13 Dec 2016. "The detailed report below shows the much vaunted Russian carrier sent to Syria is less than effective and hints the Chinese equivalent is also not likely high in operational capability. It also provides an interesting assessment of why the Kutnetsov was sent." http://news.nationalpost.com/news/tobin-harshaw-putin-blundered-when-he-ordered-the-kuznetsov-curse-to-the-mediterranean=
Yearly archives: 2016
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13 Dec 2016. The Strategic Rationale for Navies Amphion [For a maritime state] not maintaining an effective naval force is tantamount to surrendering its sovereignty at sea.(1) From time to time, it is useful to remind ourselves of the reasons why states maintain navies, and of the ways those forces […]
28 Nov 2016. A previous post to Broadsides covers the re-emergence of a potent Russian submarine fleet. Coupled with Mr.Putin's apparent interest in using his Navy to support foreign policy (also covered on Broadsides) we would be wise to watch the growth of Russian naval capabilities. Another aspect of his […]
Dr. Ann Griffiths, 24 November 2016. A few days ago I wrote that China had agreed with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s executive order that certain parts of Scarborough Shoal – over which both China and the Philippines claim sovereignty – were to become a marine sanctuary and were off-limits to […]
Dr. Ann Griffiths, 22 November 2016. It’s interesting to see Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping getting along so well together. The latest example is Duterte issuing an executive order declaring part of the Scarborough Shoal to be a marine sanctuary which will be off-limits to all […]
"Naval fleet is too small to protect Britain, MPs say" http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/naval-fleet-is-too-small-to-protect-britain-mps-say-lkpdlx2n8
A fascinating and thought-provoking article which leads one to wonder about plans to replace the Victoria-class and whether the French would ever talk to Canada again about submarine procurement. Read more: https://defence.frontline.online/article/2016/5/5503
Comment by Ian Parker: This is good news for Canada and her navy. And, Despite arguments by some that the BAE Type 26 is a theoretical ship and thus should not be part of the Canadian Surface Combatant competition the above BAE Systems release suggests rather concrete steps are being […]