By: Brent Bartell In an effort to curb Chinese advancements in critical military technologies, the U.S. Treasury Department announced a new rule on Monday that limits and closely monitors American investments in China’s artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and quantum computing sectors. The rule stems from an August 2023 executive order issued by President Joe Biden, aiming … Read More “Treasury Restricts U.S. Investments Supporting China’s Advanced Military Technologies” »
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As the war with Russia stretches on, so too does a contest to make more and deadlier flying machines. That means a fight over global electronics supply chains that run through China. By Paul Mozur and Valerie Hopkins Surrounded by rooms filled with stacks of cluster munitions and half-made thermobaric bombs, a soldier from Ukraine’s 92nd Mechanized Brigade … Read More “Ukraine’s War of Drones Runs Into an Obstacle: China” »
BAE Systems is studying future fast jet cockpit technologies for enhanced combat effectiveness through advanced human-machine interfaces and increased automation, as PAUL E EDENreports. Agile targeting, data fusion and data sharing, helmet-mounted displays and advanced combat systems; these are the stuff of modern fast jet cockpits. And pilots too, of course, although in an era of … Read More “Future cockpits – flying with the blink of an eye” »
BYJOE KUNZLER What are the world’s most advanced fighter jets in air combat, where speed and altitude are not everything but rather the ability to precisely strike an airborne or ground target and return home safely? Is being an advanced fighter jet a matter of aesthetics, patriotism, stealth, or technology? For the purposes of this … Read More “Top 5: The World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jets” »
ByJessica Evans Alright, let’s dive headfirst into the world of emerging military tech. It’s a battlefield out there, and the rules of engagement are shifting faster than a spec ops team on a night raid. These aren’t just subtle tweaks. Oh no. These are straight-up game-changing advancements, the kind that could have made Napoleon rethink Waterloo. … Read More “Game changing military tech” »
By Courtney Albon WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense selected Hypersonix Launch Systems, an Australian aerospace company, to develop a high-speed aircraft that can test hypersonic technologies. The aircraft will support a Defense Innovation Unit program called Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities, or HyCAT. The organization, which works to push technology from non-traditional companies to military users, … Read More “Pentagon chooses Australian firm to build hypersonic test aircraft” »
By Jan Tegler Publicly available flight tracking data is a growing problem for the U.S. military, a senior Pentagon official recently said. Websites such as ADSBExchange.com, FlightRadar24.com and FlightAware.com aggregate flight data in the United States and abroad using a mix of commercial and citizen-owned sensors that capture the movements of commercial, civilian and military aircraft … Read More “Open Source Flight Tracking Called Threat to Military Aircraft” »
In the official version of BeijingAlthough China has not distanced itself from Putin’s war, it does not supply weapons to Russia’s invasion army. So far, this role description has held up Xi Jinping, Putin’s “eternal friend” but not to the point of risking US sanctions, was accepted by everyone. Including the Biden administration. But new data on … Read More “China does not recognize this, but it provides military technology to Russia” »
According to media sources, quoting military specialists, Iran will soon get 24 of the fourth-generation twin-engine, super-maneuverable fighter jets from Russia that are mostly used for air dominance missions. A lawmaker has anticipated that Iran will receive a number of Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia early in the upcoming Iranian year, which begins on … Read More “What effect does receiving Su-35 have on Iran’s air power and regional equations?” »
The defence system will be delivered under the US’ military aid package announced in December 2022. The Netherlands has confirmed it intents to supply the Patriot missile defence system to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their fight against the Russian invasion. The announcement comes after Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s recent visit with US President Joe … Read More “Netherlands confirms plans to supply Patriot system to Ukraine “ »