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Pratt & Whitney Immediately Upgrades F-35 Engine to Block 4.
December 26, 2022.
by Rajes Saragih.
The F135 Engine Core (ECU) upgrade for the F-35 Lightning II wins $75 million more in funding in the fiscal 2023 omnibus appropriation bill, further confirming congressional support for engine modernization, according to the Pratt & Whitney website on December 23, 2022. Jen Latka , vice president of the F135 program at Pratt & Whitney, stated, “If our services and allies want an F-35 with Block 4 capabilities by the end of the decade, the engine needs a fundamental overhaul. “Thanks to the help we have from Congress and Chairman DeLauro's leadership, the enhanced machine will be field-ready by 2028,”
The ECU from Pratt & Whitney is a single solution for upgrading the F-35 propulsion compatible with all F-35 models. This will deliver $40 billion in life cycle cost savings by avoiding disruptive and costly air vehicle upgrades and by leveraging existing sustainability infrastructure. “ Since production began, Pratt & Whitney has reduced the price of the F135 engine by fifty percent, and over the years, the engine has exceeded its original performance standards by twofold.
The first steel cutting of the Red and White Frigate has been carried out by PT PAL.
December 10, 2022 / by Author Rangga Baswara Sawiyya.
At the Indo Defense exhibition in November 2022, PT PAL CEO Kaharuddin Djenod said that the national shipyard he leads is preparing to work on the first frigate ordered by the Indonesian Navy.
The first steel cutting will be carried out in November 2022, for the construction of the ship, which is named Frigate Merah Putih, Janes wrote.
But until the end of November, this activity had not been carried out.
On December 9, 2022, photos appeared of the first steel cutting ceremony held at the PT PAL Surabaya facility.
As is well known, British defense group Babcock announced in September 2021 that it had signed a license agreement to provide the Arrowhead 140 design (also known as the Type 31 frigate) to PT PAL.
In his statement, Babcock said that this license made it possible for PT PAL to build two Arrowhead 140 warships in Indonesia with special design modifications for the Indonesian Navy.
However, several important components on the Red and White Frigates will still be imported from the British Babcock.
As for specifications, the Red and White Frigate will be 138.7 m long, 19.8 m wide, displace 5,700 tons, and have a crew of 100.
It was stated, PT PAL would work on the construction of the ship for a period of 69 months, meaning it would be delivered in 2026-2027.
Just Cut Production, Says Putin In Response To G7 Limiting Russian Oil Prices
December 8, 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin finally spoke after the G7, European Union and Australia agreed to limit the price of Russian seaborne oil.
Last week, the G7, the European Union and Australia capped the price of Russian seaborne oil at $60 per barrel.
The limit on Russian oil prices was taken to suppress Moscow's revenue so that its war machine in Ukraine would stop.
On Friday (9/12/2022), Putin said that Russia only needs to cut its oil production and not sell it to any country that imposes price limits.
"Regarding our reaction, I have already said that we will not sell to countries that make such decisions," Putin told reporters at a news conference in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.
"We will think, perhaps, even about the possibility, if necessary, of reducing production," Putin continued.
Currently, Russia is the world's second largest oil exporter after Saudi Arabia. Moscow is also the largest gas exporter.
Putin said that Russia has production agreements with other members of the OPEC+ group of oil producers, so such a drastic step is still possible.
“We are thinking about this, there is no solution yet. And concrete steps will be set forth in a presidential decree which will be released in the next few days," Putin said.
Selling oil and gas to Europe has become one of Russia's main sources of income.
Putin has dismissed Western efforts to squeeze Russian finances, saying a price cap of $60 corresponds to what Russian oil is selling for.
The price of Russian Ural crude on Friday was around $53 a barrel, according to Reuters data.
Putin warned that Western attempts to limit prices would only lead to the collapse of the global oil industry and then catastrophic price increases.
“This will lead to the collapse of the industry itself, as consumers will always insist that prices are lower. The industry is already short of investment, short of funds, and if we only listen to consumers, then this investment will be zero," said Putin.
“All this will at some stage lead to catastrophic price spikes and the collapse of the global energy sector. This is a stupid, misunderstood and badly thought out proposal," Putin continued.
European Union Suspects Iranian Satellite Launcher Could Be Intermediate-Range Nuclear Missile
December 9, 2022.
Iran Metropolis Agency
Iran has reportedly introduced the launch of the Ghaem-100 satellite which the European Union suspects could be used to carry nuclear warheads.
The Ghaem-100 satellite launch vehicle (SLV) that Iran launched on November 5 can be used as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), the British, French and German governments said in a joint letter to the UN Security Council.
"Modeling and simulations of the elements that make up the Ghaem-100 show that, if converted into the ballistic missile role and equipped with a 500 kg warhead, it will provide Iran with a fast route to medium-range ballistic missiles," they said. the letter, which was released on November 29.
It didn't provide specific figures, but IRBMs are generally classified as having a range of between 3,000 and 5,500 km, meaning based on the Ghaem-100 it would be able to reach Berlin and possibly cover all of Europe.
The letter noted that the Ghaem-100 was launched by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), which includes Iran's strategic missile forces, uses mobile launchers, and demonstrates “extensive technological cross-over with the development of long-range ballistic missiles.
Xi Jinping's Arrival to Saudi Arabia Is A Huge Blow To Destroy US Hegemony
December 8, 2022.
ISLAMTODAY ID- Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Saudi Arabia for three days since December 7 at the invitation of Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The visit comes against a backdrop of continuing tensions between Beijing and Riyadh and Washington on the other.
