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ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 45, September 7, 2022

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technologies to support the development of  new weapons systems and special equipment, such as marine robotic complexes, including AI-enabled robotic systems, along with maritime UAVs. Other ... and long-range strike systems. In one, 2S-19 “Msta-S” self-propelled howitzer crews were striking Ukrainian defenses, suppressing command posts, and destroying weapons and military equipment ... MTS products based on the Zyfra IIoT Platform. Facial authentication system under development for Russian nuclear power plant sites The state operator of Russian nuclear power plants, which

russian media analysis: Issue 5, December 5, 2021

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Russian Perspectives on Western Military Activities

situation and thoughts about the nature of the NATO threat to Russia. 4. NATO nuclear weapons and US-Russian arms control Numerous articles discuss NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg's November 19 statement about the possibility of NATO placement of nuclear weapons “east of Germany” if the new German government decides to withdraw them. Separately, Aleksandr Yakovenko argues that prospects ... , and Greece). Additional articles address capability and personnel enhancements at NATO and US bases in Europe, including modernization of tactical nuclear weapons and the reactivation of the 56th

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 1, November 2, 2021

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 1, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

, the company developed the military’s first command automation system during the “two bombs, one satellite” program that produced the PRC’s first nuclear weapons, ballistic missile, and satellite ... of weapons, and has swarm and electronic warfare capabilities.” 10 In an apparent comparison to the FH-97, Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post reports that PRC engineers have assessed that the XQ-58A lacks sufficient aerial combat capabilities and can only withstand 1.7 gs. They note that maneuverability may have been sacrificed for weapons carriage and surveillance capabilities. 11

What Happened at the Biden-Yoon Summit?

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Brian Waidelich examines the US and South Korea’s “Washington Declaration,” and what it means for strategic deterrence on the Korean Peninsula.

against its southern neighbor, with policymakers in Seoul—including Yoon—publicly flirting with the idea of the country acquiring its own nuclear weapons and opinion polls showing a majority of South ... its own nuclear weapons—the declaration went on to describe new US measures to enhance extended deterrence. Several of these measures addressed ways in which Washington would bring Seoul ... in return. The conservative South Korean paper Chosun Ilbo , for one, claimed the joint statement “seems to put more emphasis on American concerns that South Korea could develop its own nuclear weapons than

pla update: Issue 13, August 27, 2023

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PLA Update, Issue 13, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

raised questions among some US scholars about how the PLARF will command and control nuclear weapons delivery platforms assigned to other services, namely PLAN submarines and PLAAF bombers ... to Lead Rocket Force The new PLA Rocket Force (PLARF) leadership comes amid rumors of high-level corruption in the service responsible for China's nuclear arsenal. On July 31, PRC leader Xi ... sweep. Another possibility (which need not be mutually exclusive with the first) is operational-a recognition of the fact that the PLA's nuclear force is no longer solely ground-based. Historically

Strategic Stability in Outer Space After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

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Russian invasion’s impact on space is limited, but instability factors are use of civilian satellites, space cyberattacks, sanctions, lack of dialogue with US.

, but instability factors are use of civilian satellites, space cyberattacks, sanctions, lack of dialogue with US. Outer space has always occupied an important place in thinking about nuclear weapons. Be it the development of nuclear forces, arms control efforts, or the concept of strategic stability, the space dimension has been impossible to ignore. Its importance is especially pronounced in the case of the world’s two nuclear superpowers. Space systems are integral to nuclear and conventional capabilities in both the United States and Russia. They support critical functions such as communication

Russian Perspectives on Western Military Activities Oct 1

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An in-depth analysis of the AUKUS alliance, published in Nezavisimoe Voennoe Obozrenie, argues that the alliance is part of an ongoing US strategy.

effectiveness in this confrontation was considered worth the risk of serious tensions with France. But given the long timeline for the construction of Australia’s new nuclear submarines, the AUKUS ... the authors do not fully understand. One problem caused by the sale of the nuclear submarines is the precedent it creates for the international non-proliferation regime, since countries such as South Korea and Japan might also seek access to critical nuclear technologies. The author notes that China has already responded by suggesting that it might not retain its policy of no first use of nuclear

pla update: Issue 6, September 30, 2022

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PLA Update, Issue 6, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

to PRC and Russian government spokespersons, this Russian-led exercise featured over 50,000 troops and more than 5,000 weapons and pieces of equipment from 14 countries’ armed forces. These numbers may ... and the sense of mission and honor of the military personnel in China.” WEAPONS TESTS AND EMERGING CAPABILITIES PRC Reports 6th Land-Based Missile Intercept Test Since 2010 The PRC Defense ... an adversary’s first strike and protect China’s nuclear deterrent capability. An unnamed military expert speaking to the Global Times said the successful sixth test underscored the growing

Kevin Pollpeter-Testimony

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Kevin Pollpeter, Senior Research Scientist, China Studies, CNA. Testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Hearing on "China’s Pursuit of Defense Technologies: Implications for US and Multilateral Export Control and Investment Screening Regimes" PRC Space and Missile Capabilities

an air-launched version of the YJ-83, as well as the YJ-12, which can deliver a 500 kg warhead at speeds up to Mach 3 and a range of 300 km. China has also deployed hypersonic weapons that can travel ... . Although “primarily a conventional platform,” the DF-17 “may be equipped with nuclear warheads.” In July 2021, the PLA tested a hypersonic glide vehicle and an orbital bombardment system that the Defense Department assesses is probably intended to become an advanced nuclear delivery system. The PLA’s missile inventory presents several challenges to the US military (see Table 2). The most common US

Golden Dome, Nuclear Modernization, and Arms Control: Can the Administration Have It All?

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President Trump is simultaneously pursuing the Golden Dome missile defense shield, nuclear modernization, and arms control—a challenging combination.

is the modernization of the US triad of land-, sea-, and air-launched nuclear weapons. At the same time, the President wants to hold nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China to reduce nuclear arsenals. “There’s no reason for us to be building brand new nuclear weapons; we already have so many,” he said in February. “One of the first meetings I want to have is with President Xi of China, President ... toward both missile defense and arms control, an effort that produced major reductions in nuclear weapons—even if it was less successful at missile defense. An examination of similarities and differences