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Last time we spoke about the South China Sea Raid. In January, General Krueger reinforced the American beachhead at Lingayen Gulf while Admiral Halsey launched Operation Gratitude, targeting enemy ships based on faulty intelligence. Despite not finding the expected battleships, American forces decimated a Japanese convoy, sinking numerous vessels and claiming 113 enemy aircraft. Meanwhile, on Luzon, the 1st and 14th Corps advanced against Japanese defenses, capturing key positions despite fierce resistance. As both sides prepared for counteroffensives, the battle intensified, marking a pivotal moment in the Philippines campaign. On January 17, the 58th Brigade and supporting regiments launched a daring operation to destroy enemy positions. As American forces advanced, they faced fierce resistance, but some regiments achieved notable successes. Task Force 38 executed airstrikes on Formosa and Hong Kong, inflicting damage despite heavy losses. Meanwhile, Japanese forces struggled to regroup amid American pressure. General Suzuki devised a plan to fortify Leyte, but ongoing air raids hampered supply efforts. Tensions escalated as both sides prepared for decisive confrontations in the ongoing battle for control. This episode is the Mandalay Offensive Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  We last left off with, General Krueger strategically positioned General Mullins' 25th Division on the right flank of the 43rd Division to bolster the assault forces at the Rosario front. This maneuver was also intended to facilitate the continuation of the 14th Corps' advance to the south. Following the successful repulsion of General Nishiyama's local counterattack, General Wing ordered the 63rd, 158th, and 172nd Regiments, which had been stalled, to launch an offensive from the west along the Damortis-Rosario road. Simultaneously, the 103rd and 169th Regiments were tasked with advancing northward along Route 3, originating from Pozorrubio. In contrast, while the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade and the 23rd Division worked to contain General Swift's 1st Corps, General Yamashita was reinforcing the San Jose sector. He further instructed the Shigemi Detachment to maintain a defensive position in Binalonan. Although the 27th and 161st Regiments had successfully relieved the 103rd Regiment in the Binalonan area, Major-General Shigemi Isao ultimately opted to halt further troop movements. He decided to leave only a small garrison in Binalonan while the majority of his forces prepared for a decisive stand at San Manuel.   As the situation unfolded, the 3rd Battalion of the 161st Regiment encountered minimal resistance, allowing them to advance into the northern half of Binalonan by nightfall on January 17. In a parallel effort, General Patrick directed the 1st Regiment towards Urdaneta, where they successfully eliminated a small outpost belonging to the Shigemi Detachment. Additionally, he dispatched the 20th Regiment to the Cabaruan Hills, where they achieved their objective by reaching Lunec and securing the central area of the hills by the end of the day. On January 18, the offensive momentum of the 6th and 25th Divisions persisted. The 20th Regiment advanced to a low ridge approximately 2,500 yards west of Cabaruan, where American forces identified the primary defenses of the 2nd Battalion, 71st Regiment. Meanwhile, the 161st Regiment successfully cleared Binalonan, and the 27th Regiment moved forward to seize control of the Bactad area, further consolidating their gains in the region. Simultaneously, Wing's units were gearing up for a significant new offensive. In line with this strategy, the 2nd Battalion of the 169th Regiment advanced along Route 3, deftly circumventing the town of Sison, and finally reached a crucial road junction located to the northeast of the town. Meanwhile, to the north, the 172nd Regiment executed a successful nighttime ambush against a Japanese artillery battalion. Following this victory, they dispatched a company to seize control of a strategically important hill, rising 600 feet and situated approximately 1,000 yards north of Rosario. This position enabled American forces to exert control over a substantial portion of the surrounding area. By the conclusion of the day, the 158th and 63rd Regiments established contact through patrols about a mile south of Amlang, as they prepared for a coordinated assault that was set to launch on January 19. This offensive culminated in the collapse of the last Japanese defenses just two days later. Concurrently, the 172nd Regiment successfully established a patrol base on Hill 606. From this vantage point, patrols ventured into Rosario, discovering the town was heavily mined, riddled with booby traps, and defended by concealed machine-gunners and riflemen hiding amidst the rubble of the buildings. On January 19, the 103rd Regiment initiated an assault on Hill 600, located at the southern end of the ridge line east of Route 3. At the same time, the 2nd Battalion of the 169th Regiment faced several intense counterattacks from retreating Japanese forces that had been bypassed at Mount Alava and Sison. Despite the fierce resistance, the relentless pressure from Japanese troops and increasingly heavy artillery fire ultimately compelled the battalion to withdraw by noon. Nevertheless, the American operations succeeded in diminishing the Japanese presence in the region. Looking southward, the 161st Regiment cautiously advanced toward San Manuel, while the 27th Regiment effectively moved into Asingan, successfully cutting off Shigemi's escape route. Further south, the 1st Regiment rapidly progressed along Route 3 toward the Agno River, capturing the towns of Villasis, Carmen, and Rosales. Meanwhile, the 20th Regiment commenced an assault on the 2nd Battalion of the 71st Regiment stationed in the Cabaruan Hills. On the front commanded by General Griswold, the 14th Corps was in the process of mobilizing along the Camiling-Anao line, preparing to initiate an advance toward the Tarlac-Victoria line. The 160th Regiment began its march, covering seven miles southward from Camiling along Route 13, while the 129th Regiment took a strong position in Anao, establishing vital contact with other outposts of the 37th Division stationed at Paniqui. The advances made on January 20 were notably swift, with the 148th Regiment successfully capturing the towns of Gerona and Pura. Meanwhile, the 37th Reconnaissance Troop made significant progress by entering the guerrilla-occupied area of Victoria, and units from the 40th Division advanced to within four miles of Tarlac, signaling a promising push toward their objectives. In the area around Cabaruan, the Japanese forces had sustained heavy losses during the initial attack. In response, Colonel Patrick made the strategic decision to withdraw two battalions from the hills to reinforce the southern advance. Probing slowly through the roughest ground in the Cabaruan Hills on January 20 and 21, the 20th Regiment's reinforced battalion jumped off in the morning of the 22nd in what was expected to be the last attack, its way paved by an especially heavy artillery and air bombardment. But from the start, operations did not go as planned. The air strike, conducted by Fifth Air Force A-20s was four hours late, subjecting the infantry to "a nerve racking wait," and did not include requested napalm. Air and artillery concentrations were, however, well placed, and it seemed improbable to the waiting infantry that many Japanese could have lived through them. A combined tank-infantry assault began about 12:30 and proceeded slowly but steadily for almost two hours. Then the attackers were stopped cold by a tremendous burst of rifle, machine-gun, and light artillery fire from the very hillsides that had received the weight of the bombardments. Company E, in the lead, fell back; Company G's officers were all either killed or wounded, and the company was temporarily scattered; Company F was pinned in place; and two supporting tanks were knocked out. Casualties mounted quickly to 10 men killed and 35 wounded. As a consequence, Patrick found it necessary to redirect one battalion from the 1st Regiment to support the ongoing attack. Simultaneously, the remainder of the 20th Regiment pressed forward toward Cuyapo, while the bulk of the 1st Regiment continued its eastward movement toward the guerrilla-held Balungao. Additionally, the 6th Reconnaissance Troop reached Guimba, successfully establishing contact with patrols from the 14th Corps, which was crucial for coordinating their efforts. On another front, with Mount Alava now vulnerable, the 169th Regiment launched a vigorous assault on January 20, managing to secure the summit of the mountain by nightfall. In contrast, the 103rd Regiment continued to face heavy casualties during their frontal assaults against Hill 600, ultimately gaining only a precarious foothold on the exposed southern slopes. Meanwhile, in a significant naval development, Admiral Halsey's Task Force 38 exited the South China Sea through the Balintang Channel on January 20. The task force was poised to execute further strikes against Formosa, aiming to disrupt enemy operations and bolster the Allied offensive in the region. The following day, with significantly improved weather conditions, Admiral McCain's aircraft carriers launched a coordinated series of airstrikes targeting Formosa, the Pescadores Islands, and the southern Ryukyu Islands. These operations resulted in the destruction of 104 Japanese aircraft on the ground, the sinking of seven oil tankers, and the loss of seven transport ships, along with additional damage inflicted on another seven vessels.  For the first time since November 1944, TF 38 felt the sting of kamikazes. Operating just 100nm east of Formosa, TF 38 was not difficult to find. Just after noon, a single aircraft appeared to conduct a conventional bombing attack on TG 38.3's light carrier Langley. One bomb hit forward. Personnel casualties were light, but the carrier was conducting flight operations three hours later. Within minutes, another aircraft also evaded radar detection and the CAP to commence a suicide dive against Ticonderoga. The kamikaze struck the flight deck and penetrated where its bomb exploded. An impending strike was spotted and ready to launch; now these aircraft provided fuel for the fire which was quickly spreading. Just before 1300hrs, another group of eight kamikazes and five escorts resumed the attack on TG 38.3. Only two suicide aircraft survived the CAP to dive on the wounded Ticonderoga. One was sent spinning into the water by antiaircraft fire, but the final attacker crashed into the carrier's island. More fires were started. The crew succeeded in putting out the flames by 1415hrs and correcting a nine-degree list by 1800hrs. Though the ship was saved, the cost was high. Some 143 men were killed and 202, including her captain, were wounded. In addition, the air group lost 36 aircraft. As a final farewell, kamikazes attacked the two destroyers on picket duty just 65nm off Formosa at 1310hrs. A single Zero had joined a returning strike. Before it could be identified as enemy, it dove on destroyer Maddox, striking her amidships. This and the explosion of the bomb aboard created a fire that was quickly extinguished. After a final day of strikes on January 22 against the Ryukyus, during which eight ships were sunk, Task Force 38 set course for Ulithi. Upon arrival, Admiral Halsey transferred command of the Fast Carrier Force to Admiral Spruance, who would lead the final offensives in the Central Pacific.  Meanwhile, back on Luzon, on January 21, the 160th Regiment swiftly cleared the town of Tarlac and began its advance toward San Miguel. Simultaneously, the 145th and 148th Regiments moved unopposed toward La Paz. The speed of 14th Corps' advance had stretched Griswold's supply lines abnormally and had exposed his left from Cuyapo to La Paz, a distance of nearly 25 miles. He had no definite information about suspected Japanese concentrations in the vicinity of Cabanatuan, on Route 5 just 15 miles east of La Paz. His worries about the security of his flank were hardly put to rest by reports of new contacts with Japanese forces at Moncada, now 20 miles behind the front, and at La Paz. Elements of the 129th and 145th Regiments easily took care of the Japanese in the Moncada area; but during the night of January 21, a pitched battle developed at La Paz when a platoon of Japanese infantry, supported by one tank, attacked a 148th Regiment perimeter at a road junction a mile west of town. The Japanese finally withdrew after destroying a bridge that carried a secondary road across a river a mile east of La Paz; but because of this, Griswold reported to General Krueger that it would be impossible to extend 14th Corps' left any further south until he had more information about Japanese forces east of La Paz. To mitigate this risk, he decided to keep General Beightler's 37th Division positioned in reserve while General Brush's 40th Division continued its advance southward along Route 3 toward Bamban. As a result, elements of the 160th Regiment and the 40th Reconnaissance Troop reached Capas and conducted patrols toward Camp O'Donnell on January 22. Meanwhile, the 161st Regiment began probing the defenses established by Japanese forces under Shigemi. The 103rd Regiment faced severe losses during their assault on Hill 600, necessitating a withdrawal to reorganize. Concurrently, the 169th Regiment launched an attack on Hill 355, making slow and costly progress against fierce resistance on the steep, barren slopes. By January 24, most of Hill 355 had been cleared, allowing the 3rd Battalion of the 103rd Regiment to move in and conduct mop-up operations in the area. As the 158th Regiment looked northward and secured the area around Amlang, they initiated an eastward push towards the positions held by the 172nd Regiment. However, their advance was slow, with only a modest gain of 500 yards achieved. Over the next two days, the 158th faced a grueling battle, making painstaking progress as they advanced foot by foot across exposed hills and ridges, all while enduring relentless machine-gun, mortar, and artillery fire. It wasn't until January 26 that they successfully broke through to Cataguintingan, where they provided much-needed support to the 172nd Regiment's ongoing assaults into Rosario. Meanwhile, by the evening of January 23, the 161st Regiment had managed to secure the southern slopes of the barren ridge north of San Manuel. They established trail blocks in the Aboredo Valley, effectively controlling movement in the area. To the south, the 108th Regiment had taken control of the Capas region, while the 160th Regiment successfully captured Bamban. However, it became increasingly evident that the American forces were now confronting the well-fortified and organized defenses of the Kembu Group. The Kembu Group's strength lay in the terrain it held, in the depth of its defenses, and in the great number of automatic weapons (aircraft and anti-aircraft) it possessed. Its major weaknesses were its immobility; the inadequate training and armament of the bulk of its troops; shortages of food, ammunition, and field artillery; and the rudimentary state of many defensive installations, a state deriving from the late start in establishing the positions at and west of Clark Field. The health of the command was poor from the start, and medical supplies were short. Morale was not of the highest order, and many of the troops were easily disaffected Formosan, Okinawan, and Korean labor personnel. In brief, the Kembu Group was the poorest armed, prepared, and supplied of Yamashita's three defense commands. On the other hand, as the 40th Division was soon to learn, even poor service troops, whatever their state of training and armament, can put up stiff resistance in good defensive terrain.  In preparation for the defense of Clark Field, General Tsukada assembled a diverse array of forces, totaling approximately 30,000 troops, although the majority consisted of air and naval personnel. He strategically divided his Army units into four distinct detachments. The Takayama, Takaya, and Eguchi Detachments were positioned along the first and second lines of defense, facing eastward toward Highway 3. Their defensive line extended from the hills west of Bamban to the vicinity of Fort Stotsenburg. In contrast, the Yanagimoto Detachment maintained its mobile units at Angeles and Porac, ready to respond to any potential enemy paratrooper landings on the southern flank of the Clark Field defenses. Additionally, Rear-Admiral Sugimoto Ushie commanded naval units comprising about 15,000 men, tasked with defending positions behind the two forward lines. In light of this formidable opposition, General Griswold made the strategic decision to utilize January 24 for consolidation and regrouping. This involved preparing for further advances southward while also probing into the enemy defenses that had already been uncovered. The 160th Regiment was able to secure Lafe Hill, although they were unable to establish a foothold on Hill 500, highlighting the challenges that lay ahead. To the north, American forces initiated another offensive against the Cabaruan Hills. The units of the 1st Regiment made only modest progress, yet they managed to advance closer to the main defensive positions as night fell. Meanwhile, at San Manuel, the 161st Regiment launched its first assault against the Shigemi Detachment, which encountered unexpectedly fierce resistance. As a result, the Americans were only able to establish a fragile foothold in the northern section of the town. Further north, Wing directed the 103rd Regiment to set up a line of departure along Route 3, aiming to strike eastward at the northwestern slopes of Hill 600. At the same time, they were tasked with advancing up the southwestern slopes of the exposed Hill 700 to secure that strategic location, as well as Hill 800 to the northwest. The 169th Regiment, advancing to the left of the 103rd, was assigned to capture Question Mark Hill. Concurrently, the 63rd and 172nd Regiments were ordered to launch simultaneous assaults on Hills 900 and 1500, respectively, while the reserve 3rd Battalion of the 63rd Regiment was also committed to clear Benchmark Hill. This coordinated attack was scheduled for January 25. The initial phases of the assault showed promise, with the supporting forces making significant headway. However, the 103rd Regiment faced considerable difficulties, managing to secure Hill 800 only by nightfall. Notably, the 172nd Regiment achieved tactical surprise, successfully clearing most of Hill 900. Over the next two days, the 63rd Regiment regrouped around Hill 1500 in preparation for its own offensive. Simultaneously, the 161st Regiment continued its slow advance southward through San Manuel, facing intense opposition. Patrick's units on the Cabaruan Hills managed to gain a mere 300 yards against determined resistance. Meanwhile, Brush pressed his attack on Clark Field, with the 160th Regiment clearing Hill 500 and advancing nearly a mile along the ridge from Lafe Hill, while the 108th Regiment secured Hills E and G. The following day, the 40th Division continued its southward maneuver. Any movement by American troops along the generally open ridges west of Route 3 inevitably brought down Japanese machine-gun and mortar fire, often augmented by fire from the dismounted aircraft automatic weapons, anti-aircraft guns, and light artillery. Seeking cover and usually pinned in place, the American infantry would call for close-in mortar and artillery support, wait for the concentrations to be fired, and then drive forward a few yards, when the process had to be repeated. Each time, the Americans managed to overrun a few Japanese machine-gun or rifle strongpoints. There was little choice of routes of advance. Draws, providing some concealment in scrub growth or bamboo thickets, were usually covered by well-emplaced Japanese weapons both within the draws and on the ridges to each side. Possession of the high ground, as ever, was essential. Yet the troops had to employ draws whenever possible to outflank Japanese ridgeline strongpoints, and often draws and ravines proved to be the only routes by which tanks, tank destroyers, and cannon company self-propelled mounts could get to the front to fire against Japanese cave positions along the sides of