by Betty Wehtje | Jun 6, 2023 | Defence & Security, Modern Air & Space Power, Research
Abstract The military use of space is not new, yet it has developed and become more advanced today. Major powers, such as the US, China, and Russia, now have their own military units specialized in space operations, indicating that space has become a new war-fighting...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Jan 9, 2021 | Modern Air & Space Power, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction The year 2020 marks a significant year for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) which is striving to achieve important modernization milestones ahead of the Communist Party of China (CCP) objective of transforming China into a “moderately...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Jan 4, 2021 | Modern Air & Space Power, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction With its recent anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) tests, reportedly against moving targets, Beijing seeks to demonstrate a maturing capability and enhance deterrence. The DF-21D (Dong Feng** 21D), a road-mobile, medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), is...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Dec 28, 2020 | Commentary, Modern Air & Space Power, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction The DF-26 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) made its first public appearance at a military parade in September 2015 in Beijing. During this parade, China exhibited 16 missiles on road-mobile transporter-erector launchers (TELs). At the event,...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Dec 8, 2020 | Commentary, Modern Air & Space Power, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction Hypersonic weapons are dramatically affecting the nature of modern warfare and island security that the US has had for centuries. In this regard, two facts should be held in perspective at all times. First, the hypersonic missiles are primarily offensive...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Nov 12, 2020 | Commentary, Modern Air & Space Power, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction The H-6K made its first public appearance at the Zhuhai Airshow in 2018. The Zhuhai Airshow takes place in Zhuhai/China every two years and is largely a showcase of what China can provide in the area of military aviation equipment for export. But this...
