Military Procurement
Exclusive: U.S. moves to cut Huawei off from global chip suppliers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Friday moved to block shipments of semiconductors to Huawei Technologies from global chipmakers, in an action that could ramp up tensions with China. FILE PHOTO: The Huawei logo is seen on a communications device in London, Britain, January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville The U.S. Commerce Department said it …
Exclusive: Satellite images reveal China’s aircraft carrier ‘factory,’ analysts say
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – High-resolution satellite images show that the construction of China’s first full-sized aircraft carrier is progressing steadily alongside expansive infrastructure work that analysts say suggests the ship will be the first of several large vessels produced at the site. FILE PHOTO: A combination image of satellite photos shows Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, …
Russia delivers more air defense equipment to Turkey
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Russia flew a fresh shipment of advanced air defense equipment to Turkey on Saturday, the Turkish Defence Ministry said, continuing to implement a deal that is likely to trigger U.S. sanctions against a NATO ally. FILE PHOTO: First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are seen after unloaded from a …
