspace. The Turks have previously warned they would not tolerate any foreign incursion and will take necessary action if it happens. Though highly unlikely but might have a second front if things all gone down south... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged November 24, 2015 Author Share November 24, 2015 The SU-24 remained surprisingly intact till impact despite the sheets of flames - surely a testament to the rugged construction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic November 24, 2015 Share November 24, 2015 Well, now it is a matter of proofing IF the Russkies had in deed violated Turkey airspace. The Turks have previously warned they would not tolerate any foreign incursion and will take necessary action if it happens. Though highly unlikely but might have a second front if things all gone down south... Even when they were the ottoman empire. they lost so much territory to Russia. Turks are probably praying for USA to save their backsides now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 24, 2015 Share November 24, 2015 Even when they were the ottoman empire. they lost so much territory to Russia. Turks are probably praying for USA to save their backsides now. The Russian bear under Putin is not some third world state you wana trifled with... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipkee Twincharged November 28, 2015 Share November 28, 2015 https://sites.google.com/site/mybalep/Home/our-past/army-boys-trade-school Oh my God. My dad was from this school. Just stumbled on this website. Any military buffs here were from or have any fathers who were from this school? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged December 12, 2015 Author Share December 12, 2015 Its good to see that our defence minister is being pragmatic about the F-35 purchase: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/saf-no-hurry-make-decision-buying-f-35-fighter-jets-ng-eng-hen 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged December 12, 2015 Share December 12, 2015 Its good to see that our defence minister is being pragmatic about the F-35 purchase: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/saf-no-hurry-make-decision-buying-f-35-fighter-jets-ng-eng-hen Its known that our armed forces usually buy equipment that are "battle proven" unless it is to support local arms industry. The F-35 is hardly off the ground, let alone proven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear January 8, 2016 Share January 8, 2016 And you thought you have heard it all..... From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/inert-us-hellfire-missile/2408576.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged January 8, 2016 Share January 8, 2016 In case you missed this, looks like our military product has some reputation. http://www.defensenews.com/story/breaking-news/2015/11/24/bae-saic-named-finalists-marines-acv-competition/76312760/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercs Hypersonic March 12, 2016 Share March 12, 2016 Surely, this isn't allowed? Soldier takes video during military training, posts it on Instagram then says, 'nobody cares' http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/this-urban-jungle/surely-this-isnt-allowed-soldier-takes-video-during-military-training-posts-it-on 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic April 8, 2016 Share April 8, 2016 Siao liao ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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