,atacms ukraine,atacms ukraine strike,atacms ukraine news,atacms ukraine s400,atacms ukraine launch,atacms ukraine attack,missiles atacms ukraine,himars atacms ukraine,mgm-140 atacms ukraine,storm shadow ukraine,ukraine storm shadow strike,ukraine use storm shadow,ukraine russia,ukraine russia news,ukraine russia war,ukraine russia news latest news,ukraine russia conflict,ukraine russia war update,ukraine russia analysis,yt:cc=on,defense updates,lJASqV0_Lwo,UCKNCbBWiMiXBVXUmUuu_dsQ, Politics,Society, channel_UCKNCbBWiMiXBVXUmUuu_dsQ, video_lJASqV0_Lwo,The Russian ruble has fallen to its lowest point since early 2022, briefly trading above 115 against the US dollar.
The steep decline in the ruble, a currency often managed by Russian authorities due to its role as a key indicator of the country’s economic health, now leaves 1,000 rubles worth less than $10.
The collapse is partly driven by last week’s US Treasury sanctions, which prohibited Russia's third-largest lender, Gazprombank, and over 50 smaller banks from conducting energy-related transactions with US entities.
Fears regarding a sharp escalation of the war in Ukraine after the U.S. & UK allowed unrestricted use of ATACMS & storm Shadow have also stroked the ruble’s decline.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how unrestricted use has now enabled ATACMS & Storm Shadow to take full toll on Russia ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:59 RESTRICTIONS
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07:16 ANALYSIS
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,lrashm india,lrasm missile,lrasm,lrasm in action,lrasm launch,lrasm impact,hypersonic weapon india,hypersonic weapon,hypersonic missile power,hypersonic missile types,hypersonic missile comparison,brahmos hypersonic missile test,hypersonic brahmos missile,hypersonic missile test india,hypersonic missile india,hypersonic missile india pakistan reaction,hypersonic missile india reaction,hypersonic missile india world reaction,yt:cc=on,defense updates,jnt-NffxMwc,UCKNCbBWiMiXBVXUmUuu_dsQ, Military,Society, channel_UCKNCbBWiMiXBVXUmUuu_dsQ, video_jnt-NffxMwc,India has successfully tested a domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile, attaining a key milestone in military development that puts it in a small group of nations possessing this advanced technology.
Currently, only China, Russia, and the United States have this technology.
The Indian missile, developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and industry partners, is designed to carry payloads for ranges exceeding 1,500 km (930 miles) for the armed forces, the government said in a statement.
It is being termed a Long Range Anti Ship Hypersonic Missile (LRAShM) given the absence of any other known nomenclature for the missile family.
The government added, "The flight data ... confirmed the successful terminal maneuvers and impact with high degree of accuracy”.
The test-firing took place from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam island off the eastern coast of Odisha state
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the test a "historic achievement" in a post on X and congratulated “DRDO, armed forces, and industry for stupendous achievement”.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes what we know about India’s new LRAShM missile ?
#defenseupdates #LRAShM #hypersonicweapon
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04:25 LRAShM CHARACTERISTICS
06:29 ANALYSIS
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,oreshnik,oreshnik missile,oreshnik hypersonic missile,oreshnik missle footage,oreshnik missle,oreshnik strike,oreshnik irbm missile,oreshnik irbm missile strikes,oreshnik video,oreshnik attack,oreshnik dnipro,oreshnik flight,oreshnik footage,oreshnik hypersonic missile system,oreshnik hypersonic,oreshnik launch,oreshnik missle launch,oreshnik missile explosion,oreshnik missle ukraine,oreshnik missile explained,yt:cc=on,defense updates,MzXF4Buk3SY,UCKNCbBWiMiXBVXUmUuu_dsQ, Military,Politics,Society, channel_UCKNCbBWiMiXBVXUmUuu_dsQ, video_MzXF4Buk3SY,On 23 Nov, the Russian military attacked a factory in Dnipro in Ukraine.
The target was a key infrastructure - Pivdenmash, formerly Yuzhmash.
Pivdenmash produces spacecraft, launch vehicles (rockets), liquid-propellant rockets, landing gears, castings, forgings, tractors, tools, and industrial products. The company is headquartered in Dnipro and reports to the State Space Agency of Ukraine. It works with international aerospace partners in 23 countries.
The strike package included 6 Kh-101 cruise missiles, one Kinzhal hypersonic missile, and an unknown missile which was later designated as - Oreshnik.
A US official confirmed, “The United States was pre-notified briefly before the launch”. It was done since it could have been mistaken for a nuclear strike.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how lethal the Russian Oreshnik missile is?
#defenseupdates #Oreshnik #ukrainerussiawar
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00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:57 RUSSIAN ASSERTIONS
04:00 CAPABILITIES
07:33 ANALYSIS
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,f-35c,f-35c carrier landing,f-35c lightning ii,f-35c takeoff,f-35c maneuverability,f-35c aircraft carrier,f 35 afterburner,f 35 attack,f 35 afterburner takeoff,us vs houthis,us vs houthi rebels,us vs houthis latest news,us navy vs houthis,us navy vs houthi rebels,houthi vs us navy,us vs the houthis,israel hamas,israel hamas war,israel hamas debate,israel hamas news,israel hamas war update,yt:cc=on,defense updates,TPL6W-G6WVM,UCKNCbBWiMiXBVXUmUuu_dsQ, Military,Politics,Society, channel_UCKNCbBWiMiXBVXUmUuu_dsQ, video_TPL6W-G6WVM,The US military’s carrier-based F-35C fighter jets were deployed in combat for the first time during a recent operation targeting Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen.
The strike, carried out between November 9 and 10, 2024, involved the Marine Corps’ VMFA-314 squadron—also known as the “Black Knights”—stationed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln supercarrier in the US Navy’s 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).
