Download or read book Defense Acquisition in Russia and China written by Mark Ashby and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 70s and 80s, U.S. defense acquisition has focused on sophisticated technologies, such as precision-guided weapons and stealth. Meanwhile, Russia and China have sought to modernize their legacy equipment while concurrently developing new and increasingly sophisticated systems of their own. This report discusses recent research into the research, development, and acquisition (RDA) processes of Russia and China-both doctrinally and in practice-and identifies areas in which each country excels and where each country has challenges. Assessing the current state of and future prospects for Russian and Chinese acquisitions provides valuable insight to policymakers who are responsible for ensuring that the United States maintains an advantage over these pacing threats. On paper, the RDA processes of both countries are similar to those of the United States, but that is not the whole story. Russia maintains a large arms export market but struggles to produce its most sophisticated systems in strategically significant quantities. China's reliance on intellectual property theft means its weapons are years behind, but the Chinese recognize that shortcoming and are investing in and growing their organic capabilities through joint ventures and acquisition of foreign technology.

Download or read book Evaluating Chinese Military Procurement from Russia written by Dennis Blasko and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese military is in the process of a long-term modernization program. Uniformed and civilian leaders have studied recent conflicts, analyzed shortfalls, and identified improvements to be made in doctrine, force structure, and equipment. They are aware of the gap in capabilities between the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and other miiitaries, notably the U.S. Armed Forces. Most foreign analysis of the current and potential Chinese military threat emphasizes recent equipment purchases from Russia and what they portend. This article evaluates these acquisitions and compares them to a previous regional threat and arrives at conclusions about the modernization of the Chinese military which differ from those usually found in the media. Some characterize the Chinese as buyers at a fire sale in their purchase of Russian military equipment. Russian arms merchants have introduced PLA leaders to hardware that could greatly improve Chinese capabilities. Elements of the defense industries in both countries have established relationships with their counterparts. Over the last five years reports on negotiations for advanced technologies have been common if vague and sometimes exaggerated. Many reported deals are never consummated. Purchases and technology transfers have been limited because of Chinese financial constraints and Russian strategic suspicions.

Download or read book Parsing Chinese Russian Military Exercises written by Richard Weitz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "China and Russia have engaged in an increasing number of joint exercises in recent years. These drills aim to help them deter and, if necessary, defeat potential threats, such as Islamist terrorists trying to destabilize a Central Asian government, while at the same time reassuring their allies that Russia and China would protect them from such challenges. Furthermore, the exercises and other joint Russia-China military activities have a mutual reassurance function, informing Moscow and Beijing about the other's military potential and building mutual confidence about their friendly intentions toward one another. Finally, the joint exercises try to communicate to third parties, especially the United States, that Russia and China have a genuine security partnership and that it extends to cover Central Asia, a region of high priority concern for Moscow and Beijing, and possibly other areas, such as northeast Asia. Although the Sino-Russian partnership is limited in key respects, the United States should continue to monitor their defense relationship since it has the potential to become a more significant international security development"--Publisher's web site.

Download or read book China Russia Security Relations written by Richard Weitz and published by Strategic Studies Institute U. S. Army War College. This book was released on 2008 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For almost 2 decades, China and Russia have been strengthening their security ties. Nonetheless, as this monograph makes clear, the relationship between Beijing and Moscow remains in flux. In some cases, they share overlapping interests. In other instances, they compete for power and wealth, particularly for oil and gas resources. Many factors will affect Sino-Russian ties? including developments within China and Russia as well as external events. As part of this mix, American policies will also have some impact on the future foreign behavior of both countries. -- Foreword.

Download or read book Sino Russian Defense Cooperation s Impact on Chinese Aerospace Research Development and Acquisition RD A Enterprise written by Andrew W. Hull and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We should not forget that in the “Era of Great Power Competition,” the United States has two peer “Strategic Competitors” and several others with whom we compete. When our two largest competitors, namely the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation, cooperate toward their common strategic goals, the United States, our allies, and partners, should pay close attention. Although there is no great deep-seated trust between them, when their interests align, China and Russia are more than happy to cooperate, particularly when it means presenting a greater challenge to the U.S. and our allies and partners. China and Russia are prioritizing joint technological cooperation in their respective aerospace sectors, and they see bilateral technical cooperation as a path to accelerate progress, overcome technological limitations, and find workarounds for Western sanctions on exporting defense and dual-use technologies. This study examines the nature of Sino-Russian technical cooperation in defense and dual-use aerospace sectors, including arms sales, joint research, and development of weapons systems, technology transfers, and sharing of technical knowledge. In doing so, it identifies prominent organizations on both sides involved in technical cooperation, and it discusses the potential impacts of Sino-Russia cooperation for the United States."--

