With a planned total of four Arihant-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), an Indian sea-based deterrent is now an established reality.
Massive resources are being poured into command and control systems for these submarines. This includes long-distance communication facilities, dedicated reinforced bases, and the necessary support boats. India’s apparent determination to complete a nuclear triad is consistent with accepted nuclear warfare doctrine.
The first submarine of the class, Arihant, entered service in August 2016.
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Amidst growing speculation about a new Cold War — be it with Russia, China or both — something strange has happened with the way in which commentators discuss the original one. In recent years, nostalgic appeals to the “post-1945 liberal international order” have helped to gloss over the distinctly bipolar nature of the Cold War […]
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Hypersonic missiles may give the Zumwalt class a new opportunity for redemption, but it’s definitely not out of the woods yet.
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Australian Department of Defense
Australia is set to become the latest customer for the U.S.-developed Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System–Expeditionary, or SURTASS-E, a passive submarine detection system. The move to acquire SURTASS-E is the latest step in Australia’s ambitious undersea warfare modernization effort, the flagship program of which will see the Royal Australian Navy, or RAN, introduce its first nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines, against the backdrop of increasing concerns about the Chinese submarine threat.
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Trainers wearing the logo of Sparta Security Solutions and Israeli flag patches train special forces personnel in Equatorial Guinea. (Press Office of the Vice-President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea)
Israeli company Sparta Security Solutions is training special forces personnel in Equatorial Guinea. This was revealed when Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue – President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s son and heir apparent – visited their training facility.
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This is an open letter in solidarity with Martin D. Brown, Chief, Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion for the Commonwealth of Virginia regarding his comments at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) on April 21, 2023, proclaiming DEI is dead and “it is time to kill that cow.”
Despite the usual critics from academia and the local NAACP, I’m in complete agreement with Mr. Brown.
As an Army veteran with direct family ties that extends before President Truman desegregated the armed forces, I join Mr.
IAI has developed its first unmanned mini submarine, named BlueWhale. (IAI)
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its first unmanned mini submarine, named BlueWhale.
Developed by IAI’s subsidiary Elta Systems, the modular, electric-propelled large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is designed for covert intelligence-gathering operations above the sea surface, as well as anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and minehunting missions.
Estonia has ordered long-range loitering munitions from IAI. (ECDI)
Estonia has ordered long-range loitering munitions from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) and the Israeli company announced in a joint press release on 2 May. The ECDI and IAI said it was one of the most expensive defence procurements Estonia has undertaken, “significantly increasing its indirect fire capabilities”. An ECDI spokesperson told Janes on 5 May that the contract is valued at over EUR100 million (USD110 million), declining to give the exact amount.
Understanding VA family and caregiver benefits can be confusing. But once you’ve determined if you meet the VA’s eligibility, there are plenty of extensive resources at your disposal.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is a powerful resource that extends beyond just our veterans and service members. As a matter of fact, if you have a family member in the military, you could be eligible for healthcare benefits through the VA. This means that as a service member’s spouse, dependent child or caregiver, you could receive coverage for your healthcare needs.
Welcome to the Soviet-Afghan War, a decade-long conflict from 1979 – 1989, characterized by asymmetric warfare between the Soviet Army and various Afghan groups, including the Mujahideen resistance fighters. Let’s explore the tactics employed by Soviet snipers in Afghanistan and their role in a war that resulted in countless casualties and human rights abuses on both sides, leaving a lasting impact on the country and its people. Although the Soviet snipers proved to be a formidable force on the battlefield, a significant power imbalance marked the war.