Norwegian Prime Minister confirms that Norway will not engage in a potential naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the nation's focus remains on the High North. #Norway #NavalStrategy
Admiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin, Commander of the Istanbul Naval Shipyard, announced plans for the sale of a frigate to Indonesia. #DefenseSales #NavalStrategy
An Ohio-class missile submarine is scheduled to arrive at Faslane, Scotland, on March 11, 2026. This deployment underscores ongoing naval operations in the region. #MilitaryOperations #NavalStrategy

*#China deploys stealth destroyers... *

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...However, only eight are currently in service with eight more planned, reflecting the higher cost and complexity compared to the #Type052D series." 2)

Just another of these "#ArmsDeals," you might reply?

Well, not quite. Let's take an #Asian perspective, and things become much clearer:

"*China Arms Iran With Kamikaze Drones, HQ-16 Air Defences and...

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https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/china-arms-iran-kamikaze-drones-hq16-air-defence-df17-us-strike-persian-gulf-power-balance/

#Naval #Maritime #NavalStrategy #MaritimeSecurity

China Arms Iran With Kamikaze Drones, HQ-16 Air Defences and Hypersonic Talks as US Strike Looms Over Persian Gulf Power Balance

China has reportedly transferred kamikaze drones and HQ-16/HQ-17AE air defence systems to Iran while negotiating anti-ship and hypersonic missile sales, reshaping regional deterrence calculations as US carrier deployments raise the risk of direct confrontation in the Persian Gulf.

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The Economics of Modern Warfare: The "Cost Exchange" Trap.

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is a marvel of technology, but it faces a strategic paradox in the Persian Gulf. How do you defend against a "swarm" of cheap, disposable drones without bankrupting your own magazine of high-end missiles?

Our latest article explores the tactical reality of Iran's asymmetric drone strategy and the US Navy

https://news24media.org/iran-drone-swarm-vs-uss-abraham-lincoln/

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100 Hidden Iran drone swarm: Can ‘Kamikaze’ Swarm Blind the USS Abraham Lincoln? -

Analysis: As Iran deploys its "hidden" kamikaze Iran drone swarms, the USS Abraham Lincoln faces a new asymmetric threat. Inside the tactics of the "100 Drone" scenario and the US Navy's high-tech response.

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