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Miami Herald
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
US Ally Plans Naval Power Increase Amid China Threat on Disputed Territory
U.S. ally the Philippines has confirmed the "possible transfer" of Japanese warships amid China's growing military presence in the contested South China Sea. Citing a government source, Japanese media reported on Sunday that the defense ministers of Japan and the Philippines discussed the warship export plan during a meeting last month. Newsweek reached out to Japan's Defense Ministry and the Philippine military for comment via email. China's Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a written request for comment. Both the Philippines and China have overlapping sovereignty claims in the South China Sea, particularly over Scarborough Shoal, which is controlled by Beijing as Huangyan Dao and claimed by Manila as Bajo de Masinloc, leading to frequent standoffs and clashes between their forces. Facing China's growing and powerful navy and coast guard-both the world's largest by hull count-the Philippines has enhanced its naval power by acquiring newly built warships and second-hand vessels from its allies and partners, including former United States Coast Guard ships. In a statement released on Sunday, the Philippine Navy said it is preparing to inspect Japan's Abukuma-class destroyer escorts following an invitation from Japan's Defense Ministry, as part of discussions on the possible transfer of the ships to the Southeast Asian country. Earlier in the day, Japanese media reported the possible export of the 2,000-ton Abukuma-class warships, a total of six vessels commissioned between 1989 and 1993, each armed with a 76 mm rapid-fire gun and surface-to-surface missiles (SSMs) for anti-ship missions. The Philippine Navy said it will send a group of naval experts to conduct what it described as an "in-depth assessment" of the Japanese warships to guide further deliberations on the potential acquisition and its alignment with the country's naval modernization efforts. While Japan bans the export of lethal weapons, Tokyo is expected to treat the transfer as a "joint development"-a classification permitted under its principles on the overseas transfer of military equipment-as the warships would be customized for the Philippine Navy. If the warship transfer deal is eventually confirmed, it would mark a major milestone in the growing defense partnership between the two U.S. treaty allies. Japan previously delivered patrol vessels, maritime surveillance aircraft, and mobile radar systems to the Philippines. Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, chief of the Philippine Navy, told the specialist outlet Naval News that the earliest possible date for receiving Japanese warships is 2027. The Philippine Navy said in a statement on Sunday: "Designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, the Abukuma-class destroyer escorts are known for their reliability and versatility, which align with the [Philippine Navy]'s operational requirements in protecting the country's maritime domains." Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, chief of the Philippine Navy, told Naval News: "We initiated the talks after learning about Japan's plan to retire these [Abukuma-class destroyer escorts]...We need more floating assets. This will be a good addition to our capability to patrol and defend our maritime territory." It remains to be seen whether the Philippines will make additional vessel purchases or request further transfers of second-hand ships from its allies and partners for its navy and coast guard. Related Articles China Sends Military on Combat Patrol Against US Ally: VideoMap Tracks US Coast Guard Missions Near ChinaUS and China's Aircraft Carriers Show Force in Contested WatersAsia Map Shows US Coast Guard Ships Given to China's Neighbors 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
US Ally Plans Naval Power Increase Amid China Threat on Disputed Territory
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. U.S. ally the Philippines has confirmed the "possible transfer" of Japanese warships amid China's growing military presence in the contested South China Sea. Citing a government source, Japanese media reported on Sunday that the defense ministers of Japan and the Philippines discussed the warship export plan during a meeting last month. Newsweek reached out to Japan's Defense Ministry and the Philippine military for comment via email. China's Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a written request for comment. Why It Matters Both the Philippines and China have overlapping sovereignty claims in the South China Sea, particularly over Scarborough Shoal, which is controlled by Beijing as Huangyan Dao and claimed by Manila as Bajo de Masinloc, leading to frequent standoffs and clashes between their forces. Facing China's growing and powerful navy and coast guard—both the world's largest by hull count—the Philippines has enhanced its naval power by acquiring newly built warships and second-hand vessels from its allies and partners, including former United States Coast Guard ships. What To Know In a statement released on Sunday, the Philippine Navy said it is preparing to inspect Japan's Abukuma-class destroyer escorts following an invitation from Japan's Defense Ministry, as part of discussions on the possible transfer of the ships to the Southeast Asian country. Earlier in the day, Japanese media reported the possible export of the 2,000-ton Abukuma-class warships, a total of six vessels commissioned between 1989 and 1993, each armed with a 76 mm rapid-fire gun and surface-to-surface missiles (SSMs) for anti-ship missions. The Philippine Navy said it will send a group of naval experts to conduct what it described as an "in-depth assessment" of the Japanese warships to guide further deliberations on the potential acquisition and its alignment with the country's naval modernization efforts. While Japan bans the export of lethal weapons, Tokyo is expected to treat the transfer as a "joint development"—a classification permitted under its principles on the overseas transfer of military equipment—as the warships would be customized for the Philippine Navy. This undated photo provided by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force shows an Abukuma-class destroyer escort. This undated photo provided by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force shows an Abukuma-class destroyer escort. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force If the warship transfer deal is eventually confirmed, it would mark a major milestone in the growing defense partnership between the two U.S. treaty allies. Japan previously delivered patrol vessels, maritime surveillance aircraft, and mobile radar systems to the Philippines. Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, chief of the Philippine Navy, told the specialist outlet Naval News that the earliest possible date for receiving Japanese warships is 2027. What People Are Saying The Philippine Navy said in a statement on Sunday: "Designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, the Abukuma-class destroyer escorts are known for their reliability and versatility, which align with the [Philippine Navy]'s operational requirements in protecting the country's maritime domains." Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, chief of the Philippine Navy, told Naval News: "We initiated the talks after learning about Japan's plan to retire these [Abukuma-class destroyer escorts]...We need more floating assets. This will be a good addition to our capability to patrol and defend our maritime territory." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the Philippines will make additional vessel purchases or request further transfers of second-hand ships from its allies and partners for its navy and coast guard.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BrainChip CTO to Present on Architectural Innovation for Low-Power AI at the Embedded Vision Summit
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world's first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based neuromorphic AI, today announced that Dr. M. Anthony Lewis, the company's Chief Technology Officer, will present at the Embedded Vision Summit, taking place May 20–22, 2025 in Santa Clara, CA. The Summit is the premier conference for innovators focused on computer vision and edge AI technologies. Dr. Lewis' presentation, titled "State-Space Models vs Transformers at the Extreme Edge: Architectural Choices for Low Power AI," will examine the trade-offs and opportunities in designing AI models for environments with severe energy and compute constraints. In his session, Dr. Lewis will explore how State-Space Models (SSMs)—including BrainChip's proprietary Temporal Event-based Neural Networks (TENNs)—offer significant advantages over traditional Transformer architectures in edge scenarios. Unlike Transformers, which rely on energy-intensive read-write memory architectures, SSMs support read-only operations that reduce total system power and enable the use of novel memory types. With fewer MAC (multiply-accumulate) units required, SSMs further minimize energy consumption and chip area. The talk will also highlight methods for migrating from Transformer-based models like LLaMA to SSMs using distillation, preserving accuracy while dramatically improving efficiency. Attendees of the Summit can visit BrainChip at booth #716 to see live demonstrations of the company's latest advancements in Edge AI technology, including innovations in on-chip language processing, ultra-low power inference, and Akida-powered solutions. "State-space models are redefining the limits of real-time, low-power intelligence at the edge," said Dr. Lewis. "This presentation will show how BrainChip is delivering scalable, efficient, and highly interactive AI solutions for today's most demanding embedded environments." This participation reinforces BrainChip's leadership in the rapidly growing field of real-time streaming Edge AI, bringing highly efficient compute to devices in aerospace, automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, and wearables. About BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY) BrainChip is the worldwide leader in Edge AI on-chip processing and learning. The company's first-to-market, fully digital, event-based AI processor, Akida™, uses neuromorphic principles to mimic the human brain, analyzing only essential sensor inputs at the point of acquisition and processing data with unmatched efficiency, precision, and energy economy. BrainChip's Temporal Event-based Neural Networks (TENNs) build on State-Space Models (SSMs) with time-sensitive, event-driven frameworks that are ideal for real-time streaming applications. These innovations make low-power Edge AI deployable across industries such as aerospace, autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial IoT, consumer devices, and wearables. BrainChip is advancing the future of intelligent computing, bringing AI closer to the sensor and closer to real-time. Explore more at Follow BrainChip:Twitter: LinkedIn: View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Mark SmithJPR Communications818-398-1424 Investor Relations: Tony DaweDirector, Global Investor Relationstdawe@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
BrainChip CTO to Present on Architectural Innovation for Low-Power AI at the Embedded Vision Summit
