Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The total destruction of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury represents a high-profile shift in...
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The total destruction of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury represents a high-profile shift in...
With Operation Epic Fury entering its fifth day, the Iranian naval headquarters at Bandar Abbas lies in ruins, and the death of Admiral Ali...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Andrew Latham, a Defense Priorities fellow and professor at Macalester College, evaluates the maritime opening of a potential U.S.-Iran...
Iran Upgrades Kilo-Class Submarines As U.S. Naval Presence Grows Iran has completed a modernization of one of its Russian-built Kilo-class submarines, according to open-source...
Summary and Key Points: After fresh warnings from U.S. President Trump over Iran’s nuclear program, U.S. naval forces moved deeper into the 5th Fleet...
Russia’s Kilo-class submarine is one of Moscow's most successful naval exports, serving in fleets from China to Vietnam due to its suitability for shallow...
Russia’s “Black Hole” Subs Are Still Lethal—Ukraine Found the Weak Spot The Kilo-class submarine is one of the most widely produced Soviet/Russian attack submarines. ...
Originally designed for the Soviet Navy, the Kilo-class submarine became one of Russia's most successful military exports due to its affordability and stealth capabilities....
Amur-Class Submarine: What You Need To Know Russia’s Amur-class attack submarine is marketed as an export-oriented evolution of the Lada/Kilo design family, with two...
Key Points and Summary – The Russian Navy’s Kilo-class submarines, originally developed in the 1970s, remain a critical asset despite their age. Known as...