the ridges. The capture of one Japanese-held cave served only to disclose another, and one machine-gun position was overrun only to provide access to the next. Dislodging the Kembu Group from such defenses in depth was to prove a slow, laborious, and costly process, demanding the closest teamwork between the infantry and its supporting arms. Casualties, as a rule, would not be heavy on any one day--progress would be too slow and the troops would spend too much of their time pinned down awaiting fire from supporting weapons. But a daily attrition rate of about 5 men killed and 15 wounded for each battalion engaged would soon begin to have its effect. Meanwhile the 160th Regiment swiftly captured Hills 636 and 600 in rapid succession. However, the 108th Regiment lost control of Hill G during the engagement. On January 26, Griswold committed the 37th Division to the fight, with the 145th Regiment successfully capturing Mabalacat and Mabalacat East Airfield. They then shifted westward across Route 3, overrunning Clark Field Runway Number 1. In the Cabaruan Hills, American forces gained only 150 yards at a considerable cost. In response, Patrick decided to deploy another battalion from the 1st Regiment to eliminate this pocket of resistance. The following day, this two-battalion assault proved successful, resulting in the destruction of an entire battalion of Japanese troops, with over 1,400 enemy soldiers killed. Further north, the 161st Regiment finally broke through the main defenses of Shigemi's forces. Before dawn most of the Japanese left in San Manuel scrambled across the draw on the east side of town and fled to join the 10th Reconnaissance Regiment north of San Nicolas, but not before launching a final counterattack to cover their escape. At 0930 the 161st Infantry's two battalions resumed the drive southward through the town, and by 1330 San Manuel was clear. In a heroic but tactically unimportant stand the Shigemi Detachment had virtually fulfilled its self-imposed desire for annihilation in place. The detachment had lost 750 men killed; all its tanks, artillery, trucks, machine guns, and mortars had been either captured or destroyed. Probably no more than 250 troops escaped, and many of them were unarmed and wounded. The 161st Infantry and attached units had lost approximately 60 men killed and 200 wounded; the 716th Tank Battalion lost 3 tanks. Meanwhile, Wing's offensive continued on January 27, with the 103rd Regiment successfully reaching the crest of Hill 700 and the northwestern slopes of Hill 600. Unfortunately, they lost both positions to a brutal Japanese counterattack amidst a violent tropical downpour. On January 28, the 172nd Regiment captured Rosario, while the 63rd secured the southern crest of Hill 1500. Both regiments completed the capture of this strategic feature by January 30, thereby finalizing the occupation of the crucial road junction area. Further south, on January 27, the 160th Regiment advanced only 500 to 800 yards to the west and southwest. The 108th Regiment made a more substantial advance of about 1,000 yards southwest from Hills E and G but failed to reach Hill 5. The 145th Regiment pushed south along Route 3 for an additional three miles, reaching Culayo and Dau before taking control of the guerrilla-occupied Angeles, which had recently been abandoned by the retreating Yanagimoto Detachment. In a similar vein, the 148th Regiment secured Magalang without encountering any resistance. As we shift our focus from Luzon, we turn our attention to Burma, where we will delve into the ongoing developments of Operation Capital. Picking up from our previous discussions, we find ourselves in Central Burma, where the 2nd British Division and the 19th Indian Division are making significant strides toward Shwebo. The 2nd British Division successfully captured Ye-u on January 2, followed by the establishment of a crucial bridgehead across the Mu River just three days later. Meanwhile, the 19th Indian Division also advanced, reaching the Shwebo area by January 5. On January 8, a coordinated assault was launched by units from both divisions, culminating in the capture of Shwebo after two days of intense and brutal combat. To the west, General Festing's 29th Brigade began probing the northern flank of the 15th Division at Twinnge. Concurrently, other elements of the 19th Division worked to solidify their positions by establishing additional bridgeheads over the Irrawaddy River at Thabeikkyin and Kyaukyaung. On January 10, the 20th Indian Division captured Budalin and subsequently pushed towards Monywa, where the 33rd Division had only left a small contingent to serve as a rearguard. However, the campaign faced unexpected challenges; heavy rainfall during the first week of January brought all transport operations of the 4th Corps to a standstill, significantly hampering the Lushai Brigade's planned assault on Gangaw. After enduring a heavy aerial bombardment, the attack on Gangaw finally commenced on January 10. The Lushai Brigade managed to overpower the limited defending forces, forcing them to retreat after a brief skirmish. With Gangaw now under their control, the Lushai Brigade refocused their efforts on reconnaissance, monitoring the flanks of the 7th Indian Division. Meanwhile, the 28th East African Brigade took the lead in the advance, successfully displacing a Japanese garrison at Tilin on January 22. By this time, the 114th Brigade had begun to follow in the wake of the East Africans, while the 89th Brigade executed a long maneuver to the left, advancing toward Pauk in parallel with the other offensives. Although General Kimura was aware of some movements on his southern flank, he perceived these as mere feints by minor forces intended to divert his attention southward. Following a relentless barrage of artillery and air strikes, the 20th Division launched its offensive against Monywa on January 20. This assault faced fierce resistance, and it took two days of intense and bloody combat before the division was able to secure control of the town. After capturing Monywa, the 80th Brigade advanced towards Myaung, while the 110th Brigade shifted its focus to Ayadaw before launching an attack on Myinmu. By January 25, they had successfully established a bridgehead in that area. Meanwhile, to the east, the 2nd Division commenced its assault on Sagaing on January 14. They made significant headway against the forward defenses of the 31st Division, with other units managing to secure a bridgehead at Ywathitgyi. General Katamura, concerned about the expanding bridgeheads established by the 19th Division across the Irrawaddy River, ordered the 15th and 53rd Divisions to neutralize these positions before they could become fortified. As a result, during the last week of January, the Japanese forces executed a series of coordinated night attacks on Kyaukmyaung. By this time, British-Indian troops had dug in deeply, supported by formidable artillery and machine-gun positions. The ensuing conflict was marked by brutal carnage, with the 15th Division suffering a staggering loss of one-third of its personnel, while the 53rd Division was compelled to withdraw to Kyaukse after incurring heavy casualties. In parallel, the 89th Brigade successfully occupied Pauk on January 28, as General Messervy's forces geared up for a decisive push towards Meiktila. Looking northward, General Sultan was also advancing his own offensive aimed at reopening the Burma Road to China. He ordered the 50th Chinese Division to move towards Lashio and deployed the Mars Task Force to Hosi. Additionally, he dispatched the 36th British Division towards Mongmit, although the British advance was expected to be slow until additional forces could be brought into alignment for a more coordinated effort. General Sun's newly established 1st Army initiated a delayed offensive against Namhkam, which resumed in early January. This resurgence was marked by the 90th Regiment's strategic capture of the hill that overlooks the southwestern entrance to the Shweli River valley. Concurrently, the 112th Regiment advanced through Loiwing, subsequently crossing the river to approach Namhkam from the northeast. Meanwhile, the 88th Regiment entered the valley via the main road, making a direct push across the small plain toward Namhkam. The 89th and 114th Regiments executed a broader maneuver around the southern end of the Shweli valley; the 89th crossed the river on January 7 and advanced northward toward Namhkam, while the 114th crossed three days later, navigating through the hills toward the Namhkam-Namhpakka trail. To the south, the 475th Regiment progressed through Mong Hkak and reached Mong Wi on January 6, preparing for another challenging march across the hilly terrain toward Hosi, with the 124th Cavalry Regiment following closely behind. So close is Tonkwa to the mountains that the 475th found the trail rising steeply on the 1st day's march east. Like a crazily twisted drill it bored its way farther east and ever higher. In some places it was 15 to 20 feet across; in others, just wide enough for a man and a mule. As they rounded the turns, the men would peer ahead and look out across the valleys to where lay row on row of hills. Trees were everywhere. In flat places carved by erosion, the Burmese had cut and farmed terraces, and little villages clung to the mountains like limpets to a rock. Because existing maps were unreliable, so that map reconnaissance could not locate water and bivouac areas, and because the sheer fatigue of climbing the steeper slopes was formidable, march schedules went down the mountain side, with quite a few steel helmets and an occasional mule. Halts were a matter of common sense leadership at platoon or company level. The march was tactical but no Japanese were encountered, though rumor of their nearness kept the men alert. The Chinese had passed that way before, while a screen of Kachin Rangers was preceding the American column. Speaking the local dialects and carrying radios and automatic weapons, the Kachins were an excellent screen which masked the MARS Task Force while reporting anything that might be suspicious. Despite the difficult march, crossing the 400-foot wide Shweli was not too hard. The bridge built by the Chinese some weeks before still stood, a triumph of Oriental ingenuity, with bundles of bamboo for pontons and vines for cable. The Shweli was beginning to tear it apart, but work parties from the 475th kept it operable.  Meanwhile, spurred into action by General Wedemeyer after a month of inactivity, General Wei's Y-Force finally resumed its offensive operations in late December. They promptly dispatched the 2nd, 6th, and 71st Armies to launch an assault on the forward positions of the 56th Division at Wanting. Simultaneously, the 53rd Army executed a wide flanking maneuver to the west, aiming to encircle and attack the Japanese forces from the rear. Faced with the intense pressure of this four-pronged offensive, General Matsuyama was compelled to withdraw the 148th Regiment to a position north of Mongyu. He also ordered the Yoshida Force to mount a counteroffensive toward Muse and committed the reserve 2nd Regiment to secure Namhpakka. On January 5, the 53rd Army reached the vicinity of Muse and began crossing the river; however, they were met with fierce resistance from Matsuyama's timely counterattack, which thwarted their advance. Ten days later, Sun's forces initiated a well-coordinated offensive against Namhkam, which ultimately succumbed on January 16 as the 55th Regiment retreated toward Khonung. With the Shweli Valley now firmly under Allied control, Matsuyama began to tighten his defensive perimeter in anticipation of a final withdrawal toward Hsenwi. On January 17, the Mars Task Force made significant progress by reaching the Hosi sector, where they immediately engaged Japanese outposts. The 475th Regiment successfully secured the advantageous high ground near Nawhkam village. Over the next two days, American forces clashed with the 4th Regiment, capturing the strategically important Loikang Ridge and the elevated terrain overlooking Namhpakka. On January 19, the Mars Task Force attempted to disrupt Japanese supply lines by blocking the Burma Road through demolition and artillery bombardment, coinciding with the arrival of the 55th Regiment, which was sent to bolster the defenders. In a parallel effort, the 114th Regiment managed to sever the Namhkam-Namhpakka trail at Loilawn on the same day. Faced with this escalating threat from the south and the intensifying Chinese assaults on Wanting, the 56th Division was compelled to further contract its defensive perimeter. As a result, Wanting fell on January 20. Fortunately for Matsuyama, General Wei received orders from the Generalissimo to conclude the Salween campaign immediately, which meant that the Chinese forces would remain in their positions until they could be relieved by Sultan's units. Over the course of nearly nine months of intense combat, Wei's Y-Force had successfully reoccupied an impressive 24,000 square miles of Chinese territory and had defeated one of the most elite divisions of the Japanese army, along with elements from two additional divisions. However, the fighting was far from over. Sun continued to dispatch the 112th and 113th Regiments toward Wanting and Mongyu, aiming to clear the final stretch of the road leading to China. Meanwhile, the 89th and 114th Regiments pressed eastward to cut off the Burma Road north of Namhpakka, further complicating the situation for the Japanese forces. In the southern region, from January 20 to January 24, the Mars Task Force continued its strategic operations, executing ambushes and demolition missions while successfully repelling several intense counterattacks from enemy forces. By late January, pressure by MARS Task Force and that of the Chinese forces in the north began to register on the Japanese. The soldiers of the 4th Regiment could see the aerial activity that kept MARS supplied. Not recognizing what they saw, they were so impressed by a big supply drop on the 24th that they sent a report to the 56th Division of a large airborne force being landed along the Burma Road. Accepting this report, General Matsuyama decided to destroy his ammunition and retreat south. His superiors on January 24 agreed to let him retreat, but only after he had evacuated casualties and ammunition. Forty vehicles with gasoline accompanied by a Major Kibino of the 33rd Army staff were sent north to support the 56th in its withdrawal. The Japanese truck convoy made its run north the night of January 24. The trucks were heard, and the Americans placed heavy fire on the road. Kibino had been making the trip in a tankette. Hit by a 4.2-inch mortar shell, it burst into flames clearly visible from the American lines. Kibino clambered out, jumped on a truck, and succeeded in getting his convoy through to the 56th Division. Next day the derelict tankette was credited to the 2nd Battalion, 475th Regiment. But  Encouraged by the additional supplies of gasoline and inspired by the heroic examples of Major Kibino and the personnel of the truck companies, the 56th Division renewed its efforts and, during the next four days effected the evacuation of over 1000 casualties and moved several tons of ammunition to Hsenwi.  Meanwhile, General Matsuyama began to systematically reposition his forces toward Namhpakka, a strategic maneuver that would enable Chinese troops to occupy Mongyu on January 27. In a broader context, by the end of January, the 36th and 50th Divisions were also engaged in crossing the Shweli River, preparing to advance their offensives further southward. In the Arakan region, Operation Romulus exceeded expectations. The 1st Battalion of the 111th Regiment had been defending Akyab. On December 31, as the rear guard of the Sakura Detachment crossed the Kaladan River and moved eastward the Battalion was ordered to withdraw to Ponnagyun. As intelligence suggested very few Japanese were left on Akyab island, a recce aeroplane reported the locals showing no anxiety and on January 2 messages were dropped in Urdu and Burmese asking them to sit on the ground if the island was still occupied or stand with their hands in the air if not. Captain Jimmy Jarrett of ‘C' Flight, 656 AOP Squadron, then landed to a rousing reception and found the Japanese had quit on December 31, although nobody believed him until a senior officer flew in to confirm it. This prompted General Christison to swiftly initiate an amphibious invasion. Notably, this operation was executed without the anticipated naval bombardment and without deploying the reserve 26th Indian Division. As a result, the 3rd Commando Brigade successfully captured Akyab on January 3, facing no resistance, and the 25th Indian Division soon followed, reinforcing the area. From Akyab, the 9th York and Lancasters were transported by boat to establish a strategic blockade along the Yo River at Ponnagyun. There, they encountered significant Japanese forces. After a fierce engagement, however, the Japanese defenders were compelled to retreat toward Myohaung by January 11. In response to the evolving situation, Admiral Mountbatten devised a plan to land the 3rd Commando Brigade and the 25th Division on the Myebon Peninsula. This operation aimed to sever the primary lines of communication for Japanese forces, while preparations were made for the 26th Division to conduct a landing on Ramree Island. In response to the urgent military situation, Operation Passport was swiftly conceived and executed on January 12. British-Indian forces successfully landed at the southern tip of the peninsula, supported by both air and naval operations. Once ashore, the commandos advanced inland, facing intense resistance from fortified hill positions. Their efforts culminated in the capture of Pagoda Hill and the village of Myebon. However, as they pushed forward, opposition intensified, making it increasingly difficult for the British-Indian troops to reach Hill 831. Simultaneously, the 82nd West African Division, now commanded by Major-General Hugh Stockwell, entered the Kaladan Valley to relieve the 81st Division, which had been engaged in combat for over a year. The West African forces began to apply pressure against the Matsu Detachment units stationed at Myohaung and Minbya, although these Japanese forces managed to maintain their positions despite the mounting assaults. Meanwhile, planning was underway for the deployment of the 3rd Commando Brigade and the 51st Indian Brigade to land at Kangaw, coinciding with General Lomax's invasion of Ramree Island.  Early on January 21 the naval bombardment group opened fire. Christison and the other Force Commanders were watching through field glasses from the bridge of HMS Queen Elizabeth in her first engagement since the Dardanelles in 1915. Christison later said: ‘Some shells fell on a marsh behind the Jap defences, and I saw a number of duck spring up. “Duck”, I shouted. “The Royal Navy never ducks”, said the Admiral.' With her second salvo Queen Elizabeth scored a direct hit on the Japanese ammunition depot, which facilitated the landing operations. The 71st Indian Brigade successfully captured Kyaukpyu with minimal resistance. This victory enabled them to advance toward Minbyin and Kyaupyauk, both of which fell into their hands by January 23. In the subsequent days, the brigade continued its advance toward the Yanbauk Chaung, where they encountered fierce Japanese defenses. At the same time, other elements of the division worked to secure Cheduba and Sagu Kyun Islands, further consolidating their strategic position in the region. On January 22, the commandos and the 51st Brigade successfully landed in the Kangaw area near the Min River. However, they faced violent and frequent counterattacks from Japanese forces, which hindered their ability to expand their beachhead. Despite these challenges, the intense pressure from the commandos ultimately forced the Japanese defenders at Hill 831, Myohaung, and Minbya to retreat toward Kani, marking a significant shift in the operational landscape. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General Krueger's forces advanced against Japanese defenses, capturing key positions despite heavy resistance and casualties. Meanwhile, in Burma, British-Indian troops advanced, seizing key locations despite heavy resistance. Both fronts faced intense combat, leading to significant territorial gains against Japanese forces by the end of January.

