China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

[GDS_Starfury]

the Chi-bots are spamming every defence/military website I visit with China strong bs.  its quite funny actually.  the main effect of this ADIZ will be to tighten security operations between west Pacific countries.  good job China, youre making the same mistakes the Soviets did.  ;D

[GDS_Starfury]

let the games begin!

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Joins AnnualEx 13
Story Number: NNS131125-04Release Date: 11/25/2013 8:48:00 AM
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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon Heavin, Commander, Task Force 70 Public Affairs

PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) -- Demonstrating the extraordinary flexibility of a carrier strike group, USS George Washington (CVN 73) kicked off its participation in Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 13, Nov. 25, just days after completing a humanitarian assistance mission under Operation Damayan in the Philippines.

AnnualEx 13 is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. naval forces through training in air and sea operations.

The complex exercise, which takes place in waters surrounding Japan, involves units in comprehensive scenarios involving maritime training in the air, surface and subsurface battlespaces in support of the defense of Japan.

AnnualEx allows the United States and Japan to practice and evaluate the coordination, procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, while building bilateral confidence and working relationships.

AnnualEx 13 strengthens the close, long-standing relationship of U.S. forces and JMSDF. This exercise demonstrates the continuing commitment to deepen strong ties of mutual support and friendship.

U.S. Navy participating units include aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS Lassen (DDG 82), USS McCampbell (DDG 85), USS Mustin (DDG 89) and maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and a U.S. submarine.

http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=77879

[mirth]

4 Burkes and a Tico in the BG. Guess we're sending a message.

[GDS_Starfury]

the timing just works out.  the exercise was planned for a while.  somewhere I read that US military assets werent going to be bothered with which makes the whole ADIZ concept a play against Japan. 

[mirth]

the timing just works out.  the exercise was planned for a while.  somewhere I read that US military assets werent going to be bothered with which makes the whole ADIZ concept a play against Japan. 

A joint exercise with the JMDSF inside the ADIZ works out perfectly then

This is going to get interesting down the road, if the Chi-Comms decide to challenge Japanese patrols inside the ADIZ. The Japanese already have their own ADIZ in that same area. The chances for a mishap are high.

[GDS_Starfury]

Japanese F-15s vs Chinese knock-off Su-27s....  I wouldnt take that bet in Vegas after drinking a bottle of Absinthe.

[mirth]

The Japanese have that AEW bird that's better than AWACs. They can steer the 15s and pop the Chinese with AMRAAMs beyond visual range. Sweet done.

[GDS_Starfury]

its not 'better' its just on a newer airframe.  our AWACS can guide AMRAAMs to their heart content while F-22s and F-15s fly silent.  the Japanese F-15s can however change into robots.  ;)

[mirth]

its not 'better' its just on a newer airframe.  our AWACS can guide AMRAAMs to their heart content while F-22s and F-15s fly silent.  the Japanese F-15s can however change into robots.  ;)

Tom Clancy said it was better.  :P

[GDS_Starfury]

well the airframe is better.

[Mr. Bigglesworth]

Japan has probably already started making the Lexuses of subs which are so quiet they can plausibly load whatever sound they want. Meanwhile the crew relaxes in heated leather seats.

[Staggerwing]

Japan has probably already started making the Lexuses of subs which are so quiet they can plausibly load whatever sound they want. Meanwhile the crew relaxes in heated leather seats.

If the JMDSF wants a good laugh then it could have those subs sound like badly maintained Nork D/E boats while cruising under Chinese naval assets.

[OJsDad]

You can all rest easy, Caroline Kennedy is the new US ambassador to Japan, and she telling China to back down.

[OJsDad]

This actually is a good new article about this issue.  It's about 10.5 minutes long and is from ABC News.

http://abcnews.go.com/International/video/caroline-kennedy-calls-china-rethink-airspace-restrictions-21035124

[Gusington]

Can we just start calling it the Japanese Navy again and get it over with?