Publishing Institution: Project 2049 Institute / Topic: Air Force

Author:: Mark Stokes
Publication Date:: 05-2014
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Project 2049 Institute
Abstract:: In the wake of the 18th Central Committee’s Third Plenum in November 2013, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced the establishment of its first air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Assessments of the ADIZ to date have focused in large part on implications for territorial and maritime disputes in region. However, other potential drivers may offer additional context for the decision. Among these include coercion of Taiwan, unprecedented changes in China’s national airspace management system, and technical advances that have enhanced interoperability between the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and Navy (PLAN).
Topic:: Defense Policy, Territorial Disputes, Surveillance, and Air Force
Political Geography:: China and Asia

Author:: Dan Blumenthal
Publication Date:: 11-2011
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Project 2049 Institute
Abstract:: The widespread modernization of Asian air forces is changing the strategic landscape in the Asia-Pacific. The United States, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, and India are all engaged in upgrading their military’s fighter fleets as security competition in the region is on the rise. Among Asia’s burgeoning air force modernization programs, the most important to U.S. security (apart from America’s own) is that of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) — Tokyo is the United States’ closest Asian ally and U.S.-Japan alliance is the lynchpin of America’s alliance structure in the region.
Topic:: Security, Defense Policy, Armed Forces, Modernization, and Air Force
Political Geography:: Japan, India, Taiwan, Asia, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and United States of America

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