Development of space weapons and risk of a space arms race

Wednesday, November 24, 2021, 06:48 (GMT+7)
During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted a research program to develop ground-based anti-satellite (ASAT) ballistic missiles with nuclear and conventional warheads. In fact, it has successfully tested the RIM-161 Standard Missile, capable of directly attacking low-earth orbit satellites. Currently, the U.S. is also testing missiles launched from a reusable X-37 space plane for destroying targets on earth

Enhancing the operation of the air force in countering air blockade in the war to protect the Fatherland

Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 08:09 (GMT+7)
In order to improve the effectiveness of the enemy air blockade, on the basis of research and assessment of the enemy, our capabilities, terrain and weather conditions,... air force units should study and develop combat plans to prevent the enemy from blocking our airspace suitably with each region, battlefield and nationwide. Annually, advisory agencies at all levels should update the situation, promptly have supplements and adjustment accordingly; hold practice and training regularly in a thorough manner to make them always ready for combat in case of incidents.

Several programs for developing weapons and equipment by the U.S. Army

Monday, November 25, 2019, 15:26 (GMT+7)
In recent years, with the rapid development of military technology, America has conducted a number of costly programs for developing weapons and equipment with the ambition to increase its Army’s combat capacity. Although some of those programs had been closed without expected outcomes, the U.S. Army has continued to implement other ones in the medium and long terms to achieve its ambition

Breakthroughs in developing weapons in 2018

Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 07:52 (GMT+7)
Recently, major powers worldwide have been drawn into the spiral of developing modern weaponry as the strategic deterrent. Notably in 2018, the breakthrough achievements in this field (particularly in hypersonic and laser weapons and cruise missiles) are attracting the special attention from the international community

The establishment of the US Space Force and its impacts on global security

Sunday, November 25, 2018, 09:28 (GMT+7)
On June 18th 2018, US President Donald Trump decided to establish the US Space Force – the 6th military branch of the United States armed forces. That move has been greatly impacting on the global security and attracting the widespread concern from the public