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Now there is a naval base with six nuclear submarines

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In recent months, satellite images have revealed some of the latest military key in China. In October 2024 a new missile launch point was discovered in A strategic island. In November it was the appearance of a mysterious ship whose dimensions left few doubts of their reach, and a few weeks ago the largest military center of the planet. The latest: a base with six surprises. A hidden base. What happened has been possible through a Image update Satellite on Google Earth. Only then, Naval Analyst Alex Luck He found something That was not before: the presence of at least six nuclear submarines in the first submarine base in Qingdao, in the province of Shandong, China. The same, located at a strategic point with direct access to the yellow sea, the Eastern China Sea and the Japan Sea, has been a high military sensitivity installation for years, but now it can be observed with relative clarity from public services of digital cartography. In other words, the active existence of a secret base of nuclear submarines where, as explained by the analyst, several docked nuclear submarines are identified, a revelation that confirms not only the sustained expansion of the Chinese underwater fleet, but also its growing commitment to reinforce strategic deterrence through naval power. The submarines. The images from the space show at least six docked nuclear submarines, including two of Type 091 classtwo of class Type 093A and unidentified, in addition to a dry dike submarine that could be dismantled. Also, According to the analysta Type 092currently out of service and replaced by the most modern Type 094. Said form, we would be facing five nuclear propulsion submarines (although these with conventional weapons), and at least one with nuclear ballistic capacity (SSBN). Plus: The base, which as we said until now had remained under a relative veil of secrecy, points to a centerpiece in the growing maritime expansion of China. A Chinese submarine Type 094 Evolutionary deterrence. China currently has some 600 Nuclear Ojivasa modest figure compared to more than 5,000 from the United States, but enough to unleash a winter global nuclear in case of conflict. We have commented beforealthough Beijing maintains a policy of “Not first use” Of nuclear weapons, the country has begun to diversify its strategic arsenal, traditionally dependent on terrestrial and aerial platforms, through an expansion of its underwater force with nuclear capacity. A THREAT INITIATIVE NUCLEAR REPORT He stressed that the Navy of the Popular Liberation Army (Plan) operates both nuclear propulsion submarines and a robust diesel-electric submarines, the latter being the back spine of its underwater power. However, the recent focus seems to modernize and expand its naval nuclear component, with expectations that its total fleet reaches 65 units by 2025, According to estimates of the US government, and 80 by 2035. China goes very seriously. In the last fifteen years, China has built twelve submarines of nuclear propulsion: two Type 093 (Shang I class), four Type 093A (Shang II) and six Type 094 (Jin Class), the latter equipped with ballistic missiles launched from submarines (SLBM) as The JL-2 (CSS-N-14) and the most advanced JL-3 (CSS-N-20), thus representing the first marine nuclear dissuasion truly credible of the country. Each submarine Jin class can transport up to 12 missiles, and They were shown Publicly during the parade for the 70th anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic of Popular in 2019. In parallel, the imminent construction of the new Type 096 is expected, which will operate together with the Type 094 during the 2030s, as part of that Objective marked by Xi Jinping of significantly strengthening this strategic branch. The underwater race. No doubt, the discovery of this active and visible base from satellite is One more sample How the limits of strategic surveillance They have diluted in the era of digital cartography. However, and beyond the technological anecdote, the finding illustrates the growing role that marine deterrence will play in the Chinese nuclear strategy. With a fleet every time more advanced And a leadership determined to project power in the Western Pacific, the submarine program of the plan represents a critical dimension in the new geopolitical balance. The challenge does not reside solely in the number of submarines, but in its technology, capacity for stealth, autonomy and strategic armament. As China continues to develop Its presence under the waters, Qingdao’s revelation serves as a reminder that the next great struggle for nuclear supremacy may not be seen from the surface, but observe (as now) from orbit. Image | Google (Via Alexluck), United States Naval Institute In Xataka | Satellite images have discovered something: China is building the largest military center on the planet In Xataka | Satellite images leave little doubt: China is building a mysterious ship, and has an unusual size

