Day: April 5, 2025

Two United States Navy ships were destroyed in a live fire exercise last year. An advanced, stealthy air-to-surface weapon called the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) sank the ships. The weapon was designed to guide its way to an enemy target semi-autonomously, adjust course in flight as needed, and function in a GPS-denied or highly […]

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Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger told The Independent’s Sam Kiley that Vladimir Putin lacks rationality unless in a “permanent state of antagonism,” offering Russia only “security.” This remark comes just months after the third anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. “What does Putin have to offer the Russian people really? He offers them security,” Sir Alex said. “What you need in that environment though, is a threat, particularly when you have no other offer.” He added, “Putin doesn’t have a rationale unless he’s in a permanent state of antagonism, specifically with Europe.” This statement follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks that Putin is not seeking a ceasefire after one of Moscow’s deadliest attacks of the year.

Summary and Key Points: China is rapidly advancing its stealth fighter capabilities with the development of the J-35, which recently debuted at the Zhuhai Air Show. -Resembling the American F-35, the J-35 boasts advanced stealth and maneuverability features, driven by cyber-espionage that potentially provided key design insights. -Equipped with the new WS-19 engine, it aims […]

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