The primary objective was to degrade Houthi capabilities, especially following a series of attacks on international commercial and military shipping by the Iran-backed militia. The Pentagon highlighted that these strikes aimed to prevent further unlawful targeting of vessels operating in these critical maritime zones.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the F-35C’s combat debut demonstrates the U.S. military's battle edge ?
#defenseupdates #F35C #USSAbrahamLincoln
Chapters:
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01:59 SCENARIO
03:47 F-35 in COMBAT
05:29 SIGNIFICANCE
07:09 ANALYSIS
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,1,The US has reached a crucial milestone.
According to the Missile Defense Agency., the Defense Department’s advanced missile tracking satellites logged their first views of a hypersonic flight test.
Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) satellites were able to track a hypersonic system.
MDA didn’t disclose the date of the flight, which took off from Wallops Island in Virginia.
The agency said in a June 14 statement, “Initial reports show the sensors successfully collected data after launch. MDA will continue to assess flight data over the next several weeks.”
Viewers may note, that the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Space Development Agency (SDA) are actively working on components of a hypersonic missile defense system to protect against hypersonic weapons and other emerging missile threats. This includes developing the tracking and transport layers of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) and various interceptor programs.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why successful tracking of hypersonic flight by US HBTSS satellites is a crucial development ?
#defenseupdates #hypersonicmissile #hypersonicweapon
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:15 HYPERSONIC WEAPON
04:09 TRACKING HYPERSONIC THREATS
06:49 AID IN HYPERSONIC WEAPON TESTING
06:49 ANALYSIS
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,1,The U.S. Army's new Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) short-range ballistic missile has successfully been used against a moving target at sea for the first time as part of Valiant Shield 24.
On June 16, two PrSM missiles were launched during SINKEX from the Army's Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (AML) in Palau, Micronesia.
This marked the first time the PrSM and AML were deployed outside the United States, according to the Army. The systems were operated by the Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) and the 1-181 Artillery Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard.
Valiant Shield 24, a multinational field training exercise held from June 7-18, took place in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and the surrounding sea in the Mariana Island Range Complex. According to the U.S. Navy, the exercise focused on integrating interoperability in a multi-domain environment, with joint forces collaborating to detect, locate, track, and engage units at sea.
The target for the SINKEX maneuvers was the decommissioned Austin-class amphibious transport dock ex-USS Cleveland (LPD-7), positioned in the North Pacific Ocean about 75 km (45 miles) from the nearest land.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes what is the implication of PrSM hitting moving ship in Valiant Shield 24 ?
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02:39 BACKGROUND
04:10 GREATER RANGE, ENGAGE MOVING TARGET AND BETTER LETHALITY
06:55 ANALYSIS
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,1,Recently, a potent Russian naval flotilla docked pretty close to the United States.
The Yasen-M class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine Kazan along with Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gorshkov sailed to the Cuban capital Havana supported by heavy ocean-going tug Nikolai Chiker and the Project 23130 replenishment oiler Academic Pashin.
This was a major show of force but may have cost Russia.
After the Kazan showed up in Cuba, and the euphoria of “how close we are to the USA”, Russian experts began to realize that joy was turning to sadness. The Russian site Top War calls this a major mistake, saying, “Americans are already laughing at us.”
Top War mentions, “Some media praised this move near the United States, but it’s actually a bad move that will hurt our defense.”
“If it’s not impressive, Americans will laugh at us. This move wasn’t well thought out because it sent the submarine right into the American anti-submarine zone, losing its stealth advantage.”
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Russia made a mistake by sending Kazan to Cuba?
#defenseupdates #usvsrussia #ukrainerussiawar
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:16 KAZAN
04:54 PROFILING
06:54 ANALYSIS
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,1,The war in Ukraine has shown several new and innovative combat tactics.
Ukraine has been employing serval kinds of asymmetric war strategies to resist much larger Russian forces.
This has worked really well, especially in the Naval domain, and inflicted several losses on the Russian Navy.
For example, the destruction of the Russian landing ship Saratov in the port of occupied Berdyansk was carried out using MANPADs and Tochka-Us that were not designed for naval combat.
New reports indicate that Ukrainian asymmetric warfare is inflicting more damage on Russia's fleet than previously known.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) successfully targeted and hit at least four Russian ships near the Crimean Peninsula using underwater mines deployed by Sea Baby drones.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the mine-laying Sea Baby drone is wreaking Russian warships ?
#defenseupdates #seababy #ukrainerussiawar
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:00 AEROVIRONMENT SWITCHBLADE
03:01 SEA BABY
04:05 MINELAYING OPERATIONS
06:24 ANALYSIS
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,1,Over the next year, the U.S. Army will deploy more than 1,000 Switchblade 600 drones as part of Replicator, the Pentagon's initiative to field thousands of uncrewed systems.
The quantity was disclosed by Gen. James Mingus, the Army’s vice chief of staff, during a June 21 House Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing at the Defense Innovation Unit's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.
The Switchblade 600, is among the few systems the Defense Department plans to purchase in the first phase of the Replicator program. It is the only system named so far. Other planned acquisitions include an unspecified fleet of maritime drones through a DIU solicitation, a collection of uncrewed surface vehicles, and counter-drone systems.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why the US Army is acquiring 1,000 Switchblade 600 loitering munition ?
#defenseupdates #Switchblade600 #usarmy
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:55 AEROVIRONMENT SWITCHBLADE
03:32 SWITCHBLADE 600
06:24 ANALYSIS
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,1,German arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall will deliver a new Frankenstein air defense tank to Ukraine.
The Frankenstein air defense tank consists of an advanced German Skyranger anti-aircraft gun mounted on a Leopard 1 battle tank.
