Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points: The Royal Navy’s HMS Talent, a Trafalgar-class submarine, survived a collision with an ice flow in 2015, suffering significant damage, including a...
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Key Points: The Royal Navy’s HMS Talent, a Trafalgar-class submarine, survived a collision with an ice flow in 2015, suffering significant damage, including a...
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 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: 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 Point: The Rubis-class submarines, operated by the French Navy, are compact yet potent nuclear-powered fast-attack vessels. -Known for their stealth and versatility, these...
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...
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...
Key Points: The Virginia-class Block V submarines are a critical asset for the U.S. Navy, offering enhanced capabilities for modern warfare. -These submarines, equipped...
Key Points: The French Rubis-class submarines, though aging, remain a formidable component of the French Navy, with significant carrier escort duties and proven operational...