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135680
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As Norway and the Netherlands consider their future submarine requirements, the possibility of a co-operative or collaborative acquisition programme in northern Europe is now surfacing on the defence, industrial and political agenda. Richard Scott Report.
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ID:
134654
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Over the past decade, much has been made of the People's Republic of China's (PRC) growing maritime ambitions, both within its territorial waters and in neighboring oceans. However, as foreign analysts grapple with how to translate China's somewhat conflicting strategies into a unified strategy, they often are unable to find guidance from the government itself. As a result, the current metaphors that are used to describe China's naval strategies have become muddled and somewhat disconnected from both government rhetoric and military action. This article reexamines the frequently cited “String of Pearls” metaphor that has been used by many analysts to describe China's maritime ambitions within the Indian Ocean region. Instead of viewing its naval plans as inherently hostile and expansionist, this article makes the argument that it is more accurate to describe China's ambitions as part of a larger strategy that emphasizes both offensive and defensive capabilities stretching from the Indian Ocean to the East China Sea. This framework, which this article coins “the Bow and Arrow” strategy, sees the bulk of China's naval resources devoted to defensive efforts in the South and East China Seas. The Indian Ocean is of secondary importance and likely to only be a theater for occasional, limited excursions.
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ID:
135028
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Transit traffic on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) has increased considerably in the last few years, in relative terms. There is no clear pattern of transit cargo on the NSR and little indication that cargo owners or shipping companies have committed themselves to use of this sea route for the longer term. An important exception to this picture is the Yamal LNG (liquefied natural gas) project, which will be based on year-round use of the NSR. Administrative procedures have improved and escort fees have become competitive, but are not transparent. The future capacity of the icebreaker fleet is being questioned, and so is the need for icebreakers. Also, Russia lacks an integrated policy for the NSR.
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ID:
135755
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Matthew Hood considers how modularity in warship build and operation the functional separation and independent swapping or adjusting of component blocks is being applied to surface combatants.
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ID:
135638
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Before Euronaval 2014, GICAN showcase the might of the French maritime industry.
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ID:
135683
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Several European navies are now recapitalising their afloat replenishment and logistics capabilities. Alex Pape and Richard Scott assess the platform solutions being pursued.
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ID:
135754
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The Indonesian navy sees itself as instrumental in helping to realise Indonesia’s vision of becoming a maritime power. Ridzwan Rahmat describes the transformation taking place to enable the service to support this aim.
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