Sourced: The Aviationist The Russian Aerospace Forces have conducted the first successful test firing of the air-launched Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missile according to state sponsored media outlets. The missile, supposedly named Kh-47M2 and referred to as the “Kinzhal”, was fired from a modified MiG-31BMK (NATO reporting name “Foxhound”) over Southwest Russia. A report published on… Continue reading RUSSIA TEST FIRES NEW KH-47M2 KINZHAL HYPERSONIC MISSILE (VIDEO)
Month: March 2018
U.S PENTAGON MAY CREATE A COMBATANT COMMAND OF SPACE
Sourced: Defence One The Pentagon is considering creating a combatant command for space warfare, the latest step by the Defense Department to respond to Chinese and Russian militarization high above Earth. The move — one of several under consideration — is mentioned in a new Pentagon report sent to Congress last week. Right now, space… Continue reading U.S PENTAGON MAY CREATE A COMBATANT COMMAND OF SPACE
IS AMERICA PREPARING FOR A NUCLEAR WAR WITH CHINA ?
Sourced: National Interest Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin unveiled several new nuclear weapons last week in a replay of the Cold War. China, meanwhile, is continuing a similar buildup of high-technology strategic nuclear forces that remains largely hidden from view. Chinese secrecy about its nuclear forces and their use was a major theme of the Pentagon’s… Continue reading IS AMERICA PREPARING FOR A NUCLEAR WAR WITH CHINA ?
GREEK MINISTER OF DEFENCE: GREECE CLOSE TO “FATAL ACCIDENT” WITH TURKEY
Sourced: EKathimerini As tensions rise over the detention of two Greek soldiers who crossed the Turkish border accidentally and over Turkish aggression off Cyprus, statements by both Greek and Turkish officials over the weekend underscored the fragility of the situation. In an interview with French daily Liberation on Saturday, Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos declared… Continue reading GREEK MINISTER OF DEFENCE: GREECE CLOSE TO “FATAL ACCIDENT” WITH TURKEY
US GENERAL: SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES IF CHINA TAKES OVER DJIBOUTI PORT
Sourced: Asia Times The top US military commander in charge of US troops in Africa is worried about China’s growing presence on the continent, he suggested in remarks in a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Marine General Thomas Waldhauser said in his remarks to lawmakers that China could theoretically cut off supplies to a US base… Continue reading US GENERAL: SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES IF CHINA TAKES OVER DJIBOUTI PORT