Новости за 25.04.2024

Summary: Turkey is advancing its naval capabilities by developing its second aircraft carrier, following the commissioning of the TCG Anadolu, a multipurpose amphibious assault ship, into the Turkish Navy.

Summary: The USS George Washington (CVN-73), a Nimitz-class supercarrier of the United States Navy, has embarked on a significant deployment from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.

Summary: North Korea's recent escalation in rhetoric, declaring South Korea as its "principal enemy," may not signal an imminent military threat but does indicate a strategic shift with significant implications for regional stability. This change comes as North Korea's advancing nuclear capabilities, including ICBMs that can reach the U.S., complicate the strategic calculus for South Korea and its allies.

Summary: The U.S. Air Force is advancing its aerial combat capabilities with the development of the B-21 Raider, a strategic stealth bomber designed for deep-penetration strikes against sophisticated air defenses of near-peer adversaries like Russia and China.

Summary: In space, China's capabilities are highlighted by recent images from the Taijing-4 03 satellite, which captured detailed radar images of the U.S. Navy's Naval Station Norfolk.

Summary: The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has recently launched the RSS Inimitable, a Type 218SG Invincible-class diesel-electric submarine, at Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) in Kiel, Germany.

Summary: The preservation of historic battleships, such as the USS Missouri (BB-63) and the USS New Jersey (BB-62), highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining these steel giants against the ravages of time and the elements. Recently, significant restoration projects have been undertaken to ensure these ships remain intact as floating museums. The USS Missouri, notable for its teak deck where the WWII surrender was signed, underwent a massive deck restoration that required thousands of hours and substantial funding. Читать дальше...

Summary: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) recently conducted a successful live-fire test of its Mojave unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in the Yuma desert, demonstrating the drone's short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities and its effectiveness in engaging targets. The test involved the Mojave equipped with Dillon Aero's DAP-6 Gun Pod Systems, executing multiple passes and expending approximately 10,000 rounds of ammunition. The Mojave is built on the technological foundation of... Читать дальше...

Summary: The U.S. Air Force is considering limiting its purchase of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider to 100 units amid concerns of rapid technological advancements. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin expressed to the Senate Armed Services Committee the potential for new technologies before the full delivery of the bombers, expected by mid-2030s.

Summary: The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, renowned for its exceptional speed, held the title of the world's fastest and highest-flying production aircraft.

Summary: The U.S. Air Force is finalizing tests on the B-21 Raider and has approved its full-scale production, even as plans for its successor are presumably underway. This proactive approach exemplifies the military's strategy to maintain technological superiority. A key example of such forward-looking efforts was the YF-118G Bird of Prey, a Boeing-built stealth technology demonstrator active from 1992 to 1999.

Summary: The fiscal year 2025 budget for the B-21 Raider suggests a cautious approach, allocating $2.7 million for initial production without specifying quantities.

The Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) that will replace the current inventory of 400 Minuteman III ICBMs. This massive undertaking includes not only replacing the aging Minuteman III missile but also upgrading or replacing the associated infrastructure and command and control systems that support it.