In 1953 the United States decided to put a naval base in Rota. Now the installation looks at your future with uncertainty

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When Europe spoke weeks ago of rearme There were a series of news that attest to the situation. First it was Germany through the Almighty Rheinmetall and With Volkswagen In the “helping” equation, then even Spain with a component factory in the Basque Country. In France, a Cold War Plan to “diversify” your nuclear umbrella. And if none of these proposals went ahead, Europe would always have the Naval Rota base in Spain. Until now. Uncertainty at a key point. The story was told this morning The Financial Times. In the quiet coastal town of Rota, to the south of Spain, the imposing presence of American destroyers breaks the idyllic postcard. This old agricultural town houses today The naval base most important in the United States in Europe, the key piece of the antimile shield that protects the continent. It happens that something seems to have changed this part for a while. He had promised a sixth boat in 2022, but Donald Trump’s re -election has fired the alarms about an imminent American troops cutin line with its narrative that Europe must stop depending from Washington for your safety. In numbers, this “restlessness” reaches the close ones 84,000 deployed soldiers In at least 38 European bases, all inheritance of World War II, but whose continuity is now questioned. Broken, symbol and vulnerability. Rota’s base was the fruit of A signed pact In 1953 between Dwight Eisenhower and Franco. That agreement today is a complex of strategic dimensions that includes air track, three docks and the largest weapons and fuel installation of the pentagon in Europe. Its location, near the Strait of Gibraltar, makes it a fundamental node for Project military power towards the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East. In addition, its official status as a Spanish naval installation “Joint use” It forces the United States to coordinate certain movements with Madrid, which adds a layer of complexity to its operation. However, the FT said that for many US military, broken is considered little less than A dream destination Due to its high quality of life and a local economy deeply influenced by the base: two thirds of the city’s economic activity depend on it, and Spanish companies such as Navantia maintain millionaire contracts With the United States Navy. The aircraft carrier of the Spanish Navy Dedal The Trump factor. But as we said, the idyllic postcard seems to be living an era of uncertainty with Trump’s re -election. The contradictory signals from Washington have sown restlessness. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as “hysteria” Rumors about possible cuts, Defense Secretary Pete Heghseth warned that American protection It would not be eternal. Worry. The concern is that, before any disagreement (here the fan is broad, from commercial reprisals, European support to Ukraine or the rejection of geopolitical proposals such as the Acquisition of Greenland), Trump can decide to drastically reduce military deployment in Europe, even unilaterally. The tycoon now He has shown disdain for the historical commitments of NATO and has frequently folvado the Scarce spending in defense of its European partners, being Spain One of the most lagging. In addition, President Pedro Sánchez has confronted Trump on various fronts, since his recent Posture about China until His sentence to the Israeli offensive in Gaza, which raises the political risk for the base of rota. Europe without shield. If we stick to numbers, Rota base currently houses 2,800 American soldiersincluding units at sea, and its fleet of destroyers (endowed with these systems to intercept ballistic missiles) represents a mobile capacity without equivalent in Europe. Although fixed pitchers from Poland and Romania could assume part of the Antimisile shield, the European Navy lacks A real alternative to the power of US ships parked in Spain. Hence NATO, although nominally owner of the system, depends largely on Military infrastructure of the United States for collective defense. The European strategy, for now, has consisted of gaining military independence gradually, but is still far from being able to fill the void that would leave an abrupt American replication. Again, That rearme acquires more importance. Alternatives: Morocco. In the face of the possibility of a break, The FT had that some voices suggest that the United States could transfer part of its operations To Moroccocountry that reinforced its link with the Trump administration by normalizing relations with Israel in 2020. With less politically compromised facilities and greater diplomatic harmony, Morocco would be outlined as a possible logistical replacement for Rota. Moreover, apparently, from The Foreign Policy Research Institute They warn that, if the Spanish government overestimates its strategic value or underestimate the level of irritation which can generate in Trump, the consequences could be immediate and deep. Uncertain future. So things, and although for now the base It continues to expand and receiving investments, the rumors of cuts fly over the installation. The American media commented that American residents in rota try Keep calm And, meanwhile, Europe observes with restlessness a situation that transcends local geopolitics and raises an existential dilemma for the continental defense itself. The transition to a greater self -sufficiency European defensive, now, it seems more pronounced than ever, but while that mature or becomes effective transformation, the shadow of an unexpected turn under Trump’s second presidency looms over the Cadiz coast. At stake, the key piece of the antimile shield that protects the old continent. Image | Navy, Us Defenseimagery In Xataka | In the middle of the Cold War, France designed a nuclear rearme plan for Europe. Now sound strongly In Xataka | Europe before its time of truth: we have entered the era of “rearme” and the EU has a plan not to be behind