Bjorn Bernhard, the head of land systems at Rheinmetall, said in an interview with the German tabloid Bild,
"There are still many Leopard 1 main battle tanks on whose chassis we could mount the Skyranger turret with the 35 mm caliber automatic cannon,"
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the Frankenstein air defense tank could help Ukraine defend its skies ?
#defenseupdates # FrankensteinAirDefenseTank #ukrainerussiawar
Chapters:
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01:39 BACKGROUND
03:12 SKYRANGER OVERVIEW
04:10 CONFIGURATION
07:11 ANALYSIS
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,1,Though deployed in various conflicts in recent years, notably in Nagorno-Karabakh (2020) and Syria (since 2011), drones have taken on a new dimension since the war in Ukraine was initiated by Russia on February 24, 2022.
The use of drones in Ukraine represents a step change. Never before have so many drones been used in a military confrontation.
These range from the very small – such as the Black Hornet which has a wingspan of only 12 cm – to pretty large ones like Bayraktar TB2 with wingspans of about 12 meters.
Taking cue, the well-known German defense company, Rheinmetall has introduced an advanced system that rapidly deploys a powerful fleet of attack drones directly into the battlefield.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Rheinmetall’s containerized Hero drone launching system has huge potential ?
#defenseupdates #futureweapons #ukrainerussiawar
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01:52 OVERVIEW
02:56 HERO LOITERING MUNITION
04:46 ANALYSIS
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,1,The United States appears to be working on a strategy to stop any Chinese attempt to overtake Taiwan.
The plan is straightforward -if mainland China invades Taiwan, it could face a powerful unmanned force intended to overwhelm its military and buy time. This strategy, known as the "Hellscape" strategy, was articulated by the senior US admiral in the Pacific.
Admiral Samuel Paparo, the commander of US Indo-Pacific Command told The Washington Post at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dialogue Summit,
“The idea is that as soon as China’s invasion fleet begins moving across the 100-mile waterway, the U.S. military would deploy thousands of unmanned submarines, unmanned surface ships & aerial drones to flood the area & give Taiwanese, U.S. & partner forces time to mount a full response,”
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the US military will employ the Hellscape strategy to grind down any Chinese attempt to invade Taiwan?
#defenseupdates #usvschina #chinataiwanconflict
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:30 U.S. SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN
03:36 ‘HELLSCAPE’ STRATEGY
04:23 PLAN
07:01 ANALYSIS
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,1,The U.S. has launched its much-anticipated strikes in retaliation for the drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan on Jan. 2
U.S President Joe Biden stated on X :
“Today, at my direction, U.S. military forces struck targets in Iraq and Syria that the IRGC and affiliated militia use to attack U.S. forces.
We do not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world.
But to all those who seek to do us harm: We will respond.”
B-1B bomber played a key role in this operation.
As per reports, B-1B bombers flew directly from the U.S. mainland supported by aerial refueling.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how B-1B flying non-stop from the U.S. decimated Iranian proxies in Iraq & Syria ?
#defenseupdates #b1blancer #usvsiran
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:51 THE ENGAGEMENT
02:59 STAGE WAS SET FOR B-1B
04:00 B1-B OVERVIEW
06:13 ANALYSIS
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,1,Ukraine doesn’t have a proper Navy.
But it has been able to land some significant blows on Russian naval assets - including the sinking of Black Sea Feet flagship - Moskva.
A new one has now been added to the tally - Ivanovets.
During the night of January 31 to February 1, 2024, a daring operation conducted by Group 13 of the special intelligence unit of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense took out the Russian Black Sea Fleet's corvette Ivanovets. The attack took place at the roadstead of Lake Donuzlav in Crimea, which is currently occupied by Russia.
The Ukrainian Military Intelligence Directorate (GRU) announced that it has carried out this operation using a group of unmanned boats.
As per preliminary information, the search and rescue operation was unsuccessful.
It’s possible that all 50 or so sailors aboard the vessel have lost their lives.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how Ukrainian forces managed to sink Russian Ivanovets corvette with Kamikaze Naval boats ?
#defenseupdates #Ivanovets #ukrainerussiawar
Chapters:
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02:07 THE OPERATION
03:22 IVANOVETS OVERVIEW
05:02 KAMIKAZE NAVAL DRONES
06:28 ANALYSIS
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,1,According to CNN, a U.S. warship had to engaged a Houthi missile by utilizing its Mark 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for the first time.
The warship is USS Gravely and the engagement took place in the Red Sea.
It is unclear how the missile evaded the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer’s Aegis Combat system
Viewers may note that ‘Phalanx CIWS’ is a last-ditch defense.
According to CNN, CENTCOM said that there were no injuries or damage from that incident, however, that missile came within 1 mile or 1.6 km of the Gravely.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why USS Gravely intercepting Houthi anti-ship missile with Phalanx CIWS is an unsettling development ?
#defenseupdates #USSGravely #usvshouthi
Chapters:
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01:52 THE ENGAGEMENT
03:08 Mk15 Phalanx CIWS
04:22 AEGIS COMBAT SYSTEM
06:05 ANALYSIS
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,1,US Army is poised to field a new platform soon - M10 Booker.
The M10 Booker is an armored fighting vehicle under development by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) for the United States Army, developed from the GDLS Griffin II armored fighting vehicle as the winner of its Mobile Protected Firepower (MRF) program in June 2022.
The initial contract is for 96 low-rate initial production (LRIP) vehicles.
The first vehicles were delivered to the Army in November to undergo testing for planned fielding to the force in 2024.
The first unit equipped (FUE) with the M10 is planned for 2025.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why M10 Booker will play a pivotal role for US military in the future?
