Recently at an air power conference hosted by RAND Corporation in Taiwan, the former head of Air Force intelligence provided a wide-ranging overview on the evolution of Chinese military power, focusing on the air element. Second Line of Defense is providing a slideshow of his slides, and conducted an interview with him to provide a basic narrative concerning the presentation.
In the piece to be posted soon on http://www.sldinfoc.com , the General provides his explanation of the evolution of Chinese programs and capabilities, and in a second piece, a dialogue with Second Line of Defense’s Robbin Laird with the General discusses the question of the nature of the Chinese challenge.
As Deptula summarized: The PRC used to have lots and lots of airplanes, thousands and thousands, but they were not qualitatively that good. Well now they’re transitioning very rapidly from just quantity to a qualitative force with sufficient quantities that will be very complex and pose significant combat challenges for the U.S. and its allies."
As part of our assessment of evolving PRC military capabilities, we have interviewed Rick Fisher, Jr., a leading expert on the PRC military. This brief is an excerpt of two longer briefs by Fisher and accompanies a Second Line of Defense interview.
As part of our assessment of evolving PRC military capabilities, we have interviewed Rick Fisher, Jr., a leading expert on the PRC military. This brief is an excerpt of two longer briefs by Fisher and accompanies a Second Line of Defense interview.
Pakistan Armed Forces
Headquarters
Leadership
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
General Khalid Shameem Wynne
Secretary of Defence
Nargis Sethi
Chief of Army Staff
Chief of Air Staff
Chief of Navy Staff
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafik Butt
Muhammad Asif Sandila
Manpower
Military age 16–49 years old[1]
Available for
military service 48,453,305 males, age 16–49 (2010 est.),
44,898,096 females, age 16–49 (2010 est.)
Fit for
military service 37,945,440 males, age 16–49 (2010 est.),
37,381,549 females, age 16–49 (2010 est.)
Expenditures
Budget $6.41 billion (2010–11) (ranked 35th)
Percent of GDP 2.6% (2008)
Foreign suppliers China
United States
France
Italy
Germany
Sweden
Turkey
Pakistan Armed Forces
The Pakistan Armed Forces, Musalah Afwaj-e-Pakistan) are the military forces of Pakistan. They are the seventh largest in the world in terms of active troops. The armed forces comprise three main branches:
the Pakistan Army, the Pakistan Navy (including the Pakistan Marines) and the Pakistan Air Force, together with a number of paramilitary forces.
Following 1962, Pakistan Armed Forces has had close military relations with the People's Republic of China, including development and research cooperation to enhance military system, such as on the JF-17 Thunder, K-8 Karakorum, and others as well. China is the leading supplier of military equipments to Pakistan.
The armed forces were formed in 1947 when Pakistan became independent from the British Empire.
Pakistan Armed Forces are the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping efforts, with more than 10,000 personnel deployed in 2007. Other foreign deployments have consisted of Pakistani military personnel as advisers in African and Arab countries.
History
Before 1947, most military officers of the newly formed Pakistan Armed Forces had served in the British Indian Army and fought in both World Wars and the numerous Anglo-Afghan Wars. Several experienced commanders who fought in the British military in World War II joined Pakistan Armed Forces giving it professionalism, experience and leadership. After independence, the military was supposed to have been divided between India and Pakistan with a ratio of 64% going to India and 36% for Pakistan; however, it is estimated that India refused to divide its share of equipment and some analyst suggest that Pakistan inherited a mere 15% of its allocated share.
The Pakistan Armed Forces have also taken over the Pakistani government several times since independence mainly on the pretext of lack of good civilian leadership, whom most Pakistanis regard as corrupt and inefficient. However, according to the political parties removed from power by the army, political instability, lawlessness and corruption are direct consequences of army rule.
TROOP STRENGTH
Pakistan’ Military is the seventh largest in th
Presentation given to the Phoenix Chapter of the Tin Can Sailors Association, January 16, 2016. Presentation put together by the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Intel Team for use during Tiger Cruise 2002.
Why we have military science and theory of war?