The following is an estimate of the results of the visit, as reported by Sputniknews, Wednesday (7/12/2022).
Great Host Deals?
Saudi news outlets reported hopes of signing a series of agreements worth more than $29 billion during Xi Jinping's visit to Riyadh.
The agreements include those related to energy and infrastructure.
According to the outlet, in addition to more than 20 preliminary agreements that will be signed on the sidelines of the Sino-Saudi summit.
In addition, it is hoped that Beijing and Riyadh will also be able to sign a document on strategic partnerships, as well as agree on a "harmonization" plan between the two countries' long-term programs, including the Saudi "Vision-2030" program and China's "One Belt - One Road" initiative.
The summit between the Chinese president and the Saudi King will also be attended by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
As for Xi's travel agenda to Saudi Arabia, it also includes the Arab-China summit on cooperation and development, as well as the Arab-China meeting with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Arabic (UAE).
'Double Impact' in the US
Some experts believe that the visit of the Chinese president to Saudi Arabia can be considered a double blow for the US, which is trying to dictate its terms to the global energy market.
Experts are of the opinion that the visit is touted as a significant event that transcends the current oil price situation.
This is because Xi will meet not only Saudi Arabian leaders, but also senior officials from Persian Gulf countries – at the meeting where “new relations between China and the Arab world” as well as Beijing and the international oil and gas community will be discussed.
According to some analysts, the fact of this encounter is “epoch-making and revolutionary” – a sign they believe indicates that a new world order is becoming more real.
Experts add that Washington has long tried to prevent Xi from visiting Riyadh, but without success.
According to them, the fact that the visit will take place reflects China's growing international influence.
Washington Vs Beijing tensions, Riyadh
Xi is traveling to Saudi Arabia as Washington's tensions with Riyadh and Beijing show no sign of letting up.
In October, US President Joe Biden warned that there would be "consequences" for Saudi Arabia for its move to cut oil production earlier that month, but declined to elaborate on what steps he might take.
In early October, the OPEC+ group of oil producers, which includes Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced that it had agreed to cut oil production by two million bpd from November and would take the agreed production levels for August as a reference point.
The move was made in response to the uncertain outlook for global oil markets, caused in part by Western sanctions on Russian energy shipments and a G7 plan to introduce price caps on Russian crude.
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry rejected claims that the oil cuts were "politically motivated against the United States" or that the Saudis were "taking sides" in the Ukraine conflict.
The Saudis stressed that the decision was made unanimously by OPEC+ members and that the move was "based purely on economic considerations."
For your information, US-China relations deteriorated after the then Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, visited Taiwan in early August.
Beijing denounced Pelosi's trip as a gesture of support for separatism, launching large-scale military exercises around Taiwan.
However, several countries, including France, the United States, Japan and others, have sent their delegations to the island since then, further increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Although the US does not enjoy formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, Washington has a representative office in Taipei, remaining the island's largest supplier of military hardware.
Beijing regards the island as an integral part of the PRC, adhering to a policy of peaceful reunification under the “One China – Two Systems” model.
China's Dongfeng-17 Missile Was Designed To Attack US Military Bases In The Pacific
12 December 2022.
While China has showcased its DF-17 hypersonic missile with a mobile platform, the Pentagon has alleged that the missile already has the capability to carry a nuclear warhead.
The Dong Feng-17 (DF-17) using hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) technology powered by China's medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) has been designed to attack foreign military bases and fleets in the Western Pacific, according to a US Pentagon report.
In its 2022 China Military Strength Report (CMPR), the US Department of Defense (DoD) said that the DF-17 transforms the missile power of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). "The system, which was fielded in 2020, is likely intended to replace some older short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) units," DoD added, citing Chinese media.
“The DF-17 successfully passed several tests and was operationally deployed. While the DF-17 is primarily a conventional platform, it may be equipped with a nuclear warhead," the Pentagon said. Citing the claims of a Chinese military expert, the Pentagon added that the "main objective of the DF-17" is to attack bases and fleets in the Western Pacific. source: militermeter.com
China Production of the J-20 Mighty Dragon is boosted to 1000 units.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
China has accelerated production of its Mighty Dragon, J-20 stealth fighter jet at the country's leading manufacturing facility to match US air power technology in the region.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is using a "world-class" production line to speed up deliveries of its advanced fighter jets, a Chinese military insider and defense expert, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Sunday.
"The J-20 production increase is aimed at balancing the increased deployment of the United States' dominant air superiority aircraft, the F-22, and another fifth-generation stealth fighter, the F-35, to the region," a military insider said.
"The implementation of new production lines and domestic engines has pushed the number of J-20s to equal, or even exceed, the number of US F-22 Raptors."
Based on the serial and operational numbers written on the planes on display at this month's airshow in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, previous estimates suggest that China may have built at least 200 J-20s.
Serial numbers written on two of the four J-20s on display at the air show reveal that the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, the aircraft's developer, has delivered at least 140 units in its newest blocks, the third and fourth, US Defense News previously claimed. this month, citing military aviation expert Andreas Rupprecht.
The deployment of more than 100 US F-35s to Japan and South Korea in 2017 is claimed to have led to the induction of the J-20 in the PLA.
An aircraft can be put together using a production line once it reaches the final assembly stage, which requires the accurate assembly of large structural components and flight control systems, including the cockpit, engines, wings, tail, landing gear, and weapons. system.
According to Lockheed Martin, the fact that the standard electronic pairing and alignment system stations are all arranged vertically with a movable platform makes completion possible.
