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usafphantom2 · 4 days ago

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Israel Executes Long Awaited Buy Of F-15IA Advanced Eagle Fighters

After a break of almost three decades, Israel has ordered more F-15s, which will spearhead its air force alongside F-35 stealth fighters.

Posted on Nov 7, 2024 12:54 PM EST

Israel will buy 25 F-15IA fighters, marking the first new Eagles that the country has acquired since November 1995, when it ordered F-15I Ra’am jets. This summer, Israel had been given U.S. approval to by as many as 50 F-15IAs, as well as upgrade its F-15Is. Whether more F-15s or upgrades are added, the current wars in the Middle East mean that further acquisitions of combat aircraft are likely.

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Israel will buy 25 F-15IA fighters, marking the first new Eagles that the country has acquired since November 1995, when it ordered F-15I Ra’am jets. This summer, Israel had been given U.S. approval to buy as many as 50 F-15IAs, as well as upgrade its F-15Is as part of an overall package valued at $18.82 billion that you can read about here. Whether more F-15s or upgrades are added, the current wars in the Middle East mean that further acquisitions of combat aircraft are likely.

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced today that it was buying the 25 F-15IAs at a cost of $5.2 billion. The ministry signed the contract with manufacturer Boeing yesterday, noting that an option remains to buy the other 25 jets.

An earlier Boeing graphic showing a heavily armed F-15IA. Boeing

The Israeli Ministry of Defense confirmed that deliveries of the F-15IAs will start in 2031, with between four and six aircraft being supplied annually.

“This procurement marks a significant milestone in deepening the defense cooperation between Israel and the United States, reflecting their mutual commitment to regional security,” the Israeli Ministry of Defense said on X.

The director general of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir; the head of the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s Mission to the U.S., Aviram Hasson; and the Senior Deputy Head of the Mission, Offer Zavatzky, during the signing of the F-15IA deal yesterday. Israel Ministry of Defense

“The new F-15IA will be equipped with cutting-edge weapon systems, including state-of-the-art Israeli technologies,” the ministry added. “The upgraded aircraft will feature enhanced range capabilities, increased payload capacity, and improved performance across various operational scenarios.”

As we have discussed in the past, the F-15IA will be based on the F-15EX used by the U.S. Air Force.

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force have both heavily touted the aircraft’s range and stores-carrying capabilities as key features of the design. While this is seen as being particularly valuable for operations across the vast expanses of the Pacific with the U.S. Air Force, Israel has also long prized the Eagle for its ability to strike targets at long range with heavy loads of ordnance.

A USAF F-15EX Eagle II armed with 12 AIM-120 AMRAAMs.

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II armed with 12 AIM-120 AMRAAMs. U.S. Air Force

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As for the weapons Israel will likely procure to arm the F-15IA, the official press release when approval for the sale was granted mentioned only AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) launchers as well as the internal M61A Vulcan cannons. As it stands, the current F-15I Ra’am carries almost the entire range of Israeli Air Force air-launched weapons, defensive and offensive, and from U.S. and domestic production.

The ability of the F-15IA to potentially carry outsize weapons, including hypersonic missiles, as well as simply larger numbers of legacy weapons, is also something that will very likely be of increasing interest to Israel. The recent operations against Iran have demonstrated Israel’s expanding use of air-launched ballistic missiles, which would also be a perfect fit to arm the F-15IA.

An Israeli Air Force F-16I armed with the Rampage air-launched ballistic missile. U.S. Air Force

For the Israeli Air Force, the 25 F-15IAs will provide an additional Eagle squadron, which will double the number of strike-optimized F-15s available to the service. Currently, the 25 F-15I Ra’am jets serve with 69 Squadron “Hammers” at Hatzerim Air Base.

The Israeli Air Force also operates squadrons flying the older F-15A-to-D Baz, which operate in air-to-air and air-to-ground capacities, but which are by now very long in the tooth, having first seen combat as long ago as 1979. Successively upgraded, and also bolstered through transfers from U.S. Air Force stocks, these jets are stationed at Tel Nof Air Base, and you can read more about them here.

Israeli Air Force F-15A-to-D Baz fighters from 106 Squadron “Tip of the Spear.” Amit Agronov

Israel’s continued demand for F-15s of any kind has seen the surviving Baz jets progressively upgraded to keep them in frontline service. Potentially, the incoming F-15IAs might replace one of the two Baz squadrons, but that remains unclear at this point.

There’s also the option to upgrade the F-15I Ra’am to a standard similar to the F-15IA — known as F-15I+ — although the Israeli Ministry of Defense didn’t mention the status of this in their announcement.

An Israeli Air Force F-15I Ra’am. Israeli Air Force

More generally, however, the F-15IA purchase is seen by Israel as an investment in long-term strategic capabilities, with these being under particular scrutiny right now as tensions with Iran continue to build, after several rounds of hostilities already this year. After all, the F-15 has — and will continue to be — Israel’s primary long-range strike weapon.

“The Ministry is executing a comprehensive strategy to enhance the IDF’s operational capabilities,” said the director general of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir. “We have secured procurement agreements worth nearly $40 billion since the onset of the war,” Zamir said, referring to the conflict that began in the Middle East after the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023.

Also part of this longer-term strategy of enhanced military capabilities is the purchase of a third squadron of F-35I Adir stealth fighters, earlier this year. An agreement for that deal was signed in June this year. Covering 25 F-35Is worth approximately $3 billion. This will expand the Israeli Air Force Adir fleet to 75 aircraft. The latest batch will begin to be delivered in 2028.

Israeli Air Force F-35I Adir stealth fighters. Israeli Air Force Israeli F-35I Adirs. Israeli Air Force

Buying the F-15IA and F-35I will provide the Israeli Air Force with two complementary platforms, both of which are among the most capable anywhere in the world, especially when it comes to long-range strike. Israeli F-15s, in particular, are also used for forward networking and command and control nodes, vital for managing long-range operations. On the other hand, both the F-15IA and F-35I are also more than efficient for air defense, including against drone threats, as well as air-to-ground operations closer to Israel, such as the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.

An Israeli Air Force F-15I flying along the border with the Gaza Strip near Sderot in southern Israel on October 27, 2023, amid battles between Israel and the Hamas movement. Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images

Together, the Israeli Ministry of Defense described the joint F-15IA and F-35I acquisitions as “a historic enhancement of our air power and strategic reach — capabilities that proved crucial during the current war.”

That last statement would appear to be a direct reference to the Israeli Air Force’s retaliation strike on Iran last October 26, which came in response to Iran’s massive October 1 missile barrage on Israel. The Israeli strikes appear to have involved both F-15I and F-16I fighters, which largely launched exclusively standoff strikes from outside Iranian airspace.

Of course, Israeli interest in buying more F-15s goes back many years, but the developing security situation in the Middle East seems to have prompted a decision to finally be made.

The sale of 25 F-15IAs was obviously welcomed by Boeing.

“Boeing takes pride in its longstanding partnership with Israel, a relationship that dates back to our nation’s establishment,” said the President of Boeing Israel, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Ido Nehushtan.

While Boeing is now building F-15EXs for the U.S. Air Force, that service is currently looking to buy 98 of the jets, so another batch of 25 F-15IAs is significant. It could also help secure further export orders. Indonesia has formally committed to buying up to 24 Advanced Eagles, but the deal is yet to be signed off by the U.S. government, while Poland has also been earmarked as a potential customer.