Just because the humanity spent much more time in war then in peace. So the war is quite loyal phenomena escorting the humanity.
What we are waiting from the military science?
Whom future wars will be fought, what they will be about, how they will be fought, what wars will be fought for and why people will participate in it.
Company to offer complete B4/B5/B6/B7 armoring solutions in Pakistan by using renown Ballistic Steel from Manufactures. The Ballistic Material does not have any adverse affects on the smooth mobility of the vehicles
Pakistan and UN : Media & Current Affairs : Student CollaborationAli Haider Saeed
An illustration of student-teacher collaborative discussion model in the subject of Media & Current Affairs during the Fall session 2020, Students engaged in the discussion on Pakistan and UN
The topic of mine presentation is Airforce. Here i can explain about the headquater of Pakistan Airforce , Wars in which Pakistan Airforce take apart , flying bases and non-flying bases , ranks of officers in Airforce , Operations of airforce , List of Air marchels , Awards , Aircrafts .
Pakistan Armed Forces
Headquarters
Leadership
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
General Khalid Shameem Wynne
Secretary of Defence
Nargis Sethi
Chief of Army Staff
Chief of Air Staff
Chief of Navy Staff
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafik Butt
Muhammad Asif Sandila
Manpower
Military age 16–49 years old[1]
Available for
military service 48,453,305 males, age 16–49 (2010 est.),
44,898,096 females, age 16–49 (2010 est.)
Fit for
military service 37,945,440 males, age 16–49 (2010 est.),
37,381,549 females, age 16–49 (2010 est.)
Expenditures
Budget $6.41 billion (2010–11) (ranked 35th)
Percent of GDP 2.6% (2008)
Foreign suppliers China
United States
France
Italy
Germany
Sweden
Turkey
Pakistan Armed Forces
The Pakistan Armed Forces, Musalah Afwaj-e-Pakistan) are the military forces of Pakistan. They are the seventh largest in the world in terms of active troops. The armed forces comprise three main branches:
the Pakistan Army, the Pakistan Navy (including the Pakistan Marines) and the Pakistan Air Force, together with a number of paramilitary forces.
Following 1962, Pakistan Armed Forces has had close military relations with the People's Republic of China, including development and research cooperation to enhance military system, such as on the JF-17 Thunder, K-8 Karakorum, and others as well. China is the leading supplier of military equipments to Pakistan.
The armed forces were formed in 1947 when Pakistan became independent from the British Empire.
Pakistan Armed Forces are the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping efforts, with more than 10,000 personnel deployed in 2007. Other foreign deployments have consisted of Pakistani military personnel as advisers in African and Arab countries.
History
Before 1947, most military officers of the newly formed Pakistan Armed Forces had served in the British Indian Army and fought in both World Wars and the numerous Anglo-Afghan Wars. Several experienced commanders who fought in the British military in World War II joined Pakistan Armed Forces giving it professionalism, experience and leadership. After independence, the military was supposed to have been divided between India and Pakistan with a ratio of 64% going to India and 36% for Pakistan; however, it is estimated that India refused to divide its share of equipment and some analyst suggest that Pakistan inherited a mere 15% of its allocated share.
The Pakistan Armed Forces have also taken over the Pakistani government several times since independence mainly on the pretext of lack of good civilian leadership, whom most Pakistanis regard as corrupt and inefficient. However, according to the political parties removed from power by the army, political instability, lawlessness and corruption are direct consequences of army rule.
TROOP STRENGTH
Pakistan’ Military is the seventh largest in th
Presentation given to the Phoenix Chapter of the Tin Can Sailors Association, January 16, 2016. Presentation put together by the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Intel Team for use during Tiger Cruise 2002.
Why we have military science and theory of war?
Just because the humanity spent much more time in war then in peace. So the war is quite loyal phenomena escorting the humanity.
What we are waiting from the military science?
Whom future wars will be fought, what they will be about, how they will be fought, what wars will be fought for and why people will participate in it.
