C-17A: U.S. Air Force's Secret Weapon Revealed - Part 3First airborne operation performed in the Iraq War In January 1995, the U.S. 17th Airlift Squadron was established, marking the inception of the first squadron comprising C-17As, which subsequently entered operational service. Presently, the U.S. Air Force’s C-17As are under the operation of the Air Mobility Command. The C-17A made its combat debut during Operation […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 3The Cosmos-2428 resolution in response to the U.S. Spy satellites must collect intelligence without being drawn by the Earth’s intense gravity. To do this, they must orbit the Earth at a very high speed. It is reported that they maintain a speed of about 5 miles per second when they are 311 miles above the […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 2U.S. Spy Satellite Keyhole Identifies Objects as Small as 5cm In reality, the KH-12, managed by the U.S. Air Force Space Command, is known to descend from about 372 miles to about 124-186 miles to photograph the target area and then return to its original position. Through this, they use a top-of-the-line optical camera with […]
Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Fears of Middle East EscalationU.S. intelligence agencies have issued a warning that Iran’s airstrike against Israel, which had previously hinted at a strong retaliation for the attack on their consulate, is imminent. Bloomberg reported on the 10th (local time), citing reliable sources, that Iran might launch an attack using high-precision missiles within a few days. The likely targets are […]
Taiwanese vs. Chinese Drones - Who Comes Out on Top? - Part 3Taiwan is bolstering its surveillance capabilities in response to the threat of invasion from China. It plans to acquire four additional MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones from the U.S., building on the purchase of four reconnaissance MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones in 2020. Deliveries of the 2020 purchases are expected from 2025, while the current acquisitions are […]
Goldman Sachs Warns: Trump's Tariff Plan Could Hit U.S. Income and SpendingGoldman analysis: greater impact on actual income and personal consumption Analysts predict that if the tariff imposition plan against China, advocated by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is implemented, it could hinder U.S. economic growth and increase inflation. According to Bloomberg on the 7th (local time), analysts at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. projected in a […]
China Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Alleging Power PlayPhoto: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Chinese government has criticized the upcoming summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines on the 11th, accusing it of “promoting exclusive factional opposition.” Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to a question asked during a regular briefing on the 8th, “How […]
US Bolsters Semiconductor Production with Massive TSMC FundingThe U.S. government has announced it will provide up to $6.6 billion in support to the Taiwanese semiconductor company TSMC. On the 8th (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce pledged to provide up to $6.6 billion to expand the facilities that TSMC is constructing in Arizona and to enable the production of cutting-edge semiconductors […]
South Korea's Spy Satellite vs. North Korea's Aerial Arsenal - Part 3Plans to launch a 3,307 lbs satellite with a four-stage solid rocket This time, the solid rocket that launched the ultra-small SAR satellite is far ahead of North Korea. The launch vehicles used by North Korea to launch reconnaissance satellites three times so far have all been liquid rockets. Solid rockets can be launched quickly […]
U.S. Takes on China: Investigation into Unfair Shipbuilding Trade Practices BeginsThe United States government is expected to launch an investigation into the unfair practices of the Chinese shipbuilding industry following a petition from the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Analysts anticipate that this could potentially benefit the Korean shipbuilding industry. According to a report by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) on the 7th, Sanction to […]
U.S. Military's Top-Secret Tunnel-Crawling Robot Revealed - Part 3Equipped with AI-Based Recognition, Judgment, and Exploration Software A notable feature of the ATE robot development process is that both the U.S. and South Korea have applied common middleware (robot operation processing software), interfaces, and data formats to their robots, considering future cooperation to cultivate the ability of joint operations based on future robots. Both […]
Next-Gen Defense: Robotic Dogs in the U.S. Air Force - Part 2Robotic military dogs are designed to operate in any terrain or environment In a press release, the U.S. Air Force stated, “In future battlefields, soldiers will continually face staggering amounts of information to assess.” It added, “To effectively respond to this, they will rely on integrating data in nanoseconds, which is acquired through ABMS training. […]
Samsung Wins Over Netlist in U.S. Patent BattleAfter disputes over memory semiconductor module patentsAll five cases raised by Netlist invalidated Samsung Electronics has won a patent invalidation lawsuit against American semiconductor company Netlist over memory semiconductor module patents. According to industry sources, on the 4th, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruled in favor of Samsung Electronics in two patent […]
U.S. and Japan Forge Alliance to Tackle China's Semiconductor SupremacyUpcoming Summit to Confirm CooperationPlans to Collaborate with G7 and Others The United States and Japan are set to bolster their semiconductor alliance against China, expanding the front to include general-purpose semiconductors. According to Yomiuri Shimbun, on the 2nd, the United States and Japan reached an agreement to reinforce their cooperation in establishing a semiconductor […]
Tensions Escalate in South China Sea DisputeChinese coast guard fires water cannons at Filipino supply ship on March 23rdTripartite summit scheduled for next month with participation of U.S., Japan, and Philippines Amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea, a region marred by territorial sovereignty disputes, the Philippines has called for enhanced maritime security measures from its authorities. According […]
U.S. Expert's Warning: Kim Jong Un's War Plans Could Lead to West Sea WarfareAs North Korea continues to launch missiles, increasing tension in the Korean Peninsula, a North Korean expert has once again asserted the possibility of a military conflict this year. On the 27th (local time), Robert Carlin, a researcher at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, stated in a webinar hosted by the Stimson Center, “Kim […]
China Challenges U.S. at WTO Over Inflation Reduction ActChina “not environmental protection, but ‘discriminatory law'” China has filed a lawsuit at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According to reports from Yonhap News and the WTO on the 27th, the dispute resolution process began at the WTO following China’s request to rectify the discriminatory subsidy execution […]
U.S., EU on High Alert: Heightened Security Measures Post-Russian 'Terrorism'France Elevates Anti-Terror Alert to Highest LevelPoland, Adjacent to Ukraine, Strengthens SecurityItaly Increases Security Measures Ahead of EasterU.S. Prepares for Potential Cross-Border Terrorists Following the shooting attack by an armed group in Moscow, Russia, the United States and major Western European countries have successively intensified their anti-terrorism security measures. The United States, concerned about terrorist […]
DOJ vs. Apple: Antitrust Lawsuit Lacks Bite, Bloomberg Analysis SuggestsCriticism has emerged, labeling the antitrust lawsuit filed against Apple by the U.S. Department of Justice as “outdated.” While it’s true that Apple restricts competitors with its closed ecosystem, proving that its monopoly has harmed consumers is challenging. On the 24th, a Bloomberg correspondent specializing in Apple, Mark Gurman, claimed in a newsletter, “The Department […]
US Treasury Secretary Yellen to Visit China as Semiconductor Battle EscalatesAmid the recent semiconductor war of nerves between China and the United States, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit China next month, as reported by Politico on the 24th (local time). Yellen, who had previously sent a conciliatory message in a speech last December, stating that she would manage relations with China without rupture, […]
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