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01:53 OVERVIEW
03:09 CAPABLITIES
05:52 HAS SPECIFIC ADVANTAGES
06:52 ANALYSIS
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,1,China concluded 2023 by adhering to one of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) cherished traditions: a purge. This time, the focus was on the military, as nine high-ranking generals were ousted from the National People's Congress (NPC), China's rubber-stamp parliament.
While the NPC itself may not hold significant importance, such removals often serve as a precursor to subsequent disciplinary or criminal actions. The purge encompassed several individuals from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force, who have been under investigation since the previous summer.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Xi's purge was likely a response to widespread corruption uncovered within the Rocket Force.
It is interesting to note in this context that the former Chinese Defense Minister, Li Shangfu was officially removed in Oct 2023 after disappearing from public view. While any charges against him remain undisclosed, he was thought to be under anti-corruption investigations by the Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Central Military Commission.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how corruption seems to have dented the combat effectiveness of the PLA Rocket force ?
#defenseupdates #PLARocketForce #usvschina
Chapters:
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02:20 PLA ROCKET FORCE
04:09 EYE OPENING REPORT
05:28 NOT SURPRISING - RUSSIA AN EXAMPLE
07:03 ANALYSIS
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,1,According to The Telegraph, citing Pentagon documents, the United States is set to deploy nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years due to an increasing threat from Russia. RAF Lakenheath, which previously housed nuclear missiles during the Cold War, is slated to become the site for this deployment. The removal of nuclear weapons from the UK occurred in 2008 when the perceived threat from Moscow diminished.
Pentagon documents obtained from the US Department of Defense's procurement database reveal plans for a new facility at RAF Lakenheath. These documents detail procurement contracts for equipment such as ballistic shields, and construction of a housing facility for US soldiers at the base is scheduled to begin in June.
While the details are still sketchy, B-61 Mod 12 is slated for this.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes what American B-61 Mod 12 nuke deployment in the UK means in terms of global security?
#defenseupdates #b61mod12 #NATOvsRussia
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:04 THE PLAN
03:56 B-61 MOD 12 CAPABILITY
06:39 INCREASED TENSIONS
07:36 ANALYSIS
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,1,The Indian Navy announced on X. “Indian Navy & M/s BAPL (BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited) carried out successful engagement of land target at enhanced range with an advanced supersonic cruise missile. This endeavor revalidates ‘Aatma Nirbharta’ (self-reliance) for extended range precision strike capability from combat & mission-ready ships,”
While there is no official confirmation, the range is likely to be around 900 km or 560 miles.
This can be deciphered from the notifications for 'no-fly zone' issued by India over the Bay Of Bengal & Arabian Sea before the test was carried out. It will bring it to par with Russian P-800 Oniks.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why India’s successful test of BrahMos-Extended Range is terrible news for its adversaries?
#defenseupdates #brahmos #brahmosmissile
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:05 BRAHMOS CRUISE MISSILE
04:28 RANGE BOOST in ER VARIANT
05:53 EYE ON CHINA & PAKISTAN
07:26 ANALYSIS
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,1,A senior Pentagon official has revealed that the United States Air Force (USAF) has officially commenced the production of the B-21 Raider, marking a significant milestone. This development follows the successful maiden flight of the stealth bomber a little over two months ago, highlighting the U.S. Air Force's accelerated production strategy for this aircraft.
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment William LaPlante said in a statement,
“Production of the B-21 ‘Raider’ stealth bomber is moving forward. This past fall, based on the results of ground and flight tests and the team’s mature plans for manufacturing, I gave the go-ahead to begin producing B-21s at a low rate,”
He added,
“One of the key attributes of this program has been designing for production from the start — and at scale — to provide a credible deterrent to adversaries. If you don’t produce and field to warfighters at scale, the capability doesn’t really matter”
Additional information regarding the contract award value and delivery dates is not currently accessible.
In this video, Defense Updates how B-21 Raider entering production gives a massive edge to the U.S. military ?
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Chapters:
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02:10 PLAN
03:22 LOW-RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION
04:31 RIVALS HAVE NOTHING TO MATCH
05:59 ANALYSIS
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,1,The United States and Japan are in the process of exploring a mutual agreement that involves Japanese shipyards taking on the responsibility of conducting overhauls and maintenance on United States Navy warships.
In line with these collaborative efforts, a significant initiative named the Ship Repair Council Japan has been recently introduced by the United States and Japan.
The formation of this collaborative working group, disclosed by US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on January 19, signifies a strategic alliance focused on improving the operational readiness of US naval vessels and addressing the military expansion of China.
The Ship Repair Council Japan serves as a platform that brings together key stakeholders, including representatives from the US Navy, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and private companies from both nations.
In this video, Defense Updates how agreement on US Warships repair in Japanese Shipyards could have a major impact in the region ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:05 NEED
03:14 CHINESE NAVAL MIGHT
04:52 STRATEGY
05:51JAPAN IS NOT THE FIRST ONE
07:26 ANALYSIS
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,1,Ukrainian operators have managed to cripple a frontline Russian Tank using the U.S.-built Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
A trending video depicts the crew of a Russian T-90M Breakthrough tank experiencing firsthand the formidable firepower unleashed by the Bushmaster M242 25mm automatic cannon mounted on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
This is an interesting engagement since not only it shows the capabilities of Bradley but also showcases the bravery and courage of the crew, who went head to head against a MBT.
The engagement took place near the town of Stepovoy in Donetsk Oblast.
In this video, Defense Updates how Ukrainian crew in Bradley Fighting Vehicle knocked out Russian T-90M Main Battle Tank?
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Chapters:
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01:59 THE BATTLE
03:59 T-90M BREAKTHROUGH
06:08 BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE
08:17 ANALYSIS
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,1,The Sentinel ICBM has taken an important step.
The stage-two solid rocket motor has been tested.