Company to offer complete B4/B5/B6/B7 armoring solutions in Pakistan by using renown Ballistic Steel from Manufactures. The Ballistic Material does not have any adverse affects on the smooth mobility of the vehicles
Pakistan and UN : Media & Current Affairs : Student CollaborationAli Haider Saeed
An illustration of student-teacher collaborative discussion model in the subject of Media & Current Affairs during the Fall session 2020, Students engaged in the discussion on Pakistan and UN
The topic of mine presentation is Airforce. Here i can explain about the headquater of Pakistan Airforce , Wars in which Pakistan Airforce take apart , flying bases and non-flying bases , ranks of officers in Airforce , Operations of airforce , List of Air marchels , Awards , Aircrafts .
It's a short presentation on Indian Air force.......
2nd Slide - gives you a brief information about Indian Air Force
3rd Slide - tells you about the history of Indian Air Force at the time of World War II
4th Slide - it will tell you about the mission of Indian Air Force
5th Slide - tells you about the structure
6th Slide - gives information about the Aircraft Inventory
PHP Apps on the Move - Migrating from In-House to Cloud RightScale
RightScale Conference NYC 2012 -- PHP Apps on the Move - Migrating from In-House to Cloud
Kent Mitchell - Sr. Director, Product Management, Zend
It’s a common problem: How to move your PHP system to the cloud without completely overhauling your app. Most existing systems and applications were not designed for the level of elasticity the cloud brings. But many of those apps can still take advantage of all that the cloud offers - while requiring very few modifications.
In this session, we will discuss how one customer leveraged the off-the-shelf capabilities of RightScale and Zend to migrate from a fixed, non-scalable traditional architecture to an elastic, high-availability cloud architecture. Join us for a deeper look at this auto-scaling PaaS solution specifically designed to make it easier for you to deploy and manage cloud-based, highly available PHP server clusters.
Cultural diversity and unlocking the human potentialpitra.hutomo
The Executive Director of the Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS) Prior to FILCOLS, Alvin worked as Executive Assistant at the Office of the Chairman of the National Book Development Board (NBDB), a national government agency under the administrative supervision of the Department of Education. At the NBDB, he was project manager, writer, researcher, moderator, and editor-in-chief of the agency’s publication BOOKWATCH. He was in government service for five years.
A product of the public schools, Alvin graduated Salutatorian from Doña Rosario Elementary School in Quezon City. He graduated Valedictorian from Claro M. Recto High School in Manila. He finished his Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy from the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. He finished his Sacred Theology degree, Magna cum Laude from the University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila. He also received two certificates of completion with high distinction for the non-formal courses he took from the University of the Philippines Open University, Los Baños, Laguna. And while working at the NBDB, he took his Master in Public Management (candidate) from the Ateneo de Manila School of Government, Makati City.
Alvin loves to read especially books on history, enjoys computer strategy and simulation games, loves to drive his Nissan Exalta, loves to watch movies and TV science specials, loves to play the guitar and sing songs from sentimental to oldies to light rock to heavy metal.
General Deptula on the Evolution of the PRC AirforceICSA, LLC
Recently at an air power conference hosted by RAND Corporation in Taiwan, the former head of Air Force intelligence provided a wide-ranging overview on the evolution of Chinese military power, focusing on the air element.
Second Line of Defense is providing a slideshow of his slides, and conducted an interview with him to provide a basic narrative concerning the presentation.
You can visit Second Line of Defense at http://www.sldinfo.com
A brief history of the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Radar developed by Westinghouse. Includes information on deployments and various AWACS-like radars produced world-wide today.
This paper was delivery at the ASNE Virtual Technology, Systems and Ships symposium. January 26-28 2021. It focused on ways to integrate unmanned surface vessels into the fleet. He highlight a concept o operations, he designated as a 'nesting dolls" approach. Credit: MARTAC
The title of the Williams Foundation Seminar held on October 24, 2019 was “the requirements for fifth generation manoeuvre.” But those presentations which dealt with the industry and the government-industry relationship highlighted that the legacy approach to setting requirements which not deliver effectively fifth-generation manoeuvre capabilities.