The largest military base on the planet

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During The cold warthe Soviet Union prepared for “the worst” building a large number of Underground bases and bunkersresistant structures that could face nuclear attacks. In Germany also tell with a large number of these vestiges of war conflicts of the past. In China, since 1980 there is a group in charge in the creation of deep shelters capable of resisting the most powerful western bombs. The team has silently lifting an unpublished work: the largest military bunker on the planet. A vitamin “pentagon. I told it in exclusive the Financial Times through satellite images. China is developing a military complex of monumental proportions on the Western outskirts of Beijing, one that according to American intelligence would work as a War Command Center Designed to house the High Command of the Popular Liberation Army (EPL) in case of conflict, including a eventual nuclear war. The site, informally nicknamed by analysts as “Beijing Military City”it covers about 1,500 hectares (ten times bigger that the Pentagon) and is approximately 30 kilometers from the center of the capital. Satellite images, analyzed by US agencies, show deep excavations and intense construction activity, suggesting the creation of a network of underground facilities strongly reinforced and connected by tunnels, capable of resisting attacks, even with nuclear weapons. Xi Jinping’s plans. The beginning of the works, detected in mid -2024coincides with the EPL preparations for the centenary of its foundation in 2027, date for which President Xi Jinping has ordered that the armed forces develop sufficient capacity to take Taiwan. The Nuclear Arsenal Expansionthe improvement in the integration between EPL branches and the impulse of new weapons systems are part of this modernization strategy. In fact, experts Like Dennis Wilderformer head of analysis of China in the CIA, interpret the new bunker as a clear sign of China’s intentions, not only to consolidate a conventional first level force, but also to strengthen their abilities for a nuclear war. Colosal bunker, absolute secretism. The FT had that more than 100 cranes operate simultaneously in an area of ​​five square kilometers, and according to the Former Image Analyst Renny Babiarzthe infrastructure includes underground facilities connected by hidden passages. The site completely lacks common elements in civil real estate projects, such as exhibition rooms or official mentions on the Internet, which further evidences its military character. In fact, and although there is no visible military presence, there are multiple signs that They prohibit the use of drones or photography, access controls with guards and restrictions to pass through nearby tourist areas, which have been declared “Military Areas” by local residents. Start of excavations in 2024 Echoes of the Cold War. We said it at the beginning. The characteristics of the site remind the Soviet underground bases of the Cold War, and reflect the influence of engineers Like Qian Qihupioneer in the development of resistant structures to nuclear attacks after their training at the former Military Engineering Academy of Kuybyshev in the USSR. Counted