By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies Wuhan, China – A Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year while in its dock during construction, marking a significant blow to China’s naval ambitions, according to U.S. defense officials. Speaking to CBS on condition of anonymity, the officials indicated the incident likely occurred between

LONDON — The future size and composition of the Royal Navy is currently under review, as part of the UK’s forthcoming Strategic Defence Review, according to Minister of State for Defence, Maria Eagle. The review is set to play a crucial role in determining how the Navy and broader UK

Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Washington, D.C. – The USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Middle East as part of a significant military buildup amid escalating tensions in the region. The carrier, equipped with advanced F-35 fighter jets, was escorted by guided missile destroyers as

By Daniel Robinson* The prospect of a country launching all its missiles simultaneously, especially from a submarine, raises a series of technical, logistical, and strategic questions. This scenario, while theoretically interesting, presents a multitude of challenges and dire consequences that render it impractical and potentially catastrophic. Let’s delve into why

Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a boat integration exercise on board the USS New Orleans (LPD-18) in the East China Sea, August 2022. U.S. MARINE CORPS (YVONNE IWAE)   By José Carlos Palma* The United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the Navy share a

By José Carlos Palma* The challenge of preventing ships from being tracked by enemy radar is a significant one, especially for large naval vessels like those of the US Navy. Despite advancements in technology and various strategies employed to reduce radar visibility, the inherent size and construction of military ships

A MARTAC T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel, attached to U.S. 5th Fleet’s Task Force 59, sails in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 26, 2023 (Photo: Jacob Vernier / U.S. Navy) By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In the rapidly evolving landscape of naval warfare, the U.S. Navy’s ambitions to expand

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Recent images from China’s Taijing-4 03 satellite have highlighted the country’s advanced space capabilities by capturing detailed radar images of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Station Norfolk. The satellite’s surveillance of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and warships underscores China’s growing prowess in space-based reconnaissance, raising