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📢 Pre-order alert: "POLARIS: SUBMARINES, MISSILES, THE US NAVY AND THE ROYAL NAVY" by John Boyes is out in October Read more 👉 https://fml.pub/polaris 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰-𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆 The atom bombs dropped on Japan at the end of the Second World War opened the door to the nuclear age. Seeing the potential for developing nuclear energy for the US Navy, Captain Hyman Rickover initiated a research programme that culminated in the launch of USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine. Meanwhile, ballistic missile technology was developing fast, but still relied on complex liquid fuels. The US Navy partnered with the army to develop a ballistic missile for both services, but withdrew when solid fuels became a practical proposition. Under the leadership of RADM William Raborn, the US Navy set up its own project: the Polaris weapon system. In 1960, the first missile-armed nuclear-powered submarine (SSBN) left on patrol, with forty more to follow. Two years later, when Britain’s Blue Streak and Skybolt plans were cancelled, Harold Macmillan and John F. Kennedy agreed for Polaris to be supplied to the Royal Navy. #royalnavy #polaris #nuclear #nuclearsubmarine #usnavy #BallisticMissiles #NuclearDeterrence #submarine #submarines #polarisweapon #SSBN #skybolt #MissileDefense #missiles #nuclearpower #britishnavy #missile #books #military #militaryhistory #defence #militaryhistorybooks @followers @highlight

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New Post: Ukraine Russia war: US Congress close to passing long-awaited aid -By Anthony Zurcher BBC News, Washington 19 April 2024 Updated 1 hour ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ukraine has grown increasingly impatient for more Western support After months of delay, the US House of Representatives is poised to hold a vote on tens of billions of dollars in American military aid for Ukraine... By Anthony ZurcherBBC News, Washington19 April 2024Updated 1 hour agoImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ukraine has grown increasingly impatient for more Western supportAfter months of delay, the US House of Representatives is poised to hold a vote on tens of billions of dollars in American military aid for Ukraine and Israel this weekend.Both measures have vocal opponents in Congress, however, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome daunting procedural and legislative obstacles.Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has said he is determined to bring the matter to a vote, even if it may put his hold on power in jeopardy.The Ukraine vote will be closely watched in Kyiv, which has warned of an urgent need for fresh support from its allies as Russia makes steady gains on the battlefield. The House is set to vote on final passage on Saturday, and the Senate may approve the package as soon as this weekend. President Joe Biden has pledged to sign it into law.What's in the aid bills?Mr Johnson's foreign aid proposal provides $60.8bn (£49bn) to Ukraine, $26.4bn to Israel and $8.1bn to the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan. The House of Representatives will vote on each component individually, raising the possibility that some components will be approved and others will fail.The Speaker is also bringing a fourth piece of legislation to a vote, which includes requiring that Chinese company ByteDance divest itself of the TikTok social media app, authorising the sale of frozen Russian assets, and imposing new sanctions on Russia, Iran and China.Whatever passes will be combined into one bill that will then have to be approved as a whole by the Senate before it reaches the president's desk.Mr Johnson has also promised to introduce an immigration reform bill that contains provisions favoured by conservative Republicans in an attempt to win over their support for the aid package.But the border bill looks unlikely to pass as it would require the support of two-thirds of the House, reports the Washington Post.Why have they been held up? Opinion polls suggest that a growing number of Republicans oppose any new aid to Ukraine. Some liberals are against military support for Israel. While these sentiments were not enough to prevent the US Senate from passing legislation that contained support for both nations in February, it has been a different story in the House.Mr Johnson has a slim majority in the chamber, and a handful of conservatives have threatened to push for his removal if he backs new Ukraine aid. The

