The National Interest

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s Beijing visit last month made progress on several fronts. She engaged top Chinese officials on sensitive economic policy issues, including trade, electric vehicles (EVs), and chips, thereby strengthening important communication linkages and, one might hope, tempering antagonisms. She also reportedly impressed her hosts with her keen ability to use chopsticks while dining.

Protestors in Georgia are objecting to a draft law on media and non-governmental organizations that requires the groups to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive over one-fifth of their revenue from foreign sources. They charge that the law—which Georgia’s parliament voted to approve on Tuesday—aims to stifle opposition views and cite similar earlier Russian legislation to illustrate its dangers and to connect the bill to Russian influence in Georgia. During recent demonstrations... Читать дальше...

Summary: The UK Ministry of Defense is leading the Tempest program, a sixth-generation fighter jet project, through BAE Systems and other European manufacturers.

Summary: The F-35 Lightning II, the most advanced stealth fighter jet, faces ongoing technical and delivery delays due to a crucial software update (TR-3). Lockheed Martin has been producing around 150 units annually, but deliveries have stalled at around 990 due to these issues.

Summary and Key Points: The USS Gerald R. Ford is the most advanced aircraft carrier in history, incorporating 23 new technologies to enhance launch and recovery speed, including the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, Advanced Arresting Gear, and Advanced Weapons Elevators.

Summary: In any potential conflict between China and the U.S., submarines, especially attack submarines, will play a critical role. The U.S. Navy's Virginia-class Block V attack submarines, currently under development, represent the pinnacle of attack submarine technology.

Summary: For over 70 years, aircraft carriers have been the dominant force at sea. The U.S. Navy operates the largest fleet with 11 supercarriers. However, these vessels face growing threats from hypersonic missiles, torpedoes, drone swarms, suicide boats, and special operations forces.

Summary: "Top Gun III" looks very possible, with Tom Cruise expected to return as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Here are some thoughts on what we could expect: 

Summary: The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, has a remarkable record with over 100 aerial victories and no losses in combat.

The U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers have played pivotal roles in naval history.