on Asian Times That at least since the 1980s, Qian and his team have worked on the creation of deep shelters capable of resisting extremely powerful bombs, such as the American GBU-57A/B.capable of crossing up to 200 meters. Strategic ambition. For their part, US officials point out that the new complex would replace the current center EPL command in the Western hillsbuilt during the Cold War and already considered obsolete for contemporary security standards. The new installation would not only increase the protection of the high command against American penetration weapons, but also allow Integrate advanced communications and have space for future military capabilities. In other words, the dimensions of the complex and its partially buried characteristics point to a unique purpose: to be the main operations center China strategic in case of war. Power symbol. Researchers and analysts also agree that the project presents all the typical signals of a highly sensitive military installation, such as the Use of reinforced concrete and one Network of tunnels deep. In this regard, a Chinese researcher accessed that his size, leaving the Pentagon in “tiny” XI JINPING ambitions for overcoming the United States in strategic capacity. Plus: construction coincides with a transformation process Urbanistic of the surroundings of Beijing, in which homes have demolished in areas such as Qinglonghu, feeding speculation about the nature of the project in Chinese social networks. Precedents China already has military underground facilities, such as Command Center in Xishansouthwest of Beijing, located 100 meters deep, from where EPL maneuvers are directed since 2013. In 2018, researchers identified A karst cave In Xishan’s forest park, with an estimated depth of 2,000 meters and its own water source, an enclave with the potential for the location of a nuclear bunker. That cave is considered comparable in depth to the famous Krubera in Georgiawhich suggests that, in addition to the monumental work, the EPL is exploring reinforced natural locations for future strategic facilities. Background: Taiwan. Impossible to ignore the island. Sources close to the Taiwan Ministry of Defense They have suggested to FT That the EPL is building a new command center, although some experts question the suitability of the ground for underground bunkers. Thus, given the size of the site, it is speculated that it could also house a high -level administrative installation or a large -scale training base. HSU YEN-CHI, INVESTIGIC AND WARGAMING STUDIES IN TAIPÉI, researcher on Talegic and Wargaming, He underlined that the land far exceeds the dimensions of an ordinary military base, which reinforces the hypothesis that the site has a strategic purpose much greater. Official silence. What seems clear about the images is that we are facing a pharaonic work in times of war. Officially, neither the Office of the United States National Intelligence Director nor the Chinese Embassy in Washington offered more comments on the project to the Financial Times. And while Washington carefully observes the progress of the works, Beijing is limited to insisting on its commitment to a defensive policy and peaceful development. However, the scale, secrecy … Read more

