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Chinese Forces Fielding Intercontinental Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Capable of Reaching U.S. West Coast, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon's annual report on Chinese military power indicates that the People’s Liberation Army is fielding the DF-27 anti-ship ballistic missile, which can target both land and maritime objectives...
Trump: If Greenland Is Not Acquired By US, It Will Be Taken By Russia Or China
President Trump has expressed concerns that if the United States does not acquire Greenland, either Russia or China could. He also claims making money during wartime....
Navy and Nuclear Missiles: How Military Power Will Reshape Indo-Pacific by 2035
The article discusses China's plans to increase its naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region, aiming for a fleet that includes nine aircraft carriers and deploying thousands of nuclear warheads by 20...
Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasizes the importance of maintaining a fleet that is overwhelmingly capable, ready, and forward-deployed to deter potential adversaries and p...
Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Daryl Caudle asserts that the United States aims to maintain such a formidable and proactive naval presence that it deters conflicts from arising. He emphas...
Shadow Fleet: US Plans to Intercept All Ships
The United States is reportedly planning to increase maritime surveillance and interception operations globally, focusing on unidentified or suspicious vessels at sea. This involves enhancing naval pr...
Shadow Fleet Tankers Changing Course - Pentagon Issues New Warning
The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a new warning regarding large-scale changes in course for tankers associated with the 'shadow fleet'. The shadow fleet is a group of vessels that may be used ...
China Moves Aircraft Carriers: What Satellite Images Reveal
Recent satellite images indicate that China has repositioned its aircraft carriers, sparking interest regarding strategic naval maneuvers and deployment patterns....
Stop Building Battleships, Start Building Fear
Gary Anderson argues that the U.S. naval strategy against China is misdirected, focusing too much on building battleships rather than addressing the psychological and tactical warfare aspects of warfa...
The Trump-Class Battleship Is Not a ‘Battleship’ (It’s A Giant Missile with Railguns)
The proposed 'Trump-class battleship' has surprised observers as it contradicts the U.S. Navy’s current trend towards smaller, more distributed forces. However, there is merit to the idea of a large s...
Russia’s Bessarabia attacks aim to sever Ukraine’s sea access, not just isolate one region
Ukrainian analysts suggest that Russia's increasing attacks on southern bridges have a larger objective beyond isolating a single region; these strikes are seen as part of an effort to economically st...
China hiding missiles on merchant ships for a Taiwan war
Media reports suggest China may be testing the use of missile-armed commercial cargo ships as part of potential military strategies against Taiwan or in a conflict with the US. These merchant vessels ...
Chinese Cargo Ship Full Of Modular Missile Launchers Emerges
China has loaded a medium-sized cargo ship with 60 containerized vertical launch cells along with radar and close-in weapons systems....
Is China’s Fujian gearing up for a dual aircraft carrier exercise?
Recent satellite images indicate that China's two largest aircraft carriers, including the recently commissioned Fujian, are docked at a naval base near the Yellow Sea in Qingdao, Shandong province. T...
Deterring China is Not a Strategy: Adm. Scott Swift on China
In an interview with John Sorensen from RealClearDefense's 'Hot Wash' podcast, Retired Admiral Scott Swift discusses the limitations and nuances of deterring China as a strategic approach for the Unit...
Trump announces new class of nuclear-armed battleships
President Donald Trump has introduced an extensive naval construction program highlighting the development of a new class of nuclear-armed battleships. This move revives an archaic ship type last seen...
Russia’s Stealth ‘Black Hole’ Kilo-Class Submarines Make the Navy ‘Cringe’
Russia's upgraded Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines remain crucial for coastal warfare despite their age, often referred to as a 'Black Hole' due to their exceptional quietness. The modernized Kil...
US Reveals China’s Ambition For Nine Aircraft Carriers! Chinese Media Criticizes As 'Flattery Killers': 6 Carriers Plus Numerous 'Lightning Special Forces' Are The Golden Card
The article discusses a claim that the US is revealing China's ambition to possess nine aircraft carriers, which is contested by some within China as an attempt at flattery. Counter-arguments suggest ...
US Vulnerable to Chinese Aircraft Carriers and Fighters: Pentagon's Latest Warning
According to a recent warning from the Pentagon, the United States faces increasing risks from Chinese naval assets such as aircraft carriers and fighter jets....
US Army Secretary briefed on British hybrid navy plans
The United States Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll was given an overview of the Royal Navy's strategy for implementing a “hybrid navy” and increasing reliance on uncrewed systems during his visit...
No Time to Specialize
Chris Rielage argues that while specialization was beneficial for naval officers in previous eras, current rapid changes and technological advancements necessitate versatility over specialized knowled...
The Trump-Class Battleship Might Just Be Another Montana-Class Battleship
This article draws parallels between Donald Trump's proposed 'Trump-class Golden Fleet' and the never-built 'Montana-class battleships.' Both were conceived as large and heavily armed vessels that bec...