Tuesday, August 28, 2007

New Energy Source Found

Powered by Qumana



Engineers perfecting hydrogen-generating technology from PhysOrg.com
Researchers at Purdue University have further developed a technology that could represent a pollution-free energy source for a range of potential applications, from golf carts to submarines and cars to emergency portable generators. [...]




    This has the potential to change a great deal in military applications.  It can generate electricity for energy based weapons and power for the various types of motors and engines used since the beginning of the age of mechanized warfare to enhance the power of the soldier. 


Tags: , , ,


Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Russian Military Developments


These include a new S-400 missile and aircraft interceptor system, similar but better than the US Patriot, and a lethal new supersonic cruise missile, the Meteorit-A. Its latest generation of jet fighters includes an upgraded Sukhoi jet, the SU-35, which has a new engines and a new radar system, and a revamped "vector thrust" MIG, the MIG 29-OVT. "They are good aircraft.




Link





Powered by Qumana


Russia Steps Up Military Expansion



Vladimir Putin announced ambitious plans to revive Russia's military power and restore its role as the world's leading producer of military aircraft yesterday.


Speaking at the opening of the largest airshow in Russia's post-Soviet history, the president said he was determined to make aircraft manufacture a national priority after decades of lagging behind the west.


The remarks follow his decision last week to resume long-range missions by strategic bomber aircraft capable of hitting the US with nuclear weapons. Patrols over the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic began last week for the first time since 1992.




Link


Tags: , ,







Powered by Qumana


Friday, August 03, 2007

CVN 21 / CVN-X / CVX

CVN 21 / CVN-X / CVX

This article presents new aircraft carrier capabilities and plans for the future. It is one of the last mentions of the word 'transformation' which seems to be going out of vogue.
At any rate, change in military operations is not so this article is worth review and further study to see what is happening.