Watch: Video demonstrates the fine line between space tool and space weapon

Watch: Video demonstrates the fine line between space tool and space weapon

With a more quickly growing number of nations and private ventures reaching orbit than ever before, one issue of significant concern for all parties involved is space junk. Orbital debris comes from a wide variety of sources. It could include discarded rocket components, bits of trash accidentally released by orbiting astronauts, or pieces of broken satellites. […]

China claims they’re able to track America’s F-22 Raptor on radar: Could it be true?

China claims they’re able to track America’s F-22 Raptor on radar: Could it be true?

According to reports on Chinese state-owned media, a group of intercept fighters were scrambled from China’s East China Sea fleet to patrol a portion of China’s Air Defense Identification Zone that was apparently the site of unidentified aircraft reported by radar on February 10. Other fighters were equipped with missiles while China’s carrier-based helicopter brigade […]

Moscow has a plan to censor Russian internet–Google is already helping

Moscow has a plan to censor Russian internet–Google is already helping

The Kremlin announced plans to temporarily disconnect Russian internet users from the global internet infrastructure. All internet traffic will be re-directed through internal Russian state routing points and servers managed by Roskomnazor, the government’s federal communications service. Russian news agencies indicate this is a move intended to prepare the nation for potential fallout of a […]

China boasts plan to field ‘6th-generation’ fighter jet by 2035 despite not really having a real 5th-generation fighter

China boasts plan to field ‘6th-generation’ fighter jet by 2035 despite not really having a real 5th-generation fighter

The Chinese aerospace firm responsible for China’s premier fifth-generation platform, the Chengdu J-20, has announced plans to field a new “sixth-generation” fighter by 2035. This announcement comes on the heels of a joint French and German endeavor to field a “next-generation” fighter that was announced last week, as well as the U.K.’s announcement last summer […]

China boasts plan to field ‘6th-generation’ fighter jet by 2035 despite not really having a 5th-generation fighter

China boasts plan to field ‘6th-generation’ fighter jet by 2035 despite not really having a 5th-generation fighter

The Chinese aerospace firm responsible for China’s premier fifth-generation platform, the Chengdu J-20, has announced plans to field a new “sixth-generation” fighter by 2035. This announcement comes on the heels of a joint French and German endeavor to field a “next-generation” fighter that was announced last week, as well as the U.K.’s announcement last summer […]

China follows Russia’s lead in deploying space ‘tools’ that look an awful lot like weapons

China follows Russia’s lead in deploying space ‘tools’ that look an awful lot like weapons

In a recent report released by the United States’ Defense Intelligence Agency, it was revealed China is working to develop “inspection and repair” satellites that may actually be used as orbital weapons platforms. It is believed Russia already has a number of similar platforms in low Earth orbit, pressing concerns about the vulnerability of America’s satellite […]

The ‘BIG 4’ and the geopolitical threat to US interests: Intel chief gives rare assessment

The ‘BIG 4’ and the geopolitical threat to US interests: Intel chief gives rare assessment

Recently, the intelligence community released an unclassified national threat assessment. In testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Dan Coats, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), offered some rare insight on the top challenges to U.S. and international security. The DNI described the current and future threats as “a toxic mix of strategic competitors, […]

China plans to have 6 aircraft carriers by 2035 – how will they stack up compared to the US Navy?

China plans to have 6 aircraft carriers by 2035 – how will they stack up compared to the US Navy?

China’s People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) has undergone a broad and extensive modernization and expansion effort in recent years. With dozens of new warships launched and multiple carriers in production, the PLA-N promises to quickly become the dominant power in the Pacific. It’s a serious concern for neighboring nations with overlapping claims on the South China […]

China plans to have 6 aircraft carriers by 2035. How will the US Navy compare?

China plans to have 6 aircraft carriers by 2035. How will the US Navy compare?

China’s People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) has undergone a broad and extensive modernization and expansion effort in recent years. With dozens of new warships launched and multiple carriers in production, the PLA-N promises to quickly become the dominant power in the Pacific. It’s a serious concern for neighboring nations with overlapping claims on the South China […]