Summary: The U.S. Navy is transitioning from Nimitz-class to Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, introducing significant technological advancements and automation, thereby reducing crew size. Despite their superior capabilities and enhanced power projection, the USS Gerald R. Ford has faced delays, budget overruns, and technical issues, prompting debates on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of such supercarriers. Amid evolving threats like hypersonic missiles and cyber attacks, questions... Читать дальше...
Summary: It sounds like the story of the USS Massachusetts is a rich tapestry of ambition, design limitations, and the harsh realities of early 20th-century naval engineering. The journey from the ill-fated USS Massachusetts (BB-2), a battleship beset by design flaws and misfortune, to the notable service of its successor during World War II highlights the rapid evolution of naval warfare and ship design. The legacy of BB-2, marred by mishaps and relegated to a training and target ship, contrasts... Читать дальше...
Summary: The introduction of the Type 093B signifies China’s strategic intent to deploy submarines as a counter to aircraft carriers and as a platform for land attacks, enabling strikes from significantly greater distances. This capability could alter the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific region, as the Pentagon report suggests that up to three Type 093Bs could be operational within a year. China’s submarine fleet, now totaling 65 vessels, reflects the nation's continued naval expansion and... Читать дальше...
Summary: The U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, named after WWII Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, have been pivotal to U.S. naval power for nearly five decades. These nuclear-powered giants, measuring approximately 1,093 feet in length and displacing over 100,000 long tons, were the world's largest warships until the USS Gerald R. Ford's introduction in 2017. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding Company in Virginia, the class includes iconic ships like the USS Nimitz, Dwight D. Читать дальше...
For anyone following the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) actions related to digital technology, the specter that Chinese companies could be leveraged to conduct intelligence activities has been ever-present. National security officials and researchers have highlighted how Chinese laws require domestic firms to assist the CCP in national security or counter-espionage operations, with no limit on what that cooperation can entail. These laws empower the CCP to turn any domestic firm’s product into a trojan horse for its malign operations. Читать дальше...
America has long seen the value of collaborating with other nations to ensure a peaceful, prosperous, and free world. The AUKUS agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to share critical technology represents a revitalization and reimagining of this American tradition and is vital to the country’s continued security. Given the increasingly Chinese government’s aggressive nature in the Indo-Pacific, the free passage of goods and regional states’ ability to maintain their sovereignty are under threat. Читать дальше...
Summary: This month, the Air Force announced the return of a retired Rockwell B-1B Lancer, "Lancelot," to active service, marking the first revitalization of this model in decades. Hailing from the "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Lancelot's reactivation is part of the Air Force's commitment to maintaining a strong long-range strike fleet. The decision followed a catastrophic engine failure of another B-1B at Dyess AFB, Texas, leading to the cost-effective choice of refurbishing... Читать дальше...
