Counter-balance? What? Where?

Those that usually craft faulty Defence White Papers, where the next one also looks at the rise of China, may want to consider that the enemy gets a vote too.

A Chinese nuclear submarine has completed an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, demonstrating the navy's ability to operate in waters far from home.

What kind of damage could Chinese submarines do in our waters over a few weeks time?

Note that we only have about a few weeks of fuel available in-country.

I could not endorse those that craft Defence White Papers in this country.

Their record has little to do with practical warfare.

Congrats to the PLAN on a cruise well-done.


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