Lies, Damn Lies, and Battle Damage Assessments
Real-time battle damagement assessments are notoriouly unreliable.
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Mike Fredenburg's Defense Talk focuses on national security and military technology, with an emphasis on defense reform focused on achieving peace through strength. Political topics that catch my interest will also be addressed from time to time.
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"Green" Laundry Takes Down $15 Billion Dollar Ford Carrier
Overall, the U.S. military's green initiatives have weakened it, while costing taxpayers more to get less lethality and survivability for its soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen.
Airpower alone never stood a chance in shutting down Iran's nuclear program.
Sadly, the militaristic Twelver Islamists are likely more determined than ever to get the bomb.
Iran's Glass Cannon Fleet Was No Match for a Tier One Navy
Iran's fleet was a credible threat to most navies.
Israel and U.S. Military Bases Being Hit a Lot Harder than Pentagon Narrative
Pentagon briefings are about maintaining support for the current operations.
Japan's New Prime Minister Can Help Counter China's Illegal Actions
Japan's new prime minister won't be pushed around by China.
New National Security Strategy Identifies Indiscriminate Immigration as Greater Threat than China
Those whose mindset, philosophy or religion aren't compatible with American values and our Constitution should not be allowed into our country.
Insisting on Railguns For Trump Class Battleship Will Sink It!
At this time naval railguns are an ever receding mirage.
Some Real World Examples of What a Megajoule Represents
A single MJ is a whole bunch of energy.
Mid Range Performance - The Railgun's Fatal Flaw
Unlike conventional naval guns whose rounds deliver both kinetic and explosive energy, the railgun's need for high impact velocity means it cannot deliver good resuls at mid over the horizon ranges.