For a fraction of the cost of the F-47, swarms of drones can be built and integrated with existing airframes like the F-22 and F-35, all of which can enhance the Air Force’s ability to project power without breaking the bank.
The F-47 Sixth-Generation Warplane Is a Colossal Waste of Money
Tag: power projection
VoA: Analysts warn of China advances in Myanmar, see Rubio as key to US response
VoA—U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia, especially Myanmar, can advance America’s national security, economic interests and broader strategic goals in countering China’s expanding influence, foreign policy analysts say.
Analysts warn of China advances in Myanmar, see Rubio as key to US response
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Less than a decade after, as he puts it, “getting run out of Silicon Valley by backstabbing snakes,” things are coming full circle for the Anduril founder who maintains a revenge folder.
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The selection of John Daniel Caine as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff may signal a new emphasis on irregular warfare, covert and clandestine operations, enabling swifter action with fewer legal constraints and less congressional scrutiny, say former military and senior defense officials who have worked in the intelligence community, special operations, the Defense Department, and the White House.
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China’s stealth destroyer lurks 124 miles off Sydney’s coast
A Chinese naval task force, consisting of the Type 055 guided-missile destroyer Type 055, a Type 054A frigate, and a Type 903A replenishment ship, has been spotted operating approximately 124 miles [200 kilometers] east of Sydney, Australia.
China’s stealth destroyer lurks 124 miles off Sydney’s coast
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Chinese Navy Helicopter Intercepts Philippine Cessna Over Scarborough Shoal + Embedded Journalism
The aerial incident follows a week of multilateral activities between the Philippines and its allies in the South China Sea. These drills included back-to-back joint patrols with American, Japanese, Australian and Canadian forces. A U.S. Air Force bomber task force mission composed of two B-1Bs and Philippine Air Force fighter jets drilled off Luzon earlier this month. The Royal Australian Air Force also reported an unsafe interception incident with a People’s Liberation Army Air Force J-16 fighter over the contested waters last week.
Chinese Military Might vs Washington’s Asymmetrical Tools of Empire
China continues to strengthen its military capabilities, combining rapid growth in conventional power with readiness to counter U.S. asymmetrical strategies.
Chinese Military Might vs Washington’s Asymmetrical Tools of Empire (archived)
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US proxy groups capture Rakhine State in Myanmar
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Arakan Army’s Victory 2.0 in Myanmar: A New Order for Rakhine?
The Arakan Army’s recent victories in Rakhine have significant implications for the state and the country.
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A Tale of Two Ports: A Potential Shift in Indian Ocean Maritime Politics?
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Search for “Bay of Bengal” in this document: Bangladesh and Kenya.
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