JTUM

20/11/2017

This page is scheduled for deletion as there was a complaint about its public nature. I have discovered that a page cannot be changed into a group which can be closed, and there is nowhere in the settings for a page to make it private. If there is anyone out there interested in creating a closed group I would suggest taking whatever info you want from this page to make that easier for you. Apologies for any inconvenience caused to anyone, no harm was intended in the creation of this page. Thanks.

31/03/2017

If you haven't seen this, watch it. Thoroughly enjoyable.

25/03/2017

http://www.scout.com/military/warrior/story/1765230-china-threatens-us-af-bomber-int-airspace

An Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bomber taking part in a training exercise with South Korean forces was threatened by the Chinese while in international airspace.

27/02/2017

US Navy active in South China Sea - CNN
https://apple.news/A8N1O_rCISISGf-uj4dEnyw

The US Navy has seen plenty of activity in the disputed waters of the South China Sea in the past month. Late in February, the 97,000-ton aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson garnered headlines as it sailed into the area for what the Navy called "routine operations." Several other US vessels have been s...

14/02/2017

Why the Jakarta election could change the face of Indonesia - CNN
https://apple.news/ArNXPWq_8ST6-q8DZ6U3O0g

It's the vote that could change Indonesia.

20/01/2017

Australia in firing line if US and China go to war, experts warn - ABC News
https://apple.news/AB2OV--pnS1yLEtnldpqjjg

If a major conflict erupted between the United States and China, many observers believe it will happen in Australia's backyard.

20/01/2017

http://www.scout.com/military/warrior/story/1726034-analysis-china-s-new-aircraft-carrier

China’s first indigenous carrier is coming into being. Laid down in 2015 with an expected launch date in 2017 or 2018, China’s second aircraft carrier may enter full service sometime around 2020.

19/01/2017

https://www.facebook.com/andyblazer/posts/10211885410593531

The Pentagon’s soon-to-be published Electronic Warfare strategy calls for increased investment in advanced electronic warfare technology designed to defend U.S. assets and proactively use the electromagnetic spectrum to attack enemies. The Army, Navy and Air Force are working on EW upgrades for the…

13/01/2017

Trump risks 'war' with Beijing if US blocks access to South China Sea, state media warns - the guardian
https://apple.news/AFcyCf1qfTH6StBRy5kT3pA

Threats by Rex Tillerson, would-be secretary of state, to stop access to islands are ‘mish-mash of naivety and shortsightedness’, says China Daily

11/01/2017

Taiwan scrambles jets, ships as Chinese warships enter Taiwan Strait - ABC News
https://apple.news/AT-Wt7hl4Q4i4dUZRhZTkng

Taiwan scrambles jets and navy ships as a group of Chinese warships led by China's sole aircraft carrier sails north through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled Taiwan.

05/01/2017

Starts at 9 minutes 25 seconds - story about Indons latest spat with Australia.

Watching 7.30 Series 2017 Ep 4 in iview
http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/7-30/NC1705H004S00

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed nightly analysis of local, national and international events from an Australian perspective.

20/12/2016

I wonder if it would be that easy. Fine if it doesn't escalate.

What if the US Marine Corps faced combat with China's PLA Marine Corps? Chinese force consists of two brigades in the South China Sea area, totaling 12,000 active-duty personnel.