Новости за 29.04.2024

The March 31, 2024, Turkish municipal elections dealt Turkish President Erdogan a devastating blow. For the first time since his party, the Justice and Development Party (AKP), came to power in 2002, it polled second nationwide. In what will now look like a terrible political miscalculation, Erdogan, who campaigned tirelessly everywhere, chose to make local contests all about him and his rule. Unaccustomed to losing, he now faces an unprecedented crisis of legitimacy with consequences for both domestic and foreign policy. Читать дальше...

Summary: The F/A-18 Hornet, a carrier-based multirole aircraft, has been a significant player in U.S. naval aviation since its introduction in 1983. Known for its versatility, the Hornet can perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, reaching speeds of Mach 1.7 and carrying a variety of weapons, including AIM-9 Sidewinders and smart bombs.

Why China Can't Match the U.S. F-35 Fighter Jet: Insights from a Navy Expert: The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, one of the world’s few fifth-generation fighters, is generally considered the most capable aircraft in the world with respect to data fusion and network interconnectivity. China’s attempt to produce its own equivalent of the F-35, the J-20, is a capable aircraft. While it looks suspiciously similar to the F-35, the J-20 is not on par with the Joint Strike Fighter itself.

Summary: The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $13 billion contract to Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) to develop a new Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), set to replace the aging E-4B Nightwatch, also known as the "Doomsday plane".

Summary: The B-52 Stratofortress, a long-range strategic bomber first operational in 1952, remains a vital component of U.S. national security. With 55 active and 15 reserve aircraft, the B-52 plays multiple roles, from strategic attack to maritime operations.

Summary: The USS New Jersey (BB-62), a World War II Iowa-class battleship, is currently being renovated at the Philadelphia Naval Yard to serve as a museum ship. Concurrently, a modern namesake, the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN-796), has been delivered to the U.S. Navy by Newport News Shipbuilding.

Summary: The F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational stealth aircraft, emerged as part of the U.S. Air Force's strategy to evade Soviet air defenses. Debuting in 1981 and operational by 1983, this stealth bomber, equipped with two General Electric engines, prioritized low observability over high speed.

Summary: The F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation multirole fighter, has three versions: the conventional F-35A, the short take-off and vertical landing F-35B, and the carrier-capable F-35C. Each model is tailored for specific operational environments but shares core capabilities across strategic attack, air superiority, and more.