The industrial-government eco system is evolving and that evolution needs to deliver cross-domain integration which requires government and industry to work together more effectively. And moving passed stove-piped platform acquisition and finding ways to shape Australian defense architectures which can subsume systems bought abroad within a more integrated Australian set of capabilities are two of the key tasks facing the Australian defense system.
The Deputy Secretary of the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group provided his perspective in his presentation to the Seminar.
The title of the Williams Foundation Seminar held on October 24, 2019 was “the requirements for fifth generation manoeuvre.” But those presentations which dealt with the industry and the government-industry relationship highlighted that the legacy approach to setting requirements which not deliver effectively fifth-generation manoeuvre capabilities.
The industrial-government eco system is evolving and that evolution needs to deliver cross-domain integration which requires government and industry to work together more effectively. And moving passed stove-piped platform acquisition and finding ways to shape Australian defense architectures which can subsume systems bought abroad within a more integrated Australian set of capabilities are two of the key tasks facing the Australian defense system.
Richard Czumak of Lockheed Martin provided his perspective in his presentation to the Seminar.
Presentation By Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Chris DeebleICSA, LLC
The title of the Williams Foundation Seminar held on October 24, 2019 was “the requirements for fifth generation manoeuvre.” But those presentations which dealt with the industry and the government-industry relationship highlighted that the legacy approach to setting requirements which not deliver effectively fifth-generation manoeuvre capabilities.
The industrial-government eco system is evolving and that evolution needs to deliver cross-domain integration which requires government and industry to work together more effectively. And moving passed stove-piped platform acquisition and finding ways to shape Australian defense architectures which can subsume systems bought abroad within a more integrated Australian set of capabilities are two of the key tasks facing the Australian defense system.
The head of Northrup Grumman Australia, Chris Deeble, provided his perspective in his presentation to the Seminar.
BG langford Presentation at Williams Foundation seminar October 24 2019ICSA, LLC
BRIG Ian Langford, the head of Army’s Land Capability programs highlighted at the Williams Foundation Seminar held in Canberra, Australia, October 24, 2019, how he saw the Army adapting to the new environment and contributing to fifth generation manoeuvre.
BRIG Ian Langford argued that the evolving networks of forces enabled by a fifth-generation approach could provide new ways to mix and match forces to allow for more combat flexibility.
AIRCDRE Phil Gordon on the Changing Character of ManouvreICSA, LLC
The Commander of the RAAF’s Air Warfare Centre, AIRCDRE Phil Gordon focused on the changing nature of C2 at the Williams Foundation Seminar on the Changing Requirements for Fifth Generation Maneuver held in Canberra, Australia, October 24, 2019.
In this prevention at the Williams Foundation Seminar held in Canberra, Australia on October 24, 2019,
The scene setting presentation for the seminar was provided by WGCDR Joe Brick of the Australian War College. She provided a look back to inform the way ahead for Australia and its allies to position themselves for decisive advantage in 21st century conflict. .
The core GATR capability is really about rapid response.
In an article by Debra Werner of Space News published on December 5, 2017, the role of GATR was highlighted.
Cubic Corporation’s GATR satellite antennas continue to provide communications links for residents and community leaders in Puerto Rico more than two months after Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. territory and nearby Caribbean islands.
Employees of GATR Technologies, part of Cubic Corporation’s Mission Solutions Division, were in the U.S. Virgin Islands working to reestablish communications in the wake of Hurricane Irma, when Help.NGO’s Disaster Immediate Response Team and Cisco Systems’ Tactical Operations Team called for assistance in Puerto Rico.
Victor Vega, GATR Technologies director of emerging solutions, and his colleagues packed inflatable satellite antennas in suitcases and brought them to areas of Puerto Rico where hurricane-force winds and fallen trees had dismantled the terrestrial communications infrastructure. They installed inflatable GATR 2.4 meter antennas on rooftops, including two U.S. Army National Guard buildings that served as a distribution point for food and water.
https://spacenews.com/5-markets-puerto-rico-turns-to-inflatable-satellite-antennas-for-communications/
In this briefing by Wing Commander Alison MacCarthy, the CO of the Heavy Air Lift SPO looks at how the RAAF works with industry to maintain its air platforms.
