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How to prevent US military bases in the first archipelago from being destroyed by the PLA in the event of an armed conflict? - "Once a large-scale conflict erupts between China and the United States, all U.S. military bases in the first island chain could be destroyed, with the danger of losing their foothold." - This is the dire scenario described repeatedly by the U.S. Navy in recent years; to prevent the nightmare from coming true, the Pentagon has mobilized the U.S. business community and think tanks to help them come up with tricks. - The famous U.S. ship design and construction firm "Gibbs and Cox" has proposed the "mobile arsenal platform" (MODEP) concept, designed specifically for this purpose, aimed at inactive and redundant offshore oil platforms converted into a fully armed mobile maritime platform. - The MODEP concept is designed to convert inactive and redundant offshore oil platforms into fully armed mobile maritime missile and supply bases to improve the U.S. Navy's arming and supply capabilities in the Western Pacific. - The idea of converting oil drilling platforms into maritime military bases has been around for a long time. Already since the end of the Gulf War, the Pentagon was acutely aware that for large-scale military operations it was necessary to rely on the ports of allied countries, which is why it had planned to build floating platforms deployed in international waters as semi-permanent military fortresses. - However, a 1999 study report by the US Office of Naval Research rejected this idea because it had obvious weaknesses such as high costs and vulnerability to missile attacks. - A 2018 US Navy study also mentioned the weaknesses of these types of semi-permanent maritime military installations, although advances in air defense and anti-missile technology help improve the security of such maritime platforms. Read more on #ExtremaRatio https://lnkd.in/dG3xpM6P

Recent analysis from Planet's satellite imagery has played a pivotal role in monitoring the prolonged docking of Chinese warships at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base. These insights have provided invaluable transparency in assessing the strategic implications of this military presence. 🔹 Key Highlights: Monitoring Activity: Planet's imagery confirmed the presence of the ships for over five months, despite official statements of a temporary stay. Strategic Transparency: By capturing real-time data, satellite imagery helps verify ground realities, ensuring accurate and timely information for global security stakeholders. Global Impact: This capability underscores the importance of satellite technology in enhancing situational awareness and supporting international diplomatic and security efforts. As geopolitics evolves, the role of satellite imagery in providing clear, unbiased data is more crucial than ever. 🌍🛰️ #SatelliteImagery #Geopolitics #Defense #PlanetLabs #Transparency #NationalSecurity #Cambodia #China

U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), warned during the Halifax International Security Forum that Russia may assist China in eroding U.S. naval dominance by sharing advanced submarine technology. Such collaboration could significantly bolster China’s undersea warfare capabilities, undermining a key area of U.S. military superiority in the Indo-Pacific region. Paparo also expressed concerns that Russia might extend similar support to North Korea, providing Pyongyang with submarine technology and missiles, further destabilizing the region. China is currently viewed as the primary strategic challenge for the U.S., having rapidly closed the gap in military power and technological capabilities. Paparo highlighted the Indo-Pacific theater as the most demanding operational environment for the U.S. military, citing the sheer volume and sophistication of munitions required to maintain a competitive edge against China. The potential for enhanced submarine capabilities through Russian assistance could significantly complicate U.S. efforts to maintain maritime dominance and secure key shipping routes in the region. The collaboration between Russia and China, alongside North Korea’s growing military ambitions, represents a multi-front challenge to U.S. security interests. Russia’s willingness to share advanced technologies could accelerate China’s development of more sophisticated naval assets, including quiet submarines and advanced torpedoes, while enabling North Korea to threaten regional stability with enhanced underwater and missile capabilities. These developments underscore the growing strategic alignment among U.S. adversaries, particularly as they seek to counterbalance American influence in the Indo-Pacific. Admiral Paparo’s warnings emphasize the urgency of reinforcing U.S. military readiness and alliances in the Indo-Pacific. Strengthening naval assets, increasing munitions stockpiles, and deepening cooperation with regional partners like Japan, South Korea, and Australia will be critical to addressing the evolving threat. As adversaries like China and Russia work to undermine U.S. dominance, maintaining technological superiority and strategic agility will remain central to preserving stability in this vital geopolitical theater.

🌊 🔗: https://lnkd.in/ex5mmD8E ❓What was Operation "Peking"? ❓What is the exact composition of the #PolishNavy? ❓What are the characteristics of naval warfare in the Baltic? With #Sweden and #Finland joining the Alliance, the #BalticSea is now often referred to as #NATO's internal sea. Despite this development, the threat from Russia at sea has not entirely vanished. The Polish coast keeps evolving rapidly 🚢 so its significance for the entire country will only increase. Jan Starosta, Head of the Project Office 🟨 INE, writes about how to defend our maritime territories. 💬"In the face of the growing threat of war with Russia, the strategic importance of the Baltic Sea and Polish ports is increasing. They are places suited well for the delivery of supplies and equipment as well as the unloading of heavy allied forces that cannot be transported by air." 💬"The cheapest way to increase the security of Polish interests in the Baltic would be to possess the air defense frigates and submarines currently being built (under the Miecznik program and the Orka program). These will relieve the air defense squadrons, multi-role aircraft, and motorized battalions needed on the land theater of operations." 💬"The Polish Navy will have to operate in an environment where there is no clear distinction between war and peace. Its main weapon will be the ability to deter and project power. An interesting example is the situation from the September Campaign. Simply having submarines – regardless of their use – caused Germany to avoid risking large ships entering the Gulf of Gdańsk." 🟨 Institute of New Europe