A group of researchers is caught in a Antarctica base under a threat: that of one of them

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In 1982 the film teacher John Carpenter made us feel the other face of the currency of cold isolation at a research station in Antarctica. Through science fiction he spoke to us In ‘The Thing’ of the human psyche in such auspicious conditions for paranoia and conflict. Therefore, when in 2018 it occurred A real violent story In a Russian station, the looks returned to the classic. Something similar is happening again in the area. There are nine researchers and a defendant and, as almost always, without the possibility of leaving. Investigation. February 2025. The government of South Africa arrives a first report, a report where there is A serious accusation Among the team of nine outstanding researchers who have in the SANAE IV Antarctic Base. In addition, the accusation arises less than a month after the team started from South Africa for a 13 -month mission. According to leaksone of the victims would have sent an email to the government describing the attack, the worrying behavior of the aggressor and direct threats against his life. However and until now, the government He has not confirmed Independently, the content of the message has not given details about the identity of the accused or the victim. In 3D games Generation Z cannot pay the rent, but very soon it will be the richest generation in history Government decision. In the last hours, the Government of South Africa has made a key decision: it has decided Do not evacuate any member After investigating the complaints of physical aggression and sexual harassment that occurred at the station. Dion George, Minister of Environment, He affirmed to New York Times that the situation is currently “under control”, that the alleged aggressor has shown repentance and that a mediation protocol has been activated with the support of psychologists. However, the real problem is in the extreme distance (more than 4,300 km to Cape Town), and the environmental conditions, which have complicated research, leaving many questions about the safety and well -being of the equipment. Antarctica: an inhospitable environment. The Sanae IV base is one of the many scientific facilities in Antarctica where researchers must LIVING FOR MONTHS IN ISOLATION Extreme, without the possibility of abandoning the place due to severe climatic conditions. The hostile environment, with extreme temperatures, ice storms and months of total darkness, makes any interpersonal conflict amplify in a dangerous way, since victims cannot get away from their aggressors or seek immediate help. The Sanae IV station Recent cases. We said it at the beginning: the problem of inappropriate behaviors and violence in Antarctic scientific bases It is not new. At the beginning of the new millennium the geologist Jane K. Willenbring denounced being harassed Sexually during an expedition, although it only filed the complaint in 2016 after obtaining professional stability. Perhaps the most popular case of all It happened in 2018when a researcher at a Russian station stabbed a colleague, in what was described as An emotional collapse Due to insulation pressure. A year earlier, in a South African base, an investigator destroyed another’s computer with an ax For a love dispute. All incidents that reflect the psychological complexity of prolonged isolation and the challenges that the authorities face to supervise the behavior of the equipment deployed in the region. And the law? It We count a few years ago. Given the absence of effective autonomous institutions, and having such a tiny and scientific population, we can only refer to the Antarctic Treaty which was signed in the mid -twentieth century by 53 countries, the same that establishes that each malefactor will be tried according to the jurisdiction of their country of origin. Of course, there are no order forces or real judicial figures. The logistics dilemma. It is the great leg to elucidate. One of the key factors in the decision of the South African government not evacuating anyone lies in the logistics and operation of the base. In winter, ice storms They make any evacuation impossible Without high risk for the entire crew. In addition, each team member plays an essential role to maintain the operational station, and the lack of personnel could be unusable the base, a crucial infrastructure for South Africa’s scientific research in the region. According to Dawn Sumnerprofessor at the University of California, withdrawing a single person is not viable without affecting the stability of the equipment and the operability of the station. Plus: The physical structure of the SANAE IV base limits the possibility of completely isolating the aggressor of others. {“Videid”: “X8SQN4A”, “Autoplay”: False, “Title”: “The largest iceberg in the world follows its course by Antarctic Waters”, “Tag”: “”, “Duration”: “10”} Protocols and prevention. To avoid incidents, researchers traveling to Antarctica are subject to rigorous selection processes similar to those of astronautswhere technical skills, psychological history, medical history and coexistence capacity are evaluated. Thus, even with these filters, coexistence problems in extreme environments remain a constant threat. In this regard, Minister George said that, at the time of the team’s departure in February, no problem was detected in the evaluation of the members. However, recent events suggest that current protocols may not be enough to prevent this type of incidents in long -term missions. In Xataka Elon Musk fired 6,000 employees two weeks ago. Now the US faces the massive entry of invasive species Plus: Winter. Despite the apparent current calm, experts warn that the worst is yet to come. The months of July and August will bring total darkness and even more extreme temperatures, which could intensify tensions within the equipment and increase psychological risks. As stood out in the Times Professor Sumner, “darkness has not yet arrived, and they are already facing these problems,” suggests that the situation could deteriorate even more. With this cultivation broth, the combination of isolation, extreme climatic conditions and interpersonal conflicts without the possibility of escape, they make this A high -risk case. While South Africa insists that everything is under control, the history of violence … Read more