Sarah Willoughby, vice president and program manager, Sentinel, Northrop Grumman: “Our successful test moves us forward for qualification testing in partnership with the Air Force. The test’s data gives us an accurate reading of our design’s performance and now informs our modeling and designs. This lowers risk and builds confidence in our approach to deliver the next-generation ICBM capability to the Air Force.”
While this is good news, a potential cost overrun and delay are on the cards as per disclosures.
In this video, Defense Updates reports on the Progress of Sentinel ICBM
#defenseupdates #SentinelICBM #usmilitary
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00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:41 Statement From NORTHROP GRUMMAN
02:56 CRITICAL NEED
04:02 WORTHY REPLACEMENT
05:21 COST OVERRUN & DELAY
07:14 ANALYSIS
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,1,On different aspects, the Chinese political circle, media, and military establishment have been supporting Russia, directly and indirectly, since President Putin invaded Ukraine
But on a specific matter, a report originating from China has debunked Russia’s high claims.
Chinese military analysts are currently conceding that the Kinzhal missile falls short of Russian assertions, categorizing it as "outdated 1980s technology" and highlighting the high probability of interception by American-provided Patriot air defense systems.
The translated Chinese analysis, featured in The Diplomat, includes a critical assessment of the weapon that Putin had previously hailed as "invincible," coming from experts at China's Ordnance Science and Technology journal.
In this video, Defense Updates how Chinese experts have exposed the Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile ?
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Chapters:
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02:00 KINZHAL OVERVIEW
04:05 KINZHAL INTERCEPTED
05:24 EXPOSE BY CHINESE EXPERT
07:14 ANALYSIS
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,1,The Space Development Agency(SDA) selected three companies to build 18 satellites each for its space-based missile warning, tracking, and defense constellation.
The total value of the contract for the supply of 54 satellites is worth $2.5 billion.
The satellites will make up a portion of what SDA calls its Tranche 2 Tracking Layer, which will detect and track advanced missiles from low Earth orbit, about 1,200 miles or 1,930 km above the planet’s surface.
This step has long term implications.
In this video, Defense Updates reports on the US Space Development Agency's latest contract to buy 54 missile-tracking satellites
#defenseupdates #usspaceforce #usmilitary
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:43 THE CONTRACT
03:39 THE PLAN
04:22 THE PROGRESS
07:49 ANALYSIS
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,1,Russian and Ukrainian sources have confirmed that Ukrainian air defenses on Sunday hit, over southern Ukraine and the Sea of Azov, two of Russia’s rarest and most valuable combat aircraft: a Beriev A-50 radar early-warning plane and an Ilyushin Il-22 airborne command post.
This is a major setback for President Putin’s forces and possibly the worst loss superseded only by the sinking of the Russian Black Sea fleet flagship Moskva.
Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, the chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated on the Telegram app:
"Ukraine’s air force destroyed an enemy A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft and an enemy Il-22 air control center. I am grateful to the Air Force for the perfectly planned and executed operation in the Azov Sea region!"
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how Ukraine has inflicted big damage on Russia by downing Beriev A-50 and an Ilyushin Il-22M ?
#defenseupdates #A50andIl22 #ukrainerussia
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:04 THE STRIKE
03:29 BERIEV A-50
05:24 ILYUSHIN IL-22
06:19 WEAPON USED
07:49 ANALYSIS
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,1,The initial set of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers slated for significant upgrades has been officially named by the U.S. Navy.
USS James E. Williams (DDG-95), USS Chung Hoon (DDG-93), USS Halsey (DDG-97), and USS Pinckney (DDG-91) are slated to undergo upgrades to the DDG-51 Mod 2.0 or DDG 2.0 standard. The designation DDG-51 corresponds to the hull number of the USS Arleigh Burke, the lead ship in this class.
U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Moore, who is in charge of what is currently known as the Destroyer Modernization 2.0 Program, provided key insights regarding the upgrade effort at the Surface Navy Association's main annual symposium.
This is part of the Navy's broader modernization plans for its destroyer fleets, which also includes the plan to develop and acquire an entirely new design currently known as DDG(X).
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how 3 key additions in the Mod 2.0 package will make Arleigh Burke destroyers even more deadly ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:18 A NEW BASELINE OF THE AEGIS COMBAT SYSTEM
03:41 SEWIP Block 3
06:41 RAYTHEON'S AN/SPY-6(V)4 RADAR
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,1,In an official statement, the British government revealed that, in response to Houthi forces deliberately targeting the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond and US Navy vessels on January 9, coalition forces identified key facilities linked to these attacks. Following this identification, a well-coordinated strike was executed to diminish the capabilities of the Houthi forces.
According to the Houthis' military spokesman., there were 72 strikes in all.
The UK said it sent four RAF Typhoons from Cyprus, carrying Paveway IV-guided bombs
The Houthi movement colloquially simply Houthis is an Islamist political and armed organization that emerged from the Yemeni governorate of Saada in the 1990s.
These militias, who have been engaged in nearly a decade-long conflict against the Saudi-backed government in Yemen, have received various weapons, including anti-ship cruise missiles and land attack weapons, from Iran.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Houthis can do nothing against RAF Typhoons armed with Paveway IV-guided bombs?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:12 USS FLORIDA OVERVIEW
03:23 EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON
05:36 PAVEWAY IV BOMB
07:24 ANALYSIS
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,1,The U.S. and U.K. with support from several other nations conducted strikes against Houthi facilities in Yemen.
This is in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping. The attacks took place at about 6:30 EST.
While the strike were conducted from air, surface and subsurface platforms a particular assets is thought to have played a key role - its the USS Florida.
Viewers may note that the submarine seen entering the Red Sea via the Suez Canal on Nov. 5, a move publicized by U.S. Central Command.
