Latest news with #AircraftCarrier
India.com
01-08-2025
- General
- India.com
Bad news for US Navy, P-8A aircraft scrapped after F-35C fighter jet crash... how will US fight China?
Bad news for US Navy, P-8A aircraft scrapped after F-35C fighter jet crash... how will US fight China? The United States Navy is forced to scrap a P-8A aircraft, after an F-35C aircraft was crashed. This has raised serious questions on its preparations. The P-8A Poseidon aircraft crashed shortly after passing beyond the runway in Hawaii, in 2023, leading to the decision of its scrapping. Recently, another Navy F-35C crashed on an Aircraft Carrier in California. Both of the aircrafts are essential and important assets of the US Navy, and are considered to be major pillars of surveillance as well as attacking. Sources from the US Navy have confirmed about the scrapping of the P-8A aircrafts, confirms The War Zone. The reports mention that the P-8A aircraft was built on the Boeing 737-800 base, is a modern maritime surveillance and anti-submarine aircraft. The accident has led to a plan being devised to scrap the aircraft, as the cost of repairing it was very high. The aeroframe has been badly damaged due to the aircraft being submerged in salt water for about 2 weeks. Hence, it has been officially declared that it will be scrapped after taking out a few components which are in good condition. These components would be used to install in other P-8A aircrafts if and when needed. The task of scrapping has already started, and it is expected to complete by the end of this month. Has work begun to scrap P-8A aircraft? On November 20, 2023, the P-8A aircraft landed uncontrollably off the runway of Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay (component of US Marine Corps Base Hawaii). This was caused because of heavy rains and low visibility due to clouds. The plane went in to the seabed, and was left resting on coral and sand in shallow waters of the Bay, about 50 yards from the coast. Later, 2000 gallons of fuel left in the plane was taken out, but the plane remained there for 2 weeks, causing a lot of damage to many components of the aircraft. Initially, the US Navy wanted to save the plane, but the estimated costs for the same rose to about $1.5 million USD. After several attempts were made to bring the plane into service and the costs constantly rising, the $171 million dollar plane was considered completely destroyed. The maximum range this aircraft offers is about 7,500 km, and can fly for 10 hours straight. This allows it to conduct long-range patrols in areas like the Indian Ocean or the South China Sea. Apart from this, the aircraft is equipped with modern surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, such as a long-range X-band radar that can identify marine objects hundreds of kilometres away. It is also equipped with sophisticated electronic warfare systems and high-resolution digital electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) sensors. Does Indian Navy have P-8I aircraft? India also uses the P-8A aircraft, but the name of the Indian variant is P-8I, where I stands for India. The country has bought 12 P-8I so far and has already placed an order for 6 more. It is used for surveillance in the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Its most dangerous capability is to track submarines hidden inside the sea. Before Operation Sindoor, P-8I aircrafts were seen flying continuously in the Arabian Sea which led many experts to believe that the Indian Navy was detecting the presence of Chinese submarines in the Arabian Sea. Considering the US Navy, both the F-35C stealth fighter jet and the P-8A play a very important role in America's strategic advantage in the Indo-Pacific. But the loss of these aircraft is raising serious questions about the preparedness of the US Navy. Currently, the US Navy has not expressed its desire to buy any new aircraft to replace the crashed P-8A aircraft, but repeated accidents of the F-35C stealth fighter jet have raised questions about the credibility of the world's most expensive fighter aircraft program. This comes after another F-35C of the Royal British Navy was stranded in Kerala for weeks after breaking down earlier.
Reuters
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
US deploying more defensive capabilities to Middle East, defense secretary says
WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday he had ordered the deployment of additional defensive capabilities to the Middle East, as the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran drives regional tensions higher. Hegseth did not disclose what military capabilities he sent to the region. But Reuters was the first to report earlier on Monday a deployment of a large number of U.S. military refueling aircraft and the movement of an aircraft carrier to the Middle East. "Protecting U.S. forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture in the region," Hegseth said in a post on social media platform X.
Washington Post
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Pentagon expands Middle East response as Israel, Iran trade strikes
The Pentagon is expanding its military presence in the Middle East and Europe in response to ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran, U.S. officials said Monday, with a fleet of American refueling planes and an additional aircraft carrier among the resources dispatched as the conflict worsens. More than two dozen tanker planes were deployed from the United States to Europe on Sunday and Monday, a movement that U.S. officials linked to commanders' desire for options should American facilities near the warring countries face a direct threat. The move puts those aircraft closer to the Middle East to defend U.S. interests if needed, said one official familiar with the discussion who like some others spoke on the condition of anonymity because of issue's sensitivity.