New Post: Ukraine Russia war: US Congress close to passing long-awaited aid -By Anthony Zurcher BBC News, Washington 19 April 2024 Updated 1 hour ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ukraine has grown increasingly impatient for more Western support After months of delay, the US House of Representatives is poised to hold a vote on tens of billions of dollars in American military aid for Ukraine... By Anthony ZurcherBBC News, Washington19 April 2024Updated 1 hour agoImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ukraine has grown increasingly impatient for more Western supportAfter months of delay, the US House of Representatives is poised to hold a vote on tens of billions of dollars in American military aid for Ukraine and Israel this weekend.Both measures have vocal opponents in Congress, however, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome daunting procedural and legislative obstacles.Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has said he is determined to bring the matter to a vote, even if it may put his hold on power in jeopardy.The Ukraine vote will be closely watched in Kyiv, which has warned of an urgent need for fresh support from its allies as Russia makes steady gains on the battlefield. The House is set to vote on final passage on Saturday, and the Senate may approve the package as soon as this weekend. President Joe Biden has pledged to sign it into law.What's in the aid bills?Mr Johnson's foreign aid proposal provides $60.8bn (£49bn) to Ukraine, $26.4bn to Israel and $8.1bn to the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan. The House of Representatives will vote on each component individually, raising the possibility that some components will be approved and others will fail.The Speaker is also bringing a fourth piece of legislation to a vote, which includes requiring that Chinese company ByteDance divest itself of the TikTok social media app, authorising the sale of frozen Russian assets, and imposing new sanctions on Russia, Iran and China.Whatever passes will be combined into one bill that will then have to be approved as a whole by the Senate before it reaches the president's desk.Mr Johnson has also promised to introduce an immigration reform bill that contains provisions favoured by conservative Republicans in an attempt to win over their support for the aid package.But the border bill looks unlikely to pass as it would require the support of two-thirds of the House, reports the Washington Post.Why have they been held up? Opinion polls suggest that a growing number of Republicans oppose any new aid to Ukraine. Some liberals are against military support for Israel. While these sentiments were not enough to prevent the US Senate from passing legislation that contained support for both nations in February, it has been a different story in the House.Mr Johnson has a slim majority in the chamber, and a handful of conservatives have threatened to push for his removal if he backs new Ukraine aid. The

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This article discusses the constitutional limits on presidential powers, focusing on Trump's recent attempts to assert monarchical control over Congress. #Trump #Constitution #PoliticalPower #2024Election #AmericanDemocracy

𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐒 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐎𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 Washington, D.C. — Following reports that the U.S. Navy’s fleet oiler, USNS Big Horn, was damaged during a grounding off Oman’s coast, Senator Roger Wicker, the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, voiced serious concerns about potential impacts on U.S. naval capabilities in the Middle East. “I am troubled about reports that the Navy’s sole fleet oiler in the CENTCOM region has been rendered temporarily inoperable. If we cannot fuel our ships, our capabilities will be greatly diminished,” said Senator Wicker in a statement released today. “The Big Horn’s problems also speak to a larger challenge – we are woefully in need of a larger logistics fleet, which is the lifeline for our global military presence. I hope this incident serves as a wake-up call that it is high time to fix our shipbuilding industrial base and support our merchant mariners.” Also read: UPDATE – Damaged Navy Oiler USNS Big Horn Towed Dead Stick To Oman The incident with USNS Big Horn comes at a critical time, as the U.S. Navy faces mounting pressures to maintain a robust presence in contested waters across the globe. Without a fully operational logistics and sealift fleet, the US military’s ability to project power, protect shipping, and sustain forward-deployed forces could be jeopardized. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of the Department of Defense’s maritime logistics infrastructure. Senator Wicker has sent questions to the Department of Defense, seeking clarity on the situation and assurance that a plan is in place to mitigate the impact of this incident: Location of Damage: Where did the Big Horn take damage? Damage Assessment: What is the initial damage assessment for the Big Horn? Cause of Damage: What was the cause of the damage (weather, navigator error, etc.)? Operational Status: Can the Big Horn operate under its own power? Repair Timeline: What is the estimated time required for the repair of the ship? Capability Gap: Is there another vessel able to fill the capability gap? If so, when will it be in the area? Funding for Fleet Oilers: Does the administration support additional executable funding for fleet oilers in the FY25 appropriations process? The potential absence of USNS Big Horn – which was allegedly towed yesterday ‘dead stick” for a damage assesment – from the region raises significant strategic concerns. Fleet oilers are the backbone of naval operations, providing essential fuel that keeps ships and their crews at sea. They’re crucial for aircraft carrier operations too—while American carriers are nuclear-powered, their air wings guzzle fuel. Without oilers, our naval forces’ reach and effectiveness take a serious hit.