Download or read book Military Purchases from Russia and China s Strategic Modernization A Relative Evaluation Implications and Future Options for the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese military is in the process of a long-term strategic modernization program. Uniformed and civilian leaders in Beijing have studied recent conflicts, to include the United States' participation in the Gulf War and it's most recent operation in Kosovo. These studies have analyzed comparative Chinese shortfalls, and identified improvements that must be made in their forces doctrine. The Chinese military leadership is well aware of the gap in modern military capabilities that exist between the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and modern, late 20th century militaries, most notably the U.S. armed forces. The majority of foreign analysis concerning the existing and potential Chinese military threat emphasize recent equipment purchases from Russia and the trends these purchases portend. This study reviews and analyzes those acquisitions in relation to Chinese strategic modernization, draws overall conclusions and then looks at broader implications and options for the United States. The implications of this study argues that 'containing' China is not a viable option for the United States.

Download or read book Military Purchases from Russia and China s Strategic Modernization written by Michael J. Barron and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese military is in the process of a long-term strategic modernization program. Uniformed and civilian leaders in Beijing have studied recent conflicts, to include the United States' participation in the Gulf War and it's most recent operation in Kosovo. These studies have analyzed comparative Chinese shortfalls, and identified improvements that must be made in their forces doctrine. The Chinese military leadership is well aware of the gap in modern military capabilities that exist between the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and modern, late 20th century militaries, most notably the U.S. armed forces. The majority of foreign analysis concerning the existing and potential Chinese military threat emphasize recent equipment purchases from Russia and the trends these purchases portend. This study reviews and analyzes those acquisitions in relation to Chinese strategic modernization, draws overall conclusions and then looks at broader implications and options for the United States. The implications of this study argues that 'containing' China is not a viable option for the United States.

Download or read book Russia s Contribution to China s Surface Warfare Capabilities written by Paul Schwartz and published by CSIS Reports. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The provision of advanced Russian military technology has been critical for the development of China's anti-access/area-denial (A2AD) capability. This study focuses on one aspect of the relationship, namely Russia's contribution to the PLA Navy's surface and anti-surface warfare capabilities. Following a discussion of the role of the fleet in China's A2AD strategy, the author examines in depth the specific warships, anti-ship missile systems, and air defense systems that Russia has been providing. Next, he considers specifically how Russian technology has translated into new military capability for China's maritime forces. Finally, he offers a projection of the likely future direction of Russian assistance in this area. While China has made enormous progress in developing its indigenous defense production capability, this report makes the case that Russian defense assistance has been, is, and will likely continue to be important for the development of China's surface warfare capabilities and its A2AD project more broadly.

Download or read book A New Direction for China s Defense Industry written by Evan S. Medeiros and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2005-12-19 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the early 1980s, a prominent and consistent conclusion drawn from research on China's defense-industrial complex has been that China's defense-production capabilities are rife with weaknesses and limitations. This study argues for an alternative approach: From the vantage point of 2005, it is time to shift the focus of current research to the gradual improvements in and the future potential of China's defense-industrial complex. The study found that China's defense sectors are designing and producing a wide range of increasingly advanced weapons that, in the short term, are relevant to a possible conflict over Taiwan but also to China's long-term military presence in Asia. Part of a larger RAND Project AIR FORCE study on Chinese military modernization, this study examines the current and future capabilities of China's defense industry. The goals of this study are to 1.

Download or read book China Military Power written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Defence Industries in Russia and China written by Kenneth Boutin and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Report turns the spotlight on two major players in the global defence industry: Russia and China. It examines how both countries, however different in their trajectory and ambition, have in recent years narrowed the industrial and technological gap with the European armaments sector and are now openly challenging the West’s traditional superiority in this domain. The loss of this military-technological edge could severely undermine the West’s ability to counter direct Russian or Chinese military threats, while also entailing greater competition for European defence industries, thus reshaping the global arms trade – with repercussions for security relationships around the world.

Download or read book Acquisition Reform written by Evangeline Council and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This paper discusses how acquisition policies and cultural changes are needed to reform the current arcane, bureaucratic acquisition system. It highlights issues with the old system and how DOD Directive 5000.01, The Defense Acquisition System, dated September 9, 2020, provides guidance to facilitate changes within the workforce, contracting approaches, and relationships with industry and commercial partners to reform the acquisition system to align with stakeholders' desires to provide the technologies and systems required by our warfighters to maintain our competitive edge and keep ahead of China and Russia."--Abstract.