An Indonesian delegation, led by Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto (center) during a visit to Boeing’s St. Louis facility. Boeing

There is also growing speculation that Israel could be poised to buy more AH-64 attack helicopters from Boeing. Much has been made of the efforts of a handful of Israeli Air Force AH-64s to intervene on October 7, 2023, and it seems increasingly attack helicopters, rather than drones, are being seen as critical to counter any such incursions in the future. The Apaches have meanwhile become an important tool to deal with hostile drone incursions into Israeli airspace, too.

Long before October 7, the Israeli Air Force had been pushing to acquire another 40 of the latest AH-64E versions and earlier this year, it was reported that the sale of 12 AH-64Es was being discussed between the Israeli Ministry of Defense and officials from the Pentagon and U.S. State Department.

When asked recently about a potential Israeli AH-64E order, a Boeing spokesperson told TWZ that they “suspect that we will see additional requests coming in from Israel for these capabilities.”

For the time being, the F-15IA is headed to Israel, with the announcement of a formal order. With the Israeli Air Force facing current and future challenges in the Middle East, it’s no surprise that the tried and tested Eagle has been selected to help the country maintain its tactical superiority in the region.

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beardedmrbean · 2 months ago

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LONDON (Reuters) -Russia appears to have suffered a "catastrophic failure" in a test of its Sarmat missile, a key weapon in the modernisation of its nuclear arsenal, according to arms experts who have analysed satellite images of the launch site.

The images captured by Maxar on Sept. 21 show a crater about 60 metres (200 feet) wide at the launch silo at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia. They reveal extensive damage that was not visible in pictures taken earlier in the month.

The RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to deliver nuclear warheads to strike targets thousands of miles away in the United States or Europe, but its development has been dogged by delays and testing setbacks.

"By all indications, it was a failed test. It's a big hole in the ground," said Pavel Podvig, an analyst based in Geneva, who runs the Russian Nuclear Forces project. "There was a serious incident with the missile and the silo."

Timothy Wright, research associate at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London, said the destruction of the area immediately surrounding the missile silo was suggestive of a failure soon after ignition.

"One possible cause is that the first stage (booster) either failed to ignite properly or suffered from a catastrophic mechanical failure, causing the missile to fall back into or land closely adjacent to the silo and explode," he told Reuters.

James Acton, nuclear specialist at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, posted on X that the before-and-after satellite images were "very persuasive that there was a big explosion" and said he was convinced that a Sarmat test had failed.

The Kremlin referred questions on Sarmat to the defence ministry. The ministry did not respond to a Reuters request for comment and has made no announcements about planned Sarmat tests in recent days.

The U.S. and its allies are closely watching Russia's development of its nuclear arsenal at a time when the war in Ukraine has pushed tensions between Moscow and the West to the most dangerous point for more than 60 years.

Since the start of the conflict, President Vladimir Putin has said repeatedly that Russia has the biggest and most advanced nuclear arsenal in the world, and warned the West not to cross a threshold that could lead to nuclear war.

REPEATED SETBACKS

The 35-metre-long RS-28 Sarmat, known in the West as Satan II, has a range of 18,000 km (11,000 miles) and a launch weight of over 208 tonnes. Russian media say it can carry up to 16 independently targetable nuclear warheads as well as Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles, a new system that Putin has said is unmatched by Russia's enemies.

Russia had at one point said the Sarmat would be ready by 2018, replacing the Soviet-era SS-18, but the date for deployment has been repeatedly pushed back.

Putin said in October 2023 that Russia had almost completed work on the missile. His defence minister at the time, Sergei Shoigu, said it was set to form "the basis of Russia's ground-based strategic nuclear forces".

IISS analyst Wright said a test failure did not necessarily mean that the Sarmat programme was in jeopardy.

"However, this is the fourth successive test failure of Sarmat which at the very least will push back its already delayed introduction into service even further and at most might raise questions about the programme’s viability," he said.

Wright said the damage at Plesetsk - a test site surrounded by forest in the Arkhangelsk region, some 800 km (500 miles) north of Moscow - would also impact the Sarmat programme.

The delays would put pressure on the serviceability and readiness of the ageing SS-18s the Sarmat is meant to replace, as they will have to remain in service for longer than expected, Wright said.

Nikolai Sokov, a former Russian and Soviet arms control official, said he expected Moscow to persist with the Sarmat, a product of the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau.

He said the Russian military had shown itself keen to preserve competition between rival designers and would therefore be reluctant to depend on Makeyev's rival, the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology, as the single source of all missiles.

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dertaglichedan · 1 month ago

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'Lack of Legal Guardrails': Hundreds of Millions of US Research Dollars are Helping China's Military, House Report Finds

Taxpayer-funded grants to state-tied Chinese academic provide 'back-door access' to CCP

The American government is pumping hundreds of millions of federal research dollars into research projects that are spurring Chinese advancement in cutting-edge military technologies, including "hypersonic weapons, artificial intelligence, fourth generation nuclear weapons technology, and semiconductor technology," a new congressional report has found.

"Due to a lack of legal guardrails around federally funded research, hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. federal research funding over the last decade have contributed to the PRC’s strategic goals by helping the PRC achieve advancements in dual use, critical, and emerging technologies," the House Select Committee on China wrote in a report published late last month.

The findings, compiled as part of a year-and-half-long investigation, show how major American universities are using federal funds to partner with Chinese institutions on a range of research projects that feed the communist nation's military. The bulk of this work is fueled by taxpayer grants from the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence community, providing "back-door access to the very foreign adversary nation whose aggression these capabilities are necessary to protect against," according to the committee.

While American funding for research projects that involve Chinese universities has long raised concerns in Congress, the extent to which the federal government funds such projects has remained opaque. The China committee’s investigation marks one of the most comprehensive reviews to date on how taxpayer funding from America’s defense establishment ultimately builds up Beijing, giving its military a critical edge as diplomatic relations between the United States and communist China deteriorate.

The committee discovered more than 8,800 Pentagon-funded research projects that were conducted alongside Chinese academics affiliated with the country’s state-controlled institutions. Another 185 projects were backed by funding from the U.S. intelligence community.

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mariacallous · 1 month ago

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This past January, Robert Carlin and Siegfried Hecker, both experienced Korea-watchers, caught many by surprise when they wrote that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing for war. That may be an exaggeration, but the concern is not misplaced. I have worked on the Korea nuclear problem in and out of government over the past three decades, and the Korean Peninsula seems more dangerous and volatile than at any time since 1950.

Since 2019, there have been three interrelated strategic shifts around the North Korean nuclear problem that have invalidated the core assumptions guiding United States and South Korean diplomacy since 1992. First, following the failed 2019 summit in Hanoi between Kim and former U.S. President Donald Trump, Kim revealed a five-year plan in 2021 for a major nuclear and missile buildup, including solid-fuel ICBMs, miniaturized warheads, tactical nuclear weapons, and hypersonic missiles. North Korea’s investment in its nuclear-industrial complex, along with Kim’s emphatic statements that it will not give up its nukes (which is embodied in its constitution and preemptive nuclear doctrine) underscore the strategic shift in posture.

