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\"Drone<\/a><\/p>\n

Sea State<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s Defense Ministry plans to build<\/a> two new destroyers armed with Aegis\u2019 upgraded Ballistic Missile Defence system, which is capable of shooting down both high-altitude ballistic missiles and low-altitude anti-ship missiles. The first of the new vessels is scheduled to be commissioned in 2020, but before that, two of Japan\u2019s older destroyers will be fitted out with the system.<\/p>\n

The Diplomat<\/em> has released a breakdown<\/a> of how much China\u2019s warships actually cost, focusing on the PLAN\u2019s Type 054A frigate. The final figure\u2014US$365 million a pop\u2014is equivalent to the annual salaries of 64,000 junior PLA officers.<\/p>\n

Also in the Asia\u2013Pacific, Indonesia\u2019s Chief of Navy, Admiral Ade Supandi, announced that his service will be reviving an anti-submarine warfare aviation squad<\/a> that was last active in the 1970s. The establishment of squadron doesn\u2019t have a date yet, but will likely be commissioned at the same time as the 11 AS-565 MBe Panther helicopters, within the next three years<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And finally, check out Subrata Ghoshroy\u2019s piece for The Bulletin<\/em><\/a> on whether the US Navy\u2019s laser weapon plans are realistic. He references the tests that took place last December, stating that they \u2018look like they were conjured up in a hurry\u2014perhaps to impress those in charge of the purse strings\u2019.<\/p>\n

Flight Path<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are mini drones still annoying you? The Germans have created lasers<\/a> capable of identifying, tracking and precisely knocking out mini drones at a 3 km range. The laser weapons system is expected to reach a 5 km range when it achieves operational status in five years. However the cost of lasers, as well as the risks associated with burning small UAVs<\/a> in urban areas, still remain serious weaknesses.<\/p>\n

Turning now to the mental health of drone pilots, Defense One<\/em> recently spoke to a psychologist<\/a> working with US drone pilots at the Creech Air Force base in Nevada, who found that the vast majority of pilots aren\u2019t being traumatised by what they\u2019re seeing. Many pilots are leaving because of the isolation and lack of \u2018dwell time\u2019 from the perpetual frontline deployment. Some pilots are also leaving for the private sector, which offers four times the wage of the Air Force. Despite efforts of the US Air Force to double financial incentives, pilot shortages have pushed a cut<\/a> in combat air patrols\u2014keeping a drone on target \u2018around the clock\u2019\u2014down from 65 to 60.<\/p>\n

Rapid Fire<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s just a few more days until the ASPI Future Force Structure Options<\/em> conference<\/a> at QT Canberra, which will run from 24 to 26 June. For those who can\u2019t make it, keep an eye on the ASPI Twitter account\u00a0@ASPI_org<\/a>, and use\u00a0#FutureForce2015 to contribute to the discussion.<\/p>\n

America\u2019s controversial decision to train Syrian rebels as part of its strategy to combat Islamic State has been in operation for over a month now. Pentagon spokesman Army COL Steve Warren indicated that fewer than 200 Syrian rebels have begun training<\/a>, with hopes that the number will increase to 3000 by the end of the year.<\/p>\n

A report from the Afghanistan Analysts Network called \u2018Reach the Women\u2019<\/a>, discusses the motivations behind the US Female Engagement and Cultural Support Teams operating in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. The report highlights the military purpose behind the strategy, saying that regardless of the altruistic appearance it was first and foremost \u2018something the Americans needed to help the military effort\u2019.<\/p>\n

Finally, Chinese military deployments of troops and tanks<\/a> along its border with North Korea to counter defections and stem violent incidents, as reported last month<\/a>, appear to be starting to take effect. Mid-last week a teenage North Korean soldier attempted to defect<\/a> to South Korea across the risky DMZ, instead of using the usual route to China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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