Convert an abandoned island into a world weapons shipping base

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At the end of February, satellite images revealed something that had not been made public. Washington was Restoring the Base of the Pacific that launched atomic bombing over Japan, an action nothing trivial with which the United States prepared a “possible” scenario. Now, new images at another Pacific point reinforce the theory of American “rearmament.” An atoll turned into a kind of “Amazon” for the sending of artillery throughout the planet. Rocket position. The United States Space Force has given green light To the plans to reactivate Johnston Atolla remote island in the Pacific with a dark history of nuclear tests and storage of chemical weapons. The idea? Convert it instead of cargo transport tests by rocket under the program Rocket Cargo Vaguard. The project seeks to develop the ability to transport military supplies to any point on the planet in a matter of hours, using large -capacity rockets. In fact, the notification of intention (NOI) Published by the Department of the Air Force A few hours ago confirming the construction of two landing platforms on the island and planning up to 10 landing tests per year for four years. The tests are expected to begin as soon as this year, depending on the results of the ongoing environmental evaluation. Why this island. The analysis of the Air Force Department identified Johnston Atoll as The only adequate location For this type of tests. Other sites evaluatedlike Kwajalein Atoll, Midway Island and Wake Island, were discarded for various operational reasons. Johnston Atoll, on the other hand, was chosen by be a remote territoryunder the control of the United States government with maritime and aerial access, and for its ability to receive and store equipment transported by rocket. Plus: The island’s location makes it less vulnerable to extreme climatic events, a key concern after Kwajalein It would suffer severe damage Due to storms last year. The island from the image of NASA A dark past. We said it at the beginning. Johnston Atoll has a highly controversial military history. The enclave was used as Naval Reporting Baselanding floor and center of Nuclear, biological and chemical tests. Among the most notorious events are nuclear tests in the atmosphere between 1958 and 1975, including The Starfish Prime test In 1962, the largest nuclear explosion made in space. Also for the use of the island as Chemical and Biological Weapons Warehouseand as the center of its destruction until 2003, when it was finally abandoned by the United States Army after completing pollutant cleaning. Despite its current status as a National Wildlife Refuge and part of the National Marine Monument of the Pacific Islands, the satellite image reveals that the island continues to host abandoned military infrastructuresuch as a 2.7 km landing floor and other facilities that will be reused. A revolution for military logistics. It is the great proposal. The Rocket Cargo Vaguard program, led by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFR), seeks to prove the viability of using commercial rockets for Global military supplies transport. From at least 2020the Pentagon has explored this technology with the idea of ​​reducing the delivery times of days or weeks just a few hours. The concept implies the use of reusable rockets to transport up to 100 tons of load Or even personnel to strategic locations in the world, using orbital or suborbital trajectories. Spacex and the potential use of Starship. And here a code name arises. One of the main candidates for the program is the Spacex starship, the rocket bigger and powerful ever built. In 2022, Spacex received A 102 million contract of dollars to provide flight data and technologies tests for the transport of load and humanitarian aid. However, to date, Starship tests They have been mixedwith multiple explosions during launch attempts. Despite this, the Pentagon has shown great interest in acquiring Spacex launching systems for sensitive and high -risk missions. General Philip Garrant, commander of the Space Systems Command, declared in November that the use of Starship for the Rocket Cargo program is One of the most logical optionsmainly due to its large load capacity and reusable design. Future perspectives and expansion. The approval of the environmental assessment next month could open the door in par, not only to evidence of Rocket Cargo Vaguardbut also to the total reactivation of Johnston Atoll as an landing center for other reusable space vehicles. In fact, we would say that it is almost insured if we take into account that there are practically no locations in the United States that can house rocket landing operations of this scale. No doubt, if the island ends up being approved, it could become A key strategic asset for the United States space force in the development of reusable spatial infrastructure. One, in addition, nothing trivial: a worldwide logistics and ultra -grape center to replenish artillery in records in the appearance of any modern conflict. Image | POT In Xataka | Satellite images leave no doubt: the US has restored the base of the Pacific that launched atomic bombardment over Japan In Xataka | The United States fears that China’s long -range missiles will reach Guam. So he just launched one himself

The US has restored the base of the Pacific that launched atomic bombing on Japan

