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SSBN
China to Japan: Shooting Down Drones Would Be Act of War
Plus, South Korea hopes to deploy two light aircraft carriers by 2036. Monday defense links.
India’s First Ballistic Missile Sub to Begin Sea Trials
India will complete the nuclear triad after its first SSBN the INS Arihant, begins deterrent patrols.
China, India, & Pakistan Expand Nuke Arsenals
While global nuclear stockpiles are decreasing, Asia’s nuclear powers are beefing up their forces.
F-35 JSF: "A Phenomenal Flying Machine"
Can the F-35 wow defense experts? We present the top defense and foreign policy articles for your weekend.
Could New SSBN Program "Sink" U.S. Navy?
Could the purchase of new SSBN’s reduce the size of America’s fleet to dangerously small numbers?
A Nuclear Pivot to Asia?
If America’s conventional superiority in Asia declines, then the relative importance of its nuclear edge will rise.
Don't Scrap America's Ballistic Missile Submarines
Some argue that the U.S. should eliminate its SSBNs or “boomers” to save money. Don’t listen.
Run Silent, Run 'Soviet?'
With Chinese and Soviet submarines possessing similar detection issues, would PLAN skippers utilize a similar strategy?
Japan: Joining the Nuclear Weapons Club? It Could.
“…the prospect no longer appears unthinkable.”