CEA Technologies is building four air-defence radars for the Australian Defence Force. (Commonwealth of Australia)
The Australian government announced on 27 April that it plans to acquire a majority stake in Canberra-based defence radar manufacturer CEA Technologies to secure the company’s “critical sovereign capability”.
The government said it will become a non-controlling shareholder in CEA in July by paying an undisclosed sum for the minority stake held by US defence contractor Northrop Grumman.
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DSME’s financial performance has continued to deteriorate in recent years amid efforts by the state-run Korea Development Bank to find a buyer for the naval shipbuilder. (Janes)
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has approved the Hanwha Group’s proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), one of the country’s biggest naval shipbuilders.
The B-1B bomber, despite its age, remains a key piece of the United States Air Force ( USAF ) strategy, and it may soon be capable of firing hypersonic weapons.
The versatile and veteran B-1B
Since its debut in 1998, the B-1B has completed a large number of missions, dropping thousands of JDAM bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan. With speeds of MACH 1.25 and a ceiling of 60,000 feet, the B-1B is capable of firing a wide range of bombs, including the GBU-31, GBU-38, GBU-54, and GBU-39.
The F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has been designed to dominate the airspace and achieve tactical superiority in any war scenario.
Its capabilities allow it to operate as a leader in combat, supporting its allies and ensuring maximum effectiveness in its missions.
The F-22 Raptor and the USAF
Developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing, the F-22 Raptor is the symbol of the United States Air Force ( USAF ) in terms of innovation and technology.
PLAMC Amphibious drill 1962Public Domain
China makes no secret of its overwhelming desire to conquer Taiwan. Days ago, it finished up 3 days of intense war preparation drills near Taiwan. During these drills which are increasing in frequency, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) forces entered Taiwan’s air and sea space repeatedly violating their sovereign rights with impunity. CCP’s level of focus on Taiwan has been building for years with an increasing pace of aggressive actions.
The F-35A emerges as a nuclear bomb strike platform, bolstering the Pentagon’s deterrence strategy and providing unprecedented tactical and operational options.
United States and nuclear deterrence
The integration of nuclear weapons on the F-35A brings additional flexibility to the Pentagon’s deterrence posture.
The legendary F-15 Eagle, introduced in 1976, remains undefeated in combat thanks to its adaptability and constant improvements in technology and warfare.
The F-15 and the USAF: Decades of Air Supremacy
The F-15 Eagle has been the symbol of American air supremacy for decades. Its ability to fly at Mach 2.5 and a thrust-to-weight ratio of 1.24 make it a top-tier fighter. His undefeated combat record is a testament to his effectiveness on the battlefield.
The F-15 has been constantly evolving, with avionics, weapon systems, computing, radar, and propulsion improvements.
U.K. MoD
Ahead of the looming Ukrainian counteroffensive that could very well drive through the occupied portions of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Russians have been reinforcing their military presence at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, according to British military intelligence.
While that assessment downplays concerns about a radioactive catastrophe at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as a result of any fighting on the premises, combat there in March 2022 sparked global concerns that such an event could take place.
The Navy’s leading high-performance computing services and support provider officially added a powerful new machine to its arsenal: a supercomputer named Nautilus.
With this new addition unveiled this week, Defense Department scientists and engineers now have a total of six supercomputers and associated, advanced resources to access via the Navy DOD Supercomputing Resource Center, or DSRC. It’s funded through the department’s High-Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP).
Yuri Lapaiev, Eurasia Daily Monitor