Just can't wait to get on the road again -- ex-VAYAG on the road again.

ex-Varyag begins its second sea trial today






Photos from last week.  


China's refitted aircraft carrier platform sets sail for 2nd trial

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-11/29/c_131276715.htm

BEIJING, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- China's refitted aircraft carrier sailed for its second sea trial on Tuesday for relevant scientific research and experiments, Chinese Ministry of

China Air Force's own Y-8 ZDK-03 AEW bird

Only days after planespotters photographed Pakistan Air Force's Y8 ZDK-03 AEW bird (serial number 11-001) at the Chengdu Airport, the China Air Force's equivalent is also spotted in Shanyang (733). It seems there is credence to the rumor that the China Air Force is interested in procuring some ZKD-03s for its own use.

A little drama never hurt no body.

The recent China Navy's West Pac drill in international waters draws little notice outside of Asia but the reaction from Japan is once again over-the-top........ Just love that Einstein look alike actor/naval expert they used on TV.







PLA naval fleet to go for exercise in western Pacific

(Source: Xinhua) 2011-11-24

BEIJING, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) naval

China to start patrols along Mekong River with neighboring countries

An update

China to start patrols along Mekong River with neighboring countries
English.news.cn 2011-11-26 19:10:19

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-11/26/c_131271501.htm

BEIJING, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Joint police patrols along the Mekong River will kick off in mid December to restore security after a deadly attack to Chinese ships in October.

Chinese police will start

Sino - Australia Joint S&R Exercises

There are pundits from all sides prefer to view every debate as black-and-white, us-vs-them, and if-you're-not-with-us-you're-against-us. Reality, on other hand, is much complicated.

US move overlooked as Diggers join Chinese for joint exercise

by: Michael Sainsbury, China correspondent
From: The Australian
November 26, 2011 12:00AM


THE Chinese military will conduct a joint rescue exercise

A clearer photo of the China Navy trimaran

Nice.."China Navy" jacket
Previous blog entry:
http://china-defense.blogspot.com/2011/09/plan-proof-of-concept-trimaran.html

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
PLAN "proof of concept" trimaranPhotos taken in Guangxi,  it seems that the PLAN is also interested in testing trimaran for naval applications.   

Baits

In case you are wondering why the "China Navy" 海军 is keeping all those old Shanghai / Hainan class patrol boats around... Well, they do make good sacrificial baits protective screens for the landing ship task force.   In this CCTV reported confrontational drill, they were up against a swarm of modern SSM armed 022 Houbeis.   I'd like to wish them a happy thanksgiving.