Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points: The Constellation-class frigates, based on the European FREMM design, were intended to fill the U.S. Navy’s frigate gap after the failures of...
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Key Points: The Constellation-class frigates, based on the European FREMM design, were intended to fill the U.S. Navy’s frigate gap after the failures of...
Key Points: The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) will replace the aging Ohio class, extending the U.S. nuclear deterrent through the 21st century. –These...
Key Points: The Los Angeles-class fast-attack nuclear submarines are a cornerstone of U.S. naval strategy, especially given China’s rise. -However, this puts the Navy...
Key Points: The Wasp-class amphibious assault ships, led by the USS Wasp, are vital assets for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. These vessels,...
Key Points: The Sturgeon-class submarines were Cold War heroes for the U.S. Navy, specializing in intelligence gathering, special operations, and anti-submarine warfare. With a...
Key Points: China’s three aircraft carriers raise questions about their necessity, especially given its strategic focus on domestic issues and regional dominance. -Guided by...
Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program, valued at $132 billion to build, is facing delays and cost overruns. -The...
Key Points: The British Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarines, exemplified by the newly commissioned HMS Anson, represent cutting-edge undersea warfare capabilities. -Some experts say these...
Key Points: A recent sighting of a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet in “beast mode” carrying a heavy load of missiles, including four AIM-174B...
A Total Mess: The U.S. Navy’s SSN(X) Next-Generation Attack Submarine program, intended to replace the Virginia-class submarines by the 2040s, faces significant delays and...