These new capabilities and stated intentions have changed the strategic balance in Northeast Asia, posed new credibility questions about the United States’ extended deterrence, and fueled South Korea’s desire to obtain its own nuclear weapons.

Then there’s Pyongyang’s geopolitical repositioning. It began with Kim discarding the long-term North Korean goal of normalizing ties to the United States, aimed at balancing major powers. This underpinned the logic of three decades of nuclear diplomacy.

At the same time, Pyongyang bolstered ties with China, which had become tense after Beijing backed tough United Nations economic sanctions after North Korea’s nuclear tests in 2016 and 2017. Kim visited Beijing in January 2019, and Chinese President Xi Jinping followed with an exchange visit to Pyongyang that June. China, along with Russia, has since blocked U.S. efforts to impose new sanctions for North Korea’s ICBM tests.

The geopolitical shift intensified as Russia formed its new security partnership with North Korea after the Ukraine invasion, trading economic and military aid for ammunition and missiles. This move made China uncomfortable, as conveyed in private discussions with Chinese officials and thinktank experts. They fear Russian President Vladimir Putin is displacing Beijing’s leverage and creating a situation much like the 1950s and ’60s, when Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il Sung, played the two communist powers against each other.

The third shift is no less profound: In January, Kim abandoned a 70-year-old policy of reunification of what both North and South Korea defined as one familial nation divided by history, and declared South Korea as a “principal enemy.” He called for a change to North Korea’s constitution—erasing a commitment to reunification—dismantled agencies that handled North-South reconciliation, and tore down a reunification monument in Pyongyang that his father built.

Recent events reinforce these changes. For Kim, U.S. election cycles are often fun messaging opportunities. In September, Pyongyang launched a barrage of short-range ballistic missile tests, Kim vowed to make his nuclear force ready for combat with the United States, and then, for good measure, he published a rare photo of himself strolling through a top-secret uranium enrichment plant and pledged to build more nuclear weapons. But this is just a sneak preview of what we can expect.

Why does all this matter? For now, at least, Kim has taken both denuclearization and North-South reunification off the table—regardless of the fact that those remain the policy goals of the United States and South Korea, respectively.

The Korea problem is now embedded in zero-sum, great-power competition. The trend is toward two opposing blocs in Northeast Asia: There’s China, Russia, and North Korea, and then there’s the United States, South Korea, and Japan. The shared concerns about nuclear proliferation that enabled China and Russia to cooperate in the Six Party Talks (involving the United States, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea) are no more. Kim is now emboldened as never before by his evolving nuclear and missile arsenal, support from Putin, and, at worst, indifference from China.

But don’t take my word for it. A 2023 report from the National Intelligence Council on North Korea outlined the new risk environment. Its judgment:

North Korea most likely will continue to use its nuclear weapons status to support coercive diplomacy, and almost certainly will consider increasingly risky coercive actions as the quality and quantity of its nuclear and ballistic missile arsenal grows.

While the report assessed that Kim will not use nuclear weapons unless he ��believes the regime is in peril,” it hinted at the specter of miscalculation by stating, “He may be willing to take greater conventional military risks, believing that nuclear weapons will deter an unacceptably strong US or South Korean response.”

While the report said “an offensive strategy that seeks to seize territory and achieve political dominance over the Peninsula” by force is “less likely than the strategy of coercion,” it makes an important caveat that I suspect the council might revise in hindsight:

An offensive strategy would become more likely if Kim believed he could overmatch South Korea’s military while deterring US intervention and maintaining China’s support, or if he concluded that a domestic or international crisis presented a last chance to accomplish revisionist goals.

What scenarios might result from such a strategy? One flashpoint that could escalate is the Northern Limit Line (NLL), the maritime border between North and South Korea. The NLL was delineated by the U.N. Command around the time of the armistice in 1953, but it is disputed by North Korea and is the source of long-standing grievances and episodic military clashes. In 2010, Pyongyang fired on Yeonpyeong, one of the five islands that the NLL defines as South Korean. The attack killed two Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines and also sunk a South Korean ship. North Korea also fired artillery shells near the island earlier this year.

In the same January speech where Kim called for the constitution to be changed and declared South Korea as his “principal enemy,” he also alluded to revising NLL border claims at a future Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) meeting: “As the southern border of our country has been clearly drawn, the illegal ‘northern limit line’ and any other boundary can never be tolerated, and if the ROK violates even 0.001 mm of our territorial land, air and waters, it will be considered a war provocation.” Kim has scheduled an SPA meeting for Oct. 7.

The risks arising from these realities on the Korean Peninsula and the geopolitical predicament in Northeast Asia suggest some dangerous, but plausible scenarios. First, there is the nuclear shadow scenario foreshadowed in the National Intelligence Council report and by South Korean analysts:

After denouncing a US-ROK military exercise, Pyongyang begins what appear live fire drills near two of the islands, then fires a barrage of artillery shells at them followed by troops landing on Yeonpyeong island. US efforts to restrain South Korea fail, and Seoul sends air and naval forces to the area, firing on North Korean ships and lands Marines on the island. As fighting ensues, Pyongyang fires a tactical nuclear weapon on a nearby uninhabited island.

Would the United States or South Korea respond militarily and risk escalation? Would China veto a U.N. Security Council resolution in the face of the first nuclear use since Hiroshima—or work with the United States to contain the situation? At a time when both the United States and South Korea lack reliable diplomatic or military channels of communication with Pyongyang, it could easily spin out of control.

A still more alarming scenario is a two-front war in Asia involving simultaneous Korean and Taiwan crises. In an in-depth 2023 report based on wargaming, interviews with officials, and workshops, Markus Garlauskas, former national intelligence officer for North Korea, detailed how deterrence could fail, and the logic and dynamics that could, for example, lead Kim to attack South Korea if China invaded Taiwan and the United States intervened militarily, diverting focus and resources. Or, conversely, the possibility of coordinated simultaneous offensives, where both China and North Korea launch attacks on Taiwan and South Korea.

Three nuclear weapon states in conflict (and one might speculate how Putin would act) may sound fantastical or, as some fear, sleepwalking toward Armageddon. While such worst-case scenarios are unlikely to occur anytime soon, North Korea’s geopolitical repositioning has raised the possibility of a dramatic move by Pyongyang in the next six to 18 months.

Both the United States and China lack a sense of urgency around the Korean Peninsula. Beijing, as Chinese officials tell me, sees Pyongyang’s actions as the fault of U.S. sanctions—not their problem. With conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East raging, and zero-sum competition with China high on the agenda, North Korea is and will likely continue to be on the back burner. But Kim Jong Un may have something to say about that.

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fictionalafvsmybeloved · 10 months ago

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T-100X Futura railgun tank from Arma 3

Well, It's a good thing i still have Arma 3 installed.

And now (finally), Time for a peak at the Futur(a)e.

With More Pictures!

The armored Speartip to CSAT's tech arsenal.

It's based heavily on the Russian Object 640 "Black Eagle", which was a one-off prototype from a proposed upgrade program for the T-80. That program never got off the ground so Russia showed off the prototype a few times for propaganda.

It has Good mobility overall (though it is a little sluggish in reverse), and is quite nimble on it's treads.

This mobility comes at a price though, as it is the least protected out of its contemporaries. But it is still an MBT, so the armor it does have is fairly heavy.

