Footage of Exercise Invincible Shield in South Korea:
Re: Far East
Posted: 02 Dec 2016, 17:04
by AstuteAssassin
Britain’s ambassador to the US, Kim Darroch, has revealed that Typhoon jets will overfly disputed regions of the South China Sea.
British aircraft currently exercising in Japan are expected to fly across disputed parts of the South China Sea in order to assert ‘international overflight rights’ according to Reuters.
Defence ties between the UK and Japan have been strengthened by a new agreement enabling closer joint work between our armed forces.
The UK and Japan have today (26 January 2017) signed the Defence Logistics Treaty to make it easier for our armed forces to work together on a range of activities, including UN peacekeeping operations and joint humanitarian aid and disaster relief missions.
This agreement follows the success of the first ever joint exercise in Japan between the Royal Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during last year’s historic Asia-Pacific tour.
This was another example of our ever closer defence cooperation with Japan as the UK’s closest security partner in Asia.
The agreement includes practical arrangements that will allow both countries’ forces to share equipment, facilities and services in a simpler and more efficient way. It covers the exchange of supplies and services, removing the need for individual agreements on a case by case basis.
Positive news. Need to be stepping up our activities in the region, a clear shift to the east is happening the UK shouldn't be left behind.
Re: Far East
Posted: 30 Jan 2017, 10:05
by ArmChairCivvy
How is the AESA seeker head for Meteor coming?
Has it been tested on a replica of a PAK-FA (or, the Japanese would be more interested about undoing the stealth of that Chinese thingy, with Russian engines fitted).
Re: Far East
Posted: 30 Apr 2017, 15:15
by AstuteAssassin
Re: Far East
Posted: 24 Nov 2017, 17:57
by SKB
Re: Far East
Posted: 13 Feb 2018, 09:17
by SKB
(13/2/2018)
During his visit to Australia, British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that HMS Sutherland will sail through the South China Sea "next month" (after visiting Australia) to assert freedom-of-navigation rights.
HMS ARGYLL (front and centre) representing the Royal Navy in Exercise Bersama Lima 18 with the Five Powers Defence Arrangement (FPDA) maritime task force.
British Army drones have been flown for the first time in Japan where they directed mortar fire during live firing training.
Exercise Vigilant Isles 23 (Ex VI23) was delivered by the Japanese 1st Airborne Brigade with British Army units from 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles (1RGR), 16 Air Assault Brigade and 3 SCOTS taking part. https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events ... -in-japan/
