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  • The U.S. Navy’s Big SSN(X) Attack Submarine Mistakes Still Sting

    09/09/2025 10:22:38 AM PDT · by whyilovetexas111 · 23 replies
    National Security Journal ^ | 9/9/2025 | Harry Kazianis
    SSN(X) is the Navy’s planned successor to Virginia: a larger, stealthier, longer-legged attack submarine that teams with UUVs, carries more weapons, and is designed for higher availability. Costs will dwarf current boats, and industrial bottlenecks—from single-source suppliers to overloaded yards—are real. Budget trade-offs and shipyard realities have pushed the first procurement to around FY-2040, delaying entry to the fleet.
  • There’s Only One Way to Deal with Russia

    09/02/2025 11:49:52 AM PDT · by whyilovetexas111 · 84 replies
    National Security Journal ^ | 9/2/2025 | Andrew Michta
    For over three decades since the Cold War, the United States has lacked a coherent strategy for Russia, lurching from one failed “reset” to another. This stands in stark contrast to the clear, successful Cold War doctrine of containment. Successive administrations have failed to grasp Russia’s true nature and objectives, allowing Moscow to rearm and pursue its imperial ambitions.