Chinese flights near Taiwan have increased in recent weeks, and the planes involved hint at a larger effort to improve China's military capabilities.
Quieter, more lethal Russian subs present a new challenge to the US Navy and its NATO partners. But US and European navies are more than equipped for a renewed emphasis on anti-submarine warfare, the commander of US Naval Forces Europe said this month. Visit the Business section of Insider for […]
Tensions are rising between the US and rivals like Russia and China, both of which are fielding more advanced submarines that are cause for concern for the US Navy. The Coast Guard had an active role in hunting submarines during 20th-century conflicts, and while Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz says there […]
As Navy warships practiced hunting submarines in the Atlantic this month, NATO cut the ribbon at its new US-based joint command. Both events point to a major focus for the US and its NATO allies: countering increasingly active and increasingly potent Russian submarines. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]
In July, NATO navies conducted exercise Dynamic Mongoose, testing the abilities of their ships, subs, and aircraft to hunt enemy submarines. The US and its allies are increasingly focused on anti-submarine warfare, but countering all the subs a country like Russia or China could field in a war would still […]
Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic and around Europe increased 50% between 2018 and 2019, the head of US European Command said Tuesday. That is only the latest warning from a US military commander about Russian subs, which US and NATO navies believe are getting more sophisticated and better armed. […]
The US government has awarded a billion-dollar contract for the production of sonobuoys, which are used to hunt submarines. Demand for sonobuoys is only expected to grow, and the contract comes as the Pentagon seeks to shore up its supply. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. ERAPSCO, a joint […]
The US and India practiced hunting submarines in a joint exercise in the Indian Ocean last week. They were the first anti-submarine warfare exercises since the signing of the Communications, Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) last fall. The agreement allows for real-time intelligence sharing between the US and India, making […]
The US military is gearing up for a conflict with a comparable adversary. At sea, this means countering new threats to aircraft carriers and to their air wings. The US Navy retired one of its main anti-submarine hunters a decade ago and may need a new kind of aircraft to […]
NATO officials have repeatedly warned about the rising threat posed by Russian submarines. A major concern is those subs’ land-attack capabilities, which now allow them to strike deep in Europe. NATO navies have ramped up anti-submarine-warfare tactics, but those land-attack missiles may mean ASW needs to change. NATO naval officials […]
The US and India strengthened ties this month by signing COMCASA, a major communications agreement. It will allow the two sides to share secure information and will help military operations, such as sub-hunting expeditions. But hurdles remain for India, which has been working to increase the size and sophistication of […]
China has invested heavily in its submarines over the past 20 years, but US subs remain superior. But time, location, and numbers could help China mitigate the US’s advantages. China also has an edge in a “grey-zone situation,” in which it can ramp up tensions while staying short of open […]
NATO navies are increasingly worried about Russian submarines. That concern has led to renewed focus on anti-submarine warfare. But some of those navies have neglected their ASW capabilities, meaning they have to play catch-up over the past several years. US and European officials have warned repeatedly in recent years that […]
South Korea and New Zealand are set to buy the P-8A Poseidon. They join India and Australia as the only countries in the region operating the advanced maritime patrol aircraft. Interest in the plane has grown as submarine activity becomes a greater concern for navies around the world. South Korea […]
India has bought 12 advanced sub-hunting planes to beef up its anti-submarine warfare capabilities. India is looking to boost its military in response to a growing Chinese presence in the region, particularly under the waters of the Indian Ocean. New Delhi is seeking out billions of dollars in foreign military […]
Countries in East Asia, led by China, have been pursuing a military buildup for years. Submarines, flexible platforms with strategic uses, have been a particular focus. Uncertainty about the balance of power in the region has stoked countries’ pursuit of military hardware. In October 2006, a Chinese Song-class diesel-electric submarine […]