Drones buzzing airbases and HMS Queen Elizabeth. Undersea cables cut. Mysterious parcel fires at air-freight depots. These have all been described as hybrid, grey-zone, or sub-threshold attacks against the UK and it's allies.But if they are all below the threshold of an act of war, where does that threshold lie?Sitrep explores the use of deniable attacks, from disruption and disinformation to assassination and bomb plots. How do we defend against them, deter enemies from even trying, and stand up to international bullying?Kate Gerbeau and Professor Michael Clarke talk to grey-zone expert Elisabeth Braw, former military intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram, and Tan Dhesi MP who chairs the Commons Defence Committee.

Im Hamburger Hafenkonzert geht es dieses Mal wieder um verschiedene Themen rund um die Schifffahrt, das Meer und den Hamburger Hafen. Unsere Themen dieses Mal: - Der Flugzeugträger "HMS Queen Elizabeth" der britischen Royal Navy zu Gast im Hamburger Hafen - Zur Situation der deutschen Seehäfen - Die Jahrestagung des Zentralverbands deutscher Seehafenbetriebe in Hamburg - 110 Jahre Davidwache auf dem Kiez: Ein Besuch in Deutschlands berühmtesten Polizeirevier - 110 Jahre Davidwache auf dem Kiez: Mit einem Polizisten unterwegs auf Streife - Natürliche Wellenbrecher: Wie die Pazifische Auster helfen könnte, unsere Nordseeküste zu schützen - Endlich eröffnet! - Das neue Besucher- und Informationszentrum des Museumshafens in Oevelgönne - Ostseehäfenausbau in Polen - Hafensenatorin Melanie Leonhard auf Reisen - Boris Herrmann und die Vendée Globe - Live-Blog auf ndr.de/sport - Neue Doku in der ARD -Mediathek: „Boris Herrmann – Segeln am Limit“ - Neuer NDR-Podcast auf Hochdeutsch und Friesisch: "Von Föhr nach New York. Eine Auswanderergeschichte" - Mit der Fähre von den Landungsbrücken nach Finkenwerder und zurück - Wie kommt die neue Linie 66 bei den Pendlerinnen und Pendlern an Moderation: Jan Wulf

Moin, ein riesiges Loch klafft auf der Osterstraße und man muss sich gefühlt jeden Tag einen neuen Weg durch die Baustelle suchen. So beschreibt meine Kollegin Anja Grigoleit die Situation. Richtig schwierig ist das auch für die Geschäftsleute, die in der Bezirksversammlung ihre Kritik vorgebracht haben - übrigens erstaunlich sachlich. Außerdem nehme ich euch heute mit an Bord des Flugzeugträgers HMS Queen Elizabeth - jedenfalls mit den Ohren. Viel Spaß beim Hören wünscht Ole ___________________________________________________________ Was war heute in Hamburg los? Maiken Nielsen und Ole Wackermann werfen im wöchentlichen Wechsel zum Tagesende einen Blick auf die News und das aktuelle Stadtgeschehen. Das sind die Nachrichten heute mit Ole Wackermann, am Donnerstag, 21. November 2024 +++HAMBURG: BAUSTELLE IN DER OSTERSTRASSE SORGT FÜR HEFTIGE KRITIK Die Baustelle für den Fernwärmenetzausbau in der Osterstraße in Eimsbüttel ist derzeit eine der größten in Hamburg. Die neue knapp fünf Kilometer lange Fernwärmeleitung soll mehr Menschen in Zukunft mit klimaneutraler Wärme versorgen. Beim Wirtschaftsausschuss am Mittwoch trafen Vertreterinnen und Vertreter von Hamburg Energie und dem Verein Osterstraße sowie Gewerbetreibende aufeinander.

Steve Prest discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Steve Prest was a Weapon Engineer Officer who joined the Royal Navy after reading Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University. He served in the Defence Communications Services Agency in Corsham in support of Op TELIC 1 (Iraq); undertook a short tour in Afghanistan as a Liaison Officer to Task Force Helmand; and has served on exchange with the French Navy. In the UK he has worked in Defence Equipment and Support, MOD, the Permanent Joint Headquarters and the Maritime Capability Division of Navy Command Headquarters. At sea he was the Weapon Engineer Officer in HMS WESTMINSTER undertaking operations in the Mediterranean (Libya), Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean; and then the Commander Weapon Engineer in HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, bringing the ship out of build and home to Portsmouth. Joining the nascent Navy Acquisition organisation in 2017, he was previously the Programme Director of the Type 31 Frigate Programme. He then became Deputy Director Navy Acquisition (Equipment and Systems), and Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for the Maritime Electronic Warfare and Mine Hunting Capability Programmes. He fulfilled the role of Director Navy Acquisition from September 2022 until May 2023 and finished his career as Deputy Director People Change Programmes in Navy Command HQ. Still working out what he wants to do when he grows up, Steve is now an independent consultant, advisor, commentator and speaker in the Defence sector and beyond. He has set up his own company, Alatar Ltd, and his self-appointed mission is “to help brilliant people to do amazing things”. He is married to Kerry and they live on the Hampshire coast with their daughter, Emily. He enjoys reading and is a keen fan of most sports, participating when time and body allow. The Royal Navy and what it does. That life is stochastic not based on fate, otherwise risk management wouldn't work! The Scouring of the Shire - from Lord of the Rings. It was a crucial part of the narrative arc in the books but missed out from the otherwise brilliant films. Captain Cook. Everyone knows that he "discovered" Australia (he didn't really, but...) but his qualities as a leader and maritime professional should be better known. That inclusive leadership isn't "woke nonsense" but is, at its heart, just good leadership. Bluestone 42 - a BBC comedy drama about a British bomb disposal detachment details the camaraderie and bonds shared between the soldiers in the unit as they risk their lives defusing bombs. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This episode focuses on the the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) first ever participation in Exercise Cobra Warrior, a Royal Air Force (RAF) led Large Force Employment exercise.Cobra Warrior is hosted by the UK's Air & Space Warfare Centre which is located at RAF Waddington.The Exercise is held twice a year, and it takes place across the UK and over multiple domains including air, sea, land, space and cyber. We published a detailed overview of Exercise Cobra Warrior in Go Bold #48, so we encourage you to listen to that episode as a compendium to this episode where we are focused on Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2.This iteration of Cobra Warrior involved more than 50 aircraft from 6 allied countries including: Canada, USA, Italy, Norway, Australia and the UK, along with a NATO E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) which managed large areas of battlespace and provide surveillance and communications. These aircraft worked together to support a fictional country in conflict to regain sovereign territory.According to a senior officer at the Air & Space Warfare Centre, the intent of Exercise Cobra Warrior was to bring allied forces together in order to enhance the ability to work collaboratively on demanding missions and in dynamic threat environments.Cobra Warrior 23-2 was the first time the exercise conducted operations at night, so that added an entirely new aspect to the operations.For its first ever participation at Cobra Warrior, the Royal Canadian Air Force dispatched an Air Task Force which included CF-18 Hornet fighter jets and the CC-150 Polaris air refueling tanker. RCAF C-17 strategic airlift aircraft also supported the deployment into Europe. Numerous other types of aircraft participated during the exercise, including the RAF's F-35B Lightning which took part from the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. Also participating were RAF Typhoon fighter jets; F-35s from the United States and Norway, F-16s, Voyager MRTT air refueling tankers, HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters and many more.Our guest to speak about the Royal Canadian Air Force's participation is Lieutenant-Colonel Tom Lawrence, the Commanding Officer of 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron, and the Commander of the Air Task Force for Canada's participation in Cobra Warrior 23-2.We have a great discussion where we speak about leadership, fighter pilot training, the CF-18 Hornet, and combat operations, and then we dive into the happenings of Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2. It's an awesome chat with a ton of great information, so we hope you'll enjoy this conversation.Our thanks to LtCol Lawrence for his time and insight.Go Bold!

Welcome to "Uncovering the Veil: Decoding Deception and Distraction." I'm your host, and today, we're delving into a world of intrigue and secrecy. Our episode begins with Ole's concern about deception and distraction in the world. We'll explore the Lahaina incident and alleged happenings in Ukraine, but what's the bigger picture here? Could it involve NATO countries and the use of problem-reaction-solution tactics? But hang on, our conversation gets a little distracted by background noise and technical issues. Could this be more than just coincidence? Our speaker believes there's evidence being cleaned up in houses affected by fires, with incidents of unknown boxes disabling cars, preventing escape from these fires. Are electromagnetic pulses being used to shut down technology and prevent footage of these events? Now, here's where it gets really intriguing. Could these actions be part of a larger plan to facilitate land grabs and displace people? Our speaker expresses their deep concern about the lack of aid and support for the people of Lahaina, Maui. Is there a deliberate effort to force them out with roadblocks and a lack of basic necessities? But there's more to this web of intrigue. Suspicious connections between a recent landslide in Sweden and previous meetings of the Bilderberg Group in the same area are highlighted. A large underground bunker and sightings of foreign submarines with English writing raise questions. What's going on under the surface? We'll also dive into a series of incidents in Sweden, including engine problems, disasters, alleged Gladio attacks, tram accidents, and fires. Are these orchestrated disruptions in this peaceful country? Our speaker discusses patterns, sacrifices, and even hidden installations. And Sweden isn't the only focus. We'll touch on NATO warships visiting Swedish ports and the UK's HMS Queen Elizabeth requiring modifications to accommodate it. What's the significance of these military activities? There's also a discussion about Sweden's increasing bombings and the nature of these incidents. Are there parallels to the situation in the US with open borders, military presence, and drone usage by Swedish police? NATO offers assistance with gang violence, but what are the implications of that? Speaking of NATO, the possibility of Sweden officially joining NATO and facing opposition from Turkey is on the table. Could Scandinavia be divided into two parts, with headquarters set up in Norfolk, England, and Brussels? The situation in Sweden is increasingly concerning, with military activities, landslides, and fenced-in areas. Even U.S. bombers crossing over Stockholm add to the complexity. Our speaker is deeply worried about the current state of Sweden. They express gratitude for the presence of NATO forces but then pivot to discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Their concerns about Israel's actions and the displacement of Palestinians take center stage. Comparisons to historical land appropriation and mistreatment of indigenous populations come to light. The speaker delves into the Israeli occupation of Gaza, the Golan Heights, and the West Bank, shedding light on the mistreatment of Palestinians through house demolitions, settlements, and restrictions. The imbalance of power, Israel's military might, and the suffering of children and teenagers locked in an open-air prison evoke frustration. The excessive use of force by both sides is criticized, and the dream of Netanyahu and his allies to take over Gaza is examined. The Mossad's motto of "war by deception" enters the conversation, as does the apartheid-like treatment of Palestinians. There's no sugarcoating it—our speaker is deeply concerned about the brutal segregation between Palestinians and Israelis. They also question Kennedy's alignment in this conflict and express reservations about another speaker's stance on Ukraine. Tune in as we peel back the layers of these intricate narratives and explore the world of deception, distraction, and the pursuit of truth. oin host Michael Jaco, Ex-Navy Seal, who teaches you how to tap into your Intuition and Unleash the Power within, so you can become the Master of your Reality.   To get behind the scenes access to Michael Jaco's videos join his Intuitive Warrior club here - michaelkjacosocial.com   Connect with Michael Jaco go to his website - michaelkjaco.com   Ole Damegard website: https://lightonconspiracies.com          

Det väntar nya tider för klassiska isbrytaren Sankt Erik i Stockholm. Efter fem år vid kaj har fartyget äntligen varit ute och rört på sig och nu är förhoppningen att det blir fler turer framöver. Det snackar vi om denna veckan, men också om Stena Line som lägger ner trafiken till Finland, om brittiska bjässen HMS Queen Elizabeth som kommer till Göteborg och om ugglan som testade livet ombord på Kielfärjan. Välkomna ombord! /Christopher & Patrik

On May 25, 2023, author Preston Smith gave a fascinating lecture about his father's service as the last U.S. pilot accepted into the ranks of the RAF during World War II. In a voice both timeless and distinctly greatest generational, Richmonder Parke F. Smith wrote about being the last U.S. pilot accepted into the ranks of the RAF through their training exchange program at War Eagle Field, Los Angeles. After completing their course, he sailed to England on board the HMS Queen Elizabeth, swore allegiance to the king, and was offered a coveted spot training as a fighter pilot. From 1942 to 1946, Smith flew 129 missions in North Africa, Italy, and over the North Sea, before returning home. Amazingly—blessedly—he made it home, unlike so many of his friends and comrades. It is to them he dedicated his writing. But war stories are only the half of it. Smith writes of human connection and camaraderie formed in war's trenches, revealing enduring truths through anecdotes made even more humorous from his perspective as a total outsider. Preston Smith offers an insider's view into his father's unique military service, telling a story about finding home—no matter how foreign—and fighting for it with all you've got. Parke's son, Preston Smith, collected these writings, some discovered on old “floppy” disks, some in notebooks, and some in previously published volumes, bringing them to life as the 2020 book, Spitfire: An American WWII Fighter Pilot in the RAF. Virginians will remember the Smith family flying aerobatics for Barnstormers Airshows at King's Dominion amusement park in Ashland, with Parke piloting a bi-plane, sons Jimmie and Preston manning the hot air balloon ascensions and assisting sky divers, and their mom knitting in the car. The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

As the Taliban continue to prevent women and some girls from working or having an education an all party group has been established in Westminster to monitor the situation.Sitrep also talks to a former female politician who fled the country and the wife of a former CDS who started an education charity in the country.More tanks are being sent to Ukraine but will they make a difference and how will Russia respond?And we talk to the film maker given the run of HMS Queen Elizabeth

As the Taliban continue to prevent women and some girls from working or having an education an all party group has been established in Westminster to monitor the situation.Sitrep also talks to a former female politician who fled the country and the wife of a former CDS who started an education charity in the country.More tanks are being sent to Ukraine but will they make a difference and how will Russia respond?And we talk to the film maker given the run of HMS Queen Elizabeth

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On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Rear Adm. Steve Moorhouse, RN, the Royal Navy's director of force generation, discusses takeaways from the record-setting maiden seven-month UK Carrier Strike Group 21 deployment centered around HMS Queen Elizabeth last year, US-UK naval cooperation worldwide, improving logistical capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, vital importance of coalition interoperability as the United States embraces the Joint All-Domain Command and Control System, increasing UK naval capabilities, role of seapower in future conflict and more with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate A short experimental episode! What do you guys think? Should we continue with news content? Stories: -Landing a drone on HMS Queen Elizabeth? -Flyingmag.com -Know Thyself -AOPA -FAA denies Signature FBO Complaint -AOPA -Hitting back against outrageous fuel prices -planeandpilotmag -ATC Privitization Emergency Checklist -AOPA -DeLorean DR-7 -Flyingmag.com   patreon.com/podcastingonaplane https://www.facebook.com/podcastingonaplane/ Instagram: #podcastingonaplane Twitter @podcastonaplane   Music by Reaktor Productions Copyright 2017 Podcastingonaplane.

After 7 months at sea, the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) has returned. HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into Portsmouth Harbour a day after its F-35 jets arrived home at RAF Marham. A decade in the making, CSG 21 combines the capabilities of the RAF and Royal Navy to support global operations. Find out how the two services have worked together to deliver the Lightning Force and hear RAF personnel share their experiences of going to sea and maritime aviation.  InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services. 

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After an F35, flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth, crashed into the Mediterranean the pilot ejected and was safely recovered to the Aircraft carrier.In this week's Sitrep we look at the two most urgent tasks now, to find out why the crash happened, and to recover the plane which is packed with top-secret technology that the UK does not want enemies to get a glimpse of.Blowing up a satellite, massing troops near Ukraine, and getting involved in a migrant crisis. We ask what is Russia up to? A world leading expert tells us why he's changed his mind on the risk of a biological terror attack.And we have the story of a world-record flight using a fuel made from nothing but air and water. We ask the manufacturer of the UK's fighter jet engines if the fuel really could power a carbon-neutral Royal Air Force.

In this, the first of several episodes on the maritime history of airpower, Dr Sam Willis meets three Royal Naval flag officers to discuss the complexities and challenges of commanding and operating aircraft carriers. Sam's guests are Vice Admiral Jerry Kydd, the current Fleet Commander of the Royal Navy, who served as the very first commanding officer of the new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, launched in 2014 and the largest and most powerful vessel ever constructed for the Royal Navy; Rear Admiral David Snelson, who served in the Royal Navy between 1969 to 2006 on both Ark Royal 4 and Ark Royal 5, and was the Commander MaritimeForces and Task Group Commander for Royal Naval forces in the second Gulf War of 2003; and Rear Admiral Roy Clare who commanded HMS Invincible 25 years ago, seeing operations in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Arabian Sea and The Gulf, with Fleet Air Arm and Royal Air Force squadrons embarked. They discuss a commander's responsibilities with regard to aviation and airspace; the thorny issues of logistics, and how to manage fuel, food and spare parts; the formidable challenges of engineering both in terms of air engineering and weapons engineering, including radars, radios and satellite comms; the challenge of commanding people, of training and handing on skills; and the issues of Task Group command - how does a carrier fit into a Task Group? Does the captain of a carrier also act as the Commander of a task Group?These remarkable insights from the recent (and sometimes very recent) past help us understand the development and use of carriers and airpower from its inception in the first quarter of the twentieth century until today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode is brought to you between land and sea as Executive Director David Kelly sits down with Commodore Steve Moorhouse OBE, of the Royal Navy - Commander of the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group. The Carrier Strike Group (or CSG) is currently on a seven-and-a-half-month mission of engagements with UK allies and regional partners, and, for testing the capabilities that the CSG can bring to bear in the region. Led by HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the Royal Navy's two new 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers, it is the first operational deployment of the UK Carrier Strike Group. Hear more from the Commodore as tells us what the Royal Navy does, how it engages with other regions in the area including the UK's Defence partnership with Singapore & the Republic of Singapore Navy, how the Royal Navy looks at new technology and incorporating it into future designs of Air Craft Carriers and what it's like working at sea, being away from home and dealing with COVID over the last year.