US President Joe Biden stated,
"at my direction, U.S. military forces -- together with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands -- successfully conducted strikes against a number of targets in Yemen used by Houthi rebels to endanger freedom of navigation in one of the world's most vital waterways"
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how USS Florida decimated Houthi military targets in Yemen with Tomahawks?
#defenseupdates #USvshouthi #USSFlorida
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:59 USS FLORIDA OVERVIEW
04:19 POTENT PAYLOAD
07:09 ANALYSIS
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,1,Recent satellite imagery has captured a mock-up of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier positioned in a Chinese desert training range. This carrier-resembling structure, akin to others in the vicinity, is presumably intended for target practice, serving as a platform for China to assess the effectiveness of its advancing missile capabilities. This observation underscores China's efforts to develop a robust military force capable of deterring American naval presence.
The images, captured on January 1 by Planet Labs, reveal the mock target situated in the Taklamakan Desert, bearing a striking resemblance in shape, size, and specific features to the USS Gerald R. Ford.
In this video, Defense Updates why China’s mock-up of the USS Gerald R. Ford for target practice won’t help it much in real battle?
#defenseupdates #ussgeraldrford #usnavy
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00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:57 OVERVIEW
03:17 CAPABLITIES
04:41 COUNTERMEASURES
06:17 ANALYSIS
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,1,In a swift operation, the Indian Navy rescued all 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, onboard cargo vessel off Somalia's coast. The Navy rushed its warship INS Chennai and deployed maritime operations after a distress signal from the cargo ship signaled the hijacking.
In their first reaction, members of the Indian crew said, "...they were trapped for the past 24 hours... relieved after Indian Navy came... I'm proud of you... “
INS Chennai was among the warships deployed off the African seaboard, south of the Red Sea, and in the Arabian Sea, by naval planners under the direction of the Indian government, since October 2023.
This was done in response to escalating tension in the region following the deadly attack on Israel by Hamas.
In this video, Defense Updates how Indian MARCOS from INS Chennai thwarted the attempted hijacking of MV Lila Norfolk ?
#defenseupdates #MARCOS #indiannavy
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00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:02 BACKGROUND
03:23 INS CHENNAI
04:56 MARCOS
06:59 ANALYSIS
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,1,Since Russia launched its so-called ‘Special Military Operation’, it has used various kinds of missiles against Ukraine -Kh-101 being one of them.
Footage of a Russian Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile deploying decoy flares during its flight has emerged. The video capturing the Kh-101 releasing the countermeasures surfaced on social media in the last week of Dec.
Viewers may note that in Jan last year, this feature became publicly known following the retrieval of a substantially intact instance of one of these missiles, which was subsequently confirmed to have a decoy dispenser system installed.
In this video, Defense Updates reports on Russian Kh-101 deploying countermeasures to evade interception.
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01:50 OVERVIEW
02:51 CAPABLITIES
05:02 COUNTERMEASURES
06:32 ANALYSIS
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,1,U.S. Navy SH-60 helicopters repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea, sinking three ships and killing 10 militants.
This account is confirmed by American, Maersk, and Houthi officials.
US forces intervened when Houthi small boats crew attempted to board the container ship in the Red Sea.
The action was in response to a help call from the container ship
In this video, Defense Updates how US forces knocked out Houthi militants in the Red Sea?
#defenseupdates #usvshouthi #usnavy
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:34 OFFICIAL STATEMENT
03:09 HOUTHI THREAT
04:29 SIKORSKY SH-60 SEAHAWK
06:24 GAU-16/A
07:22 ANALYSIS
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,1,Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, revealed during a ministry briefing that the newly deployed "FrankenSAM" air defense systems are actively safeguarding the front line against Russian air attacks.
Kamyshin's statements were reported by the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne.
He was reported as saying by local sources, “The first solutions from the FrankenSAM project portfolio are already operating on the battlefield. In the United States, with the minister of defense, we saw systems developed jointly by Ukrainian and American companies. And at the same time, they are now operating on our frontline. They can protect critical infrastructure and cities. These solutions allow us to have our rapid air defense,”
In this video, Defense Updates how Franken SAM could be very useful for Ukraine ?
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00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:53 BACKGROUND
03:08 FrankenSAM
05:21 POTENTIAL USAGE
06:30 ANALYSIS
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,1,The U.S. Air Force is bringing the island airfield that launched the atomic bombings of Japan back into service as it seeks bases where its Pacific forces can disperse in wartime.
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, commander of Pacific Air Forces, told Nikkei Asia for a Dec. 13 report that North Airfield on the island of Tinian is being reclaimed from the jungle that has overgrown it since World War II.
In 1945, the airfield included four 8,500-foot runways that launched B-29 Superfortress bombers against Japan.
Visitors to Tinian can still witness pits where the atom bombs — Fat Man and Little Boy meant for Hiroshima and Nagasaki, were loaded onto B-29s.
Tinian has been part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which is a US territory in the Pacific and has a population of 3,000 people. It is about 118 miles or 190 km from Guam.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the U.S. plans to counter China with the revival of the WWII base ?
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02:11 BACKGROUND
03:16 CHINESE THREAT
05:23 MORE BASES
06:30 ANALYSIS
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,1,The Ukrainian Air Force asserted that it successfully downed three Russian Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers. If proven accurate, this incident would mark a noteworthy single-day setback for the Russian Air Force. Speculation, albeit unconfirmed, suggests that Patriot surface-to-air missiles of U.S. origin could be responsible for the downing.
Post on the official social media accounts of the Ukrainian Air Force announced the downing of three Su-34Ms. The Fullbacks were reported to have been shot down while flying "in the south direction." However, there was no disclosure regarding the specific weaponry employed in bringing them down.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commended the anti-aircraft unit in the Odesa region for successfully downing the Russian jets near Kherson.
