Tag: missile

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San Antonio-Class LPD: Bolstering America’s Amphibious Warfare Capabilities

The San Antonio-class amphibious warfare ship (technically an LPD, for Landing Platform Dock) has recently begun entering service with the U.S. Navy. Read more

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Thailand’s Naresuan-Class Guided Missile Frigate

A keystone of Thai naval power is the Naresuan-class guided missile frigate (FFG), which is a joint Thai-Chinese design based on—but more advanced than—the Chinese Type 053 frigate. Read more

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Russia's Scout-Attack Helicopter, Ka-52 Alligator

The Ka-52 is a variant of the Ka-50 (NATO designation Hokum), which entered service in 2009 after being eclipsed by the Mi-28 (NATO designation Havoc) and having the funding for the first 12 units cut in 2005. Read more

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The S-400 Surface-to-Air Missile: Russia’s Deadliest SAM

I recently discussed the Soviet-designed (and now Russian-built) S-300 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, which has been sold to a number of nations including Syria, India, and China... Read more

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Keeping Hormuz Open for Business

The ongoing saber-rattling from both sides over Iran’s nuclear weapons research program has focused attention on potential Iranian responses to an attack. Though its options include mobilizing Hezbollah for rocket and other attacks on Israel and using its covert capabilities to mount terrorist attacks elsewhere in the world, the most effective (and feared) response would be a move to close the Strait of Hormuz. Read more

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New "Super Dolphin" Submarine for Israel

Germany, a nation that definitely knows something about submarines, is about to deliver the first of at least three advanced submarines to Israel. The sub—known as the “Super Dolphin”—is a follow-on to the three Dolphin-class vessels... Read more