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The Lagrange points: The new Space Race.

In 1957, the Soviets shook the world when they sent Sputnik into orbit. The first artificial satellite was communist!

For 22 days, the USA looked at the sky in shame and anger. How could they have beaten America, the most powerful nation on Earth?

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The Chinese blockade of Taiwan

Only 12 countries still recognise Taipei as the capital of Taiwan, thanks to decades of Chinese political and economic influence. The aggravating moment was the US decision to switch its diplomatic recognition in 1979 towards Beijing.

Since then, the US has walked a thin line between its business interests with China while being Taiwan's strongest military supporter.

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Hook ‘hem !

On February 1st, French MOD announced that units from the French Navy won the Hook 'Em award for the third year running!

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Fleet air defence since 1945

Publié le 29 juin 2022 air et cosmos

La perte du Moskva, au-delà du drame humain, est un coup terrible pour le prestige de la Marine Russe

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