Russian authorities have not officially acknowledged any of these losses. Nonetheless, the Russian-language Fighterbomber channel on Telegram, known for its strong connections to the country's air force, reported at least one "combat loss" with ongoing search and rescue operations.
As per some reports, one battery of Patriot was shifted to the region recently.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how a single Patriot battery has downed 3 Russian Su-34s in one day?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:30 SU-34 OVERVIEW
04:03 SU-34 USAGE IN UKRAINE
05:58 PATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM
07:48 ANALYSIS
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,1,Boeing has now delivered the first of its Orca extra-large unmanned undersea vehicles, or XLUUVs, to the U.S. Navy.
The company stated in a tweet,
“More than a decade of pioneering work went into developing Orca, a new class of autonomous submarine that can perform long-duration critical missions in contested and changing waters”
Delivery of the submarine drone has been delayed by several years, in part due to differences between Orca and its prototype as well as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The delivery came after Boeing and the US Navy conducted several phases of at-sea testing, including maneuvering above and below the surface
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes what ORCA XLUUV brings to the table for US Navy?
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00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:50 IRGC OFFICIAL STATEMENT
02:46 SEYYED RAZI MOUSAV’s WORK
03:34 THE STRIKE
05:05 ANALYSIS
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,1,Iran’s state television interrupted its regular news broadcast to announce that Seyyed Razi Mousavi had been killed, describing him as one of the most experienced IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) advisers in Syria.
The semi-official Tasnim news agency said Mousavi was "an experienced military adviser" to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
It was reported that he was killed in an air strike in the Sayyida Zeinab area southeast of Damascus.
Israel has carried out military strikes in Syria for years, against what it says are Iran-linked targets.
The strikes have increased in frequency over the past months following Hamas' attack on 7 October.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how Israel has landed a major blow to Iran by taking out Seyyed Razi Mousavi ?
#defenseupdates #israeliranconflict #israelhamaswar
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:51 IRGC OFFICIAL STATEMENT
02:44 SEYYED RAZI MOUSAV’s WORK
03:58 THE STRIKE
05:15 U.S & ISRAEL HAS THE EDGE
06:46 ANALYSIS
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,1,The Indian Navy has announced the deployment of warships and maritime patrol aircraft to “maintain a deterrent presence” out into the Arabian Sea.
The move comes after a drone attack on the tanker M/V Chem Pluto about 120 miles or 195 km off the Indian coast over the weekend.
Washington has blamed Iran for the attack. Interestingly, India and Iran have friendly relations.
A day after this attack, a Gabon-flagged commercial oil tanker, MV Sai Baba, on its way to India with 25 crew members, all of them Indians, also came under drone attack in the southern Red Sea, along with another Norwegian-flagged ship.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how India is responding to the maritime attacks with the deployment of Destroyers and surveillance aircraft ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:53 MV CHEM PLUTO ATTACK
02:57 THE KEY STATEMENT
04:13 THE DESTROYERS
07:00 BOEING P-8I
08:42 ANALYSIS
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,1,General Electric Aerospace has successfully showcased a groundbreaking demonstration of a hypersonic dual-mode ramjet (DMRJ) rig, incorporating rotating detonation combustion (RDC) technology within a supersonic flow stream. This test, believed to be a world-first, has the potential to facilitate high-speed, long-range flights with enhanced efficiency.
The experiment took place at the Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, where the company is actively advancing a wide-ranging portfolio of technology initiatives aimed at advancing and expanding hypersonic capabilities which includes the development of high-temperature materials and high-temperature electronics.
This effort is also supported by DARPA, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Missile Defense Agency.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how GE Aerospace's hypersonic dual-mode ramjet could give a big boost to the US military?
#defenseupdates #usmilitary #ushypersonicweapons
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:05 THE ANNOUNCEMENT
04:06 HYPERSONIC DUAL-MODE RAMJET (DMRJ) WITH RDC
05:40 U.S. MILITARY is LAGGING IN HYPERSONIC WEAPONS TECH
07:10 ANALYSIS
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,1,On Dec 13, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.
The attack was mainly carried out through S-400 batteries originating from the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation, near the settlement of Klintsi which is about 50 km or 30 miles from the border.
Viewers may note that, while S-400 is designed to engage aerial threats, Russia has modified the missiles to strike ground targets as well.
This information comes courtesy of the Research Center for Trophy and Prospective Weapons and Military Equipment, affiliated with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The center detailed that the guided missiles of the S-400 complex covered the necessary distance in less than 2 minutes. Still, the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces succeeded in detecting and eliminating the incoming threats.
In this video, Defense Updates reports on US-made Patriot knocking down Russian S-400 missiles in Ukraine.
#defenseupdates #patriotvsS400 #ukrainerussiawar
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:01 S-400 FOR GROUND ATTACK
04:26 PATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM
06:39 ANALYSIS
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,1,The US Congress has passed legislation allowing the country to sell Virginia-class submarines to Australia under the AUKUS security pact.
The comprehensive legislation addressing various military priorities, including AUKUS, was approved by the US House of Representatives in Washington, one day after it passed through the Senate.
The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions to allow the US to sell Virginia class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia – expected to occur in the 2030s.
The NDAA – which must next go to the president, Joe Biden, to sign into law – also allows the maintenance of US submarines by Australians in Australia. It creates the ability for Australian contractors to train in US shipyards.
In this video, Defense Updates how sell approval of Virginia submarines to Australia has set in motion a dangerous game for China ?
#defenseupdates #aukus #usvschina
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:58 THE PATH IS CLEAR
02:52 AUSTRALIA’s TRYST WITH CUTTING EDGE TECH
06:39 ANALYSIS
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,1,India has taken a significant leap toward advancing its aerial capabilities.