MBDA Briefing at Williams Foundation Seminar, April 11, 2019ICSA, LLC
This briefing by Chris Stevens from MBDA highlights the UK approach to sovereignty with regard to its weapons enterprise.
It was presented at the Williams Foundation Seminar in Canberra, Australia, April 11, 2019
Far from the Sanctuaries: Sustaining a Fifth Generation Fight in the Indo-Pac...ICSA, LLC
During the recent Williams Foundation Seminar examining the approach and ways to sustain Australian forces in the evolving regional context, Donna- Cain-Riva. Director of Future Logistics Capability for the Royal Australian Air Force, provided an overview on key capabilities necessary to sustain the force for anticipated regional crises.
Currently, she is working within the RAAF, but has been working in a variety of logistics positions in the ADF since 2001, and the range of experience makes a great deal of sense given the focus within the RAAF on providing a joint capability for the ADF overall.
Mike Tarlton Briefing to Williams Fondation Seminar on Joint Strike, August ...ICSA, LLC
Mike Tarlton, Director, Advanced Programs, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, provided a look at advanced unmanned concepts as a way to enhance independent RAAF strike capability.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
1. Lt Gen David A. Deptula USAF, Retired People ’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Air Force (PLANAF) Update — Oct 2010 People ’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Naval Air Force (PLANAF) Update — Oct 2010
China today is focusing on developing key technological areas while it buys, borrows or steals the technology it needs to integrate into its own defense industrial base. No where is that more evident than in the area of the PLA Air Force, and PLA Naval Air Force. This briefing is summary of what the PLA are up to in these two critical organizations to their growth toward major world power status. To put these services in perspective, the PLA AF currently consists of approximately 330,000 personnel and 2,500+ aircraft of which over 1,600 are combat aircraft. This makes the PLAAF the largest air force in Asia , and the third largest in the world behind the United States Air Force and the Russian Air Force. PLA Naval Aviation has 26,000 personnel and 570 aircraft (290 combat aircraft). In the arena of aerospace, China is catching up with us in many areas, and exceeding us in others leveraging stolen US technology, along with purchased Israeli, Russian, and European technology. They remain comparable to us in what might be termed the mainstream fighter force… [for example, the J-10 is basically comparable to a Block 40 F-16 or F/A-18C/D], but they are building sufficient numbers of aircraft with significant asymmetric capabilities to counter the US in the event of a Western Pacific confrontation. In particular, there is a growing emphasis on the offensive in the PLA AF and growing recognition of the PLA AF as a strategic force, and dominance in air and space forces required to be decisive in any conflict. This is the same direction the Russians have chosen, and where the Iranians and Indians are trying to go -- dominate their "near abroad" to secure their role as the regional hegemon against all comers by making outsiders' intrusions too risky/costly.
Undergoing a real transformation…. Moving from a force that relied on quantitative advantage to one that aspires to achieve a qualitative advantage with sufficient quantity to dominate in their immediate region. … and they are doing it rapidly…at a recent conference in Taiwan on the PLA AF, it was agreed that the PLA AF has achieved 4 decades of progress in less than 20 years…..
The F-10 is the first real indigenously designed and produced fighter by the PRC. Although the existence of the F-10 was long reported both inside and outside of China, the Chinese government did not officially admit the existence of the aircraft until January 2007, when the first photographs of it were allowed to be published to the public. The aircraft were first delivered to the 13th Test Regiment in February 2003. The aircraft was given the status 'operational' in December of the same year.
The newest FB-7 airframe is lighter and stronger than that of the original FB-7 variant, giving it a maximum armament load of 9000 kg, compared to the Sukhoi Su-24 and Su-30 at 8000 kg and the General Dynamics F-111 at 11,000 kg. As it is lighter and less complex than the variable geometry wing Su-24 and F-111 or the multi-role Su-30, the FB-7 is considerably cheaper to produce and operate. Although it does not have the air-to-air performance of the Su-30, its range is greater. The FB-7 in PLA AF service has no significant aerial combat role, since large quantities of specialized aircraft are available for that purpose. The FB-7 represents a significant strike capability for the PLA NAF and its load capacity allows the aircraft to 4 domestically-made YJ-82 anti-ship missiles in maritime strike operations.
