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Taiwan is at the centre of the Sino-American rivalry

Taiwan is at the centre of the Sino-American rivalry

Gepostet von | 7 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

Commentary Regardless of the outcome of the US elections, China is preparing for further conflicts with the US and is contributing to the escalation of a Cold War. Despite its new aggressiveness, China has so far remained defensive. Initiatives such as the New Silk Road and Made in China 2025 are aimed at reducing dependence on Western sales markets and products, which can be seen as a defensive measure against the increasing economic strangulation of the USA in the field of high technology. China is well aware of its greater vulnerability compared to the United States. It consumes more food than it can produce itself and is dependent on...

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Venezuela: New weapons from Iran

Venezuela: New weapons from Iran

Gepostet von | 30 Sep 2024 | , , | 0

Iran is the preferred supplier of missiles for the Venezuelan navy - the Armada Bolivariana de Venezuela. A number of CM-90 maritime target missiles (range 90 kilometres) were recently purchased there, including the support facilities (workshops) and training required to operate and deploy these missiles. These weapons can now also be used to equip the PEYKAAP fast patrol boat platforms that were also purchased from Iran last year, as reported. The exchange of Western weapons systems and platforms with those of friendly countries - not many, especially Russia and Iran, but also China when the opportunity arises - is thus progressing. Interest is shown in...

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US Navy - New construction frigate "Constellation"

US Navy - New construction frigate "Constellation"

Gepostet von | 26 Sep 2024 | , , | 0

Keel laying ceremonies are actually completely overrated as a material new start for ships. However, one must be reported here: The keel laying of the first US frigate of the Constellation class at Fincantieri Marinette Marine on the Menominee River in Green Bay/Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. After the less successful designs of the Zumwalt destroyers and the Littoral Combat Ships, the US Navy has high hopes for the basic design of the CONSTELLATION, which originated in Europe. As a frigate, it is now set to become a reliable workhorse again, as the Arleigh Burke class currently is among the destroyers. Smaller than the destroyers, however, the CONSTELLATION is intended to be a multi-purpose frigate that...

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US Navy: EloKa weapons against helicopters on the ground

US Navy: EloKa weapons against helicopters on the ground

Gepostet von | 25 Sep 2024 | , , | 0

An inconspicuous photo gave it away: As can be seen from the launch symbol under the pilot's cockpit, US Navy pilots destroyed a grounded Mil Mi-24 Hind combat helicopter belonging to the Huthi militia towards the end of February 2024 - and, as was later revealed, using an AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM), which normally targets enemy radar pulses. Detached from a Boeing EA-18G Growler as a long-range weapon, this FK can also be aimed at fixed target coordinates. The Growlers used for electronic warfare were embarked on board the Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier in the Mediterranean at the beginning of the year. Even though the...

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US Navy: Ballistic Missile Defence for Israel

US Navy: Ballistic Missile Defence for Israel

Gepostet von | 23 Sep 2024 | , , | 0

During the massive Iranian attack on Israel on the night of 13 to 14 April 2024 with around 170 drones, 120 ballistic missiles and 30 cruise missiles, it was not only the Israeli Iron Dome air defence system that proved its effectiveness. Allies and neighbouring states have also intervened to support the fight. These included the two US destroyers ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) and CARNEY (DDG 64), which operated long-range ballistic missile defence (BMD) in the eastern Mediterranean for the first time. The CARNEY had already been deployed for a month as one of the US reinforcements for Operation Prosperity Guardian in the...

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