星期一（2021年9月27日）隶属英国皇家海军“伊丽莎白女王”号（HMS Queen Elizabeth）航母打击群的一艘护卫舰通过台湾海峡。 中国军方指责其居心不良。鉴于美国军舰频繁通过台湾海峡，但美国的盟国很少派军舰穿越这一敏感海域。 此次英国护卫舰通过台湾海峡意义何在？

Ngày 04/09/2021, hàng không mẫu hạm HMS Queen Elizabeth của Hải Quân Hoàng Gia Anh ghé thăm cảng quân sự Yokosuka của Nhật Bản. Đây cũng là chặng dừng cuối cùng trước khi tham gia cuộc tập trận đầu tiên với các đồng minh trong vùng Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương. Với những chiến dịch này, phải chăng Anh Quốc đang định hình những mục tiêu chiến lược mới cho tầm nhìn « Global Britain » được công bố hồi tháng 3/2021 ? Hãng tin Anh Reuters ngày 06/09/2021 cho rằng sự kiện hàng không mẫu hạm Anh lần đầu tiên cập cảng quân sự Nhật Bản sau một thập niên « đánh dấu bước khởi đầu một sự hiện diện quân sự thường trực tại một vùng đang nỗ lực kềm hãm đà đi lên thành cường quốc của Trung Quốc. » « Global Britain » : Tham vọng cường quốc của Luân Đôn Đương nhiên, trước những thông tin này, Bắc Kinh đã nhanh chóng có phản ứng. Phiên bản tiếng Anh của tờ Hoàn Cầu Thời Báo, cơ quan ngôn luận của đảng Cộng Sản Trung Quốc đã có lời mỉa mai cho rằng Luân Đôn đã có những tuyên bố « phóng đại », « cường điệu ». Bởi vì « sự hiện diện thường trực quân sự » đó của Hải Quân Anh chỉ là để lại hai chiếc tầu tuần tra « khả năng chiến đấu thấp », không được trang bị tên lửa, sau khi hàng không mẫu hạm rời khu vực. Vẫn theo trang mạng này, « Vương Quốc Anh thời kỳ hậu Brexit có tham vọng « Global Britain » (tạm dịch là Nước Anh toàn cầu) và đang nỗ lực thực hiện giấc mơ này. Đó chẳng qua là vì Anh Quốc xem Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương như là một trung tâm kinh tế và tâm điểm của trò chơi quyền lực lớn. Chính vì điều này mà Anh Quốc quyết tâm chứng tỏ sự tồn tại và vai trò của mình trong khu vực. » Câu hỏi đặt ra : Anh Quốc thật sự muốn gì khi gởi hàng không mẫu hạm đến Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương ? Liệu nước Anh có đủ phương tiện để thực hiện những tham vọng như Trung Quốc chỉ trích ? Đối với nhà nghiên cứu Georgina Wright, phụ trách chương trình châu Âu, Viện Montaigne, trước hết việc HMS Queen Elizabeth đến thăm Nhật Bản và tham gia tập trận với các đồng minh Mỹ, Nhật, Hàn và Úc là không chỉ mang tính biểu tượng cao, mà còn xác định mối quan tâm của Luân Đôn đối với khu vực. Hồi tháng Ba năm 2021, chính phủ Anh Quốc đã cho công bố một tập tài liệu dài 114 trang, có tựa đề « Global Britain in a Competitive Age ». Bản « tầm soát tổng thể về an ninh, quốc phòng, phát triển và đối ngoại » này, lần đầu tiên đưa ra khái niệm về tầm nhìn « Global Britain » (Nước Anh trên toàn cầu), nhằm khẳng định tham vọng cường quốc thế giới của Luân Đôn. « Sách Trắng » quốc phòng này của Anh, như cách gọi của nhiều chuyên gia, ấn định những ưu tiên địa lý mới, khi cho chuyển trục sang vùng Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương. Chính phủ thủ tướng Boris Johnson đánh giá khu vực này sẽ là « tâm điểm địa chính trị mới của thế giới ». Nếu như mối quan tâm này của nước Anh đối với khu vực được thể hiện rõ qua việc cụm từ « Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương » được đề cập đến hơn 30 lần trong Sách Trắng và được nhắc rất nhiều trong nghị trường Anh, thì chuyên gia về châu Âu, bà Georgina Wright, trên đài France Culture, nhận thấy rằng Anh Quốc hiện vẫn chưa có một chiến lược rõ ràng trong khu vực này. « Thật ra điều này chẳng có gì là ngạc nhiên cả. Đây là một khu vực mà đối với Luân Đôn có một vị trí mỗi lúc một lớn trên phương diện kinh tế và an ninh, nhất là do sự trỗi dậy của Trung Quốc. Thế nên, người ta mới thấy chiếc HMS Queen Elizabeth trong vùng. Dù sao đi nữa, tôi cũng cho rằng Anh Quốc vẫn còn lâu mới có một chiến lược cụ thể đối với vùng Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương. Vẫn còn một câu hỏi lớn được đặt ra trong nội bộ Nghị Viện Anh: Một cách cụ thể, việc có một sức mạnh, một sự hiện diện trong vùng Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương có ý nghĩa gì ? Và ngoài việc gởi chiếc hàng không mẫu hạm đến đó, quý vị sẽ phải làm gì nữa ? » « Global Britain » và chiến lược tái bố trí ngân sách Trở lại với những mỉa mai của tờ Global Times, bài viết còn cho rằng chính sách « hiện diện quân sự thường trực ở Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương » của Anh khó mà trụ được lâu dài do nguồn ngân sách và công nghệ hạn hẹp. Hải Quân Anh không thể triển khai dài hạn bất kỳ tầu sân bay nào trong số hai chiếc đang có ở nước ngoài.  Về điểm này, tờ Le Figaro của Pháp có nhắc lại, hồi tháng 11/2020, thủ tướng Anh đã thông báo tăng thêm 16,5 tỷ bảng Anh (22 tỷ đô la) trong bốn năm tới cho ngân sách quốc phòng. Đây là mức tăng cao nhất kể từ sau Đệ Nhị Thế Chiến kết thúc. Thế nhưng, trong ngắn hạn, bộ Quốc Phòng Anh sẽ cắt giảm một tỷ bảng Anh vào năm 2022. Điều đó có nghĩa là quân đội Anh sẽ giảm bớt 10 ngàn binh sĩ, từ 80 xuống còn 70 ngàn quân nhân. Ngược lại, nhiều phương tiện bổ sung sẽ cho phép hiện đại hóa Royal Air Force, đầu tư vào Nghiên cứu và Phát triển và như vậy trả lại cho nước Anh vị thế cường quốc hải quân hàng đầu ở châu Âu. Điều đó cũng đồng nghĩa với việc « không còn gởi binh sĩ thi hành nhiệm vụ ở nước ngoài thường xuyên và lâu hơn ». Một hình thức tái triển khai các phương tiện quân sự, theo như quan điểm của bà Georgina Wright. « Ở đây cho thấy có một chiếc lược mới trong chi tiêu quốc phòng của Nghị Viện Anh. Đúng là có một khoản cắt giảm lớn trong quân đội nhưng lại đầu tư nhiều trong công nghệ mới, mạng tin học. Trở lại với vấn đề Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương, chúng ta phải chờ xem để có thể biết được những tham vọng cụ thể cho khu vực này. Nhưng tôi tin rằng các đồng minh và các đối tác châu Âu trong khu vực sẽ tự hỏi : Điều đó có nghĩa là gì ? Đâu là các khả năng để thực thi các chiến lược đó ? Do vậy tôi cho là còn quá sớm để mà đưa ra các đánh giá ! » Trung Quốc, đối thủ cạnh tranh nên « dàn xếp » Vậy, trong tầm nhìn mới này, Anh Quốc có cái nhìn như thế nào về Trung Quốc ? Trái với Nga, vẫn bị xem như là kẻ thù chính yếu, thậm chí còn bị xếp vào diện « mối đe dọa tích cực », nước Anh của thủ tướng « Bojo » tỏ ra dè dặt hơn với Bắc Kinh. Trong báo cáo, Trung Quốc được mô tả như là một « thách thức hệ thống » hơn là một « kẻ thù truyền kiếp », bất chấp những căng thẳng giữa hai nước trong các hồ sơ Hồng Kông, người Duy Nghô Nhĩ, hay mạng 5G. Vì sao Anh Quốc có thái độ « hòa dịu » như vậy với Trung Quốc ? Chuyên gia về châu Âu, Viện Montaigne giải thích : « Điểm đáng ngạc nhiên ở đây là Luân Đôn có một lập trường về Trung Quốc rất gần gũi với Liên Hiệp Châu Âu hay nhiều nước châu Âu khác. Nhất là người ta có thể hợp tác với Trung Quốc để đối phó với những vấn đề lớn của thế giới như biến đổi khí hậu. Người ta khó thể phớt lờ và phải phối hợp với Bắc Kinh. Nhưng bên cạnh đó, cũng phải có một sự cứng rắn, mạnh mẽ về tất cả những gì có liên quan đến nhân quyền. Do vậy, tôi cho rằng Anh Quốc có một lập trường về Trung Quốc hòa dịu hơn so với Hoa Kỳ. » Nói một cách khác, nước Anh xem Trung Quốc như là một đối thủ cạnh tranh, nên biết « dàn xếp, điều đình ». Trước Quốc Hội, khi công bố chiến lược mới, ông Boris Johnson cảnh báo : « Những ai kêu gọi một cuộc chiến tranh lạnh với Trung Quốc hay tách biệt hoàn toàn nền kinh tế chúng ta ra khỏi Trung Quốc là đã bị nhầm : Chúng ta phải tìm kiếm một thế cân bằng và có một mối quan hệ sáng suốt với quốc gia này ». Anh chuyển trục từ Âu sang Á ? Nếu như trong báo cáo « Global Britain in a Competitive Age » vẫn nhấn mạnh đến vai trò « sáng lập » của NATO đối với chính sách quốc phòng và an ninh đất nước, Vương Quốc Anh dự tính triệt thoái các đội quân ra khỏi một số nước Bắc Âu, do việc chính quyền Luân Đôn đánh giá rằng nhiều nước khác, như Đức chẳng hạn, giờ đã có thể thay thế Anh Quốc. Câu hỏi đặt ra : Phải chăng với ý định này, Anh Quốc đang thật sự chuyển trục từ Âu sang Á ? Nhà nghiên cứu Georgina Wright tin rằng là chưa phải là lúc. « Khi đọc kỹ tài liệu này, đúng là Anh Quốc có tham vọng trở thành một cường quốc thế giới, nhưng trước hết đó phải là cường quốc châu Âu. Việc bảo đảm an ninh tại châu lục này vẫn là rất quan trọng. Chúng ta còn nhớ là Pháp đã 11 lần, Đức 7 lần nhắc đến việc xích lại gần hơn giữa NATO và Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, về sự hiện diện quân sự ở Sahel nữa. Khi nhìn thấy những gì diễn ra ở Afghanistan, người ta nghĩ là Anh Quốc sẽ hiện diện thường xuyên hơn, một cách tích cực hơn và sẽ tìm cách nói chuyện nhiều hơn với các đối tác châu Âu. Do vậy, tôi cho là đây chưa hẳn là một sự chuyển trục hoàn toàn sang Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương, đó mới chỉ là chuyện phát biểu mà thôi, còn phải chờ những việc được thực hiện trong những tháng, những năm sắp tới, để biết xem có những thay đổi quan trọng thực sự từ châu Âu sang châu Á hay không ? Riêng tôi, tôi cho rằng Anh Quốc vẫn cần châu Âu nhiều hơn là châu Á ». Trước những động thái này của Anh Quốc, Hoàn Cầu Thời Báo một mặt chế nhạo Luân Đôn vẫn còn bị giam hãm trong nỗi tiếc nuối về một thời kỳ ngoại giao bằng « họng súng », một thời kỳ đã qua. Mặt khác, Bắc Kinh cảnh cáo, Trung Quốc ngày nay không phải của 100 năm về trước và dọa rằng nếu Vương Quốc Anh dám có những hành động khiêu khích nào ở Biển Đông, những biện pháp đáp trả của Trung Quốc sẽ khiến nước này phải rút lấy kinh nghiệm về hậu quả của những hành động hấp tấp. Trước những thách thức to lớn như vậy, nhà nghiên cứu Georgina Wright tự hỏi, trên phương diện thực hành, đâu là những năng lực, nguồn lực để Vương Quốc Anh thực thi những chiến lược được vạch ra ? Đồng minh của nước Anh là ai ? Bởi vì ngay chính bản thân các nước đồng minh của Anh, do những hạn chế về khả năng và nguồn lực, cũng đang gặp khó khăn khi đưa ra các chọn lựa và những ưu tiên cụ thể !