Download or read book China Russia Military to military Relations written by Ethan Meick and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite areas of tension and distrust in China-Russia relations since Beijing and Moscow normalized relations in 1989, the two countries' militaries and defense establishments have steadily worked to minimize and overcome these differences and are now experiencing arguably the highest period of cooperation. The three major components of military-to-military ties discussed in this report demonstrate such a trend. In terms of military exercises, the two militaries are staging increasingly complex exercises with an expanded geographic reach in strategically important areas, recently adding a new set of exercises on missile defense cooperation. Military-technical cooperation similarly shows significant progress in recent years, highlighted by a major uptick in the technical capability of Russian arms sales to China, wide-ranging strategic industrial partnerships in key defense sectors, and joint production deals and other cooperation on advanced military and dual-use systems. Finally, Chinese and Russian defense officials are holding more meetings at higher levels in the military bureaucracy than they did in the past, signaling closer coordination. As Beijing and Moscow increasingly share overlapping interests and maintain a shared resistance to U.S. leadership in the Asia Pacific, the two countries appear likely to further deepen defense relations in the coming years. In the years ahead, analysts and policymakers will need to closely watch this trend, especially as the Asia Pacific experiences rapid change and China continues to pursue its military modernization goals. In particular, Russian arms sales to China and military-technical cooperation could have significant consequences for the United States, challenging U.S. air superiority and posing problems for U.S., allied, and partner assets in the region.

Download or read book The Current State of Russian Chinese Defense Cooperation written by Vasily Kashin and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this paper, the author examines the current state of Russian-Chinese defense and security cooperation, Russia's approach to developing it, and the possible outcomes of a further Russia-China rapprochement. He highlights the historical antecedents to the unprecedently long period of close ties between the two countries, focusing on the mutual advantages derived by both countries from defense industrial cooperation The paper describes the gradually depending nature of bilateral military cooperation across a number of domains, including arms sales and joint exercises. The paper also addresses Russia's evolving views on China's increasing global role and the potential for an even closer Russia-China strategic alliance in the future, concluding that although the two countries are not ready for Western-style cooperation in defense technology, they are gradually moving toward a security partnership characterized by greater integration and interdependence.

Download or read book Chinese Strategy and Military Modernization in 2015 written by Anthony H. Cordesman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China’s emergence as a global economic superpower, and as a major regional military power in Asia and the Pacific, has had a major impact on its relations with the United States and its neighbors. China was the driving factor in the new strategy the United States announced in 2012 that called for a “rebalance” of U.S. forces to the Asia-Pacific region. At the same time, China’s actions on its borders, in the East China Sea, and in the South China Sea have shown that it is steadily expanding its geopolitical role in the Pacific and having a steadily increasing impact on the strategy and military developments in other Asian powers.

Download or read book The Changing Nature and Implications of Russian Military Transfers to China written by Paul Schwartz and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russian-Chinese military transfers have increased sharply since 2015. These have been highlighted by a series of important arms transactions, including landmark contracts in 2015 for the sale of Su-35 combat aircraft and S-400 air defense systems worth $5 billion, followed by a series of important transactions involving the transfer of helicopters, submarine technology, and aircraft engines. Joint technology projects have been especially important due to their expansion into new areas such as missile defense, taking on greater strategic importance. Together with an increase in combined exercises, joint air patrols, and key leader engagements, the resumption of large-scale arms transfers has contributed to a growing military convergence between Russia and China while enhancing their strategic partnership. These transfers are also advancing China’s military expansion in the western Pacific, helping to tilt the regional balance more in China’s favor.

Download or read book Russian Chinese Military Cooperation written by Dmitry Gorenburg and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report seeks to establish a detailed understanding of the extent of military cooperation between Russia and China, focusing on military diplomacy and other political aspects of the relationship, military-technical cooperation, and exercises and joint operations. We find that China-Russia military cooperation has not always grown linearly over time. At various points, some aspects of cooperation have undergone periods of rapid expansion, while others stagnated. After undergoing a period of rapid expansion from 2014 to 2019, Russian-Chinese military cooperation has largely plateaued in recent years, with little evidence of continued expansion in either military-technical cooperation or joint military activities since 2020. While mutual symbolic benefits suggest that both countries’ leaders will continue to highlight military cooperation, in determining the trajectory of the relationship over the next three to five years, observers should focus on trends in these activities, rather than on political rhetoric.