And for the main event, The Railgun. It fires a 75mm dart at hypersonic velocities, allowing it to punch through the frontal armor of other MBTs at extremely long ranges. It's not all good news for the main gun though, as it has a lengthy charging cycle that must be completed before the railgun can fire the first round, as well as a long cooling cycle before it can fire the next one. It also needs its engine intact and running to be able to charge up a shot, which increases its fuel consumption. Another cause for concern is its lack of any high-explosive or anti-personnel rounds for the main gun, forcing it to rely on the commander's HMG (mounted in a remote weapon station and with only two 150-round belts) for close range defense.

Crew visibility is somewhat lacking, being mainly periscopes. The commander has pair of electronic sights, but the back-up periscopes only cover the right side of the turret. The gunner at least has an analog back-up for the main electronic sight. The diver's station has a rear-view camera.

The crew is 3, standard for a tank equipped with an auto loader.

The vehicle is outfitted with an appropriate array of hatches, handles, hooks, and holders for external fuel tanks.

It should also be noted that the ERA visible on the tank is all functional in game, although the Drozd APS visible on the sides of the turret are actually the smoke grenade launchers.

FINAL SCORES

Credibility: 9/10 - Dangerously Credible

Coolness: 7/10 - As Deadly As It Looks

BONUS

How can I mention ARMA 3 without Bringing up these three morons youtubers?

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#noncredibledefense #ncd #noncredible defense #tank ratings #tanks #arma 3 #ARMA

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peter-author · 1 year ago

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Nonsense About Hypersonic Weapons

There’s a media circus around hypersonic weapons. The media issue is threefold. One these weapons are hard to design and build, two we’re lagging behind Russia and China and three, and this is a critical part, we’re so far behind we’ll never catch up without more money.

Here’s a little history. In the ‘60s (yes the ‘60s) Kelly Johnson’s Skunk Works designed a seriously supersonic plane called the YF-17. It was a secret for over 10 years until the plane was accidentally renamed the Blackbird and broke speed records flying across the USA in the late ‘70s. It was not until 1990 that the plane was officially shown to and flown for the public – 25 years after Skunk Works first started secret test flights. Keep that time frame in mind.

Now, the USA is behind in the hypersonic weapons race. Nonsense. We’ve had prototypes flying since well before 2010. There were three test programs then, the HTV-2 from Kelly Johnson’s Skunk Works (HTV-1 is not mentioned but predates 2010 by 5+ years), X-51 (well, there were X-49 an X-50 before that), and HyFly – these two both from Boeing. Since then there have been prototypes aplenty flying all over the country, seven prototypes in all from Lockheed Martin (ex-Skunk Works), Raytheon/Northrup Grumman, Dynetics/Sandia, Lockheed Martin/Dynetics, Sandia/Dynetics, Boeing and Lockheed Martin/Rocketdyne. Some of these are Air Force projects or DARPA/Airforce projects, or Army/Navy projects, or just plain Army projects.

The testing breaks down into two types of hypersonic systems: Scramjet or Boost-glide. In the first you air-launch the vehicle and a scramjet engine turns on and it zooms away at fantastic speeds at high altitude (usually). What’s a scram jet? Well, the combustion inside the casing is so intense that the engine needs more and more air to fuel the fire and the engine literally sucks its way faster and faster, especially at high altitude where the air is thin. In the Boost-glide vehicle, a rocket takes the vehicle to a very fast high altitude (sometimes just into space), aims it down towards a target and speed and gravity handle the rest. Some of these are long range weapon delivery vehicles like the LRHW (yes, that means long range hypersonic weapon – catchy, no?) and some are meant to be carried closer to target by conventional planes and launched towards target but at hyper-velocity speeds (Mach 5+) that an enemy will have little defense for.

And are these weapons ready to combat the China and Russia threat? Publicly? No. The Air Force, Army, DARPA, and Navy want more funds, the Pentagon wants more secrecy, the manufacturers want contracts that never end. And the media only gets snippets of information of tests that “failed to reach objectives,” “need more development” or “we’re trying to catch up.” Oops, we’ve seen this dance before. Mike White, the Pentagon principal director for hypersonic vehicles is quoted saying, “For operational security reasons, we cannot disclose the number of hypersonic flight tests and dates…. Across the department, we have dramatically increased the number of hypersonic flights tests in the past few years…” Translation? We’re having flight tests, not trials. The vehicles fly and we’re ready for next steps and newer, more expensive, models.

What, you thoughts the Blackbird program of the ‘60s, ‘70s and 80’s ethic was a one off?

#hypersonic #missiles #darpa

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autisticsupervillain · 2 years ago

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It's Fictional Throwdown Friday!

This Week's Fighters...

Spider-Man vs Raiden!

Conditions:

Base Marvel Comics Spider-Man vs Metal Gear Rising Raiden.

Scenario:

Spider-Man is doing his daily patrol when he sees Raiden dicing up some of Kingpin's henchmen and swoops in to stop him, recognizing him from the news report detailing Raiden's terrorist attack on World Marshall. Raiden is trying to stop the Kingpin from selling Metal Gears to AIM when he sees Spider-Man swooping in to stop him. Raiden recognizes Spider-Man from the numerous slander pieces that the Daily Bugle prints and assumes he's working with the Kingpin.

Analysis: Raiden

As a young boy, Jack lived in the tumultuous era of the Liberian Civil War, where his parents were killed President of the United States Solidus Snake, who took the boy and raised him as his own. Turning Jack into a ruthless killing machine, Jack would develop a dreaded reputation on the battlefield by the age of six, earning him the nickname of Jack the Ripper. Being adopted by the Patriots after Solidus abandoned him, Jack would be given a new name, Raiden.

Several conspiracies and plot twists later, which I'm skipping for the sake of not making this six paragraphs long, Jack would defeat Solidus, mend his relationship with his wife Rosemary, and turn his back on the traitorous Patriots after being used as their pawn.

Later captured by the Patriots, Raiden would be forcibly transformed into a cyborg, only to escape and help Solid Snake bring down the Patriots for good. Raiden would then go on to become a member of Maverick Security Counciling in order to provide for his family, only to part ways with them later in order to forge his own path.

Raiden has been a master of stealth, diguise, gunplay, and martial arts combat for nearly his entire life. Throughout his lifetime he has mastered a wide variety of weapons, including grenades, smoke grenades, white phosphorus grenades, hand guns, rifles, and even sleeping darts. His weapon of choice, however, would have to be the High Frequency Blade.

Raiden has wielded a variety of High Frequency blades throughout his career, from the twin scissor-like blades called Bloodlust, to the long reaching L'Etranger, but his most recent sword would have to be the Murasama sword, given to him by his fallen rival Jetstream Sam. Each of these swords can cut through objects on an atomic level, weakening the molecular structure of whatever he's attacking to allow him to cut through nearly anything with ease. On top of that, he carries the Dystopia, a magnetic sai that he can use as a ranged weapon or as a makeshift EMP grenade, giving him a leg up above other cyborgs.

Speaking of cyborgs, Raiden's cybernetic amplifications enhance his already impressive acrobatics, allowing him to leap onto missles in midair, run up and down the side of buildings, and catch up to helicopters mid flight. When combining this with his lifetime of training and experience, Raiden is a frustrating combatant to pin down.

