Droning on and on...

[yanpa]

China and Japan step up drone race as tension builds over disputed islands

Both countries claim drones will be used for surveillance, but experts warn of future skirmishes in region's airspace

Drones have taken centre stage in an escalating arms race between China and Japan as they struggle to assert their dominance over disputed islands in the East China Sea.

China is rapidly expanding its nascent drone programme, while Japan has begun preparations to purchase an advanced model from the US. Both sides claim the drones will be used for surveillance, but experts warn the possibility of future drone skirmishes in the region's airspace is "very high".

Tensions over the islands – called the Diaoyu by China and the Senkaku by Japan – have ratcheted up in past weeks. Chinese surveillance planes flew near the islands four times in the second half of December, according to Chinese state media, but were chased away each time by Japanese F-15 fighter jets. Neither side has shown any signs of backing down.

Japan's new conservative administration of Shinzo Abe has placed a priority on countering the perceived Chinese threat to the Senkakus since it won a landslide victory in last month's general election. Soon after becoming prime minister, Abe ordered a review of Japan's 2011-16 mid-term defence programme, apparently to speed up the acquisition of between one and three US drones.

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[Coligny]

China and Japan step up drone race as tension builds over disputed islands

Both countries claim drones will be used for surveillance, but experts warn of future skirmishes in region's airspace

Nope, that's the awesome part with drones... you never know if someone took it down or if it fubared itself... no pilot to rescue... anything can be downplayed or up-played at will...

Hell... they can even make them dogfight for shit and giggle without much risks for escalation...

Lost a drone... of' to the hobby shop...

[matsuki]

So basically made in the US toys vs made in China toys....I think we all know the outcome of this. (unless the US toys were on the assembly line during lunch break)

[Taro Toporific]

In a battle of robots, you gotta know that Japan has the edge.

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Maritime dominance appears to be turning into a high-tech, high-stakes arms race in the East China Sea. China and Japan are vying for power in the disputed territory – and it’s drones that are quickly coming to the forefront of the race. RT talks to James Corbett – editor of a Japan-based news website “The Corbett Report”.

[matsuki]

WTF kind of accent is that woman speaking in?

Gotta love the WING LONG that looks like it's fresh out the paint factory with a bunch of kill marks emblazoned on it for authenticity! For all we know, the Chinese drones are nothing more than painted fiberglass in the shape of drones. (and they're no "clones," they're "copies")

[Samurai_Jerk]

WTF kind of accent is that woman speaking in?

She's in Moscow. It must be a Russian accent.

[Taro Toporific]

WTF kind of accent is that woman speaking in?

She's in Moscow. It must be a Russian accent.

Thabang Motsei was born in Soweto, South Africa in 1981...more...
http://www.motsei.com

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[matsuki]

WTF kind of accent is that woman speaking in?

She's in Moscow. It must be a Russian accent.

Thabang Motsei was born in Soweto, South Africa in 1981...more...
http://www.motsei.com

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That explains a lot....she sucks at her job and she isn't exactly what I'd call "Thabang"

[edit]...and that toilet pic...classy

[Coligny]

Only one woman can look good on the crapper....

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[matsuki]

...only one place in the world (ASIA) can you find a combo shower/toilet like that. The hotels in Korea were like that with half used toothpaste and tattered towels...and the pr0n was horrible

[Coligny]

d00d... with the food poisonning you traditionnally get in Korea, the shower-loo combo is a godsend...

There's still some in few hotels in Japan... even those with shower seats electric plug and all...

[matsuki]

d00d... with the food poisonning you traditionnally get in Korea, the shower-loo combo is a godsend...

There's still some in few hotels in Japan... even those with shower seats electric plug and all...

safety cuntry!

[Buraku]

James Corbett – editor of a Japan-based news website

Corbett Report

https://www.bitchute.com/video/6OUjdgtsYiPX/

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https://odysee.com/$/search?q=CorbettReport