All articles tagged with #submarine warfare
The Falklands War highlights the importance of small, stealthy submarines that operate close to the seabed in shallow, cluttered environments, demonstrating that size and payload are less critical than stealth, terrain exploitation, and environmental adaptation in modern littoral undersea warfare.
The article discusses China's ongoing efforts to develop its submarine capabilities, particularly its nuclear ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs), and highlights the significant technological and operational advantages held by the US Navy in undersea warfare, making China's goal of achieving parity or superiority in this domain a long-term challenge. The US maintains a decisive edge in submarine stealth, detection, and anti-submarine warfare, which limits China's ability to ensure a secure second-strike nuclear capability and poses strategic implications for regional security.
Biomedical engineer Rachel Lance's new book, "Chamber Divers," explores the dangerous scientific testing conducted by British scientists at University College London during World War II, which ultimately facilitated the success of the D-Day invasion. The scientists subjected themselves to extreme conditions in hyperbaric chambers, sustaining serious injuries in their research on submarine survival and diving technologies. Their work proved crucial in developing protocols for operating miniature submarines used for scouting missions prior to D-Day, ultimately contributing to the Allied victory in World War II.
NATO is conducting its largest military exercises since the Cold War in northern Norway, involving 32 member nations, including newly joined Sweden, to send a clear message to Russia about its readiness to defend against any threat. The drills, part of the Nordic Response 2024 and Steadfast Defender 24 exercises, simulate real-life scenarios, such as hunting down and destroying enemy submarines, to prepare troops for potential conflicts. The inclusion of Sweden and Finland, both previously neutral, reflects a shift in public opinion due to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
NATO is conducting its largest military exercises since the Cold War in northern Norway, involving over 20,000 soldiers from 13 nations, to demonstrate its readiness to defend against potential threats, particularly from Russia. The drills, part of the Nordic Response 2024 and Steadfast Defender 24 exercises, aim to simulate real-life scenarios, such as hunting down and destroying a "hostile" submarine. With the recent inclusion of Sweden as the 32nd member and Finland's earlier accession, the exercises also signal a significant shift in the region's security dynamics in response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
In NATO's largest exercises since the Cold War, the French frigate Normandie engaged in war games in Norway's waters, "destroying" a German submarine acting as an enemy vessel. The drills, involving 20,000 soldiers from 13 nations, are aimed at demonstrating NATO's readiness to defend against potential threats, particularly from Russia. With the recent inclusion of Sweden as the 32nd member and Finland's earlier accession, the exercises signify a significant shift in the region's security dynamics.