Speaking of experience, Raiden has walked in the footsteps of some of the best. He has trained in near perfect VR replicas of Solid Snake's missions and defeated legendary swordsmen like Jetstream Sam and Solidus Snake, some of the most skilled sword fighters in the world. Sam in particular stands out for being able to fight cyborgs and cybernetically enhanced individuals without any enhancements of his own, relying solely on skill and his suit, which enhances his statistics.

As a matter of fact, when Sam and Raiden first fought, Sam effortlessly kicked his ass, forcing Maverick to provide Raiden with a whole new robot body. This new body enhances Raiden's speed and strength to absurd levels. Where Raiden's old body was easily capable of moving at massively hypersonic speeds, Raiden's new body is well more than ten times that, putting him in the Sub-relativistic range. That's anywhere from 1% to 5% the speed of light.

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What's more, Raiden's strength is boosted to an astronomical degree as well, allowing him to toss Metal Gear EXCELCEUS over his head, rip it's giant metal arm off, and cut it apart with its own sword. He's even strong enough to tank a punch from Senator Armstrong with 121 kilotons of force behind it, more than enough to obliterate the aforementioned EXCELCEUS.

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What's more, this is far from Raiden's peak. With Blade Mode and Ripper Mode, Jack can boost his immense speed and strength, making those comparable to him move in slow motion with a ten times speed boost. In these modes, Jack uses his Solid Eye to detect his opponent's vital areas and weaknesses, allowing him to hack them to pieces. However, these modes come at an extraordinary cost...

Firstly, they eat through Raiden's power reserves at an extraordinary pace, forcing him to rip the electrolytes from his foes in order to keep going. On top of that, Ripper Mode can only be accessed by Raiden turning off his pain inhibitors and giving into his malicious and sadistic Jack the Ripper persona, a split personality he developed in order to cope with the trauma brought about by being forced to kill at such a young age.

Still, even with his weaknesses, Jack is ridiculously tough, able to shrug off the loss of limbs and even impalement in order to keep fighting. He's a weapon to surpass Metal Gear. He is lightning, the rain transformed. He is... Raiden!

Analysis: Spider-Man

He's Spectacular! He's Amazing! He's Spider-Man! It hasn't been long since we last looked at Spider-Man, but today, we're looking at Spider-Man Classic. The original Peter Parker from Earth 616!

I'm assuming you know the story by now. Young dork Peter Parker gets beaten by a radioactive spider and gains incredible superpowers. He initially uses his powers for his own gain, but when his uncle is killed by a mugger he let go, Peter learns the hard way that with great power comes great responsibility. As such, he uses his amazing powers to fight crime as the Spectacular Spider-Man!

Said Amazing abilities include an extraordinary level of superhuman strength and speed, such that he can dodge bullets, catch collapsing buildings, survive punches so powerful that they create valcanos, and even survive an explosion that destroyed an entire mountain! That's 606 kilotons of tnt!

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And he's throwing that level of strength around with remarkable swiftness too. Thanks to Peter's wall crawling powers and omnidirectional, precognative Spider-Sense, Peter is considered to be the greatest arcobat in the Marvel Universe. And considering he has to compete with the likes of Daredevil and Captain America, that's saying a lot. Hell, with his Spider-Sense, Peter is capable of reacting and moving fast enough to dodge light speed laser beams, moving at 38% the speed of light to do so.

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Kinda makes the title of "friendly neighborhood Spider-Man" seem a little quaint when he's strong enough to level said neighborhood in one punch. That said, he's still nothing next to Marvel's heavy hitters and he knows it. Remember Thor "I'm literally faster than time" Odinson? Yeah, Peter's not competing with that. If there is any area in which Spider-Man can stand toe to toe with Marvel's all time best, it's with his intelligence.

Peter relies quite heavily on gadgets for his superhero career, so it's a good thing he's so good at making them. Peter's iconic web shooters can store a large quantity of pressurized web fluid, an artificial substance he created himself that allows him to swing across the city, web up foes, and even lift buildings. He did, however, design it to dissolve after a few hours, so as to not leave webbing every where he goes. Moreover, he can use them to make weapons and tools like a sticky Green Lantern ring, including bullet proof shields and hard clubs.

Peter's intellect constantly shows itself through in fights, as he regularly thinks up clever plans to outwit foes far above his level in order to get a winning blow, whether it be hacking into Iron Man's suits mid-fight, creating a compound to dissolve magic gold on the fly, or calculating and adjusting his trajectory in his head whilst falling from space. Hell, not only does Reed Richards of all people consider him an intellectual peer, but Hank Pym, the guy who invented sub-atomic shrinking technology, flat out calls Peter smarter than him after seeing technology he designed as a teenager.

And, of course, Peter would be stupid if he didn't use that big brain to learn some martial arts skills. Combining the training he got from Shang-Chi with his knowledge of biology, Peter is able to hit body's nerve clusters to paralyze people, and after training with Captain America, he can channel his spiritual chi to amplify his strength and speed. Hell, he can even break into Latveria, the home country of Doctor Doom, undetected. Anyone who can sneak past the world's greatest supervillain while dressed in bright red and blue should be respected.

And of course, Peter's superhuman body allows him to survive otherwise impossible odds. He's been zapped with thousands of volts of electricity, been submerged in acid that can melt a man down to bones in seconds, been buried alive, and even survived the vacuum of space.

Peter's one true weakness... is his horrible Parker luck. Life cannot cut this man a break. From the death of long time girlfriend to being cloned and nearly losing his entire life, Peter's life is always in constant shambles as life just cannot resist the urge to dump all over him. It's remarkable he can even still get up in the morning, given how often he falls asleep with broken ribs. I'd say at least he has a loving wife to go home to, but his marriage got stolen by Satan, so no dice.

Yet, throughout it all, Peter Parker is a survivor, an Avenger, and a Hero. And nothing spells that out more than the time he had to relive every single fight he'd ever been in in his life, back to back to back, with no rests, in the span of a single day. He not only survived, but he won all of them. That's why they call him Amazing.

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All right, the big finisher, lightning bruiser against lightning bruiser. Who comes out on top?

To be frank, these two match each other in almost every way. Spider-Man is remarkably stealthy at times, but Raiden has been a trained assassin since his childhood, but both of those facts are countered out by each of their enhanced senses. Both are similarly acrobatic to a ridiculous degree, meaning that a large chunk of this fight will be spent in the air and on the side of buildings, with Raiden chasing Peter straight up a skyscraper. A lot of their arsenals counter out, as Raiden's HF Blade should cut through Peter's webs with ease, while Peter's webs could also give Spidey a way to disarm the cyborg.

There are a few key advantages that make this fight Peter's game. First of all, there's stats. Peter is both significantly stronger and faster than Raiden, though not to an insurmountable degree. Ripper Mode and Blade mode and close both of those gaps and match his Marvel counterpart. Which plays into Peter's other big advantage: Stamina

Raiden's fuel supplies are limited, so his attempts to match Peter's speed and strength will only result in him burning himself out. Keep in mind, Peter had to relive every single fight he ever experienced in his life back to back. That's a level of stamina Raiden can't hope to match. He has the endurance and determination for it, but his fuel supply just won't let him.

