Brent M. Eastwood

Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Navy faces a critical crossroads as modern threats like China’s anti-ship missiles and stealth submarines challenge the dominance of aircraft carriers. -With over $13 billion invested in carriers like the USS Gerald R. Ford, their vulnerability in a Taiwan conflict raises questions about their future role.  -Submarines armed […]

Key Points and Summary – How the Gotland-Class Changed Naval History: The U.S. Navy’s reliance on aircraft carriers faces increasing challenges from diesel-electric submarines equipped with air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems. -In 2004, a Swedish Gotland-class submarine with AIP “sank” the USS Ronald Reagan during exercises, showcasing the stealth and endurance of these submarines. -China now […]

What You Need to Know: France’s Rubis-class submarines, though small and aging, remain formidable beneath the waves. Designed in the 1980s and now operating alongside NATO forces, the Rubis-class boasts stealth upgrades and advanced sonar. -Notably, during a 2015 NATO exercise, the Rubis-class sub Saphir “sank” the US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, evading an entire […]

Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Armed Overwatch Program's OA-1K Sky Warden, designed for ISR and ground strike missions , faces significant budget cuts. Originally planned for 75 units, SOCOM will now purchase fewer Sky Wardens, reducing the program's budget by $300 million.

Key Points and Summary: Aircraft carriers are marvels of naval engineering , designed to resist tipping over even in rough seas.

Key Points and What You Need to Know: The USS Seawolf, a Seawolf-class nuclear-powered submarine , demonstrated U.S. naval dominance in 2020 by surfacing near Norway, close to Russia.

What You Need to Know: Canada’s military is in a dire state, with a personnel shortage of 16,000 and readiness levels hovering around 50%. -Despite promises to meet NATO’s 2% GDP defense spending target by 2032, Canada’s underfunded military risks being unprepared for modern challenges. -Critical issues include recruitment and retention struggles, outdated equipment, and […]