Ever wondered how submarines fire torpedoes without compromising their stealth? Explore the sophisticated mechanisms that allow for silent and efficient launches, including the use of compressed air ...
L. David Marquet is a former United States Navy Captain and author who served in the submarine force for nearly three decades. Graduating top of class from the United States Naval Academy in 1981 ...
Because of the specialized nature of submarines, a distinct military strategy called anti-submarine warfare, or ASW, was created to counter them. Its primary objective is to defend ships and allied ...
In warfare, the threat from the air is so great that measures are taken to counter it from the land and sea as well as the sky. Anti-aircraft weapons have taken a wide range of forms, from the gun ...
By the 2030s, the world’s oceans may become as transparent to sensors as the skies became to radar in the 20th century. With ...
There are many difficult things about sending humans to space, from dealing with health effects on the human body to the risks of launch and landing to keeping astronauts well-fed and supplied.
The US expects more contested operations for guided missile submarines such as USS Ohio , shown here operating off the coast of Guam. (Janes/Michael Fabey) Having noted the effectiveness of guided ...