It is widely believed that the world is on the brink of another military revolution. AI is about to transform the character of warfare, as gunpowder, tanks, aircraft, and the atomic bomb have in previous eras. Today, states are actively seeking to harness the power of AI for military advantage. China, for instance, has announced […]
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Earlier this year, a small drone flew over a Belarusian airfield, perched atop a Russian warplane, and blew up. The attack put out of action one of Russia’s last few A-50 radar aircraft, which helped hurl ballistic missiles towards Ukraine. Now Russia seems unable to replace the aircraft, because foreign suppliers don’t want to deal […]
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Chris, Melanie, and Zack debate whether the world is multipolar and discuss what the United States can do to win support for its preferred policies, particularly in the Global South. They disagree on multipolarity but agree that Washington must pay more attention to non-aligned countries in the months and years ahead. Chris gives a backhanded […]
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The deployment of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first Boeing P-8A on Fiji will bolster Wellington’s engagements with regional partners and associated islands in the South Pacific. (New Zealand Defence Force)
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF’s) first Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft has been conducting operational trials from Fiji.
The operational trials began in the first week of April.
Both sides have used space resources significantly in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict, marking a turning point in modern warfare.
Analysis by a US think tank highlights how satellite and space technologies have boosted transparency on the Ukrainian battlefield.
Ukraine: the battlefield under the magnifying glass of satellites
Imaging and communications satellites have provided valuable information on the movements of Russian forces, humanitarian evacuation routes, and evidence of war crimes. These resources have also allowed Ukrainian forces to stay connected to the outside world.
The US Army continues to work on its Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA), despite delays in engine technology developed by General Electric Aerospace.
US Army and the FARA program
The FARA program is intended to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. Although delays have plagued the project, Bell ( Textron ) and Sikorsky ( Lockheed Martin ) prototypes are already built and await implementation of the new engine.
The Kirov -class battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy could be facing its final year of service in the Russian Navy.
Russia: the flagship dilemma
The flagship of the Russian Navy, the Pyotr Velikiy, could be withdrawn from service shortly due to the costs of its modernization. While no official announcement has been made, her twin, Admiral Najimov, is expected to take her place in 2024 after decades of repair and refit.
The costly experience of modernizing Admiral Najimov and the odyssey with the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier could lead the Kremlin to decide to retire its flagship.
It is possible that the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific area would shift if there were fewer F-35 fighters in the U.S. Air Force than expected in 2023.
F-35: a challenge for China
Experts in China see the F-35 from Lockheed Martin as more dangerous than the American-made F-22 Raptor. The F-35A is exceptional because of its adaptability and power in the event of a confrontation in China’s interior seas.
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Once upon a time the United States had the most powerful, most advanced military in the world but It didn’t even take Joe Biden and his Nazi Regime two years to destroy over 270 years of pride, dedication and loyalty.
Under the Biden/Austin regime our military has become weak and sloppy. During my 25 years (20 in uniform, five in a suit) and my wife’s 21 years (both Vietnam era veterans) we had a strong dedicated military loyal to our country, its interests, and the Constitution.
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A day after Turkey announced the maiden flight of its first domestically made military jet, the supersonic-capable Hürjet, a video has been released showing engine tests for the country’s new T929 attack helicopter, also providing our first good look at the almost-complete prototype. Officials have also announced that the rotorcraft, developed under the ATAK-2 program and which is powered by Ukrainian-made engines, is expected to be delivered to the Turkish Army beginning in 2025.