And of course, there's Peter's scientific genius. With his level of intellect, Peter could likely hack into Raiden's body or even deactivate his sword provided he's able to gain enough distance and time to do so, pretty effectively shutting his enemy down.

Raiden's main issue in this fight is that he only really matches Peter, rather than grabbing his own advantages. He matches Peter's skill, his speed, his gadgets, his acrobatics. But he can't surpass them. And while the HF Blade would doubtlessly decapitate the webslinger in a single blow, he has to use it to land a hit on someone who is can match him in almost every way, and who is far, far smarter on top of that.

This Throwdown's Winner is...

Spider-Man!

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Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market Trends and Predictions for 2023 to 2028

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What is Anti-Aircraft Warfare?

How Does Anti-Aircraft Warfare Work?

Anti-Aircraft Warfare Industry Growth Drivers

Market Opportunities in Anti-Aircraft Warfare

Key Players in the Anti-Aircraft Warfare Company

Recent Developments in Anti-Aircraft Warfare

FAQs on Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market

Key Takeaways

What is Anti-Aircraft Warfare?

Anti-aircraft warfare involves the strategies, systems, and technologies used to defend against airborne threats, including aircraft, missiles, and drones. As military aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) become more advanced, the need for effective air defense solutions intensifies. These systems are designed to detect, track, and neutralize airborne threats to protect strategic infrastructure, military assets, and civilian areas.

How Does Anti-Aircraft Warfare Work?

Anti-aircraft warfare relies on sophisticated technologies like radar systems, missile systems, and electronic warfare capabilities to detect and destroy incoming aerial threats. Key components include:

Radar Systems: Used for early detection and tracking of aerial threats over long distances.

Missile Defense Systems: Include surface-to-air missiles and interceptors capable of neutralizing enemy aircraft and missiles.

Electronic Warfare: Encompasses systems that disrupt enemy communications, radars, and navigation.

Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs): Utilize lasers or microwaves to destroy or disable targets, offering rapid response times and precision.

These technologies work in unison to create a layered defense, ensuring early threat detection, tracking, and interception to minimize potential damages.

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Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market Growth Drivers

The Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market is estimated to grow from USD 20.9 billion in 2023 to USD 28.6 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.5%. Several key factors contribute to this growth:

Increased Air-Based Threats As air-based threats become more sophisticated, defense organizations worldwide are investing in cutting-edge air defense systems. Recent developments in hypersonic missile systems are pushing the boundaries of traditional air defense capabilities, driving innovation.

Development of Indigenous Defense Systems Countries like Russia, India, and China are heavily investing in indigenous air defense technologies to bolster their military capabilities. Examples include Russia’s S-500 missile defense system and China’s HQ-9B surface-to-air missile systems.

Government Support for Military Modernization Governments are channeling funds into research and development to enhance their defensive and offensive air capabilities. In the United States, for instance, the Department of Defense is spending nearly USD 1 billion annually on developing directed energy weapons for air defense.

Market Opportunities in Anti-Aircraft Warfare

The Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market presents various opportunities, including:

Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) As DEW technology advances, militaries are looking to integrate these systems into their arsenals. DEWs offer rapid response times and cost-effective solutions for disabling threats with minimal collateral damage.

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (C-UAV) Systems With the increasing use of UAVs, there is a growing demand for systems that can detect, track, and neutralize drone threats. The need for reliable C-UAV systems is critical to preventing unauthorized UAV access to restricted areas.

Advancements in Missile Systems The development of advanced missile systems capable of intercepting hypersonic missiles is a major opportunity for the market. Companies are investing heavily in missile technology to create faster, more accurate, and longer-range defense solutions.

Naval Air Defense Solutions As geopolitical tensions rise in regions with significant naval activity, demand for anti-aircraft systems on naval platforms has surged. Naval vessels equipped with advanced air defense systems are becoming essential for countries with significant maritime interests.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation (US): A leader in missile defense systems, Lockheed Martin specializes in advanced technologies like the Phased Array Tracking Radar to intercept hypersonic missiles.

Raytheon Technologies Corporation (US): Known for its integrated air defense systems, Raytheon combines radars, command, control, and interceptors to create multi-layered defense solutions.

BAE Systems (UK): This company focuses on radar and electronic warfare systems, offering advanced solutions for both land and naval platforms.

Thales Group (France): Provides high-performance radar and missile systems, with a strong presence in the naval defense sector.

These companies actively pursue mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships to expand their market share and enhance their technological capabilities.

Recent Developments in Anti-Aircraft Warfare

The Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market has seen significant advancements and collaborations in recent years. Notable developments include:

Lockheed Martin: Awarded a USD 2.45 billion contract in April 2023 for the production of advanced missile intercept systems, including upgrades to the PATRIOT missile.

Raytheon: In June 2023, Raytheon integrated multiple air defense components to create a comprehensive shield against air-based threats.

Thales Group: Signed an agreement in July 2023 with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the delivery of SMART-L Multi Mission Fixed (MM/F) radars, bolstering Sweden’s long-range detection capabilities.

BAE Systems: Received a USD 14 million contract from DARPA in August 2022 to develop smaller, more powerful electronic warfare systems for use on unmanned platforms.

FAQs on Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market

What is the Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market size? The Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market is projected to grow from USD 20.9 billion in 2023 to USD 28.6 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 6.5%.

What factors are driving market growth? Rising investments in hypersonic missile defense systems, the development of indigenous air defense solutions, and advancements in radar technology are the primary growth drivers.

Which region dominates the Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market? North America, led by the United States, holds the largest market share due to substantial defense spending and advanced technology development.

Who are the leading players in the market? The key players include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, BAE Systems, and Thales Group, among others.

What challenges does the market face? Stringent regulations on arms transfer and technical challenges related to counter-UAV systems are some of the significant hurdles.

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Opportunities in DEWs and C-UAVs: Directed Energy Weapons and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle systems offer new growth avenues.

Regional Dominance: North America leads the market, but emerging economies are increasing their investments in indigenous air defense systems.

Technological Innovation: Companies are heavily investing in research and development, pushing the boundaries of existing technologies to counter new threats.

Strategic Partnerships: Leading companies are entering partnerships and joint ventures to enhance their product portfolios and expand market reach.

The Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market is evolving rapidly, driven by the need for advanced air defense solutions and the rise of hypersonic missile systems. With robust growth expected over the next five years, key players are investing heavily in technology to stay ahead. Despite challenges, the market offers substantial opportunities in DEWs, C-UAVs, and indigenous defense systems. As global defense spending rises, the market is poised to see significant advancements and continued innovation, shaping the future of air defense.