How to prevent US military bases in the first archipelago from being destroyed by the PLA in the event of an armed conflict? - "Once a large-scale conflict erupts between China and the United States, all U.S. military bases in the first island chain could be destroyed, with the danger of losing their foothold." - This is the dire scenario described repeatedly by the U.S. Navy in recent years; to prevent the nightmare from coming true, the Pentagon has mobilized the U.S. business community and think tanks to help them come up with tricks. - The famous U.S. ship design and construction firm "Gibbs and Cox" has proposed the "mobile arsenal platform" (MODEP) concept, designed specifically for this purpose, aimed at inactive and redundant offshore oil platforms converted into a fully armed mobile maritime platform. - The MODEP concept is designed to convert inactive and redundant offshore oil platforms into fully armed mobile maritime missile and supply bases to improve the U.S. Navy's arming and supply capabilities in the Western Pacific. - The idea of converting oil drilling platforms into maritime military bases has been around for a long time. Already since the end of the Gulf War, the Pentagon was acutely aware that for large-scale military operations it was necessary to rely on the ports of allied countries, which is why it had planned to build floating platforms deployed in international waters as semi-permanent military fortresses. - However, a 1999 study report by the US Office of Naval Research rejected this idea because it had obvious weaknesses such as high costs and vulnerability to missile attacks. - A 2018 US Navy study also mentioned the weaknesses of these types of semi-permanent maritime military installations, although advances in air defense and anti-missile technology help improve the security of such maritime platforms. Read more on #ExtremaRatio https://lnkd.in/debG96TZ

TL;DR: The sighting of the Russian submarine Kazan in Cuba has raised alarms within the US and NATO due to its advanced strike and stealth capabilities. Equipped with hypersonic missiles, the Kazan’s presence in the Caribbean reflects Russia’s increasing naval activity and strategic positioning, highlighting the ongoing complexities of international relations and security. #RussianSubmarine #NavalWarfare #GlobalSecurity #KazanCuba #MilitaryStrategy

China's recent "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercise around Taiwan reveals a bold shift in East Asian geopolitics. This show of force not only underscores Beijing's determination to deter Taiwan's independence but also demonstrates its comprehensive military capabilities—integrating naval, air, and ground forces in a coordinated strategy. The timing of these drills, closely following Taiwan's National Day, signals a robust response to perceived defiance. China's strategic maneuvers test the limits of regional reactions and challenge external powers like the U.S. as tensions in the Indo-Pacific escalate. As we observe these developments, it’s clear: the stakes in this region are rising. Organizations and individuals engaged in global markets must consider how these geopolitical tensions will shape economic landscapes and regional stability moving forward. The question remains—how will the international community respond? Your thoughts?

India has launched a new nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine, a significant step in strengthening its strategic deterrence. However, experts question whether India can catch up to China's growing naval capabilities. As both nations expand their influence in the Indo-Pacific region, the gap between their military strengths remains a key point of analysis. How India navigates this race will shape regional security dynamics in the coming years. . . . #IndiaDefense #NuclearSubmarine #BallisticMissiles #StrategicDeterrence #IndoPacificSecurity #IndiaChinaRelations #MilitaryCapabilities #NavalExpansion #GeopoliticalAnalysis #dailydawns

Another must read from China Maritime Studies Institute Key insights in the report and why a must read. This comes from Chinese sources on the Chinese Communist Party’s own Navy the PLAN: • The PLAN is prioritizing the development of what it calls “four core operational capabilities.” These capabilities include 1) integrated near seas operations, 2) far seas mobile operations, 3) strategic deterrence and counterstrike, and 4) amphibious warfare. • Analysis of Chinese writings suggest the focus of these efforts is on prevailing in a high-end conflict involving the U.S. military. • The PLAN seeks the ability to dominate the near seas, strike U.S. bases and sea lines of communication in waters east of the first island chain and in the Indian Ocean, achieve “reliable, credible, and effective” deterrence against the U.S. through SSBN patrols within and beyond the first island chain, and execute sophisticated multi-domain amphibious operations against U.S. allies and partners. https://lnkd.in/dH_wvNEN

New in The MOC from Gonzalo Vázquez Orbaiceta: "Just like Norway, Sweden’s naval capabilities stand out as a key component of the Nordic nation’s efforts to ensure the waters of the Baltic Sea and Europe’s northern flank remain free and open. The report’s release highlights an increased awareness of the growing threat that Moscow in general and the Russian Navy in particular pose to European security—and the crucial role that NATO’s naval forces will be called to play in upholding freedom of navigation and the rules-based order at sea. Most importantly, it sets a valuable example for other NATO nations to follow suit, especially those who have neglected and under-resourced their naval capabilities in spite of their natural inclination to the sea." https://lnkd.in/ebwh_sw2