India-U.S. relations have witnessed highs and lows in the last decade. Both are natural partners with shared values and a common strategic agenda, including defense, security, counter-terrorism, energy, technology, education, and healthcare. However, in the realm of climate change, the convergence of interests has been rather slow. This lull can be attributed to a variety of factors.
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Recent attempts by the United Nations (UN) to pass a resolution commemorating the victims of the Srebrenica Genocide have been met with vehement opposition from Serbian officials. This constitutes not only a stark manifestation of genocide denial and historical revisionism but is also a calculated geopolitical strategy aimed at maintaining regional hegemony and destabilizing reconciliation efforts within the Balkans. This strategy is particularly alarming in light of recent events, such as a terrorist... Читать дальше...
The past two decades have seen the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as the Chinese military is known, undergo significant modernization programs. While these programs have primarily focused on land-based assets, they have begun to improve aviation assets as well. More recently, the naval arm of the PLA (the PLAN) has begun a serious campaign of upgrade and expansion. For a nation primarily concerned with projecting power into the sea—specifically the South and East China Seas—this is a necessary step. Читать дальше...
Summary: The USS Texas, the last remaining battleship of its kind, is set to return to public display after extensive restoration in Galveston, Texas. Built as part of the U.S. Navy's New York-class, this historical vessel served in both World Wars and has been a floating museum for decades. During its restoration since 2022, about 700 tons of steel were replaced, and ongoing work includes space restoration, deck replacement, and repainting. The project has cost around $21 million. The USS Texas is notable for many firsts... Читать дальше...
Summary: The French Marine Nationale has officially welcomed the Duguay-Trouin, the second Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, into active service. This vessel, part of the Barracuda program, enhances France's naval capabilities with features like advanced optronic masts, pump-jet propulsion, and deep strike capacity with naval cruise missiles. Initially delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Duguay-Trouin underwent rigorous testing, including a shakedown cruise in various water conditions and a visit to Martinique. Читать дальше...
Summary: A Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor experienced a nose gear issue upon landing at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, marking a less-than-ideal return of the aircraft to the Indo-Pacific region. The incident, part of a pattern of similar problems affecting both the F-22 and F-35 fleets, highlights ongoing concerns about the reliability of landing gear in advanced fighter jets. Despite these challenges, the deployment of the F-22s, including the affected aircraft from the 19th Fighter Squadron based in Honolulu... Читать дальше...
