July 24, 2009

Gates describes relevance of F-22 in future conflict with China

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates for the first time last week publicly mentioned the possibility that the Air Force’s most advanced front-line fighter bomber, the F-22, would be used in a future conflict against China. The reference to the F-22 is likely to anger China, which insists that it harbors no aggressive military intentions. (FULL STORY)
The F-22 has the ability to "supercruise" at about Mach 1.5 without using its afterburners.       richard-seaman.com

Corruption allegations linked to Hu Jintao’s son seen as a blow to president's status

Reports of the arrest in Namibia of three people in connection with alleged corruption by a company controlled by President Hu Jintao’s son could hurt the latter’s prestige at a delicate juncture in Chinese politics. The British and Australian media reported earlier this week that Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission had arrested Yang Fan, the African representative of Nuctech, which Hu Haifeng, the president’s 38-year-old son, headed until last year.  (FULL STORY)
Nuctech THSCAN MT1500 mobile x-ray inspection system.    Defenseindustrydaily.com
Letter found in home of Chinese spy Chi Mak leads to conviction of Boeing engineer
Report ties China's militarization of the South China Sea to instability
   
Kim Jong-Il’s grandson spotted at concert featuring South Korean star
Documentary film seen as indication that Kim's death could be near
Report: Entire floor at Pyongyang hotel converted into clinic for Kim
U.S. preparing defenses against N. Korean EMP threat

Chinese numerology: The Magic 8 growth rate vs. reality / Indonesia strategic bomb attack killed businessmen, targeted foreign investment / Indian outsourcing doing well as most major companies cut costs / Hu Jr. wanted for questioning in Africa
Chinese leaders lowered profiles during riots, giving rise to speculation
Navy reports on delays of carrier aircraft-launch system that was targeted by China intel
Report: North Korea state security post was key to rise of Kim Jong-Un

 
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