In the Part 2 of this feature, I hope to make it clear why did I spend so much time explaining all the ‘backgrounds and context’ regarding Iranian UAVs — and also why are there so many negative reports about them.
All highly plausible. Push-back for this from Washington could explain the seemingly arbitrary & drastic escalation in the so-called chip war which left wonks and analysts all scratching their heads last year - blocking exports of cutting edge chip fabrication tech to the PRC. (Allegedly it was "punishment" for rattling Taiwan's cage a bit too much.) And it also explains why the Biden admin wouldn't be explicit about this. No sense in painting the Chinese into a more pro-Pudding corner than Chinese diplomacy demands.
Exceptionally interesting, specifically the brilliance of the Chinese. Perhaps the US and our allies are as far-sighted but I fear we are still benefitting from post-WW2 fortune without creating much new. Of course, if it is being done well average people like me may not even be aware of the progress.
Thank you for a very thought-provoking morning read.
China is paying and playing smart.
All highly plausible. Push-back for this from Washington could explain the seemingly arbitrary & drastic escalation in the so-called chip war which left wonks and analysts all scratching their heads last year - blocking exports of cutting edge chip fabrication tech to the PRC. (Allegedly it was "punishment" for rattling Taiwan's cage a bit too much.) And it also explains why the Biden admin wouldn't be explicit about this. No sense in painting the Chinese into a more pro-Pudding corner than Chinese diplomacy demands.
Exceptionally interesting, specifically the brilliance of the Chinese. Perhaps the US and our allies are as far-sighted but I fear we are still benefitting from post-WW2 fortune without creating much new. Of course, if it is being done well average people like me may not even be aware of the progress.
Thank you for a very thought-provoking morning read.
....and you have a ex technical foot-logger serviceman waiting for the final of a series on USVs development. You’re great Tom!