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world27 days ago•13 min saved

Global Powers Weigh Cautious Response to Trump’s Hormuz Naval Call

President Trump urged China, Britain, France, Japan and South Korea to send warships to guard and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil corridor, but responses have been cautious and non-committal: Britain is considering options, Japan faces hurdles due to its pacifist constitution, South Korea plans to coordinate with the United States, China has not publicly commented though it has urged de-escalation, and France signaled conditional support if the conflict stabilizes.

via The New York Times|

#international-relations #iran-conflict #naval-ships

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Unlocking the Physics Behind Less Painful Belly Flops

Scientists at Brown University have conducted water experiments to gain insight into the impact force of bodies hitting the water, such as belly-flops. Surprisingly, they found that adding flexible springs to the impactor did not always soften the impact, sometimes even increasing the maximum force. The vibrations created by the impactor hitting the water caused the springs to vibrate, increasing the force of impact. This research has implications for improving designs of naval ships, seaplanes, projectiles, and underwater autonomous vehicles.

via Ars Technica|

#hydrodynamics #impact-force #naval-ships

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Russia's Naval Fleet Shifts Amidst Sevastopol Attacks and Ukraine Conflict

Satellite imagery reveals that Russia has been relocating some naval ships from the Black Sea port of Sevastopol in Crimea to Novorossiysk and Feodosia after a series of Ukrainian attacks. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that frigates, submarines, landing ships, and missile ships were among the vessels moved. Meanwhile, Russia announced plans for a new naval base in the breakaway region of Abkhazia, Georgia. Ukraine has launched missile attacks on Sevastopol, damaging naval vessels, prompting the Black Sea Fleet to disperse its ships between several ports.

via CNN|

#black-sea-fleet #international-relations #naval-ships

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

China's Aggressive Military Actions Near Taiwan Escalate

China has sent navy ships and a large group of fighter jets toward Taiwan, continuing its military pressure on the island. Taiwan's defense ministry reported that 33 warplanes and 6 navy vessels were sent by China, with fighter jets crossing the midline and sailing southwest of Taiwan. In response, Taiwan has been bolstering its defenses by purchasing weapons and fighter jets, and the US recently announced a $345 million arms sale to Taiwan.

via The Associated Press|

#china #fighter-jets #international-relations