China's Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles Is a Real Threat to Its Enemies

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According to Chinese article, China aerial maritime strike has increased its combat efficiency in recent years by tenfold. It is noted that further breakthroughs are required (e.g. long range reconnaissance), but this Chinese author concludes: “The building of the second generation aerial maritime strike force will allow China to effectively control neighboring sea areas and sea lines of communication …” Future Chinese ASCM designs will seek to push the envelope on speed up to Mach 4 and even Mach 6, according to this analysis.

Should America Fear China's Nuclear Weapons?

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China has long been dependent on the ancient DF-5 for its ICBM needs, recently supplemented by the DF-31A. The DF-41 represents a major modernization, as well as an expansion of China’s overall deterrent capability. Its development suggests that China is moving definitively away from minimal deterrence, and toward a more robust, survivable second-strike capability. This indicates a significant change in how China views its nuclear arsenal.

Can Ukraine Sink Russia's Submarines?

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The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has had a significant impact on the maritime security of the region.

This Ukraine Badass Missile Can Destroy Russia from 300km Away

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The missile is “a real game changer from a range perspective,” a senior US military official told CNN.

Why Russia's Tanks are Failing in Ukraine

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One serious misstep by Russia's military has been its failure to protect its tanks with a combined-arms approach that provides additional support and integrates its armor with other units.

Total Garbage: 5 Worst Military Rifles on the Planet

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Despite an inherent conservatism, there have been several examples in the last century of military small arms that have been sub-par. The relative decline of the infantry on the battlefield means that none of these weapons were bad enough to lose a war, but they were often bad enough to cause the side using them to lose engagements and lower morale.

Putin's Nuclear Arsenal is Huge, Will Russia Start World War III?

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Russia's nuclear arsenal is nothing short of immense, with thousands of nuclear warheads in its possession. But the big question on everyone's mind is: Will President Vladimir Putin use them?