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Shield AI co-founder: Tesla shows us the risks when dominant incumbents fail to be bold
Militarily, China is Tesla: moving at blazingly fast speeds with a sense of purpose and urgency, ruthlessly prioritizing what matters, cutting things that don’t and very much understanding what is at stake. China’s recent hypersonic missile tests serve as perfect examples of a country pushing harder than ever in preparation to win the next war.
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The defense secretary’s plan for China includes better tech, less panic
“China is not 10 feet tall. This is America,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Dec. 4. “America isn’t a country that fears competition.”
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Russia sends missiles near Pacific islands claimed by Japan
The Bastion systems were moved to Matua, a deserted volcanic island in the middle of the chain.
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Pakistan resumes armor modernization as terror threat recedes
With India having ordered advanced T-90MS tanks, built a fleet of T-90As and upgraded most of its T-72M1 fleet, Pakistan is countering with its own acquisition and upgrade programs.
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Taiwan commissions first upgraded F-16 fighter wing
Taiwan officially commissioned its upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter jets into service, with a ceremony at an airbase on its west coast on Wednesday.
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Taiwan to continue strengthening asymmetric capabilities, reserve force
Taiwan’s National Defense Report for 2021 said China’s anti-access, area denial campaign to prevent outside assistance forces from reaching the island is nearly complete.
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India removes Leonardo from list of banned companies
An MoD official said the suspension was lifted on the grounds of operational urgency and because of a lack of available alternatives for procuring 127mm naval guns and heavy-weight torpedoes.
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Thailand becomes first foreign customer of AT-6 light-attack aircraft
Thailand’s deal with the American company on the first day of the Dubai Airshow makes it the first international customer of the light attack aircraft.
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Altay power pack talks between Turkey, SKorea changes to off-the-shelf supply
A procurement official confirmed the off-the-shelf approach but voiced concern about a potential political intervention blocking the deal.
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Singapore tries to normalize military training schedule after pandemic disruption
Efforts include an integrated sense-and-strike exercise in Idaho that saw the debut of an improved artificial intelligence-enabled C2 system.
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Shield AI co-founder: Tesla shows us the risks when dominant incumbents fail to be bold
Militarily, China is Tesla: moving at blazingly fast speeds with a sense of purpose and urgency, ruthlessly prioritizing what matters, cutting things that don’t and very much understanding what is at stake. China’s recent hypersonic missile tests serve as perfect examples of a country pushing harder than ever in preparation to win the next war.
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The defense secretary’s plan for China includes better tech, less panic
“China is not 10 feet tall. This is America,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Dec. 4. “America isn’t a country that fears competition.”
-
Russia sends missiles near Pacific islands claimed by Japan
The Bastion systems were moved to Matua, a deserted volcanic island in the middle of the chain.
-
Pakistan resumes armor modernization as terror threat recedes
With India having ordered advanced T-90MS tanks, built a fleet of T-90As and upgraded most of its T-72M1 fleet, Pakistan is countering with its own acquisition and upgrade programs.
-
Taiwan commissions first upgraded F-16 fighter wing
Taiwan officially commissioned its upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter jets into service, with a ceremony at an airbase on its west coast on Wednesday.
-
Taiwan to continue strengthening asymmetric capabilities, reserve force
Taiwan’s National Defense Report for 2021 said China’s anti-access, area denial campaign to prevent outside assistance forces from reaching the island is nearly complete.
-
India removes Leonardo from list of banned companies
An MoD official said the suspension was lifted on the grounds of operational urgency and because of a lack of available alternatives for procuring 127mm naval guns and heavy-weight torpedoes.
-
Thailand becomes first foreign customer of AT-6 light-attack aircraft
Thailand’s deal with the American company on the first day of the Dubai Airshow makes it the first international customer of the light attack aircraft.
-
Altay power pack talks between Turkey, SKorea changes to off-the-shelf supply
A procurement official confirmed the off-the-shelf approach but voiced concern about a potential political intervention blocking the deal.
-
Singapore tries to normalize military training schedule after pandemic disruption
Efforts include an integrated sense-and-strike exercise in Idaho that saw the debut of an improved artificial intelligence-enabled C2 system.
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Shield AI co-founder: Tesla shows us the risks when dominant incumbents fail to be bold
Militarily, China is Tesla: moving at blazingly fast speeds with a sense of purpose and urgency, ruthlessly prioritizing what matters, cutting things that don’t and very much understanding what is at stake. China’s recent hypersonic missile tests serve as perfect examples of a country pushing harder than ever in preparation to win the next war.
-
The defense secretary’s plan for China includes better tech, less panic
“China is not 10 feet tall. This is America,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Dec. 4. “America isn’t a country that fears competition.”
-
Russia sends missiles near Pacific islands claimed by Japan
The Bastion systems were moved to Matua, a deserted volcanic island in the middle of the chain.
-
Pakistan resumes armor modernization as terror threat recedes
With India having ordered advanced T-90MS tanks, built a fleet of T-90As and upgraded most of its T-72M1 fleet, Pakistan is countering with its own acquisition and upgrade programs.
-
Taiwan commissions first upgraded F-16 fighter wing
Taiwan officially commissioned its upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter jets into service, with a ceremony at an airbase on its west coast on Wednesday.
-
Taiwan to continue strengthening asymmetric capabilities, reserve force
Taiwan’s National Defense Report for 2021 said China’s anti-access, area denial campaign to prevent outside assistance forces from reaching the island is nearly complete.
-
India removes Leonardo from list of banned companies
An MoD official said the suspension was lifted on the grounds of operational urgency and because of a lack of available alternatives for procuring 127mm naval guns and heavy-weight torpedoes.
-
Thailand becomes first foreign customer of AT-6 light-attack aircraft
Thailand’s deal with the American company on the first day of the Dubai Airshow makes it the first international customer of the light attack aircraft.
-
Altay power pack talks between Turkey, SKorea changes to off-the-shelf supply
A procurement official confirmed the off-the-shelf approach but voiced concern about a potential political intervention blocking the deal.
-
Singapore tries to normalize military training schedule after pandemic disruption
Efforts include an integrated sense-and-strike exercise in Idaho that saw the debut of an improved artificial intelligence-enabled C2 system.



