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  Is China’s J-15 Fighter a Stepping Stone to Greater Naval Dominance?

  19fortyfive.com - Caleb Larson

  Summary and Key Points: China’s J-15 “Flying Shark” marks its debut in naval aviation, representing Beijing’s ambitions for an advanced carrier-based …

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  DOGE Can’t Stop the ‘New’ B-52J Bomber

  19fortyfive.com - Reuben Johnson

  On December 18, 2024, aero engine maker Rolls-Royce announced meeting a significant target for the US Air Force’s B-52J modernization program. …

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  AIP: The Cheap Stealth Submarines the U.S. Navy Doesn’t Have

  19fortyfive.com - Caleb Larson

  Air-Independent Propulsion or AIP: Affordable, Capable, and Difficult to Detect Submarines Although not as capable as nuclear-powered submarines, AIP …

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  Navy Frigate USS Constellation Only 10 Percent Done after 2.5 Years

  19fortyfive.com - Reuben Johnson

  Physical construction began on the United States Navy USS Constellation in the middle of 2022. After over two and a half years, the ship is only 10 …

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  The B-52 Bomber Has One Enemy that Made It Even More Lethal

  19fortyfive.com - Kris Osborn

  Summary and Key Points: The iconic B-52 bomber, known for carpet bombing in Vietnam, has undergone massive upgrades for modern warfare. -Lessons …

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  Titanium Submarines: The U.S. Navy Had to Say No Way

  19fortyfive.com - Steve Balestrieri

  Summary and Key Points: The Soviet Union built the revolutionary Alfa-class submarines with titanium hulls, allowing them unmatched speed (41 mph …