Dr Sam Willis meets with the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin to discuss the many challenges the Royal Navy faces exercising sea power in the modern world. They discuss life on a modern warship; how the sea provides prosperity, security and stability; exercising seapower hand in hand with a Government's policies; G7 and NATO; 'Global Britain' and Britain's overseas territories; the Gulf of Guinea and the Ukraine; the Rule of law, Exclusive Economic Zones; the nuclear deterrent; the new technology of the new aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales; the challenges of providing manpower for the navy; drone technology and naval power; and the role of history and tradition in the Royal Navy.To see a video of this interview check out the Mariner's Mirror Podcast's YouTube Channel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Vai trò trung tâm của ASEAN, chủ nhân của vùng chiến lược địa chính trị Đông Nam Á, là chủ đề thu hút sự quan tâm của giới phân tích trong thời gian qua, đặc biệt khi ASEAN đứng trước một Trung Quốc bạo quyền và các quốc gia dân chủ trở lại mạnh mẽ trong cuộc đối đầu với Trung Quốc; cùng các vấn đề như đại dịch COVID-19, khủng hoảng chính trị Miến Điện, hay biến đổi khí hậu. Trong bối cảnh đó, ASEAN có thật sự tồn tại dưới một thể thống nhất; giữ vững được vai trò trung tâm? Những cơ hội cũng như thách thức nào cho ASEAN trước sự cạnh tranh gay gắt giữa các cường quốc? Xin mời quý vị nghe nhận định của Luật sư - Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang trong cuộc trả lời phỏng vấn đài RFI Tiếng Việt*. RFI: Thưa ông, nói về Hiệp hội các Quốc gia Đông Nam Á (ASEAN), có lẽ chúng ta bắt đầu từ tôn chỉ hoạt động của nó. Thực tế, các quốc gia thành viên có thống nhất thực hiện đúng như những gì đã đề ra nhằm khẳng định vai trò trung tâm và lợi ích của khối này trong khu vực Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương? Luật sư - Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang: Đọc qua hầu hết những phát biểu của các Chủ tịch luân phiên ASEAN (Chairman's Statement) trong nhiều năm qua, chúng ta thường thấy một chi tiết quen thuộc, đó là vai trò trung tâm của ASEAN (ASEAN centrality). Với tư cách Chủ tịch ASEAN năm 2020, ông Nguyễn Xuân Phúc đã nói: “Chúng tôi - tức là những trưởng nhiệm hành pháp của 10 nước hội viên, xác nhận lại sự quan trọng của việc duy trì vị thế trung tâm của ASEAN, tính nhất quán trong nỗ lực xây dựng cộng đồng, tiếp cận với các đối tác nước ngoài và cấu trúc khu vực” (“We reaffirmed the importance of maintaining ASEAN centrality and unity in our community-building efforts, engagement with external partners and the regional architecture”). Cũng như những chủ tịch tiền nhiệm và kế nhiệm, thủ tướng Nguyễn Xuân Phúc không hề định nghĩa vai trò trung tâm của ASEAN là gì. Nhìn qua những phát biểu, chúng ta có thể hình dung bối cảnh mà vai trò trung tâm được coi là thiết yếu, đó là tiến trình xây dựng cộng đồng ASEAN (thành phần cốt lõi trong sinh hoạt nội bộ ASEAN), giao tiếp với các đối tác nước ngoài, và tổ chức khu vực. Thành công lớn nhất của ASEAN là đã biến một tổ chức nguyên thủy chống cộng (1967) thành một tổ chức mở rộng phát triển kinh tế và có một thế đứng nhất định về chính trị, ngoại giao khu vực. Hiện nay, ASEAN là một thị trường gồm 650 triệu dân với tổng sản lượng nội địa chung là 2.8 tỷ Mỹ kim. ASEAN tự đặt cho mình hai nguyên tắc sinh hoạt, đó là quyết định trên căn bản đồng thuận và không can thiệp vào chính trị nội bộ của nhau. Cả hai nguyên tắc này có thể thích hợp với hai thập niên trước đây. Tuy nhiên, hiện nay, chính nó có thể đẩy ASEAN vào tình trạng bị động, thậm chí bất lực và gây chia rẽ nội bộ mà một đại cường khu vực dễ dàng khai thác. Thí dụ điển hình: Vì nguyên tắc không can thiệp nội bộ (và phần nào vì lý do quyền lợi đầu tư như Singapore và Việt Nam), mà ASEAN bất động đối với hai cuộc khủng hoảng tại Miến Điện dưới thời hai chính quyền quân phiệt. Một thí dụ khác: Vào năm 2012, khi Cam Bốt làm Chủ tịch, Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh ASEAN đã không thể phổ biến Thông cáo chung, vì thủ tướng Hun Sen không đồng ý với đoạn nói về tranh chấp Biển Đông mà giới quan sát coi là không làm vừa lòng Bắc Kinh.  RFI: Có thể nói, Đông Nam Á là sàn đầu tư đem lại lợi nhuận tương đối an toàn cho sáng kiến “Vành đai và Con đường” của Bắc Kinh, nhưng khu vực này cũng là sân chơi lý tưởng mà các nước dân chủ sử dụng để đối kháng Trung Quốc. Đó cũng là một trong những nguyên nhân chính yếu thành lập Bộ tứ An ninh (The Quad). Diễn đàn đối thoại này chủ trương hành động dựa trên sự tự do và mở rộng của “Khung Chiến lược Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương” (2007) và Tuyên bố chung ("The Spirit of the Quad", 03/2021). Vậy, hai sách lược này có gì khác nhau và tác động thế nào lên khu vực Đông Nam Á? Luật sư - Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang: Khởi thủy của The Quad là sáng kiến của Thủ tướng Nhật Bản Shinzo Abe khi ông đọc diễn văn tại New Delhi năm 2007 về giao thoa giữa Ấn Độ Dương và Thái Bình Dương. Từ đó, nảy sinh ra khái niệm một tập hợp thân hữu giữa 4 quốc gia dân chủ: Ấn, Mỹ, Nhật, Úc, mà tổng thống Mỹ George W Bush đã từng gợi ý. Theo đó, bất cứ sự hợp tác nào giữa các quốc gia dân chủ trong vùng Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương đều bị Trung Quốc phản đối. Bắc Kinh xem đây là một nỗ lực bao vây Trung Quốc theo tư duy của một cuộc chiến tranh lạnh mới. The Quad phiên bản 1-0 này chết yểu sau khi tại Úc có sự thay đổi chính trị. Thủ tướng Đảng Lao Động Kevin Rudd tuyên bố Úc sẽ không tiếp tục tham dự “The Quad” trong năm 2008. Lý do là vì Bắc Kinh đã tạo áp lực lên thủ tướng mới của nước Úc, mặc dầu ông Kevin Rudd đã phủ nhận việc này. Với sự rút lui của Úc, The Quad đã phải ngưng hoạt động cho đến năm 2017, khi tổng thống Philippines Rodrigo Duterte tổ chức Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh Đông Á (EAS) tại Manila. Với sự có mặt đầy đủ lãnh đạo của 4 nước, The Quad phiên bản 2-0 được chính thức ra đời. Về mặt tổng thể, chủ đích của “The Quad 1.0” (2007) và “The Quad 2.0” (2021) hầu như tương đồng. “Khung chiến lược Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương” là chỉ vùng không gian địa lý và “The Spirit of the Quad” là nói về nội dung, về tinh thần hợp tác để duy trì vùng địa lý này được tự do, rộng mở và hòa bình. Điểm khác biết rõ rệt nhất trong khoảng cách 10 năm này là Trung Quốc. Dưới thời chủ tịch Hồ Cẩm Đào (2003 – 2013) có rất nhiều khác biệt so với Trung Quốc dưới thời Tổng Bí Thư - Chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình. Dưới thời Ông Hồ Cẩm Đào, Trung Quốc chưa đủ mạnh về quân sự và kinh tế, chưa xác quyết chủ quyền đường Lưỡi Bò 9 đoạn, và chưa quân sự hoá quần đảo Hoàng Sa và Trường Sa. Và, có lẽ quan trọng hơn cả về mặt chiến lược toàn cầu là chưa có Sáng kiến “Vành đai và Con đường” (BRI, 2013). Nhóm Tứ Cường Kim Cương cũng đã có một bước tiến cụ thể gọi là The Quad Plus (The Quad +) khi Việt Nam, New Zealand và Nam Hàn được mời tham dự thảo luận kế hoạch phòng chống đại dịch COVID-19 vào tháng 3/2021. Trong số các nước khu vực Đông Nam Á, có lẽ Việt Nam gặp nhiều khó khăn để đáp ứng, vì Việt Nam đã công bố theo đuổi chính sách Bốn Không (trước kia gọi là Ba Không). Theo ý tôi, đây là chính sách mà Việt Nam không thể tự do lựa chọn, vì áp lực từ phía Bắc Kinh. Cũng vì lý do đó, Việt Nam chưa dám đồng ý nâng cấp bang giao với Mỹ từ mức “Đối tác Toàn diện” lên mức  “Đối tác Chiến lược”. Trong khi đó, mối bang giao giữa Hà Nội và Bắc Kinh đã ở mức “Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn diện” từ nhiều năm qua. Trong bối cảnh mới của thập niên thứ 3, thế kỷ 21, khu vực Đông Nam Á, nếu không phải là tổ chức ASEAN, vì ASEAN chia rẽ và không có tầm nhìn chiến lược chung, còn có vai trò quan trọng hơn đối với The Quad. Chúng ta có thể nhìn thấy phần nào sự phân biệt giữa khu vực địa lý Đông Nam Á và tổ chức ASEAN, căn cứ vào những sinh hoạt ngoại giao dồn dập từ Washington và New Delhi trong thời gian gần đây. RFI: Nhìn chung, Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương là khu vực lý tưởng cho sự đối đầu giữa các quốc gia dân chủ và Trung Quốc nhằm tranh quyền ảnh hưởng lên các quốc gia sở tại. Các quốc gia thành viên của khối ASEAN được hưởng lợi gì từ sự cạnh tranh giữa hai thái cực địa chính trị này? Luật sư - Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang: Trong ngắn hạn, cuộc thương chiến giữa Washington và Bắc Kinh, đặc biệt là dưới thời tổng thống Donald Trump, có thể tạo cơ hội thuận lợi cho các nước ASEAN. Thuận lợi chính thức và không vi phạm quy luật của Tổ chức Thương Mại Quốc Tế (WTO), đó là sự di chuyển cơ sở công nghệ, nguồn đầu tư từ Trung Quốc sang các nước Đông Nam Á, vì nhân công rẻ hơn và để tránh sự trừng phạt kinh tế của Mỹ. Đồng thời, cũng có các cơ hội thuận lợi không chính thức, thậm chí mang tính bất hợp pháp, đó là khi hàng hoá sản xuất tại Hoa lục được sửa đổi nhãn hiệu và gán nhãn mác xuất xứ tại các nước trung chuyển. Chính phủ Mỹ đã từng phát hiện những trường hợp này và đã có biện pháp chế tài thích hợp. Tuy vậy, đây không phải là lợi nhuận lâu dài. Trong bối cảnh toàn cầu hóa ngày nay, nền kinh tế thế giới tùy thuộc vào sự phát triển thương mại của nhiều nước, đặc biệt là của Mỹ và Trung Quốc. Nếu vì cuộc thương chiến giữa Washington và Bắc Kinh nói riêng, hay vì cuộc tranh chấp lãnh đạo giữa Mỹ và Hoa Lục, mà sinh hoạt kinh tế tại hai cường bị trì trệ, toàn cầu sẽ bị ảnh hưởng tiêu cực. Tình trạng tốt nhất là nếu cuộc tranh chấp có thể được giải quyết mà không có chiến tranh và trật tự thế giới pháp quyền tồn tại. Có như vậy, các quốc gia Đông Nam Á mới giữ được tình trạng khá tốt đẹp hiện nay, như được thể hiện qua các dữ liệu thống kê. Trong năm 2019, trị giá thương mại hai chiều giữa ASEAN và Hoa Kỳ là 206.3 tỷ Mỹ kim. Trong số này, Mỹ bán cho ASEAN 86.1 tỷ Mỹ kim và nhập siêu từ ASEAN là 120.2 tỷ Mỹ kim. ASEAN là đối tác thương mại lớn thứ 10 của Mỹ. Đối với Trung Quốc, khi ASEAN có quan hệ Hiệp định Thương mại Tự do FTA, trong năm 2020, trị giá giao thương hai chiều là 731.9 tỷ Mỹ kim. Hai bên trở thành đối tác thương mại lớn nhất của nhau, nhưng Bắc Kinh thường là bên nhập siêu. Riêng đối với Việt Nam, giao thương hai chiều với Trung Quốc trong năm 2020 là 100 tỷ Mỹ Kim, mà Việt Nam là nước nhập siêu (mua 65.6 tỷ Mỹ kim từ Trung Quốc). Ngược lại, Việt Nam lợi nhuận nhiều hơn trong giao thương với Mỹ, có trị giá hai chiều là 90 tỷ Mỹ kim, khi Mỹ là nước nhập siêu với 79.6 tỷ Mỹ kim. RFI: Khi đề cập ASEAN, vấn đề biển Đông được coi là một mặt trận gay cấn và lôi kéo nhiều sự quan tâm nhất, khi mà Trung Quốc bất chấp luật pháp quốc tế, trật tự chung của an ninh hàng hải, ngang nhiên xâm lấn, tăng cường các hoạt động quân sự tại đây. Cuộc đối đầu của các khối nước mà dẫn đầu là Mỹ và Trung Quốc diễn ra ngày càng mạnh mẽ và quyết đoán trên vùng biển Đông. Vậy ASEAN thể hiện phản ứng thế nào trước sự xung đột leo thang của các cường quốc bên ngoài khu vực? Luật sư - Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang: Trên lập trường cơ bản, Bắc Kinh chủ trương giải quyết tranh chấp song phương và không chấp nhận sự can thiệp của bất cứ quốc gia nào ngoài khu vực, cụ thể là Hoa Kỳ. Trong khi đó, quan điểm của Washington là Mỹ có thể làm bất cứ điều gì tại Biển Đông mà luật quốc tế cho phép, kể cả quyền tự do lưu thông hàng hải và hàng không. Nước Anh, nước Pháp (cũng như nước Đức và Ấn Độ) gần đây cũng đã quyết định đưa nhóm tàu chiến hàng không mẫu hạm HMS Queen Elizabeth và Charles de Gaulle đến Biển Đông mà Bắc Kinh đã lên tiếng phản đối. Ngược lại, nhìn chung, ASEAN với tư cách là một tổ chức, đã không có phản ứng chính thức. Nếu chúng ta có thể rút ngắn tiến trình lịch sử rất dài về chủ quyền của Việt Nam tại Hoàng Sa và Trường Sa, thì mốc điểm đương đại quan trọng có thể là Công ước Liên Hiệp Quốc về Luật Biển (UNCLOS, 1982), mà tất cả các quốc gia có tranh chấp tại Biển Đông đều là thành viên kết ước (ngoại trừ Đài Loan). Phán quyết cụ thể dựa vào UNCLOS là quyết định của Tòa Trọng tài Quốc tế (Permanent Court of Arbitration, PCA) ngày 12/07/2016 trong vụ Philippines kiện Trung Quốc (The Philippines vs The People's Republic of China). PCA đã bác bỏ lập luận của Bắc Kinh về quyền lịch sử (historic rights) và xác quyết chủ quyền của Bắc Kinh về Đường Lưỡi Bò 9 đoạn là không có cơ sở pháp lý. Tuy phán quyết này là sau cùng, có tính cách cưỡng hành, nhưng Bắc Kinh đã từ chối chấp nhận. Và phán quyết PCA được ủng hộ mạnh mẽ nhất không phải bởi ASEAN, mà từ 4 thành viên của nhóm Tứ Cường Kim Cương. Một diễn tiến khác mà tổ chức ASEAN đã góp phần đáng kể, ít nhất về mặt tiến trình, là cuộc thương thuyết kéo dài nhiều năm với Bắc Kinh về bộ Quy tắc Ứng xử (Code of Conduct, COC) để thay thế cho bản Tuyên bố Ứng xử (Declaration of Conduct, DOC, 2002). Ngoại trưởng Trung Quốc Vương Nghị loan báo triệu tập phiên họp vào tháng 7/2021, nhưng cho đến nay vẫn chưa thấy tiến triển gì. Trong bối cảnh địa lý chính trị, Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương và trong tình trạng căng thẳng giữa Hoa Kỳ và Trung Quốc, 10 nước ASEAN có vẻ không công khai ngả về đại cường nào. Nhưng thực tế, nhất là trong vấn đề Biển Đông, ASEAN là một tổ chức bị chia rẽ. Cam Bốt và Lào ủng hộ lập trường của Bắc Kinh, trong khi Thái Lan và Miến Điện ít nhiều cũng có thiện cảm hơn với Trung Quốc. Cả 4 nước này đều không có tranh chấp tại Biển Đông. Do đó, họ không quan tâm đến tiến trình thương thuyết bộ Quy tắc Ứng xử (Code of Conduct – COC) mà Bắc Kinh đang nắm thế chủ động. Vấn đề cốt lõi nhất là từ quan điểm của Việt Nam, COC phải có tính ràng buộc và áp dụng cho tranh chấp quần đảo Hoàng Sa mà Bắc Kinh đã chiếm đóng bất hợp pháp bằng vũ lực hồi tháng 01/1974 sau một cuộc hải chiến với Việt Nam Cộng Hòa. Tuy nhiên, theo ý tôi, thà không có một COC, hơn là có một COC mà Việt Nam bị mất vĩnh viễn Hoàng Sa và Trường Sa. Tôi không tin một tổ chức ASEAN chia rẽ như hiện nay có thể đạt được một COC thuận lợi cho đất nước Việt Nam. RFI: Theo giới phân tích, trước sự bành trướng bất chấp luật lệ của Trung Quốc và sự trở lại mạnh mẽ của Bộ tứ Kim cương (QUAD), đã xuất hiện làn sóng hoài nghi về tính trung tâm của ASEAN trong khu vực Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương. Liệu rằng, một ASEAN còn thể hiện những yếu kém tương đối, thiếu sự đồng nhất và nhất quán giữa các quốc gia thành viên có bảo vệ được cột mốc thành trì trung tâm; trong khi phải chống chọi trước những thách thức lớn như đương đầu ứng phó đại dịch COVID-19 và những hệ lụy của nó, tàn dư của cuộc khủng hoảng chính trị ở Miến Điện, trật tự an ninh hàng hải qua vùng biển Đông, hay vấn đề biến đổi khí hậu? Luật sư - Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang: Như là một kết luận tạm thời, tôi tin rằng Tổ chức ASEAN sẽ tồn tại khi chứng tỏ khả năng tự diễn tiến để thích nghi với những thay đổi lớn từ năm 1967 đến nay. Tuy nhiên, đề xướng và phát huy vai trò ‘trung tâm' có thể là một tham vọng quá lớn, nhất là trong bối cảnh trỗi dậy không hòa bình của Trung Quốc.  Có thể là một nghịch lý, dù thiếu vắng tính nhất quán, nhưng ASEAN chưa bị sẻ làm đôi. Từ một tổ chức chống cộng với 5 thành viên ban đầu, 10 thành viên ngày nay rất thực tế. Họ hợp tác với nhau trong phạm vi có thể được, tuy vậy lúc nào cũng sẵn sàng đi theo hướng quyền lợi riêng. Cụ thể, trường hợp Cam Bốt hợp tác quân sự với Bắc Kinh (mặc dù Thủ tướng Hun Sen luôn phủ nhận) tại các quân cảng vùng Sihanoukville ở bờ biển phía Nam; hay nước Lào nhỏ bé xây dựng hàng chục đập thủy điện trên dòng chính sông Mekong; và ASEAN đã không giải quyết được hai cuộc khủng hoảng tại Miến Điện. Ngoài ra, trong vấn đề biến đổi khí hậu hay sách lược đối phó với đại dịch COVID-19, ASEAN cũng có cơ cấu nghiên cứu, phối hợp kế hoạch, nhưng trong thực tế, các nước tự lo cho quyền lợi của chính mình. Những ai lạc quan có thể nghĩ rằng ASEAN vào một lúc nào đó có thể trở thành một Liên Âu thu nhỏ tại Đông Nam Á. Viễn tượng này còn rất xa vời, không những bởi sự khác biệt giữa 10 thành viên về lịch sử, văn hóa, ngôn ngữ, nền kinh tế cạnh tranh thay vì bổ túc cho nhau; mà còn vì áp lực từ cường quốc bên ngoài. Trong thực tế, ASEAN có thể không còn là một tổ chức thuần nhất.  RFI Tiếng Việt cảm ơn Luật sư - Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang. ********** * Ghi chú: Luật sư - Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang có mối quan tâm đặc biệt đến các vấn đề chính trị, ngoại giao tại Úc và các nước trong khu vực Châu Á Thái Bình Dương. Ông là cựu Trưởng nhiệm SBS Radio (Head of SBS Radio), một Cơ quan Truyền thông Văn hóa Đa nguyên của Úc Châu.

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In episode two of Japan Memo, co-hosts Robert Ward and Yuka Koshino are joined by Professor Jimbo Ken, a security and foreign policy expert from the Faculty of Policy Management at Keio University, to discuss the defence and security trends highlighted in Japan's 2021 Defence White Paper, as well as: • Japan's missile defence challenges• Japan's investments in new domains (space, cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum)• The role of the US–Japan Alliance in meeting defence and economic security challenges • The significance of the United Kingdom's HMS Queen Elizabeth convoy in the Asia-Pacific • Japan's expanding security relations with Southeast Asian statesWe hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate and subscribe to Japan Memo on the podcast platform of your choice.Date of recording: 30 July 2021Japan Memo is recorded and produced at the IISS in London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Photo: HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH FLIES THE ENSIGN AT HALF MAST FOR HRH THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. 20 JANUARY 1942, ON BOARD THE FLAGSHIP AT ALEXANDRIA CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow HMS Queen Elizabeth in Harm's Way in the South China Sea. James Holmes, first holder of the Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College and blogger at The Naval Diplomat (https://navaldiplomat.com/) :  https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/30/asia/south-china-sea-military-activity-hms-queen-elizabeth-intl-hnk-ml/index.html https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/07/to-beat-china-in-the-gray-zone-you-have-to-be-there/  

We'll look at today's defense news headlines: Fentynal supplanting Afghan opium on the world market? The SECDEF in Singapore, Vietnam & the Philippines CENTCOM has stepped up its air support of Afghan Government forces

On COI #141, Kyle breaks down the leak, arrest, and sentencing of drone whistleblower Daniel Hale. While working for a defense contractor at the National Geostrategic Intelligence Agency, Hale handed scores of important documents exposing the drone program to the Intercept. His leak revealed an unconstitutional killing machine that murdered civilians without consequence.  In 2014, Hale's residence was raided by federal law enforcement, but half a decade went by before he was arrested and indicted for leaking the documents. During that time, Daniel was an outspoken critic of the empire, appearing in the anti-drone documentary ‘National Bird.' Hale pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 45 months in jail. However, the criminals exposed by the leaked drone papers remain heroic leaders in the eyes of many Americans.  The Senate Armed Services Committee added an amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act that requires women to register for the draft. The move comes as legal challenges to the draft claim it is sexist against men. Rather than make the draft illegal – as it is slavery – politicians are seeking to solve the equality issue by making everyone forfeit their rights.  The Veterans Affairs department will require 115,000 healthcare personnel to be vaccinated. The move comes before any Covid vaccination has received full approval from the FDA. New York City is making a similar requirement for its more than 300,000 city employees. The mandates raise serious civil liberties questions.  The US has signaled openness for arms control talks with North Korea and Russia. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the US offered to engage in dialog with North Korea, but it is unclear if Washington is prepared to drop its demand for North Korean disarmament. The Kim government has said the demand is a poison pill for talks. The US opened weapons control talks with Russia in Geneva, first floated during Biden's June summit with Putin.  The US continues to ramp up its aggressive posture towards China. The US is beginning the Pacific Iron 21 war games in Guam, and the new UK aircraft carrier – the HMS Queen Elizabeth – entered the South China Sea. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is visiting several southeast Asian countries hoping to grow the anti-China coalition.  In Ethiopia, fighting continues to spread from the Tigray region. Two regions neighboring Tigray, Afar, and Amhara, have reported that Tigrayian forces attacked their region and are looking to raise their own militia. At the same time, the Somali region of the country reported being attacked by militias from the Afar region, killing 100s of civilians.  In Somalia, the US carried out a second airstrike against al-Shabaab in the space of one week. In Mali, a man attempted to assassinate the interim president, who came to power after a recent coup. The president survived the attack and the assassin died in police custody. In Tunisia, the president, Kais Saied, appears to be making a major power grab by firing the prime minister and dissolving parliament.  Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD

On COI #141, Kyle breaks down the leak, arrest, and sentencing of drone whistleblower Daniel Hale. While working for a defense contractor at the National Geostrategic Intelligence Agency, Hale handed scores of important documents exposing the drone program to the Intercept. His leak revealed an unconstitutional killing machine that murdered civilians without consequence.  In 2014, Hale's residence was raided by federal law enforcement, but half a decade went by before he was arrested and indicted for leaking the documents. During that time, Daniel was an outspoken critic of the empire, appearing in the anti-drone documentary ‘National Bird.' Hale pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 45 months in jail. However, the criminals exposed by the leaked drone papers remain heroic leaders in the eyes of many Americans.  The Senate Armed Services Committee added an amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act that requires women to register for the draft. The move comes as legal challenges to the draft claim it is sexist against men. Rather than make the draft illegal – as it is slavery – politicians are seeking to solve the equality issue by making everyone forfeit their rights.  The Veterans Affairs department will require 115,000 healthcare personnel to be vaccinated. The move comes before any Covid vaccination has received full approval from the FDA. New York City is making a similar requirement for its more than 300,000 city employees. The mandates raise serious civil liberties questions.  The US has signaled openness for arms control talks with North Korea and Russia. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the US offered to engage in dialog with North Korea, but it is unclear if Washington is prepared to drop its demand for North Korean disarmament. The Kim government has said the demand is a poison pill for talks. The US opened weapons control talks with Russia in Geneva, first floated during Biden's June summit with Putin.  The US continues to ramp up its aggressive posture towards China. The US is beginning the Pacific Iron 21 war games in Guam, and the new UK aircraft carrier – the HMS Queen Elizabeth – entered the South China Sea. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is visiting several southeast Asian countries hoping to grow the anti-China coalition.  In Ethiopia, fighting continues to spread from the Tigray region. Two regions neighboring Tigray, Afar, and Amhara, have reported that Tigrayian forces attacked their region and are looking to raise their own militia. At the same time, the Somali region of the country reported being attacked by militias from the Afar region, killing 100s of civilians.  In Somalia, the US carried out a second airstrike against al-Shabaab in the space of one week. In Mali, a man attempted to assassinate the interim president, who came to power after a recent coup. The president survived the attack and the assassin died in police custody. In Tunisia, the president, Kais Saied, appears to be making a major power grab by firing the prime minister and dissolving parliament.  Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD

Ved midnat får 93.000 unge at vide, om de er kommet ind på deres drømmeuddannelse. Men de unges studieoptag interesserer ikke kun de unge, det handler om. Offentlige og private arbejdsgivere vil også følge optaget med stor interesse. For der er kamp om de unge. Og især kommunerne har store problemer med at rekruttere uddannet arbejdskraft. I øjeblikket sejler Storbritanniens største krigsskib, HMS Queen Elizabeth, imod det Sydkinesiske Øhav for at deltage i en storstilet fælles militærøvelse sammen med blandt andre USA, Australien, Japan og Sydkorea. At Sydkorea er med, er i kinesiske medier blevet kaldt en provokation. Vi ser på kampen om Det sydkinesiske Hav. 11. september er det 20 år siden World Trade Center, tvillingetårnene, i New York blev jævnet med jorden i et terrorangreb og blev anledning til en international krig mod terror. Denne uges sommertema er "Krigen mod terror" og i dag ser vi på de danske terrorister. Mathias Bay Lynggaard er værten. Birgitte Gadegaard redaktøren. www.dr.dk/Orientering

Ved midnat får 93.000 unge at vide, om de er kommet ind på deres drømmeuddannelse. Men de unges studieoptag interesserer ikke kun de unge, det handler om. Offentlige og private arbejdsgivere vil også følge optaget med stor interesse. For der er kamp om de unge. Og især kommunerne har store problemer med at rekruttere uddannet arbejdskraft. I øjeblikket sejler Storbritanniens største krigsskib, HMS Queen Elizabeth, imod det Sydkinesiske Øhav for at deltage i en storstilet fælles militærøvelse sammen med blandt andre USA, Australien, Japan og Sydkorea. At Sydkorea er med, er i kinesiske medier blevet kaldt en provokation. Vi ser på kampen om Det sydkinesiske Hav. 11. september er det 20 år siden World Trade Center, tvillingetårnene, i New York blev jævnet med jorden i et terrorangreb og blev anledning til en international krig mod terror. Denne uges sommertema er "Krigen mod terror" og i dag ser vi på de danske terrorister. Mathias Bay Lynggaard er værten. Birgitte Gadegaard redaktøren. www.dr.dk/Orientering

The HMS Queen Elizabeth reported an outbreak of 100 COVID-19 cases among 3700 fully vaccinated, socially distanced, and masked sailors. The lessons are clear for the military: they should reserve testing for only sick sailors and not put any stock on the vaccines as they clearly have failed. Mass vaccination, when it hits...

The HMS Queen Elizabeth reported an outbreak of 100 COVID-19 cases among 3700 fully vaccinated, socially distanced, and masked sailors. The lessons are clear for the military: they should reserve testing for only sick sailors and not put any stock on the vaccines as they clearly have failed. Mass vaccination, when it hits...

The Government wants to halt all investigations and prosecutions linked to Northern Ireland's past. But how can you move on from a conflict when some of its biggest crimes will go unpunished? Will the wars of the future be beyond the capacity of humans? We've a report on how new advances in AI and quantum computing could fundamentally change the nature of conflict. And as a global shortage of computer chips slows production, we find out how it's become a national security issue. Plus we report from the Carrier Strike Group, and hear from the captain of the US warship that's joined the HMS Queen Elizabeth. And what links Sandhurst's first female college commander and Gareth Southgate's remarkable England team?

The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, has set off on their 28-week global deployment. The Carrier Strike Group will be engaging with more than one-fifth of the world's nations, including India, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Singapore. Type 23 frigate HMS Kent is part of the UK Carrier Strike Group formation, supporting HMS Queen Elizabeth on her maiden deployment. Join Petty Officer Stansfield, Able Rate Castello and Lieutenant Tattersall as they discuss life onboard HMS Kent and what it is like being part of the UK Carrier Strike Group.

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Duke and Duchess' trip to Scotland. Prince William and Kate headed back to the town where they first met, enjoyed a special drive-in cinema screening for NHS staff and even gave land yachting a go.We hear from five-year-old Mila Sneddon - who was one of the finalists in the Duchess' 'Hold Still' project - about what it was like to meet a 'real life princess'.Chris and Lizzie also discuss the Queen's visit to HMS Queen Elizabeth and the latest Covid-19 detection dog news.New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every Friday.You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes.For Royal videos and classic moments, subscribe to The Royal Family Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/royalchannel/For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we speak to Shephard's Asia-Pacific editor for the  monthly round up of the news from his region, and in a conversation with our sponsor Raytheon Intelligence and Space we talk about developments in satellite ground systems. Newsround [00:47]Rheinmetall and  BAE Systems Land officially received an £800 million ($1.12 billion) contract on 7 May from the UK Ministry of Defence to upgrade 148 British Army Challenger3 main battle tanks.The US Army confirmed on 12 May it plans to retire its Stryker Mobile Gun System (MGS) by the end of FY2022.In Italy, Elettronica is to equip Italian U212 Near Future Submarines with an electronic warfare suite.A contract from Fincantieri covers the provision of two suites for the first batch of submarines and an optional two additional suites.Moscow's Red Square hosted the annual Russian Victory Day parade on 9  May.  This year the Moscow event was notable for the lack of new equipment on display compared with previous years. There were still parade debutants, including the Buk-M3 SAM system, Taifun-PVO armoured MANPADS vehicle and ISDM remote minelaying system.In focus: The team discusses the deployment of the Carrier Strike group led by HMS Queen Elizabeth, both from a Royal Navy capability perspective and also looking at the wider UK political interests in strengthening relationships with its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.Senior Land Reporter Tim Fish comments on news that Poland is moving ahead with its Narew SHORAD programme. While this programme could fill a gap in Polish air defence, key questions still remain to be answered.In news from the air desk, Air Editor Tim Martin discusses the current state of UK MoD plans to put forward requirements for medium helicopter acquisitions. Deep dive: News from the Asia Pacific [24:50] News Editor Ben Vogel is on the line with Asia-Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur to discuss recent defence news from the region. Topics of conversation include India's progress in the acquisition of new light tank for mountain operations; Australian procurement of heavy armour;  and the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet rapidly growing with three new ships entering service. Industry Voice – Interview with Raytheon Intelligence Space [45:10]Creative Director Tony Skinner talks to Cristy Cox, programme director for satellite ground systems, and Karen Casey, chief engineer for satellite ground systems at Raytheon Intelligence and Space, to discuss satellite ground systems and data sharing that allows for faster decision making.

In this week's podcast Jonathan Dunbar, EMEA Director, is joined by Guo Yu, PhD, Lead APAC Analyst, and John Harley Breen, Lead Global Risks Analyst, to discuss the British-led naval deployment to Asia amid heightened regional tensions. The UK’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth recently deployed as part of a larger naval strike group to the Indo-Pacific in her inaugural operational deployment. The carrier, armed with 5th generation multirole F-35B jets of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and United States Marine Corps (USMC), along with other rotary wing aircraft and a detachment of Royal Marines, will visit 40 countries, including India, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, as part of this 28-week mission. The strike group will also conduct joint exercises with the US and many allies along its voyage. The power-projecting deployment comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region, underpinned by the strategic rivalry between China and the US.

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her carrier strike group prepare for a deployment to the Indo-Pacific. Find out how paratroopers are being trained to fight on the urban battlefield. Why has Australia announced a large increase in defence spending?

I dagens avsnitt bland annat: Fläskfest när årets Haramadan inleds, krig med Ryssland och Kina osannolikt, Erdoğan planerar kanal i Turkiet som förbinder Marmarasjön med Svarta havet samt #metoo och #prataomdet del av sexuell kontrarevolution där kvinnor insett att de förlorat på 60- och 70-talens sexuella frigörelse https://radio.bubb.la/sondag-18-april-2021/ Länkar som diskuterades i dagens sändning: George Friedman: Kinas höga tonläge mot Taiwan och Rysslands truppansamling vid gränsen förtar hela överraskningsmomentet vid eventuell invasion och talar emot en sådan, en snabb och klar seger skulle befästa Kinas supermaktsroll men en förlust vara förödande och Ukraina är så stort att det skulle ta veckor att ockupera landet ens om inget motstånd bjöds Peter Hitchens: Det är väst som provocerar fram krig med Ryssland, vilken är en stukad före detta stormakt med en ekonomi lika stor som Italien, föreställ er hur USA agerat om Sovjetunionen vunnit kalla kriget, slukat upp alla Nato-medlemmar in i Warszawapakten, fått Texas och Kalifornien att bilda en självständig, spansktalande nation fientlig till USA och placerat trupper längs den amerikanska gränsen Storbritannien skickar en typ 45 jagare och en typ 23 fregatt till Svarta havet i maj efter ökad spänning mellan Ukraina och Ryssland för att visa solidaritet med Ukraina och britternas Nato-allierade, hangarfartyget HMS Queen Elizabeth med sina F-35B-stridsflygplan och Merlin-helikoptrar redo ge understöd från Medelhavet Erdoğans planer på byggandet av kanal i Turkiet som förbinder Marmarasjön med Svarta havet möter motstånd, kanalen kommer inte att beröras av Montreuxavtalet som hårt reglerar militära fartygs passage genom Bosporen vilket kan rubba maktbalansen i regionen, Istanbuls myndigheter menar att projektets ekologiska följder hotar stadens framtid, Kina och Qatar väntas bidra till finansieringen av bygget som ska skapa många arbetstillfällen Oscar Swartz: #metoo och #prataomdet del av sexuell kontrarevolution där kvinnor insett att de förlorat på 60- och 70-talens sexuella frigörelse, unga kvinnliga debattörer förespråkar nu istället avhållsamhet, vägen framåt är en nykter syn på biologiska könsskillnader

Let's take a look at the Royal Navy's new dynamic duo:  The HMS Queen Elizabeth and the F-35The HMS Queen Elizabeth is the largest warship ever built for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy capable of carrying up to 70 aircraft.   Named after the first HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was a World War 1 era Super Dreadnought, she carries the Tudor rose-adorned crest and motto.Built to replace the Invincible class, which was retired in 2014, the Queen Elizabeth has more than three times the displacement and is  30% longerHere are some specifications for the HMS Queen Elizabeth:Displacement:   65,000 tonnes Length:             284 m (932 ft) Beam:             39 m (128 ft) waterline  73 m (240 ft) overallDraught:             11 m (36 ft)Speed:             32 knots (59 km/h) Range:             10,000 nautical miles (19,000 km)Capacity:            1,600 Troops:              250 One of the distinctive features of the Queen Elizabeth are her two island superstructures, one is used for ship operations  and sea navigation while the other is used to conduct  air operations.  Each island serves as a backup for the other to provide redundancy in case of damage. Unlike most American Carriers The Queen Elizabeth does not have catapults or arrestor wires, meaning she is designed to operate short takeoff/vertical landing or STOVL  aircraft.and helicopters.   The ship was in fact designed to operate the F-35BIn the Fall of 2018 the Queen Elizabeth sailed across the Atlantic to the US Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, where she would undergo initial trials with the F-35B.  While the F-35B can take off vertically, it saves much more fuel and can extend its range by using a ski jump system.  This exercise marked the first time an F-35B took off using the ski jump method from a ship.  And while using a ski jump to launch aircraft is nothing new, the Shipborne rolling vertical landing (SRVL) is.  This  allows the F35 to land with forward speed or about 30 knots of overtake, meaning the F35 can land with fuel and weapons on board.  The Queen Elizabeth and the F35 were the first every ship/aircraft combination ever to achieve this feat.Let's take a look at some stats for the F-35 Length:                       51.1 ft (15.6m)Height:                       14.4 ft (4.4 m)Wingspan:                  35 ft (11 m)Maximum Speed:      1,200 mph (Mach 1.6)Empty weight:            32,161 lbs (14588 kg)Gross weight:             49,540 lb (22,471 kg)Engine Thrust Class: 28,000 lbf (120 kN) thrust dry,                                       43,000 lbf (190 kN) with afterburnerIf you enjoy this episode, subscribe to this podcast, you can find links to many podcast streaming services here:PilotPhotog Podcast (buzzsprout.com)You can check out my YouTube channel for many videos on fighter planes here:https://youtube.com/c/PilotPhotogAnd finally you can follow me on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/pilotphotogSupport the show

Misha hosts the Royal Navy’s White Ensign, for a talk with Britain’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Tony Radakin. They discuss why the Royal Navy is returning to the Asia-Pacific, the upcoming deployment of the new HMS Queen Elizabeth to the South China Sea, the China challenge, and cooperation with the US Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and special guest Kudzi Chikohora "KC The Pilot" for this week's show. Kudzi will be talking all about what it takes to become a commercial pilot in Europe. In this week's show Boeing announce more delays to the 777X programme, Southwest are stopping all emotional support animals onboard, and UFO's are filmed from a flight deck. In the military this week HMS Queen Elizabeth takes over Flagship status and the USAF want to add curtains to the toilets on the B52 bomber. We're talking Winglet Plane Truths with Captain Al and George Lee MBE talks about his preparations for the World Gliding Championships. Check out KC The Pilot at: https://kcthepilot.com/ His YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECPpiIRaWTr9QAn5f9q7zw And his book at: https://cutt.ly/GkqiE4S Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : WEEKLY ROUNDUP EMIRATES AND ETIHAD BANNED FROM FLYING TO THE UK https://simpleflying.com/emirates-etihad-uk-flight-ban/ HUNDREDS OF AMERICAN FLIGHTS CANCELLED AS PSA REGIONAL FLEET GROUNDED https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/01/28/122-american-flights-cancelled-as-psa-regional-fleet-grounded/ COMMERCIAL BOEING DELAYS 777X FURTHER TO LATE 2023 https://samchui.com/2021/01/28/boeing-777x-further-delayed-till-late-2023/#.YBRsZOj7SUk RYANAIR EXTENDS FREE FLIGHT CHANGES TO END OF MARCH https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/399502/ryanair-extends-free-flight-changes-until-march-31 SLOT BLOCKING FOR JET BLUE COMING INTO UK https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-locked-out-london-airports/ LIGHT AIRCRAFT LANDS AT ADELAIDE AIRPORT MINUS A NOSE GEAR https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-27/emergency-landing-at-parafield-airport/13093958 SOUTHWEST STOPPING ALL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS ON FLIGHTS https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2021/01/27/southwest-will-no-longer-allow-emotional-support-animals/ UFO FILMED BY PIA FLIGHT DECK CREW https://www.rt.com/news/513822-pilots-ufo-pakistan-video/ MILITARY HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH TAKES OVER AS ROYAL NAVY FLAGSHIP https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/aircraft-carrier-hms-queen-elizabeth-takes-over-as-royal-navy-fleet-flagship-40019495.html PRIVACY, PLEASE: AIR FORCE WANTS TO ADD TOILET CURTAIN ON B-52 BOMBER https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/01/28/privacy-please-air-force-wants-add-toilet-curtain-b-52-bomber.html