The JF-17 Thunder is also designated Chengdu FC-1 Thunder Dragon . It is a single-engine, light-weight multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Chengdu Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAC) of China, the Pakistan Air Force and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). It ’s designated as "JF-17" by Pakistan, which is short for "Joint Fighter-17" and as "FC-1" by China, which is short for "Fighter China-1". The JF-17 was developed primarily to meet the requirements of the Pakistan Air Force for a low-cost, medium-technology, multi-role combat aircraft as a cost-effective replacement for its ageing mixed fleet of Nanchang A-5 , Chengdu F-7P/PG and Mirage III/V fighters and also have export potential to air forces of other developing countries as a cost-effective alternative to hi-tech but expensive Western fighters.
PLA NAF is a reflection of what the PLA AF possesses adapted for maritime operations.
Transport Aircraft Co., whose main assets are the civil factories at Xi'an, Chengdu and Shenyang. The original Avic subsidiaries in those cities have been dismantled to create the new company, with their military plants assigned separately. Importantly, this unit is not responsible for the ARJ21 and future large jetliner projects, except as a supplier. That's crucial because it cannot be tied exclusively to the ARJ21's builder, Comac. Transport Aircraft needs to compete for work with Airbus, Boeing and other foreign aircraft makers. Defense Division, which so far remains a direct part of Avic, not a subsidiary company. Its assets include combat aircraft manufacturers Chengdu and Shenyang, stripped of their civil plants, along with Xi'an military assets that have been peeled away from Transport Aircraft. The Hongdu military business is also included. Avicopter, which brings together the country's rotary-wing plants, notably those at Harbin, Changhe and Jingdezhen. Aviation Engine Industry Corp. Ltd, which combines propulsion plants and research centers at Liming, Xi'an, Chengdu and Zhuzhou, as well as the Gas Turbine Establishment at Jiangyou. General Aviation Co., now the owner of facilities at Guizhou and Shijiazhuang. The company is looking at building a business jet of about the size of a Challenger 850. Aviation Systems Co., China's answer to Rockwell Collins, Thales, Honeywell and Goodrich. About 40 factories and research institutes have been combined to form the company, including major facilities at Shanghai, Xi'an and Nanjing. Avic executives say that their detached relationship with Comac is an example of how the six new units will eventually be cast off, depending on how quickly they can improve their efficiency. A principle of the restructuring is that existing programs stay where they are, even if they don't fit with the specialization of the new company. For example, Harbin Aircraft, a helicopter maker, also builds general aviation aircraft, which it has taken into Avicopter.
To wrap things up. China is set on regaining what it believes is it ’s rightful place as one of the world’s great powers. They believe that a time will soon come when the major global institutions are no longer dominated by the United States. The growth of their economy has fueled China’s reemergence on the world stage, but they are seeking the other necessary elements of comprehensive national power, including a world-class military. In order to make this happen, China as a nation has undergone a transformation of historic proportions. Changes that took the US and Europe more than a hundred years, have happened over the course of 30 years. This has placed tremendous stress on the fabric of Chinese society. The PLA has undergone a similar transformation. Over the course of the past 20 years, they have gone from a massive peasant army – something a noted China scholar referred to as the “Junkyard Army” – into an military with aspirations to develop global capabilities. Finally, it is important to note that the PLA ’s perception of the US military has also changed over the course of the past 20 years. Once viewed as the Gold Standard which should be emulated, the US military is now viewed as a potential adversary who’s strengths and weaknesses are analyzed, and capabilities are developed specifically to counter US capabilities.
China, by comparison, is experiencing a surge in aircraft production, particularly for their fighter and fighter/bomber fleets. They are also expanding into the co-production market, building the JF-17/Thunder tactical fighter with Pakistan.
As the bulk of the Chinese combat fleet is older-generation aircraft, the PRC continues an ambitious program of upgrading these aircraft to provide improved capabilities which will make them viable until replaced by newer-generation fighters.