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Impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution on the task of national defence in the current context

Impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution on the task of national defence in the current context

Sunday, December 11, 2022, 10:00 (GMT+7)
New achievements of the 4IR with breakthroughs in the fields of digital, material technology, and biology, etc. have had a strong impact on thinking, military and national defence strategy and specific combat operations through the application of foundational technology, creating breakthrough products to improve combat effectiveness.

Development of space weapons and risk of a space arms race

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

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
In 2025, the world continued to witness intense strategic competition among major powers, an increasing tendency to address issues through escalation and the use of force, along with prolonged and expanding military conflicts in many regions. Nevertheless, peace, cooperation, and development remain the major trends and shared goals. To provide a comprehensive overview, the National Defence Journal compiles and presents ten major military and defence events worldwide in 2025