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In December it was learned that the United States had carried out a curious test. In essence, He had shot herself a missile To see if he was able to neutralize it. That rare Avis took place in an “unbalanced territory” of the nation, on the island of Guam. A Pacific Strategic Eat whose geographical situation makes it “nuclear” objective. And if Guam does not work out, now we know that a plan B is ready. Strategic rebirth. The United States Company Planet Labswho monitor the possible changes and evolutions throughout the planet via satellite, has compiled a series of images that leave no doubt and ranging from December 2023 to January of this year. The historic North Field, on the island of Tinian, has just completely rehabilitated after having remained abandoned for more than 75 years. Originally built during World War II To launch the sad b-29 bombings About Japan, including The missions that took the atomic bombs to Hiroshima and Nagasakithe airfield clearly points to a reconstruction to become a key piece of the United States military strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. The images obtained show the complete progress in the restoration of 2,000 square meters of tracks, filming streets and other key infrastructure. Apparently, grid -shaped design, Inspired by Manhattan, New York, complicates enemy attacks by distributing strategic assets in a pattern difficult to neutralize with a single blow. Tinian: A key node. As we said, Tinian, currently part of the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands of the Northit is located about 200 km northeast of Guam, which makes it a strategic point to support US air operations in the Pacific. In fact and as we explain at the beginning, with the modernization of its airport, the Tinian International, and the expansion of its facilities, the island now offers a viable alternative in case the base Andersen in Guam be attacked or unused. There is talk of Several projects underway which include the expansion of tracking and streets, new fuel deposits in the main port of the island, the construction of a large parking platform for aircraft and the modernization of infrastructure for joint military operations between the Navy and the Air Force of USA. Tinian location, on the left, with Guam directly to the south. Wake Island, in the center, and Hawaii, on the right, are also marked Of abandonment to military avant -garde. We do not talk about one more place, of course. During World War II, North Field was the world’s largest air basewith four tracks almost 3 km long, sufficient space to house more than 500 B-29 bombers and an endowment of 40,000 troops. After the war, The base was abandoned in 1947 and remained inactive for a long time. In the 2000s and 2010, the Air Force carried out minor works to use one of its tracks in operations exercises on austere lands, but It was not until 2023 that the decision was made to recover the entire base as part of the strategy of the called as Agile Fuat Employment (ACE). AGILE COMBAT EMPLOYMENT: DISUNICATION BEFORE CHINA. Ace doctrine is based on The Air Force capacity to deploy forces quickly and flexible in improvised or remote bases, reducing their vulnerability to enemy attacks. North Field’s rehabilitation is part of this plan, allowing Military aircraft can operate from multiple locationsinstead of depending on fixed bases such as Andersen in Guam, which would be a priority objective in a conflict with China. Not just that. In addition, the Navy and the Air Force have implemented measures to disperse and hide strategic assetshindering the planning and execution of enemy attacks. In this regard, A recent report by Hudson Institute He pointed out that China could disable entire bases with only 10 missiles Loaded with submunitions, which makes the diversification of aerodromes such as Tinian fundamental for operational survival in a high intensity conflict. Rehabilitation and bunkers. While other countries, including China, seem to be strengthening its bases with bunkerized structuresthe United States Air Force has opted for a different strategy: not hardening bases, but make them more mobile and scattered. That said, There is a debate In the country on whether this strategy is the most appropriate in front of a rival like China, a nation that He has developed a missile arsenal precision capable of attacking bases throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Expanding versatility. It is the last of the legs that is understood after the progress. The Modernization of North Field It will also allow the operation of aircraft with capabilities Vertical or short landing (Stovl)as The F-35b of the Marines Corps. This type of aircraft can operate on improvised and remote tracks, increasing the flexible attack capacity of the United States in the region. In addition, the use of Mobile braking and electromagnetic catapult systems (EMALS) in land bases is also being evaluatedwhich would facilitate the operation of combat aircraft in airfields with shorter and fixed aircraft carrier infrastructure. Therefore, the recovery of the base in Tinian represents, a priori, a key piece in the new military architecture of Washington in the Pacific. Its rehabilitation offers greater operational flexibility, a possible Plan b To Guam, and complicates the enemy attack capacity while reinforcing the asset dispersion strategy in the region. Image | Planet Labs In Xataka | The United States fears that China’s long -range missiles will reach Guam. 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Hispano Mark winds offers to play first base in 2025 with Mets