Candidacy of next NATO secretary general to be negotiated before July summit — US Envoy The Secretary General’s office is challenged by Acting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and President of Romania Klaus Iohannis WASHINGTON DC, June 12/ NATO member states will be able to negotiate the candidacy of Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s successor before the summit that will take place between July 9 and 11 in Washington, US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith said during a briefing. "Yes, I am absolutely confident that NATO Allies will be able to agree on Jens Stoltenberg’s successor by the time we get to the summit. This has been a topic of conversation across the Alliance for quite some time now. It is a decision that needs to be taken by consensus. We have reached a point where increasingly we’re seeing some momentum on this particular issue, and so I am very confident that we will have an announcement to make by the time we get to the summit in July in just a few weeks’ time," Smith underscored. The Secretary General’s office is challenged by Acting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and President of Romania Klaus Iohannis. According to the Dutch media, Rutte’s candidacy is currently endorsed by 29 out of 32 NATO member states, including the US. Hungary, Romania and Slovakia oppose his candidacy. Previously, Stoltenberg noted that he will remain in office until October 1, 2024. This decision was approved during the NATO summit in Vilnius on July 11-12 last year. According to numerous media, Stoltenberg’s service was prolonged due to the difficulties with deciding on his successor’s candidacy. A NATO Secretary General is appointed via consensus among member states. #business #finance #financialservices

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#StatecraftInTheNews: House Republicans released a report criticising the Joe Biden administration for the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, blaming it for prioritising optics over security. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) led the investigation, claiming the administration ignored warnings of the Taliban's rapid advances and failed to plan for a safe evacuation. The report downplayed former President Donald Trump’s role, despite his 2020 deal with the Taliban to withdraw US forces by May 2021. Biden inherited the withdrawal timeline and chose to end the 20-year war. White House spokesperson Sharon Yang dismissed the report, calling it “cherry-picked” and blaming Trump’s deal for leaving Biden in an “untenable position.” Earlier reports have highlighted systemic failures across four administrations, with both Biden and Trump sharing significant blame for the collapse. The report does not hold VP Kamala Harris directly accountable, despite elevating her role as a Biden adviser in the lead-up to the withdrawal. The war’s end saw the Taliban retake Afghanistan, ending a two-decade US mission aimed at dismantling al-Qaeda, which was behind the 9/11 attacks. The GOP report leaves Trump largely unscathed, despite his role in cutting US troops and initiating the withdrawal deal, shifting blame to diplomats like Zalmay Khalilzad. Previous investigations pointed to broader failures and the devastating aftermath, including stranded allies and the resurgence of terror groups like al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.

https://lnkd.in/g-z-bh3G US Election Update: Trump and Harris Rally in Wisconsin Amid High Early Voting and Election Tensions With the 2024 U.S. presidential #election only days away, #public interest and #voter engagement have reached unprecedented levels. Over 70 million Americans have cast their ballots early, according to #data from the #University of Florida’s #Election Lab, indicating a strong commitment from both parties’ supporters. In this critical election, where former President #DonaldTrump and Vice President #KamalaHarris are in a tight race, Wisconsin emerged as a key battleground on Friday, with both candidates rallying in Milwaukee. Polls reflect a closely divided nation, with Trump and Harris each aiming to secure narrow leads in several swing states. Public sentiment indicates intense polarization, with Trump’s continued assertions of election fraud and Harris’s emphasis on calm and transparency shaping voter concerns.