China is devoting more and more of its wealth to military spending, which has doubled in less than a decade.

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . Source: Military Education . .While the rapid growth of the Chinese economy is becoming the envy of the world, its military power has lagged behind. But Chinese leaders want that to change by increasing spending and firepower. Spending Surge China is devoting more andContinue reading “China is devoting more and more of its wealth to military spending, which has doubled in less than a decade.”

Ports & Ships Maritime News – Bringing you shipping, freight, trade and transport related news of interest for Africa since 2002

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . Ports & Ships Maritime News 18 June 2013Author: Terry Hutson Bringing you shipping, freight, trade and transport related news of interest for Africa since 2002 TODAY’S BULLETIN OF MARITIME NEWS Click on headline to go direct to story – use the BACK key toContinue reading “Ports & Ships Maritime News – Bringing you shipping, freight, trade and transport related news of interest for Africa since 2002”

HMAS Choules Takes Part in Exercise SEA Lion

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . . Naval Today by Naval Today  /  12h  //  keep unread  //  preview HMAS Choules Takes Part in Exercise SEA Lion Exercise SEA LION 2013 got underway on June 10 as HMAS Choules slipped out to sea with a complement of more than 400 Army and Navy personnel onboard, and various pieces of equipmentContinue reading “HMAS Choules Takes Part in Exercise SEA Lion”

UK: Refurbished Devonport Naval Heritage Centre Attracts Over 1,200 Visitors

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . Naval Today by Naval Today  /  13h  //  keep unread  //  preview UK: Refurbished Devonport Naval Heritage Centre Attracts Over 1,200 Visitors The newly refurbished Devonport Naval Heritage Centre, which unveiled historical secrets to the public, has been declared a success by attracting over 1,200 visitors during the inaugural Plymouth HistoryContinue reading “UK: Refurbished Devonport Naval Heritage Centre Attracts Over 1,200 Visitors”

Thales to Supply Sonobuoy Processors for Romanian Navy’s Helicopters

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . Naval Today by Naval Today  /  14h  //  keep unread  //  preview Thales to Supply Sonobuoy Processors for Romanian Navy’s Helicopters Romanian helicopter manufacturer IAR Brasov has chosen Thales to supply TMS 2000 sonobuoy processors to equip IAR-330 Pumahelicopters operated by the Romanian Navy.The processors will give the Romanian Navy a decisive anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilityContinue reading “Thales to Supply Sonobuoy Processors for Romanian Navy’s Helicopters”