Kiwiblog
06-06-2025
- Health
- Kiwiblog
A hugely important document for NZ to learn from.
The Whitehouse recently released a document titled: Make America Healthy Again. The health trends listed are stark – and the needed solutions are clear (even if is going to be like doing an Aircraft Carrier doing a u-turn in the Suez Canal). In many of the crisis stats NZ is not far behind. These are the crisis stats for young people in the USA. The themes should be familiar. For reasons and suggested solutions, the full document is here: 'The health of American children is in crisis. Despite outspending peer nations by more than double per capita on healthcare, the United States ranks last in life expectancy among high-income countries – and suffers higher rates of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Today's children are the sickest generation in American history in terms of chronic disease and these preventable trends continue to worsen each year.' America's children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. Over 40% of the roughly 73 million children (aged 0-17) in the United States have at least one chronic health condition, according to the CDC, such as asthma, allergies, obesity, autoimmune diseases, or behavioral disorders. Although estimates vary depending on the conditions included, all studies show an alarming increase over time. Childhood Obesity is a Worsening Health Crisis ● Today in the U.S. more than 1 in 5 children over 6 years old are obese. This is a more than 270% increase compared to the 1970s, when less than one in twenty children over 6 were obese. Rates of severe obesity increased by over 500% in the same period. ● The U.S. obesity rate is, on average, more than double that of its G7 peers. ● Approximately 80% of obese teens will be obese into adulthood. ● Around 70% of youth with obesity already have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Rates of Neurodevelopmental Disorders are Increasing ● Autism spectrum disorder impacts 1 in 31 children by age 8 and is estimated to be 3.4 times more common in boys than girls, according to the CDC. Rates also vary significantly by state – from 9.7 per 1,000 in Texas (Laredo) to 53 per 1,000 in California. In 1960, autism occurred in less than 1 in 10,000 children. In the 1980s, autism occurred at rates of 1 to 4 out of 10,000 children. ● Over 10% of children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with approximately 1 million more children diagnosed in 2022 compared to 2016. ● Rates of other neurodevelopmental disorders and learning impairments are also increasing. Over 7.5 million K-12 students received special education services in 2023-24. Childhood Cancer Incidence Has Risen Dramatically ● Childhood cancer incidence has risen over 40% since 1975. American Youth face a Mental Health Crisis ● Teenage depression rates nearly doubled from 2009 to 2019, with more than 1 in 4 teenage girls in 2022 reporting a major depressive episode in the past year. ● Three million high school students seriously considered suicide in 2023. ● Suicide deaths among 10- to 24-year-olds increased by 62% from 2007 to 2021, and suicide is now the second leading cause of death in teens aged 15-19. ● The prevalence of diagnosed anxiety increased by 61% among adolescents between 2016 and 2023. ● Over 57% of girls report feelings of sadness and hopelessness, while suicidal ideation in teen girls has surged by 60% since 2010. Allergies are Widespread, and Autoimmune Disorders are Rising ● Today, over 1 in 4 American children suffers from allergies, including seasonal allergies, eczema, and food allergies. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) and skin allergies increased from 7.4% of children under 18 from 1997-1999 to 12.7% from 2016-2018. ● Between 1997 and 2018, childhood food‑allergy prevalence rose 88%. ● Celiac disease rates have increased 5-fold in American children since the 1980s. ● Rates of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn's, have increased by 25% over the last decade. Alwyn Poole [email protected]
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Indian Navy flexes muscle with warships, gives ‘reality check' to Pak, 'We can strike at will…'
To retaliate after April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-backed terrorists, Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor'. In retaliation, rouge Pakistan continued to target civilian population with heavy shelling from across the border. However, the presence of 'naval might' deployed in the Northern Arabian Sea by the Indian Navy spooked Pakistan. With Aircraft carriers roaring in Arabian Sea near coast of Pakistan, Indian Navy is ready to counter any 'mischief' by Pak army. Posting on X, the Indian Navy successfully tested its anti-missile and anti-aircraft defences in a complex threat scenario using cross-platform coordination. Indian Navy's Carrier Battle Group, submarines, and air assets were swiftly deployed with full combat readiness. According to Indian Navy, presence of Aircraft Carrier with Mig 29K fighters compelling Pak Air Elements to remain bottled up close to coast. As part of escalation control, the Navy's use of force was synchronised with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. The Indian Navy's maritime edge, along with kinetic actions of Army and Air Force actions, led to Pakistan's urgent ceasefire plea. Indian Navy's giants remain at sea in a strong deterrent posture, ready to counter any threat from Pakistan or its proxies. On May 11, DGNO made it very clear that Indian Navy is going to train guns at Pak if it dares to do anything inimical Show more Show less