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Israel Vs Iran: Hypersonic missiles, rockets and an army of lakhs, how powerful are Israel and Iran

In such a situation, let us take a look at the military strength of Israel and Iran. Along with this, let us also try to know how much attacking and defensive power both have. After Iran's attack, all eyes are now on Israel's retaliation. It is believed that Israel's response can be very big and deadly. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard is not an option. IRCTC has called it revenge. Tehran says that the killing of civilians in Gaza is a response to the death of IGC Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in the recent attack in Lebanon. IGC said that the missile aimed to target three military bases in Tel Aviv. Iranian media said that the country used Fateh's hypersonic ballistic missile for the first time, although it is not yet clear which missile Iran used. Israel's Prime Minister vowed revenge and said that Iran has made a big mistake and will have to hide its price. At the same time, America said that it helped Israel in thwarting Iran's attack and also promised to support its ally to retaliate against Iran. Israel is another old enemy and a proxy war goes on between the two countries, but now both are increasingly directly involved. We are moving towards a confrontation, so let's take a look at the military strength of Israel and Iran. Along with this, let's also try to know what is the attacking and deficiency power of both. So first of all, let's talk about the soldiers. According to the Military Balance, 2023 report of the UK think tank International Institute for Strategic Studies, Iran has 6 lakh 10000 active soldiers, out of which 350000 are in service, 1 lakh 90 thousand in IGC, 18000 in Navy, 37000 in Air Force and 15000 in Air Defense. Iran has a reserve man of 350000. In Iran, men above 18 years of age must serve. Some exemptions are also given in this. Israel has 1 lakh 69500 active soldiers, out of which 126000 are in service, 9500 in the Navy, and 34000 in the Air Force. Israel needs four lakh 65000. No, in Israel also, most of the young men and women above the age of 18 are required to join the service for some time. There are some exemptions in this as well. Now coming to the military expenses, according to a fact sheet published by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (IPRI) in April 2024, Iran spent 10.2 874. on its defense in 2023, which is 06% more than in 2022. Brother Israel spent 27. dollars i.e. about 2281 decimal 63000 tax in 2023. Which is 24% more than in 2022. It is believed that the amount of military expenditure has increased due to the war that started in Gaza after October 7. Now let's come to the ground forces. According to The Military Balance 2023, Iran has added more than 10513 action tanks, added than 6798 arms guns, and more than 640 armed vehicles. The Air Force has 50 helicopters while the IGC has bristles helicopters. Israel has about 400 array tanks, 530 arms accoutrements, and added than 1190 armed cartage to carriage soldiers. Talking about the Air Force, the Iran Air Force has 312 combat aircraft and the IGC has 23 apart from this. The Air Force has two combat helicopters, the Air Force has 50 and the IGC has five helicopters. If someone stops Israel, then Iron Dog activates and it is known whether the rocket is being counted in a residential area or an empty field and its own. With this intelligence, it detects it. If the base also poses a threat, then the missile firing unit launches the missile to shoot it down. The launcher contains 20 interceptor missiles. 10 Iron Dog systems are deployed around Israel. It also has other systems that intercept long-range missiles. Among them is David Salim. The Baan system intercepts missiles between 40 km and 300 km. The Baan system intercepts missiles with a range of up to 24 km. And Ara has two weapons, Baan 2 and Baan 3. Now let's talk about Iran In February, Iran deployed the short-range, low-altitude Azar Kharak, which agency arrow in Persian.

It is an infrared detection system that is equipped with radar and an electro-optic system to detect and intercept targets. It can be mounted on vehicles. Iran has more than seven different air-to-air missiles. These include more than 42 long-range ones, Russian S-200, S-300, and local Power 373. More than 59 medium-range ones. USM IM 23 has 2J and 15 short-range missiles and Chinese 4 and 9 short-range missiles with 331 torque m1 with a range of more than 250 kilometers. Now let's see the missiles. Akira is a ballistic missile, especially according to the missile defense project of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), an American think tank. Iran has at least 12 different types of short-range ballistic missiles in its arsenal, ranging from the Invercargill 69 with a range of 150 kilometers to the Khurram Shahr and Sem with a range of up to 2000 kilometers. Israel has at least 12 different types of short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles, ranging from the Loda with a range of 280 kilometers to the Jadir with a range of between 4800 kilometers and 6500 kilometers. And now finally, let's take a look at the nuclear power of both countries. According to the US-based Arms Control Association, Israel is estimated to have 90 nuclear weapons, while if we look at Iran, it is believed that Iran Although Iran does not have nuclear weapons, it has an advanced nuclear program and operates several nuclear facilities and research centers. However, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khan in the early 2000s issued a religious edict or a pathway banning the development of weapons, saying that Islam does not allow such weapons. However, in 1998, Iran threatened to change its nuclear policy if it saw its existence threatened.

The ongoing tension between Iran and Israel in West Asia is at its peak. Once again, a missile attack has been carried out on Israel. Iran fired around 180 ballistic missiles on Israel and targeted Israel's central areas. This missile attack by Iran is a response to the air strike carried out on Israel in Berouz. On September 27, Israel carried out an air strike in Berouz in which Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah was killed. This long-running conflict in the Middle East has affected the global economy of countries around the world. Also, I suppose Ukraine, and Russia are causing a lot of disruptions in the market and are affecting the investment decisions which would be called the Department. Further, the Middle East conflict is a bigger downside. Supplies are in short supply because a lot of oil and a lot of fossil fuel is concentrated in the Middle East and the longer this from the cold and the broader it becomes the more dangerous it causes. To the global economy, it is very clear that this conflict has a whole range of downside risks for the global economy. The Monetary Fund has also warned that a long-term conflict could increase the supply of oil. In such a situation, along with increasing prices, there could be more tension in this global economy. Global importance is severely impacted by how the Middle East conflict intensity is. There is no one thing that today the world is interconnected. If this device can become difficult for the world, most of the world imports more crude oil from other countries to meet its needs. In such a situation, if the conflict gets prolonged, then the impact on energy supply could be seen. Due to this, oil prices may increase and there is also a risk of rising inflation. Economy: Crude oil prices would go to high levels. No way would 75 to 80% of crude oil prices increase high inflation which could impact big World Bank is finding economic quality in this way. have some pressure on India because you are in countries long would be those things after impact for a long Asian economy and the middle east economy is currently doing well but what containing long would be those things negative things for world economy the impact of Iran Israel conflict is already there if the conflict grows further then there can be challenges for global stock market I remember in the recent times and the reasons why that I would say a very very few geographical tensions the expectations that ho Israel is going to hit back around after what happened the first of October I think is counting on the minds of the traders and investors if this goes ahead then it can have a big impact on international trade and can pose a big threat to the global economy this will be seen on the global market, especially the world economies

A 'safety shield' that protects against missiles! The word Iron Dome may be the same but it is a device which has different parts. Its most important part is the radar. This radar detects all the missiles and rockets that are fired toward Israel. Once it has this information, it sends it to the control system. This control system is the link between this system. This control system collects information about the missiles and rockets being fired and sends it to the third part of the system i.e. the missile-firing units. Now what are those units, that missile firing unit, that interceptor missiles know about those incoming rockets and missiles that are being fired towards Israel and they can destroy them in the air itself? On one side is Israel's defense system which is considered to be rock solid and on the other side are Iran's first stick missiles which are considered to be the most dangerous in the Middle East. Iran is the only nuclear country that has a missile with a 2000 km range

There are ballistic and cruise missiles that have different ranges. According to Harmonics Research Services, Shahab 3 is the basis of all medium-range ballistic missiles of Iran in which liquid propellant is used. Shahab 3 can carry a warhead of 760 to 1200 kg. The latest edition of Shahab 3, Gadar, and Imad missiles are accurate up to 300 meters of the target. According to Iranian media, Tehran has used a new missile Fateh 1. Fatehabad is a hypersonic missile, that is, it travels at a speed of about 60-100 kilometers per hour, 5 times the speed of the rocket. The range of Iran's Sajal missile is two and a half thousand kilometers. The Cyber missile can strike up to 2000 kilometers. The range of Ha Qasim is 14 kilometers. Shahab 1 can strike a target 300 kilometers away. Zulfiqar can strike 700 kilometers. Shahab 3 is capable of crossing a distance of 1000 kilometers. The K-55 is the missile with the longest strike range. It can strike up to 3000 kilometers. The enmity between Iran and Israel has increased so much that both are moving towards each other. Israel has been worried about whether it is a Gaza attack or Nabi, on 7 October, Israel had already decided long before that in a public statement that it would never let Iran become a nuclear weapons state and this news coming a year ago and is still coming that Iran is very close to making an atom bomb, if not atomic fuel, but atomic fuel, but Israel has not suffered any major loss so far. It has been said to be ready for it. Due to being in constant war, Israel had understood long ago that if it has to keep itself safe in the coming times, then the enemy missiles will have to be kept away from Israeli soil, after which it has been continuously working on its missile defense system.