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world's first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based neuromorphic AI, today announced that Dr. M. Anthony Lewis, the company's Chief Technology Officer, will present at the Embedded Vision Summit, taking place May 20–22, 2025 in Santa Clara, CA. The Summit is the premier conference for innovators focused on computer vision and edge AI technologies. BrainChip CTO to Present on Architectural Innovation for Low-Power AI at the Embedded Vision Summit Share Dr. Lewis' presentation, titled 'State-Space Models vs Transformers at the Extreme Edge: Architectural Choices for Low Power AI,' will examine the trade-offs and opportunities in designing AI models for environments with severe energy and compute constraints. In his session, Dr. Lewis will explore how State-Space Models (SSMs)—including BrainChip's proprietary Temporal Event-based Neural Networks (TENNs)—offer significant advantages over traditional Transformer architectures in edge scenarios. Unlike Transformers, which rely on energy-intensive read-write memory architectures, SSMs support read-only operations that reduce total system power and enable the use of novel memory types. With fewer MAC (multiply-accumulate) units required, SSMs further minimize energy consumption and chip area. The talk will also highlight methods for migrating from Transformer-based models like LLaMA to SSMs using distillation, preserving accuracy while dramatically improving efficiency. Attendees of the Summit can visit BrainChip at booth #716 to see live demonstrations of the company's latest advancements in Edge AI technology, including innovations in on-chip language processing, ultra-low power inference, and Akida-powered solutions. 'State-space models are redefining the limits of real-time, low-power intelligence at the edge,' said Dr. Lewis. 'This presentation will show how BrainChip is delivering scalable, efficient, and highly interactive AI solutions for today's most demanding embedded environments.' This participation reinforces BrainChip's leadership in the rapidly growing field of real-time streaming Edge AI, bringing highly efficient compute to devices in aerospace, automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, and wearables. About BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY) BrainChip is the worldwide leader in Edge AI on-chip processing and learning. The company's first-to-market, fully digital, event-based AI processor, Akida™, uses neuromorphic principles to mimic the human brain, analyzing only essential sensor inputs at the point of acquisition and processing data with unmatched efficiency, precision, and energy economy. BrainChip's Temporal Event-based Neural Networks (TENNs) build on State-Space Models (SSMs) with time-sensitive, event-driven frameworks that are ideal for real-time streaming applications. These innovations make low-power Edge AI deployable across industries such as aerospace, autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial IoT, consumer devices, and wearables. BrainChip is advancing the future of intelligent computing, bringing AI closer to the sensor and closer to real-time. Explore more at
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BrainChip CTO to Present on Architectural Innovation for Low-Power AI at the Embedded Vision Summit
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world's first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based neuromorphic AI, today announced that Dr. M. Anthony Lewis, the company's Chief Technology Officer, will present at the Embedded Vision Summit, taking place May 20–22, 2025 in Santa Clara, CA. The Summit is the premier conference for innovators focused on computer vision and edge AI technologies. Dr. Lewis' presentation, titled "State-Space Models vs Transformers at the Extreme Edge: Architectural Choices for Low Power AI," will examine the trade-offs and opportunities in designing AI models for environments with severe energy and compute constraints. In his session, Dr. Lewis will explore how State-Space Models (SSMs)—including BrainChip's proprietary Temporal Event-based Neural Networks (TENNs)—offer significant advantages over traditional Transformer architectures in edge scenarios. Unlike Transformers, which rely on energy-intensive read-write memory architectures, SSMs support read-only operations that reduce total system power and enable the use of novel memory types. With fewer MAC (multiply-accumulate) units required, SSMs further minimize energy consumption and chip area. The talk will also highlight methods for migrating from Transformer-based models like LLaMA to SSMs using distillation, preserving accuracy while dramatically improving efficiency. Attendees of the Summit can visit BrainChip at booth #716 to see live demonstrations of the company's latest advancements in Edge AI technology, including innovations in on-chip language processing, ultra-low power inference, and Akida-powered solutions. "State-space models are redefining the limits of real-time, low-power intelligence at the edge," said Dr. Lewis. "This presentation will show how BrainChip is delivering scalable, efficient, and highly interactive AI solutions for today's most demanding embedded environments." This participation reinforces BrainChip's leadership in the rapidly growing field of real-time streaming Edge AI, bringing highly efficient compute to devices in aerospace, automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, and wearables. About BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY) BrainChip is the worldwide leader in Edge AI on-chip processing and learning. The company's first-to-market, fully digital, event-based AI processor, Akida™, uses neuromorphic principles to mimic the human brain, analyzing only essential sensor inputs at the point of acquisition and processing data with unmatched efficiency, precision, and energy economy. BrainChip's Temporal Event-based Neural Networks (TENNs) build on State-Space Models (SSMs) with time-sensitive, event-driven frameworks that are ideal for real-time streaming applications. These innovations make low-power Edge AI deployable across industries such as aerospace, autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial IoT, consumer devices, and wearables. BrainChip is advancing the future of intelligent computing, bringing AI closer to the sensor and closer to real-time. Explore more at Follow BrainChip:Twitter: LinkedIn: View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Mark SmithJPR Communications818-398-1424 Investor Relations: Tony DaweDirector, Global Investor Relationstdawe@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