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New York Mets’ Hispanic, Mark winds, offered this Saturday during the team’s fans festival that is willing to sacrifice and move to first base for what the team needs for the 2025 major leagues season. The first base currently represents a headache for the Mets, which still does not reach an agreement with their team star, Pete Alonso. That’s why Winds put to order to move from the third base to the initial because what he wants is to conquer a championshipwhich would be the first of the currency since 1986. “I love playing in the prelude. But right now, my main approach is to see what I can do to get to a world series and win a championship. That’s all I want, ”said the player during a meeting with the press. Even, Winds said closely the negotiation of Mets with Alonsowaiting for them to reach an agreement after several weeks of negotiation. “It is difficult not to pay attention to it when you see it on all platforms,” ​​said winds on the process of Alonso and the team, who also said that he has been working on the initial during the recess of the season. “I have been working a lot in that in recent weeks. It has been fun to work to collect balls and things like that, ”he detailed winds about his work routine in the first base. Winds, who is from Dominican father and Nicaraguan mother, received the opportunity to be the second -handed antealist of the Mets in the last season, for whom responded by batting for average of 266, with 22 doubles, 27 homers and 71 races in 111 games. His performance was such that It was placed as a third in the offensive order in the postseason, a stage in which it hit for .327, with five windows and 14 races producedbut with everything and the change of position it faces, winds does not lose the approach and remains excited for its fourth season in the big leagues. “One tries to focus on being ready to return. I am excited, ”said winds, who has played in 84 games in the initial at the highest level of the MLB. In addition to winds, the Mets are also open to try gardener Jesse Winker and the interior box player Brett Bitch, as long as the return of Alonso is not confirmed. With winds profile to start the year in the first pad, The METS will have Bitch and the Dominican Ronny Mauricio as the options to dispute ownership in the third base. Continue reading: (Tagstotranslate) New York Mets

Jesse Winker willing to play first base for the Mets

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One of the movements of the New York Mets in free agency was the hiring of Jesse Winker for one year and $7.5 million dollars. After playing 44 regular season games in 2024 with the Queens franchise and being a key player in the playoffs. Winker recently had a small press conference via Zoom in which he talked about what’s coming up in the season with the Mets. And he affirmed his commitment to the New York organization by 2025. “After the year ended, I made it pretty clear that I wanted to stay.”Winker explained. “At the beginning of the offseason, the free agency process… I feel like there are different phases, right? And I would say that after Christmas it started to gain momentum and the conversations started to get more serious,” the player commented on his signing process with the Mets since free agency. Jesse Winker stays with Mets.Credit: Rick Scuteri | AP As for Winker’s role with the Mets this season, it is still not entirely clear. Well, with the arrival of Juan Soto for right field and the permanence of Brandon Nimmo for left field, Winker’s playing time could be reduced in 2025. However, the left-hander has made it clear that he is willing to help the team in any role that his manager Carlos Mendoza asks of him. “I definitely feel comfortable. “As I said, I will be ready for whatever they ask of me.”he emphasized. Even Winker is open to covering first base for the Mets in the absence of this position. Well, Pete Alonso, starting first baseman in recent seasons, remains a free agent without reaching an agreement with the organization. “I definitely felt more comfortable at first base two years ago. Until then I hadn’t really played there, but it was definitely a position where I felt like ‘man, maybe I should have been playing this a long time ago.’ At least have it as a tool in your bag. So yeah, I definitely feel comfortable there.”Jesse explained. Winker has never played a regular season game at first base.but saw some time there during a minor league rehab assignment in 2023 while with the Milwaukee Brewers. The player himself He stated that last season there were some discussions with the team staff about him playing first base.. And recently Andy Martino reported that if the Mets did not reach an agreement with Pete Alonso they would look for an internal solution for the first baseman. This could be move Mark Vientos from third to first base and rotate with Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty and Luisangel at third base. Although a Winker at first could open a better range of options for the team. Keep reading:Mets sign left-hander AJ Minter for two years, $22 millionMLB figure comes out in defense of Pete Alonso: “They don’t value him enough”Pete Alonso presents contract proposal to New York Mets

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