Новости за 02.05.2024

Summary: The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing is set for a significant upgrade as it prepares to transition from the F-15C to the newer F-15EX, becoming the first operational unit to do so.

Summary: The first Ford-Class aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), represents a groundbreaking advancement in naval engineering as the lead ship of a new class of nuclear-powered supercarriers.

Summary: The operational challenges of maintaining and deploying aircraft carriers are highlighted by the issues faced by two Royal Navy aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. Both vessels have encountered mechanical problems such as propeller issues and system malfunctions, leading to missed NATO exercises and operational setbacks.

Summary: The operational challenges of maintaining and deploying aircraft carriers are highlighted by the issues faced by two Royal Navy aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. Both vessels have encountered mechanical problems such as propeller issues and system malfunctions, leading to missed NATO exercises and operational setbacks.

Summary: China's new JH-XX, confirmed by U.S. intelligence but still shrouded in secrecy, is anticipated to be a faster, possibly carrier-capable fighter-bomber that might complement the H-20 by providing versatile strike options against regional targets.

China is in a hurry. It’s in a hurry because the Chinese Communist Party entertains ambitions of breathtaking sweep yet has fewer and fewer resources to tap to fulfill them. A chasm has opened between political ends and the means necessary to acquire them. Coveting unaffordable goals spells peril for China or any other strategic actor. Political and military leaders have been known to roll the iron dice anyway. 

Summary: The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, despite its escalating costs—now projected to exceed $2 trillion over its lifespan—remains an indispensable asset for the U.S. military. Critics of the program have suggested reallocating its budget towards the forthcoming Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, arguing the F-35's cancellation could free up resources. However, such a move could be detrimental given the current global security environment where advanced stealth capabilities are crucial. Читать дальше...

Summary: In a tragic peacetime incident in 2003, a Chinese Type 035 submarine, designated as Submarine 361, suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure that resulted in the deaths of all 70 crew members aboard during a training exercise near the Neichangshan Islands.

Summary: Northrop Grumman's development of the B-21 Raider is a critical component of the U.S. Air Force's strategy to maintain aerial dominance, especially as China progresses with its H-20 bomber.

Summary: In an innovative twist of fate, the decommissioned USS Valley Forge, an Essex-class aircraft carrier with a storied military history, was transformed into the fictional space freighter Valley Forge for the 1971 film "Silent Running."

Summary: The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 "Flogger" stands out as a notable misstep in an otherwise prestigious line of aircraft produced by the Soviet/Russian manufacturer. Designed to improve upon the limitations of the MiG-21, such as its limited range, poor radar, and small weapon loads, the MiG-23 was developed with ambitious goals during the 1960s. It featured variable-geometry wings, a design influenced by Western aircraft like the F-111 and F-4 Phantom.

Summary: Lockheed Martin is positioned as a likely frontrunner for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, a critical initiative set to replace the F-22 Raptor with a new sixth-generation fighter.

Summary: The AGM-130, an air-to-surface missile, marked a significant advancement in precision munitions. Developed from the GBU-15 guided glide bomb, it combined glide and rocket propulsion capabilities to strike high-value targets from considerable distances.