Andrew Latham

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Road to a China-America Nuclear War

Key Points and Summary- While a U.S.-China nuclear war is not inevitable due to mutual deterrence, the risk of “accidental” escalation is rising. -China’s...

Andrew LathamOctober 29, 2025

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 06, 2008) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) steams through the Atlantic Ocean. Roosevelt is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) in support of maritime security operations in the Navy's 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility. The Iwo Jima ESG is made up of Roosevelt, homeported at Mayport, Fla.; the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7); the amphibious dock landing ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17); the amphibious transport dock ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50); the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72); the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61); all homeported at Norfolk, Va.; and the fast attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768), homeported at Groton, Conn. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky (Released)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s 100,000 Naval Mines: The Silent Threat the U.S. Navy Can’t Ignore

Key Points and Summary – China’s 50,000–100,000 naval mines—spanning more than 30 types from basic contact to “smart” influence and remote-activated variants—are built for...

Andrew LathamOctober 28, 2025

(Oct. 30, 2007) - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts rudder checks as part of the ship's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) following a six-month Planned Incremental Availability. All naval vessels are periodically inspected by INSURV to check their material condition and battle readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class M. Jeremie Yoder (RELEASED)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s Big Plan To Sink U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Comes Down to 4 Words

Key Points and Summary – This analysis argues that to counter China’s “carrier-killer” missiles, the U.S. Navy must “flip the script” and stop fighting...

Andrew LathamOctober 24, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Navy Should Stop Trying to Be Everywhere at Once

Key Points and Summary – A strategic argument posits that the U.S. Navy is trapped by nostalgia for Cold War-era dominance and anxiety over...

Andrew LathamOctober 23, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The AUKUS Submarine Gamble

Key Points and Summary – While the U.S. has reaffirmed its commitment to providing nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under AUKUS, a critical analysis questions...

Andrew LathamOctober 21, 2025

Ukraine War

A ‘Fortified Freeze’ Might Be How the Ukraine War Ends

Key Points and Summary – Russia’s autumn offensive has stalled, yielding only microscopic gains at a colossal cost in blood and metal. While Russia...

Andrew LathamOctober 20, 2025