Long before the coronavirus battered European economies, NATO's European allies were finding it difficult to produce the cash or the political will to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic straining government budgets, defense spending is likely to be on the chopping block. This will have serious implications for transatlantic security. Even as budgets shrink, security challenges will remain. China has shown an increasing willingness to intimidate democracies, while Russia remains a spoiler in Europe and the Middle East. Financial calamity does not mean that European cooperation within NATO should take a step back. In fact, now is the perfect time for European militaries to work together and no better opportunity exists than to use HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales as hubs for a NATO carrier strike group (CSG). A NATO CSG would be a powerful symbol of Alliance unity and would bolster the Alliance's force posture and interoperability.  Key Takeaways: 0:00 Intro 2:11 Michael John Williams talks about why he thinks NATO needs a Carrier Strike Group and the capabilities it would give the Alliance that it doesn't already have 8:42 Michael John Williams talks about if NATO needs a Carrier Strike Group and whether all the other allies wants NATO to have one 11:11 Michael John Williams talks about the actual capability of Carrier Strike Group, how it could be done so and why NATO needs it 12:53 Michael John Williams also talks about the NATO countries that have aircraft carriers that NATO could use  18:11 Michael John Williams talks about who would have the command and control over the Carrier Strike Group if NATO was given one by its allies  19:29 Michael John Williams talks about other needs that NATO does not know it has at the moment that Carrier Strike Group would fulfill 22:46 Michael John Williams shares his thoughts on whether the call to NATO having a Carrier Strike Group is largely US driven 24:04 Michael John Williams also shares his thoughts on if this whole process of having Carrier Strike Group in NATO require a new spending 25:50 Michael John Williams talks about if a Carrier Strike Group in NATO could be really a useful tool and a flexible one not just for the United States or Great Britain, but for all the allies 28:54 Michael John Williams explains if China is an enough threat and a motivating factor for NATO to have and use a Carrier Strike Group 30:27 Michael John Williams talks about China and Russia, if they are a threat to an extent of NATO having the Carrier Strike Groups, and if so, which is the major threat 34:24 Michael John Williams shares his thoughts if European allies need to see China as a big enough threat to justify more investment in an idea like a Carrier Strike Group  Shows Mentioned: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/nato20-2020/christen-a-carrier-strike-group/  The Lancaster House Treaties of 2010 are two treaties between the United Kingdom and France for defense and security cooperation. They were signed at 10 Downing Street on 2 November 2010 by British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/nato20-2020/nato20-2020-podcast-rethink-and-replace-2-percent/  Brexit refers to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community at the end of 31 January 2020 CET. An illiberal democracy is a governing system in which, although elections take place, citizens are cut off from knowledge about the activities of those who exercise real power because of the lack of civil liberties; thus it is not an open society. Quotes Mentioned: “Under the Trump administration, NATO has really come in for a lot of bludgeoning on defense expenditure, on investment, etcetera.” “A lot of times, Carrier Strike Groups are about the symbolism.” “The symbolism of a very tangible asset that is sovereign but is under a NATO hat has a lot of value.” “The US is increasingly strained.” “The NATO carrier group would be a one star command.” “Germany can become a slightly more problematic ally because the Bundestag has to approve everything.” “From the United States point of view, policymakers need to be very concerned about how European allies view the United States.” “The US needs much less hubris in its foreign policy.” Guests Social Media Links: Website: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/michael-john-williams/  Website: http://www.mjwilliams.com/aboutx  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenMike 

In this first episode of Season 3 of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we talk to the Director of Analysis at Shephard Defence Insight for a glimpse of what to expect from current and new defence programmes in 2021; and in an interview with CSIS we discuss recent developments in the US Army OMFV programme.Newsround [00:40]Australia has become the seventh country to declare initial operational capability for the Lockheed Martin F-35A multirole fighter aircraft.A second Israeli-made Iron Dome battery has been delivered to the US Army to protect troops against against rockets, mortars and other ballistic and aerial threats.This followed the arrival in September 2020 of the first Iron Dome system, which is still being implemented in the US.Spanish company Escribano Mechanical & Engineering  is developing autonomous swarming UAVs for the country's MoD, as part of the Rapaz programme to evaluate unmanned technologies.The UK kickstarted 2021 with the declaration that HMS Queen Elizabeth and its carrier strike group have reached initial operating capability.In Focus:News Editor Ben Vogel discusses the Prometheus S-500 with enhanced missile and radar features, as the Russian MoD expects Almaz-Antey to complete development of system in 2021.Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira looks into recent updates in the US Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) programme. In December 2020, the army released the final Request for Proposals for the concept design phase. What will the new design add to the programme?From the Air desk, Air Editor Tim Martin wraps up the latest news from the past couple of weeks, including a new $4 billion FMS deal to Kuwait which includes the sale of 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters.Deep Dive: Defence Insight 2021 forecasts [19:10] Senior Editor Naval Richard Thomas is on the line with Matthew Smith, Director of Analysis at Shephard Defence Insight to look ahead at main programme milestones in 2021 across the air, land and sea domains.Interview : CSIS [35:15]Flavia Camargos Pereira talks to Mark Cancian, a former colonel in the USMC and senior adviser at CSIS, for expert insight into the updated OMFV programme. What has changed? This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with sound mixing by Fred Prest.     

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter, has set out the 'Integrated Operating Concept' this week. It's been described as the most significant shift in military thinking in generations. What is it and what impact could it have on the armed forces in the future? The new carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is to join a major NATO exercise from this weekend. We hear from a former Naval commander. What's the best way to improve NHS services for serving armed forces families and veterans? Follow us @bfbssitrep

Integrated Operating Concept; HMS Queen Elizabeth; NHS & military The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter, has set out the 'Integrated Operating Concept' this week. It's been described as the most significant shift in military thinking in generations. What is it and what impact could it have on the armed forces in the future? The new carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is to join a major NATO exercise from this weekend. We hear from a former Naval commander on its capabilities. What's the best way to improve NHS services for serving armed forces families and veterans?

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter, has set out the 'Integrated Operating Concept' this week. It's been described as the most significant shift in military thinking in generations. What is it and what impact could it have on the armed forces in the future? The new carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is to join a major NATO exercise from this weekend. We hear from a former Naval commander. What’s the best way to improve NHS services for serving armed forces families and veterans? Follow us @bfbssitrep

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we look into a Czech deal with Bell for Viper and Venom helicopters; US research into self-healing materials à la Terminator 2; and next steps for Japanese defence after PM Shinzo Abe announced his resignation.Newsround [01:15]Lockheed Martin intends to offer a UAV ‘wingman' concept to function alongside Polish F-35A aircraft, but the Polish MoD must still define its final requirements before selecting industry partners.COVID-19 is causing problems for the Royal Navy, after some crew members on HMS Queen Elizabeth tested positive for the virus. This has delayed the scheduled departure of the aircraft carrier from its base in Portsmouth. US Army scientists have created a form of self-healing material that may one day be used by autonomous systems such as UAVs to repair themselves. The 3D-printable material would have the ability to reconfigure itself thanks to a dynamic bond in the structure of the polymers.News in focus Senior Editor Richard Thomas discusses the domestic defence industry in the GCC region. What are the trends and what are the prospects as countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE press on with developing their own capabilities?Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira describes how the US Army is looking to get ‘more bang for its buck' by funding research into novel energetic materials. These materials might not only enhance firepower but also increase the effective range of weapons.The DoD has awarded Bell a $272 million contract to produce and deliver eight UH-1Y Venom and four AH-1Z Viper aircraft to the Czech Republic. Air Editor Tim Martin has more details: is it a good deal for the Czechs and how will these helicopters fit into their force structure?Interview- Raytheon Air Power [17.18]News Editor Ben Vogel is on the line with Paul Ferraro, the newly minted VP of the Air Power business in Raytheon Missiles & Defense, about how the recently merged company continues to develop air-to-air and air-to-surface effectors.Deep Dive – Spotlight on Japan [34:33]Duncan Bartlett, ex-BBC Tokyo correspondent and author of the blog Japan Story, speaks to Richard Thomas about the country's changing military posture and the future of the Japan-US alliance.Industry Voice- Viasat [55:03]VP Content Tony Skinner grabs a word with Pete Camana, Chief Technology Officer for Tactical Data Links at Viasat Inc, about how the company is pushing the boundaries for Link 16 in low Earth orbit.This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest

For the first time in half a century, Britain is planning a major permanent Royal Navy deployment in the seas of Southeast and East Asia, led by the new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth. But how important was the Royal Navy in Asia-Pacific between the 1830s and 1960s? In this podcast The Critic's political editor, Graham Stewart, discusses with Professor Jeremy Black, author of Geopolitics and the Quest for Dominance, whether returning the White Ensign to the Pacific is a welcome sign of Global Britain or a misguided exercise in post-imperial overstretch. -- Right now we're offering 3 months for just £5. Go to thecritic.imbmsubscriptions.com/ for details. -- Music: "Modern Jazz Samba" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the first time in half a century, Britain is planning a major permanent Royal Navy deployment in the seas of Southeast and East Asia, led by the new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth. But how important was the Royal Navy in Asia-Pacific between the 1830s and 1960s? In this podcast The Critic's political editor, Graham Stewart, discusses with Professor Jeremy Black, author of Geopolitics and the Quest for Dominance, whether returning the White Ensign to the Pacific is a welcome sign of Global Britain or a misguided exercise in post-imperial overstretch. -- Right now we're offering 3 months for just £5. Go to thecritic.imbmsubscriptions.com/ for details. -- Music: "Modern Jazz Samba" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham on the future deployment of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.  The Red Cross tells Sitrep how the conflict in Yemen is having a devastating impact on the treatment of those affected by COVID-19. And we report from Germany on the 75th anniversary of the Potsdam Conference that shaped the future of post-war Europe.    Follow us @bfbssitrep

Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham on the future deployment of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.  The Red Cross tells Sitrep how the conflict in Yemen is having a devastating impact on the treatment of those affected by COVID-19. And we report from Germany on the 75th anniversary of the Potsdam Conference that shaped the future of post-war Europe.    Follow us @bfbssitrep

HMS Queen Elizabeth; Yemen appeal; Potsdam conference. Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham on the future deployment of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. The Red Cross tells Sitrep how the conflict in Yemen is having a devastating impact on the treatment of those affected by COVID-19. We report from Germany on the 75th anniversary of the Potsdam Conference that shaped the future of post-war Europe.

A day after a return to Buckingham Palace, a statement: As a sensible precaution and for practical reasons in the current circumstances, a number of changes are being made to The Queen’s diary. Audiences due to take place this week at Buckingham Palace will go ahead as planned. These include receiving the Prime Minister, the Commanding Officer of HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH and the Bishop of Hereford. Future Audiences will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, in line with the appropriate advice. Her Majesty will move to Windsor Castle for the Easter period on Thursday 19th March, one week earlier than planned. It is likely The Queen will stay there beyond the Easter period.

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we bring you the latest from the land, air and naval domains in the UK and provide you with an insight of the most relevant defence stories of the last month in the Asia-Pacific region.News Round (00:42)  This week our domain journalists focus on the UK after the MoD released its latest Defence Equipment Plan, covering the period 2019-2029. The plan, which was rated ‘unaffordable' by the National Audit Office (NAO), reveals a fiscal black hole that threatens future investments in procurement of new equipment across the land, sea and air domains.In depth:Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira touches on the potential implications for the British Army as it attempts to implement a challenging modernisation programme. Officially, £32 billion is set aside for army equipment projects in 2019-2029, but the NAO report raises questions over the fate of programmes such as Ajax, Boxer, the Challenger 2 replacement, MRV-P (JLTV) and Warrior. Editor – Air Tim Martin highlights some potential impacts on UK air programmes. A lack of funding is likely to result in significantly delayed deliveries of the MQ-9B Protector UAV, for example. RAF procurement of E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and P-8 Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft could also be affected, which in the first case could translate into a serious capability gap. Tim also delves into the Sea Venom design: the Defence Equipment Plan mentioned design problems with the anti-ship missile, resulting in a 15-month in-service delay.  Senior Editor - Naval Richard Thomas updates our listeners on how the senior service fares under the Defence Equipment Plan. Naval Command expects to spend around £30.9 billion over the next ten years. This includes the completion of build and trials activity of the carrier HMS Prince of Wales and work-up of HMS Queen Elizabeth for its first operational deployment in 2021. However, costly problems on the construction of HMS Audacious (boat four in the seven-boat Astute class of submarines) are having a knock-on effect for the delivery of the next boat, HMS Anson.Deep Dive – The latest from Asia-Pacific (18:23)Asia-Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur brings our listeners the latest news from the region, looking at some of the biggest stories of the last month following shows in India and Singapore.Gordon talks about Singapore's plan to increase its naval capacity by investing in more littoral vessels and upgraded patrol boats. He also mentions the prospects for Indian procurement of MH-60R helicopters, in the wake of US President Donald Trump's recent visit. Elsewhere, in China the PLA is placing a major order for body armour; and in Australia the RAAF faces a problem after the USN suspended acquisition of the MQ-4C Triton for two years. Interview- Schiebel (31:35)Gordon Arthur talks to Hans Schiebel, chairman of the eponymous Austrian company, about a recent contract from the Royal Thai Navy to supply its Camcopter S-100 VTOL UAS. Gordon also asks about future plans and investments from Schiebel in South East Asia.  Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

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Welcome to the Scale Model Podcast. In this podcast, we aim to entertain, inform, and promote the hobby of scale model kit building with interviews, reviews, and news about the hobby. The Scale Model Podcast currently is recorded biweekly and is available where your favourite podcasts are found including iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher as well as our website at scalemodelpodcast.com. Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions at scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ScaleModelPodcast  We also publish extra video content on the YouTube channel There is also a Patreon Page at https://www.patreon.com/scalemodelpodcast The money raised will be used to help offset web hosting and other costs. As the podcast grows, we hope to introduce giveaways and other bonuses to Patreon supporters as a thank you for supporting The Scale Model Podcast.  Welcome to Episode 33 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon supporter – John Bonanni *************************************** Listener Mail John Bonanni Recently subscribed to Patreon to support your podcast efforts, which I really enjoy. We’ve probably crossed paths at multiple shows in the past, been going to HeritageCon for several years. You’ve probably seen my posts on Facebook under JB – Closet Modeller where I share photos from my bench and shows. Going back to the podcast I enjoy the interviews and business analysis/discussion on the scale model industry. That type of information is very hard to come by in the public forums. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Airfix Telford Announcement 1/72nd scale Avro Vulcan B.2 for Nov. 2020 release. https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/big-news-from-airfix-at-scale-modelworld-2019 Want to see an HMS Queen Elizabeth released? Airfix is looking for feedback. pr@hornby.com https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157459055320673&set=pcb.2976501569044813&type=3&theater Ammo November https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/11/ammos-seven-new-products-for-november.html Italeri’s November https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/11/italeris-six-kits-of-november-in-our.html HPH releasing a 1/32 B-52 cockpit. shorturl.at/knpR0 MikroMir releasing two early submarines. shorturl.at/uwEP3 shorturl.at/bgmoW Starfighter starter carts in 1/48

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode. In today's programme we learn about the official announcement of Flybe's name change, there are some serious concerns about security with one of the low cost airline's flights and a Swiss carrier grounds their A220 fleet. In the military we talk about about Air-to-Air refuelling Booms, operational trials begin onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth and Boeing says the TX Trainer would make an ideal light fighter. Chris Griggs shares with us his recent experience aboard an A220 from Gatwick. Why not make your own Passenger Experience; who knows you may even find it on next week's show! Get in touch on email by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com, by WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by searching social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50066255 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10146044/ryanair-chaos-passengers-missed-flight-lisbon/ 3. https://time.com/5702642/qantas-20-hour-flight-sydney/ 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/10/15/southwest-evacuates-flight-chicago-after-tires-blow-out/3983589002/ 5. https://www.avweb.com/recent-updates/business-military/swiss-airlines-grounds-a220-fleet/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-767x-which-airlines/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-california-jet/ 8. http://www.deeside.com/airbus-apprenticeship-programme-opens-for-new-applicants-2020/ 9. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/rolls-royce-boeing-747-testbed-seattle/index.html 10. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/cat-hand-luggage-airport-security-17097336 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/titan-picks-a330-200-to-replace-ageing-767-461537/ 12. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/worlds-cleanest-airline-cabins-announced-20576115 MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29271270/2018-marines-collision-report/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/09/09/report-says-boeing-saab-t-x-trainer-would-make-an-ideal-light-fighter/ 3. http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pages/2019/October%202019/The-Royal-Air-Force-Adopts-the-RCO-Expects-Healthy-Competition-in-Future-Aircraft.aspx 4. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7568983/F-35-Lightning-jets-HMS-Queen-Elizabeth-operational-trials.html

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This week on Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee: Professor Michael Clarke from the new counter-terrorist think tank Co-Jit UK explains why British Intelligence Officers might like to speak to the IS bride who wants to come to the UK. Forces News reporter Laura Mackin-Isherwood reports from the NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels. The London Evening Standard's Defence Editor Robert Fox gives his take on the Defence Secretary's "Paper Tiger" speech. Naval Historian Professor Eric Grove explains why the Defence Secretary wants to send HMS Queen Elizabeth to the South China Sea.  Dr Julian Lewis talks about his concerns about French involvement in the production of the Type 26 frigate. And Christopher Lee has a soppy story about Valentine's Day!

This week on Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee: Professor Michael Clarke from the new counter-terrorist think tank Co-Jit UK explains why British Intelligence Officers might like to speak to the IS bride who wants to come to the UK. Forces News reporter Laura Mackin-Isherwood reports from the NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels. The London Evening Standard's Defence Editor Robert Fox gives his take on the Defence Secretary's "Paper Tiger" speech. Naval Historian Professor Eric Grove explains why the Defence Secretary wants to send HMS Queen Elizabeth to the South China Sea.  Dr Julian Lewis talks about his concerns about French involvement in the production of the Type 26 frigate. And Christopher Lee has a soppy story about Valentine's Day!

