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Aircraft carriers can serve as the “tip of the spear” for a military force, yet only a few nations have been able to muster the resources needed for them. China’s third carrier sets the bar for such vessels higher, underscoring a stunning pace of force modernisation meant to defend its interests rather than challenge or…
Chinese drone maker DJI has appealed a US federal court’s decision that it should remain on the Pentagon’s blacklist of companies allegedly linked to China’s military. The Shenzhen-based company filed the appeal on Monday to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. DJI filed a lawsuit last October, arguing that it is not…
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking electronic warfare system that selectively disrupts enemy communications. 🤖 The system uses dual drones to create a ‘null zone,’ allowing uninterrupted communication for allies. 🔍 Advanced techniques like beamforming and phase cancellation enable precise control over the electromagnetic environment. 🌐 Despite promising simulations, the technology…
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 China’s revival of the Soviet-era Ekranoplan introduces the “Bohai Sea Monster,” a modern wing-in-ground effect vehicle. 🌊 These WIG vehicles utilize a cushion of compressed air for efficient low-altitude flight, offering speed and stealth advantages. 🇺🇸 The U.S. is developing its own version, the Liberty Lifter, to enhance strategic capabilities across…
IN A NUTSHELL 🐝 China has unveiled a mosquito-sized spy drone, showcasing its advanced capabilities in military technology. 🔬 The microdrones have potential applications beyond the battlefield, such as in medicine and environmental science. ⚖️ This innovation highlights China’s rapid progress in robotics, closing the gap with Western military forces. 🚀 Future prospects include drones…
A senior US State Department official has accused Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek of supporting China’s military and intelligence operations, a report has said, adding that the official also said that the company also used shell companies in Southeast Asia in an attempt to unlawfully acquire high-end US semiconductors.The allegations, shared with news agency Reuters…