tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post3137689419038747108..comments2024-03-28T21:57:32.099+11:00Comments on Submarine Matters & Australian Nuclear Weapons: China's South China Sea Island Base Building Pete2http://www.blogger.com/profile/06134037393078707072noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-77829324010647509192015-09-26T11:02:00.930+10:002015-09-26T11:02:00.930+10:00Hi Nicky [September 26, 2015 at 1:08 AM]
Yes the ...Hi Nicky [September 26, 2015 at 1:08 AM]<br /><br />Yes the Admirals of Indonesia would do well to align themselves with Putin and Russia needs the hard currency from Indonesia. <br /><br />Russian subs initially seem a bargain at purchase then high costs of maintenance, inefficiency and racism of Russian advisers appears.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />PetePetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-62938811822149469892015-09-26T01:08:22.176+10:002015-09-26T01:08:22.176+10:00Hi Pete,
That's why when it comes to Military ...Hi Pete,<br />That's why when it comes to Military Modernization, I think Vietnam has the Philippines Beat in that department.<br /><br />As far as Indonesia, I think the Kilo class or Amur class SSK is perfect for them. Like your said, let's wait to see what the price tag will be and wait until the ink is dry on the contract.Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-29983990270473660302015-09-25T19:29:53.964+10:002015-09-25T19:29:53.964+10:00Hi Nicky [Sep 25, 2015 11:33AM]
Re Indonesia may ...Hi Nicky [Sep 25, 2015 11:33AM]<br /><br />Re Indonesia may buy Improved Kilos http://thediplomat.com/2015/09/indonesia-to-buy-new-submarines-from-russia/<br /><br />The Indonesians rumour that about twice a year every year. It seems to be on the Indonesian Navy wishlist but the civilian government and Army keep on saying no.<br /><br />I'll wait for a price to be set and contract signed before doing an article.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Pete<br />Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-4613070790403779852015-09-25T14:05:39.936+10:002015-09-25T14:05:39.936+10:00Thanks Nicky [September 25, 2015 at 10:28 AM
I&#...Thanks Nicky [September 25, 2015 at 10:28 AM<br /><br /><br />I'll have a look at Chinese Subs Finally Get a Shot at American Carriers<br /> http://warisboring.com/articles/chinese-subs-finally-get-a-shot-at-american-carriers/<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Pete<br />Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-31202051239421553832015-09-25T14:03:54.951+10:002015-09-25T14:03:54.951+10:00Hi imacca
The environmental vulnerability of Chin...Hi imacca<br /><br />The environmental vulnerability of China's reef-sand bases occurred to me to. If there was any storm surge or Tsunami disaster I'm confident China would try a media coverup. Post disaster imagery would tell the tale.<br /><br />I'd say China will eventually reincforce the reef bases with heavy bolders, steel and cement in vast quantities to reduce such vulnerability, making the elevation higher and providing firmer ground for emplacing facilities.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />PetePetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-2629192606731052032015-09-25T13:57:47.532+10:002015-09-25T13:57:47.532+10:00Hi Nicky [September 25, 2015 at 4:03 AM]
I agree....Hi Nicky [September 25, 2015 at 4:03 AM]<br /><br />I agree. Vietnam maintains a non-aligned foreign policy, spends much more on defence and has less corruption (private armies) in its defence force. The Philippines is again attempting to host US bases on high rental terms.<br /><br />Vietnam, with its 6 Kilo submarines, is in adifferent world to Philippine dependency.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />PetePetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-64926307114915477072015-09-25T11:33:06.050+10:002015-09-25T11:33:06.050+10:00Hi Pete,
Looks like Indonesia has become the Lates...Hi Pete,<br />Looks like Indonesia has become the Latest Customer to buy the Improved Kilo 636 class Submarine. It looks like the Kilo class SSK is fast becoming popular as the SU-30<br /><br />Indonesia to Buy New Submarines from Russia<br />Officials remain bullish about purchase in spite of budget cuts. <br />http://thediplomat.com/2015/09/indonesia-to-buy-new-submarines-from-russia/Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-7666146478540615012015-09-25T11:15:36.360+10:002015-09-25T11:15:36.360+10:00The environmental damage from this program is huge...The environmental damage from this program is huge. :(<br /><br />And i wonder? Just how much elevation these facilities have? WE are seeing a monster El Nino this year with at one stage a few weeks ago 3 big typhoons in the Pacific heading west.<br /><br />I would question the vulnerability of China's basing in the South China Sea to storm surge's. I mean, its all built on sand basically plopped onto the top of a reef. imaccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-2212554309361944802015-09-25T10:28:06.357+10:002015-09-25T10:28:06.357+10:00Hi Pete,
You may want to see this story,Chinese Su...Hi Pete,<br />You may want to see this story,Chinese Subs Finally Get a Shot at American Carriers<br />A lot has changed in two decades http://warisboring.com/articles/chinese-subs-finally-get-a-shot-at-american-carriers/Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-90763254358913823452015-09-25T04:03:25.142+10:002015-09-25T04:03:25.142+10:00Hi Pete,
That's why Vietnam is way ahead of th...Hi Pete,<br />That's why Vietnam is way ahead of the Philippines in terms of Military modernization. Look at what Vietnam is doing to China's AD/A2 policy and turning the tables on China.Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.com