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international-relations-military-technology1 year ago

China's Support for Russia in Ukraine War Raises US Concerns

The US has warned allies about China's increasing technological support to Russia's military efforts in Ukraine, including providing geospatial satellite imagery and other military equipment. China's trade with Russia has reached $240 billion, with China becoming a major supplier of goods to Russia. The US has briefed European allies on China's aid to Russia and urged them to address the issue directly with China. US President Biden has expressed concerns to Chinese President Xi about China's assistance to the Russian defense sector.

via Business Insider|
#china#international-relations-military-technology#military-collaboration
international-relations-military-technology1 year ago

"Houthis' Hypersonic Missile Escalates Red Sea Crisis"

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to possess a new hypersonic missile, potentially escalating their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding areas. The claim, reported by Russia's state media, comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran's nuclear program and attacks by its proxies. Hypersonic weapons, which fly at speeds higher than Mach 5, could pose significant challenges to missile defense systems. The U.S. and Iran reportedly held indirect talks in Oman, with the U.S. seeking to curtail the Red Sea attacks. The Houthis' possession of a hypersonic missile could pose a more formidable challenge to the air defense systems employed by the U.S. and its allies, including Israel.

via ABC News|
#houthis#hypersonic-missile#international-relations-military-technology
international-relations-military-technology1 year ago

"North Korea Conducts Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile Test, KCNA Reports"

North Korea conducted a second test of its newly developed submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) called "Pulhwasal-3-31," with leader Kim Jong Un supervising the launch, indicating an acceleration in the country's navy's nuclear armament. The missiles flew for over two hours and hit an unspecified island target, with state media reporting the test as a strategic success. This test follows a previous one last week, and comes amidst a series of weapon tests by North Korea, including ballistic missile systems and an underwater drone, as well as the construction of a nuclear submarine.

via New York Post |
#international-relations-military-technology#kim-jong-un#north-korea
international-relations-military-technology2 years ago

"North Korea Tests Hypersonic-Tipped Solid-Fuel Missile, Boasts Success"

North Korea conducted a test of a new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile with a hypersonic warhead, aiming to enhance its ability to strike remote U.S. targets in the region. The missile flew about 1,000 kilometers before landing between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, demonstrating advancements in solid-fuel and hypersonic technology. The test raises concerns about regional security and international tensions, with South Korea and Japan urging North Korea to halt its ballistic testing activities that violate U.N. Security Council resolutions. Additionally, there are allegations of arms cooperation between North Korea and Russia, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.

via The Associated Press|
#hypersonic-weapon#international-relations-military-technology#international-tensions
international-relations-military-technology2 years ago

"Russian Military's Use of Western Tech Despite Sanctions Revealed in New Analysis"

Russia has managed to circumvent Western sanctions on battlefield technology, importing nearly $9 billion worth of sanctioned goods from January to October 2022. The country needs microchips, sensors, and navigation systems to replenish its stockpiles of weapons, and its missile production capacity is estimated to have doubled in 2023. Western companies, including U.S. semiconductor giant Intel and Chinese company Huawei, are among the top suppliers of battlefield components to Russia. The report recommends bolstering corporate responsibility, closing export control policy gaps, targeting third-country circumvention, and strengthening institutions and cooperation to make trade curbs more effective in restricting Russia's aggression.

via POLITICO Europe|
#international-relations-military-technology#military-technology#russia