Iran, not Saudi Arabia, is the most powerful Muslim country in the world! Team Leader Ya Libra Us Nahi Hai Recently, he has appealed to the Muslim countries to unite against Israel. This statement has come at a time when tensions between Israel and Iran are increasing. The situation is such that the world is on the verge of a big war. In such a situation, the question arises where does Iran stand in comparison to military power and where do the other Muslim countries stand? Turkey has been ranked as the most powerful Islamic country in the ranking of the Global Five Power Index. Turkey has the eighth rank in the list of 145 countries. Its military strength includes 883000 soldiers, of which 30000 are active and 378000 are soldiers. India's neighboring country Pakistan is one number behind Turkey in this list, that is, Pakistan is the 9th most powerful and second most powerful Muslim country in the world.

Israel had been working on a pager attack for 10 years, trusted the salesgirl

A big revelation was made about the drinking water and walkie-talkie dhaba in Lebanon last month. The plan to shut down the walkie-talkies used in Lebanon on 17 September 2015 was started. The distribution of these pagers was started in 2015. The batteries of the walkie-talkies were fitted with explosive material and surveillance equipment. The report said that the pagers and Deepa which exploded in the first phase in Lebanon were made in Israel in 2022 and were quietly mixed in the Apollo supply line without the knowledge of the company. When a saleswoman convinced Hezbollah that these pager walkie-talkies were possible for surveillance, her mentors bought 5,000. An Israeli official who gave information about the details of the operation said that the woman was in touch with Hezbollah and she explained to them why the bigger pager with a bigger battery was better than the original model

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Here is the stated position of both nuclear Superpowers, the Russian Federation and the US:

Russia is updating it's nuclear response files and triggers in them, as fighting against 41 western governments and their militaries in Ukraine has brought up new dangers for the Russian Federation people, even from conventional long range weapons that have already been used against Russian locations, like Crimea.. but not really deep into the Russian mainland. However, constant war mongering and begging to use such missiles by Zelensky, has changed the mind of Russian leaders, to change the triggers of defence by the largest pile of the most advanced, capable nuclear arsenal in the, which only Russia possesses.

On the other side, the US says that it refuses to listen to the Russian nuclear 'threats'.. but nevertheless Washington is actually litstening with big ears, and the US media certainly says so. We have seen that previous Russian nuclear warnings were taken seriously in Washington, thus pulling back support for Zelensky.

Furthermore, if the US isn't listening to the Kremlin, why would the nuclear panic in the Pentagon and US media? And as a response the US has only recently started to update it's own nuclear weapons, which had fallen about 30 years behind the Russian ones, in capabilities and in nuclear defences.. but still no US plan to protect the American people in nuclear war, like the Russians have done over 70 years. The US has been certainly too stretched out, militarily and economically, for at least 50 years now.. focusing attention on China which has far smaller nuclear capabilities, even against the US.

Washington assumed that the Russians wouldn't develop their nuclear arsenal in that time. But the opposite happened.. Russia is now the best prepared country for nuclear war.

And now, even the Pentagon realises that.. but not sure if the politicians in Washington do. They still have to find a lot of money, many upto date nuclear scientists, and if they get all these difficult tasks completed, it will take many years to update their nuclear arsenal and nuclear defences. About 20 years at least. For example, the US failed the produce hypersonic missile technology, despite trying hard for 20 years.

In the meantime, the Russians are not falling asleep.. they already have the largest nuclear submarine fleet.. and as soon as the US starts nuclear tests, as they must, so would the Russians, and get even further ahead as their developmental nuclear platforms are already in place and getting better all the time, as stated in the new Putin nuclear response orders.

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Germans concerned over deployment of new US missiles

For the first time since the 1980s, Berlin agreed to host three types of US missiles on its territory starting in 2026, but the move thrilled Germans, according to Responsible Statecraft.

An agreement between Washington and Berlin at the NATO anniversary summit in July calls for the deployment of The Tomahawk Block 4 cruise missile, with a range of just over 1,000 miles; the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) for defence, with a range of 230 miles; and the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHP) under development, with a projected range of over 1,800 miles.

Two of these missiles will be able to strike deep into Russia and reach Moscow. They are conventionally armed, but capable of carrying nuclear weapons. However, the agreement did not mention whether Germany would have any control over the missiles on its territory.

The deployment of Tomahawks and LRHPs also violates the Intermediate-Range Nuclear (INF) Treaty of 1987. The agreement prohibits the deployment of land-based missiles with a range of 500 to 5,000 kilometres (310 to 3,400 miles). However, in 2019, the Trump administration withdrew from INF and Russia suspended its compliance.

The German government’s latest agreement to deploy the new missiles was made without prior discussion in the Bundestag (German parliament) or any prior national debate. Meanwhile, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democratic Party, the largest party in the ruling coalition, is split on the issue.

Most foreign policy representatives are in favour, whereas the national-oriented Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) strongly oppose the move. According to the latest poll, 49 per cent oppose the missiles and 45 per cent are in favour. In eastern Germany, however, the percentage of those opposed to the treaty rises to 74 per cent.

What bothers Germans

Today, the Russian government has neither the intention nor the capability to launch a deliberate conventional attack on NATO. However, there is still an acute risk that an unplanned mutual escalation could lead to war.

The only reasonable purpose for authorising the deployment of Tomahawks and hypersonic missiles in Germany is to offer to abandon them again as part of a new nuclear arms reduction agreement with Russia. An agreement in which the US cancels the planned new missile deployment in Germany in exchange for Russia withdrawing its missiles based in Kaliningrad and Belarus would be of enormous benefit to Germany, Europe and the rest of the world.

The US withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty in 2001 was followed by the deployment of US systems in Poland and the Czech Republic with the blatantly false claim that this was not directed against Russia, but rather against a hypothetical threat from Iran, Responsible Statecraft noted. Moscow threatened to respond by deploying new intermediate missiles, and did so while claiming to stay only within the INF framework.

As a result, Europe now has no missile limitation agreements at all, whereas not only is war raging in Ukraine, but Washington is considering bowing to pressure from Ukraine and the UK to allow the launch of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russia.

Thus, the deployment of US missiles in Germany suggests that Washington is actively considering helping to launch US-made Ukrainian missiles at Russia. Russian intermediate missiles could hit Germany but not the US, whereas Berlin would have no control over US missiles on its territory. This raises concerns in the minds of many Germans.