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On this week’s edition: Susie Goodall’s Golden Globe Race rescue, HMS Queen Elizabeth comes home and a shortlist to build the new Type 31e frigates is revealed. There's a new ferry for Portsmouth and restoration projects on HMS Invincible and Falklands landing craft F8. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for today's show. In this episode we're talking about the dramatic collapse of one low cost transatlantic airline, there's another rather amusing paint-job fail to rival Cathay Paciic and one airline decides to tighten the rules for emotional support animals. In the military it's exciting news for the HMS Queen Elizabeth and talks are underway between the UK and Boeing for their Wedgetail. Carlos talks to Graham, Captain Al, Fabian and Philip at Farnborough and Nev talks to Jordan about the routes he's been taking in the air recently. We also have some quick 'in-flight' feedback from Evan. We love to receive your feedback and comments so please get in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' and email us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45712063 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/7424002/dd-composite-ryanair-5oct/ 3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/05/british-airways-will-now-lease-air-belgiums-a340-until-mid-december/ 4. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2018/10/05/you-can-fly-uniteds-boeing-787-10-dreamliner-starting-january/#468306b33a5a 5. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/16957528.passengers-who-booked-alternative-flights-from-bournemouth-airport-cant-get-their-money-back/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/05/british-airways-is-making-changes-to-its-new-club-world-meal-service/ 7. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/weird-and-wacky/thomas-cook-paint-gaffe-leaves-plane-displaying-very-rude-message-along-its-side/news-story/1ce34fc2ad3a156186c75f23eafbe37e 8. http://www.airport-business.com/2018/10/final-preparations-underway-for-opening-of-istanbul-new-airport/ 9. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/03/british-airways-marks-60th-anniversary-of-first-jet-engine-flight-across-atlantic/ 10. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2018/10/03/spirit-airlines-tightens-rules-emotional-support-animals-48-hour-notice-more-documentation/1508395002/ 11. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airline-passenger-allegedly-allows-child-to-use-potty-in-planes-aisle-its-vile 12. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/best-wifi-airlines/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/fighter-jets-begin-night-flights-on-hms-queen-elizabeth/ 2. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/uk-aid-arrives-vital-relief-lands-in-indonesia/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-in-talks-to-buy-boeing-e-7-wedgetail-early-warnin-452412/

On this week’s edition jets land on the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time, a Wight Link deck officer is decorated and from the archives we go on a tour of historic tug Calshot. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

This week we’re at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy as the 25th anniversary RS Games draws to a close. Also we hear from the sailor with a unique crowd finding scheme, HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves for the States, we look ahead to Bart’s Bash and tributes to paraplegic sailor Hilary Lister Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk Pic: Sportography

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Adm. Sir Philip Jones, RN, First Sea Lord and chief of naval staff of the Royal Navy, says the service is planning “a full carrier-strike operational work-up in UK waters in 2020” that will include “a full air wing” in preparation for its deployment of an HMS Queen Elizabeth-led carrier strike group in 2021, and discusses the future of maritime combat, US-UK naval collaboration, the Elizabeth’s upcoming US deployment and much more in a wide-ranging, July 2018 interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Our coverage was sponsored by Farnborough International and Leonardo DRS.

In a podcast exclusive we go behind the scenes at the Beaulieu Boat Jumble. Also, a new life for QE2 and The Royal Navy carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is the subject of a BBC documentary. We celebrate the ferry - well it is ferry fortnight, There's an extraordinary tale of survival, A Portsmouth rower takes on the Pacific and there’s a tragedy at a Weymouth boat yard. The H2O Podcast is produced by Neil Sackley.

Back with Ep14 and its a Christmas Special. Jimbo & Fisher discuss a brand new expensive boat HMS Queen Elizabeth which is is leaking, reminisce over Channel 5's Naked Jungle with Keith Chegwin and do the casting for a modern version of the Christmas Nativity.

Drones can fly at speeds of 70 MPH and electronic fences can't prevent them from entering prison yards, hospital property or school zones. Wow, seems like drones pose risks to society – regulate them! Wait! Did I mention that drones efficiently operate within radioactive areas or locations that would present hazards to humans, such as scouting the “hot” regions of a forest fire? Drone expert Preston Rice explains and demonstrates the potential ways in which drones benefit humans – especially in the area of crisis prevention and response. DRONE DELIVERY BY AMAZON or PIZZA HUT. Preston notes that it is more efficient to use a drone for the delivery of smaller items as it doesn't require sending out an individual or pollute. A barrier against such delivery is the requirement that the drone be in the line of sight of the operator. Amazon is confident that the technology will be integral to its business model and that regulations will evolve to permit vehicles to be operated beyond line of sight. DRONE SWARMS. In January, 2017, the US Military announced a successful launch of a 100-drone swarm from jets. Once launched the swarm, as a collective entity, can decide for itself how best to execute a mission. In the trials, three F/A-18 Super Hornets released 103 Perdix drones, which then communicated with each other and went about performing a series of formation flying exercises that mimic a surveillance mission. DRONE LANDS (UNNOTICED) ON A MILITARY SHIP. Popular Mechanics author Kyle Mizokami wrote that on August 14, 2017, a “civilian photographer landed his $350 drone on the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, the United Kingdom's brand-new aircraft carrier, without anyone noticing. Even more alarming, when the incident was reported, the government authorities didn't seem particularly concerned by the breach of security. The incident comes after drones have been used to monitor military bases, conduct acts of sabotage, and even kill.” Preston added, “The ship landing does raise questions regarding the evolution of the technology moving faster than we can react to it.” While this drone was illegally operating in protected airspace, the issue of regulation enforcement was centered as a murky region, something Preston pointed out during part 1 of this interview when he highlighted the oft-conflicting laws and enforcement of laws between federal (FAA) and local government agencies. DRONE ANXIETY. Preston admitted that although he flies all the time, he questions the intent of a drone flying proximal to him, “What is he looking at?” Human curiosity makes us seek information about why drones are flying. If we see a drone flying near a bridge, we want to know that it is operated by a structural engineer. DEMONSTRATION. Preston and David visit the field at a local park as Preston demonstrates the steps of deploying a drone – from set-up to calibrating the drone to overhead satellites. The video is available in the YouTube version of this interview. The narrated demonstration swings open the door to the possible safety applications of a drone – especially as it was flown over swampy terrain and obtained crisp, real-time video of the terrain hundreds of feet below. FOLLOW. DR. PERRODIN: On Twitter @SafetyPhD and subscribe to “The Safety Doc” YouTube channel & SoundCloud RSS feed. DR. PERRODIN'S SAFETY BLOG: crisisprepconsulting.wordpress.com SAFETY DOC WEBSITE: www.safetyphd.com David will respond to discussion thread comments & emails. The Safety Doc Podcast is hosted & produced by David Perrodin, PhD. ENDORSEMENTS. Opinions are those of the host & guests and do not reflect positions of The 405 Media or supporters of “The Safety Doc Podcast”. The show is curse free & adheres to nondiscrimination principles while seeking to bring forward productive discourse & debate on topics relevant to personal or institutional safety. Email David: thesafetydoc@gmail.com Learn more about Preston Rice and his drone services at www.widroneservice.com

Hi listeners! In today's episode of the podcast we make like a beach as to see Notser run aground! Notser once again joins us for another exciting episode as we talk about the new World of Warships Blitz, Royal Navy Battleships, Ranked Season wrap up, Kii, and the New Pan Asian Destroyer line. Kelorn starts off interviewing Notser checking up with his amazing pace of content and getting his break down and opinion on WoWS Blitz for mobile devices. Notser sets expectations of what a player might see and gain from playing the mobile version and future status of that game line, production schedule, game state and play ability. We move into the main show topic with a great discussion on Royal Navy Battleships and what they bring to the game so far. Kami and Notser give their opinions and experiences from recent play and set the picture for what players might expect should no major changes occur. Vanessaira recount more experiences and the show debates the play style of the battleships. The Cast goes into details about the concealment and gun calibers changes through the tiers as well as differences from play style of other line battleships. The Tier 8 Battlehship HMS Monarch is brought up with regard to competitive play and we debate the possibilities giving its advantages and weaknesses. Other battleships are again discussed including HMS Warspite, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as the sister ships are different, as well as the play style of HMS King George the V. Drawing similarities to the Scharnhorst, KGV users need to utilize different shell ammunition types and the Cast talks about how to use this to a players advantage. Another battleship that was added to our topics was the new Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship. HIJMS Kii, a tier 8 battleship that will be similar to HIJMS Amagi but more dispersion, better AA, and torpedoes! While on the subject of IJN, the cast talk's about the Yamamoto Campaign and what challenges will be present in trying to complete it. Wrapping up our show, we discuss the newly announced Pan Asian destroyer line. This line is said to be testing a new type of torpedo for the game that would run deep, and not be able to hit destroyers or light cruisers. There is a great debate on the show and destroyer players Vanessaira and Notser give their take on the state of torpedoes and meta for current destroyer gameplay. Thank you very much for listening and check us out next week for another exciting episode! https://discord.gg/anhyF9U

If there is a ranking by excellence of universities....then Spain has no institution among the top 200. ....The 11 best Spanish Universities, all public, are ranked between 200 and 500. The European Commission provided new light on the origin of the contaminated eggs . ...... EU ministers will meet on 26 September to discuss the crisis. The lack of water in the Spanish marshes has triggered greenhouse gas emissions.. Depleted reserves of reservoirs make 2017 look like a bad year in the fight against climate change. We have launched a very positive message that makes it clear that beauty is not restricted to a single size for all women," said Sports Illustrated magazine's powerful swimsuit director A fight between tourists at the exit of a discotheque in Gandia (ended Sunday in a brutal beating of seven young people against one.. The seven assailants have been fined more than 1,000 euros each, local police reported. A young couple assaulted a bus driver at Sant Antoni station in Ibiza. The attackers, tourists, wanted to enter the privately hired vehicle, with a ticket for public transport. Brexit still tops the bill in the UK press although the question of the Irish borders now intensifies. Meanwhile, HMS Queen Elizabeth will send a message to the UK's allies and enemies that the country means business, according to her captain. The £3billion behemoth is set to be the nation's future flagship. A poll claimed that two-thirds of Britons do not think the Duchess of Cornwall should be Queen – and only 19 per cent thought she was fit for the role. British officials need to ‘step up’ efforts to ‘root out fraud and corruption’ in a scheme distributing £420million of aid money in Pakistan, a Whitehall report has warned. This is set against the history of the partitioning of India after the second World War. Whilst British courts seemingly apply leniency in their judgements Khong Tam Thanh, 22, Le Michael, 24, and Vu Thai Son, 24, have been jailed for six and a half years with caning after the sex attack in Singapore. Glen Friend, 28, from east London, targeted thousands of children on the phone app Live.me and made a nine-year-old girl strip for him and then shared it with a gang of 10 paedophiles. He has been jailed for four years. Despite all the terror attacks a dad and his seven-year-old daughter managed to sneak into the London stadium and watch athletes competing in the World Championships at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Jeremy Hunt reportedly spent £44,000 of taxpayers' cash on a private bathroom at the Department of Health headquarters in London including a designer toilet and power shower. Residents and agency staff have been digging in to clear mountains of rubbish which has been piling up on the streets of Birmingham after the industrial action started on June 30. The strike is costing around 4o.000 pounds per day.

If there is a ranking by excellence of universities....then Spain has no institution among the top 200. ....The 11 best Spanish Universities, all public, are ranked between 200 and 500. The European Commission provided new light on the origin of the contaminated eggs . ...... EU ministers will meet on 26 September to discuss the crisis. The lack of water in the Spanish marshes has triggered greenhouse gas emissions.. Depleted reserves of reservoirs make 2017 look like a bad year in the fight against climate change. We have launched a very positive message that makes it clear that beauty is not restricted to a single size for all women," said Sports Illustrated magazine's powerful swimsuit director A fight between tourists at the exit of a discotheque in Gandia (ended Sunday in a brutal beating of seven young people against one.. The seven assailants have been fined more than 1,000 euros each, local police reported. A young couple assaulted a bus driver at Sant Antoni station in Ibiza. The attackers, tourists, wanted to enter the privately hired vehicle, with a ticket for public transport. Brexit still tops the bill in the UK press although the question of the Irish borders now intensifies. Meanwhile, HMS Queen Elizabeth will send a message to the UK's allies and enemies that the country means business, according to her captain. The £3billion behemoth is set to be the nation's future flagship. A poll claimed that two-thirds of Britons do not think the Duchess of Cornwall should be Queen – and only 19 per cent thought she was fit for the role. British officials need to ‘step up’ efforts to ‘root out fraud and corruption’ in a scheme distributing £420million of aid money in Pakistan, a Whitehall report has warned. This is set against the history of the partitioning of India after the second World War. Whilst British courts seemingly apply leniency in their judgements Khong Tam Thanh, 22, Le Michael, 24, and Vu Thai Son, 24, have been jailed for six and a half years with caning after the sex attack in Singapore. Glen Friend, 28, from east London, targeted thousands of children on the phone app Live.me and made a nine-year-old girl strip for him and then shared it with a gang of 10 paedophiles. He has been jailed for four years. Despite all the terror attacks a dad and his seven-year-old daughter managed to sneak into the London stadium and watch athletes competing in the World Championships at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Jeremy Hunt reportedly spent £44,000 of taxpayers' cash on a private bathroom at the Department of Health headquarters in London including a designer toilet and power shower. Residents and agency staff have been digging in to clear mountains of rubbish which has been piling up on the streets of Birmingham after the industrial action started on June 30. The strike is costing around 4o.000 pounds per day.

USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Completes Saxon Warrior, Navy F/A-18E Makes Emergency Landing at Bahrain International Airport

As the USS FORD (CVN 78) delivered to the US Navy, the Royal Navy’s new HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH underway, and many nations either building or wanting built carriers of a variety of sized, the second decade of the 21st Century is an exciting time for those who are interested in carrier design.With the Senate recently dedicating $30 million to the study of a light carrier design, the discussion has begun again about what is the right size carrier for the requirements of our navy.We have the perfect guest for the entire hour to discuss, returning guest J. Talbot Manvel, Captain, USN (Ret).Tal teaches at the US Naval Academy. While on active duty he served as an engineering officer specializing in aircraft carriers. He served on three, assisted in building two, and ended his career developing the new FORD class of aircraft carriers. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1972, earned a masters in mechanical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1979, a masters in liberal arts from St John’s College in 2008.J. Talbot Manvel, Captain, USN (Ret) teaches at the US Naval Academy. Wile on active duty he served as an engineering officer specializing in aircraft carriers. He served on three, assisted in building two, and ended his career developing the new FORD class of aircraft carriers. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1972, earned a masters in mechanical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1979, a masters in liberal arts from St John’s College in 2008.

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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau     SITREP TRAIL THURS, 26th May   Are British special forces operating in Libya? Britain boosts its contribution to the international coalition in Iraq and Syria in the ongoing fight against IS.   As President Obama continues his global long goodbye tour - Sitrep takes a look at America's position in the world.   And, onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the Royal Navy's incoming aircraft carriers, as she welcomes her first Commanding Officer.   PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS:   AMERICA'S VIEW Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   IS LIBYA Former British Ambassador to Libya, Oliver Miles   IRAQ Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   TALIBAN Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   HMS Queen Elizabeth BFBS Reporter Ali Gibsons speaks to Captain Jerry Kyd, CO of Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth     THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau     SITREP TRAIL THURS, 26th May   Are British special forces operating in Libya? Britain boosts its contribution to the international coalition in Iraq and Syria in the ongoing fight against IS.   As President Obama continues his global long goodbye tour - Sitrep takes a look at America's position in the world.   And, onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the Royal Navy's incoming aircraft carriers, as she welcomes her first Commanding Officer.   PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS:   AMERICA'S VIEW Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   IS LIBYA Former British Ambassador to Libya, Oliver Miles   IRAQ Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   TALIBAN Professor Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Utah & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   HMS Queen Elizabeth BFBS Reporter Ali Gibsons speaks to Captain Jerry Kyd, CO of Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth     THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

Queen Elizabeth II names the Royal Navy's largest aircraft carrier, a royal wedding in Rome, Prince George on the cover of Vanity Fair, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at Harewood House, and more.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

If the Middle East is the biggest current threat to world stability, what will we be worrying about in 30 years? It's Navy week on Sitrep and the First Sea Lord tells the Government one carrier isn't enough, give us two and we'll do the job. And find out why the new Carrier's being named with a bottle of Whiskey… PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau  STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and Eric Grove, Professor of Naval History and fellow in security studies at  Liverpool Hope University OTHER INTERVIEWS:  Admiral Lord West former first First Sea Lord discussing Naval power with BFBS reporter James Hirst BFBS reporter Ali Gibson takes a look on board the new carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth.……………………………………………………………………………………………………THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)  Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website

If the Middle East is the biggest current threat to world stability, what will we be worrying about in 30 years? It’s Navy week on Sitrep and the First Sea Lord tells the Government one carrier isn’t enough, give us two and we’ll do the job. And find out why the new Carrier’s being named with a bottle of Whiskey… PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau  STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and Eric Grove, Professor of Naval History and fellow in security studies at  Liverpool Hope University OTHER INTERVIEWS:  Admiral Lord West former first First Sea Lord discussing Naval power with BFBS reporter James Hirst BFBS reporter Ali Gibson takes a look on board the new carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth.……………………………………………………………………………………………………THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)  Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website

  As tensions rise between Syria & Turkey what are the implications of this latest development   Are NATO troops heading for an earlier than expected exit from Afghanistan?   Find out what Labour has on its agenda for defence   And ….the Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth won't be ready for at least 8 years, so why has it already got its own crew   PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS's defence analyst, Christopher Lee   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.  

  As tensions rise between Syria & Turkey what are the implications of this latest development   Are NATO troops heading for an earlier than expected exit from Afghanistan?   Find out what Labour has on its agenda for defence   And ….the Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth won’t be ready for at least 8 years, so why has it already got its own crew   PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.