In 1978, a pivotal moment unfolded when Deng Xiaoping, then Senior Vice-Premier of China, embarked on a visit to Singapore. This trip, imbued with historical significance, left a lasting impression on the Chinese leader. Witnessing Singapore’s remarkable transformation ignited a spark within him, leading to the groundbreaking economic reforms that would propel China onto the world stage. Deng’s admiration for Singapore’s success extended beyond policy; he actively encouraged Chinese officials to visit the Lion City, gleaning valuable lessons from its dynamic development.
Assessing the true value of air and missile defense intercepts in the Red Sea
Recent media coverage frequently portrays air and missile defense intercepts through the lens of a simplistic cost comparison: the expensive interceptor versus the seemingly cheap missile or drone it destroys. While such headlines grab attention, Wes Rumbaugh, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argues this approach paints an incomplete and potentially misleading picture. In a recent analysis, he delves deeper, urging a more nuanced understanding of the complex factors at play.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) launches a SM-2 missile during a live-fire exercise. Jason Dunham is underway with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Zachary Van Nuys/Released)
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Utah National Guard Apache Longbow down in training mishap
A Utah National Guard AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter involved in a landing exercise crashed at the South Valley Regional Airport on Monday, Feb. 12, at approximately 1:20 PM. While both pilots (one is from the 419th Fighter Wing) onboard sustained injuries, they are reported to be in stable condition. No other casualties were reported.
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Merlin bringing uncrewed flight capabilities to USAF’s KC-135
Merlin, a leading developer of autonomous flight technologies, has inked a deal with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to explore the integration of uncrewed flight capabilities into the KC-135 Stratotanker. This marks a significant step forward in the development of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for military applications, particularly in the critical domain of aerial refueling.
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U.S. Air Force gets sharper vision with upgraded LITENING LA targeting pod
The U.S. Air Force is about to see a significant boost in its air-to-ground precision capabilities with the rollout of the Large Aperture (LA) variant of the LITENING targeting pod. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the LA pod represents a leap forward in electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensing and processing, promising to enhance both the effectiveness and safety of attack missions.
Photo: Northrop Grumman
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