On December 15, India joined an exclusive group of nations possessing ‘flying wing’ technology. The successful test of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology (AFWT) Demonstrator in this advanced form marked a noteworthy milestone.
Representing a scaled-down variant of a futuristic unmanned combat aerial vehicle, the AFWT Demonstrator underwent a crucial flight trial conducted by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defense.
This high-speed flying wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, developed locally, took to the skies at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.
The December 15th test represented the seventh iteration of trials for the tail-less configuration of the UAV, showcasing India's advancements in cutting-edge aerial technology.
In this video, Defense Updates reports on India’s B-2 Spirit-like ‘flying wing’ aircraft.
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:07 ANNOUNCEMENT
04:02 DESIGN
05:54 ANALYSIS
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,1,Netanyahu has reiterated that eliminating Hamas after the U.S. vetoes the Gaza ceasefire call.
The country's Defense Forces said they will continue with their air and ground offensive in Gaza after ordering residents out of the center of the war-torn region's southern city, Khan Younis.
While Merkava Main Battle Tank is playing a key role in the offensive, a fairly untested and new asset has been rushed into the battlefield after showing a lot of promise- it's the Eitan APC
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how Eitan APC has proved its mettle?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:40 TRAIL BY FIRE
02:59 OVERVIEW
04:12 DESIGN
05:59 PROTECTION & FIREPOWER
07:55 ANALYSIS
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,1,Drones especially smaller ones have been playing a very crucial role in recent conflicts including the war in Ukraine.
They have been utilized as a reconnaissance as well as an offensive tool.
Ukraine forces have even deployed relatively cheap commercial drones rigged to carry explosives.
Many videos are available on the Internet showing Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian air defense systems without getting shot by them.
Now a damming report has come out from Russia regarding this.
The 193-page report is written by Professor Sergey Makarenko of St Petersburg Electrotechnical University (LETI) and is titled Countering Unmanned Air Vehicles.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the Russian expert has exposed the ineffectiveness of Russian air defenses against small drones ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:51 Makarenko’s Report
03:14 TOR
04:16 Pantsir S1
05:28 Tunguska
06:28 Strela
07:26 Igla S
07:58 ANALYSIS
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,1,Spokesman Col. Rob Phillips said on December 5 that the US Army plans to introduce the “Typhon” Strategic Mid-Range Fires (SMRF) system to the Indo-Pacific in 2024.
In announcing this, he citied previous statements made by Gen. Charles Flynn, the commander of the US Army’s forces in the Pacific.
Flynn told reporters last month at the Halifax International Security Forum that the system will be put into service
He had told, “I’m not going to say where and when, but I will just say that we will deploy them in the region”
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how Typhon system in Indo-Pacific would put China on the back foot ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:48 TYPHON Strategic Mid-Range Fires
03:12 SM-6 MISSILE
05:31 TOMAHAWK MISSILE
06:58 ANALYSIS
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,1,The Wall Street Journal reported, that the U.S. has sent at least 100 massive bombs known as “bunker busters” to Israel since its war on Hamas began Oct. 7.
The weapons is capable of penetrating deep into concrete structures.
The WSJ stated citing U.S. officials that shipments of the BLU-109 bunker buster bombs accompanied by 15,000 bombs of other varieties and 57,000 artillery shells worth hundreds of millions of dollars, were sent mostly via Air Force C-17 cargo planes.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how potent a BLU-109 bomb would help Israel tame Hamas ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:46 NEED
02:38 BACKGROUND
03:42 BLU-109 Bunker-Buster Bombs
05:14 ANALYSIS
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,1,The Ukrainian Air Force has officially stated that several Russian aircraft, downed in May inside Russian territory were destroyed by the American-made Patriot air defense system.
The events that transpired on May 13 involved significant losses for Russian Aerospace forces.
All 5 aircraft crashed in Bryansk Oblast, which is deep within Russian territory and located across from Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast in the northeast.
On that day, three Russian Mi-8 helicopters, one Su-34 fighter bomber, and one Su-35S fighter were reportedly lost, with no survivors.
Also, there were reports that the Patriot was used to down several Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic & Iskander missiles a few days later.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Col. Yuri Ihnat at that time hinted at the use of Patriot but he has now confirmed this.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the American Patriot downed Russia’s most advanced aerial assets in Ukraine?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:08 PATRIOT INTERCEPTS VARIOUS TARGETS
05:00 B-2 SPIRIT as CARRIER
06:25 ANALYSIS
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,1,The B61-12 nuclear bomb has officially joined the U.S. stockpile and received approval for operational deployment on the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
It's the first U.S. combat aircraft cleared to employ the advanced B61 variant operationally.
Within the U.S. stockpile, the B61 series stands as one of the longest-serving nuclear weapons. The B61-12 is designated to gradually replace the current B61-3, -4, and -7 variants in the future.
The first production B61-12 was completed in late 2021 and the weapons began being delivered to the U.S. military in 2022.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why B-2 Spirit with B61-12 nuke will be a deadly combo for America’s foes ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:55 B-61 MOD 12 CAPABILITY
04:37 B-2 SPIRIT as CARRIER
07:19 ANALYSIS
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,1,Tensions between China and the Philippines have been heating up in recent years.
CCP or the Chinese Communist Party has been poking the Philippines in several ways.
However, it has a habit of ‘biting off more than it can chew’.
A specific incident has exposed the limitations of China’s military and demonstrated that it can’t afford to overstretch its forces far beyond its territorial boundaries.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how USS Ronal Regan & USS Carl Vinson CSG sandwiched Chinese Shandong in the South China Sea ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:33 BACKGROUND
02:39 THE U.S GETS INTO THE ACT
05:53 CHINA PANICKED
07:14 ANALYSIS
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