Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his “special military operation” against Ukraine, it was touted as a short, intense invasion in which Kyiv would...
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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – Russia’s Typhoon-class (Project 941 Akula) submarines, the largest ever built, were formidable Cold War-era nuclear ballistic missile platforms (SSBNs) designed for...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – Russia’s Akula I-class nuclear-powered attack submarines (Project 971U), introduced in the late 1980s, remain operationally significant despite their age. -These submarines...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – Russia’s Delta IV-class (Project 667BDRM Delfin) nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), introduced in the 1980s, remain the backbone of its sea-based...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – The US Navy cannot afford to retire its aging Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) on schedule due to significant delays and...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday (June 1st) that China poses an “imminent” threat to...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – Russia’s Akula II-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Vepr (K-157), a late Cold War-era design, remains a versatile and potent asset despite the...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – Ukraine’s “Operation Spider’s Web” on June 1st, 2025, executed by the SBU after 18 months of planning, involved a daring drone...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – Russia’s Tu-160 “Blackjack,” a supersonic, variable-sweep wing strategic bomber, is a critical but scarce asset in its long-range aviation, with only...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – Two key messages emerged from the recent Shangri-La Dialogue: French President Macron warned that unchecked Russian aggression in Ukraine could inspire...