Military mobilised in Egypt [updated]

Large protests have broken out in several Egyptian cities calling for President Mubarak to step down after 30 years of power. Egypt – 30 / 01 / 2011 — The military has been mobilised after large protests taking place in Egypt’s capitol, Cairo. The people of Egypt have called for the...

Chinese President Hu Jintao welcomed to the US

The Chinese President Hu Jintao was given a full state visit compliment on his visit to the United States. In the state visit which was aired live on the White House channel, a 21 gun salute and a military outfit was given for the Chinese President to inspect. Along with this a state dinner, private dinner...

Taiwan: Defense inadequate

The increasing procurement of advanced weaponry from mainland Peoples Republic of China should put Taiwan, the Republic of China; on its heels. With the announcement of new ballistic missiles which apparently can counter warships (Potential carrier groups from the U.S. in support of Taiwan) and the newly...

The rise of China and the issue that is Taiwan

As the Chinese President, Hu Jin-Tao has his three day state visit to the US in Washington this week it will become more apparent about the issues that are on the table with the rise of China and its more heightening military presence. Last week 25 members of the US senate signed a letter in support for...

K2 main battle tank (MBT)

The South Korean tank called the X-K2 was a development of which came about the K2 “Black Panther” main battle tank. It is an armoured vehicle which is currently being mass produced for the South Korean army.The project of the “XK2″ started in 1995, it is reported that the vehicle was...

“Invisible tanks” in 5 years from the UK

The Telegraph have recently released an article which talks about BAE Systems method of making an armoured vehicle invisible to the naked eye. It is said that the electronic camouflage will make whatever armoured vehicle this technology is attached to; blend into its surroundings. Tests of this technology...

The Chinese response on military build up

Defense secretary Robert Gates recently visited Beijing shortly after the release of the highly speculated leaked pictures of the J-20 aircaft. It is again speculated that the photos were released in conjunction with Mr. Gates visit however the reason is not known why. However it has further been reported...

FV101 Scorpion

The FV101 Scorpion was a vehicle which served for the British army during 1973 – 1994. It served in several wars which the British army fought in including the Falklands War and The First Gulf War. The armoured vehicle is part of the CVR(T) family of 7 vehicles including latest of the family the FV107...

Military intervention in the Ivory Coast?

The presidency of the Ivory Coast has been in dispute since votes were counted in November of 2010. The Constitutional Council ruled in favour of Gbagbo who was sworn in as president however though his opponent according to the Electoral Commission (Overseen by the United Nations) states that Ouattara had...

South Korean K-21 (IFV)

The South Korean K-21 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is a vehicle that was developed for the Republic of Korea in order replace the K200 series (IFV). It is comparable to vehicles such as the Bradley M2 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) since it is armed with 2 ATGM, is heavily armoured and carries a primary...