Independent Defense Analysis, Submarines, OSINT, illustrations. Author of Covert Shores books and website (www.hisutton.com). Write for US Naval Institute News, Naval News and more.
Mostly typos.
**Heads Up**
I am planning to remove some/all of my books from sale on Amazon before year end.
It's a difficult decision, but want to give people a heads up as it *might* be your last chance.
Link https://www.amazon.com/s?k=covert+shores <adjust URL to local Amazon for you
***OSINT***
Quiz: how many #Russian warships can you count in Novorossiysk today?
***UPDATE***
#Ukraine's attack on the #Russian Navy in Sevastopol shows navies the way forward with maritime drones (USVs)
Up to now, the growing number of USV programs in world navies have completely overlooked this use case
That should change
The sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva is one of the greatest naval victories in decades, and will deserve its place in history. But the attack on Sevastopol, with maritime drones, can be seen as a bigger deal in the long term. It had a dramatic effect on the Russian Navy. Here is why it may have an effect on navies around the world.
***UPDATE***
Since #Ukraine attacked #Russian Navy in Sevastopol on October 29. Russian Navy activity has decreased noticeably. The maritime drones had a strategic impact
This was unthinkable just a few weeks ago, no Russian warships are visible patrolling outside the port
Both Admiral Grigorovich frigates in port
***UPDATE***
New explainer & cutaway of #Ukraine's maritime drones (USVs) -> http://www.hisutton.com/Ukraine-Maritime-Drones.html
***UPDATE***
Your occasional reminder that a gas platform which #Ukraine attacked in June, is still burning. #Russia does not appear interested in putting the flames out.
It's time Captain.
When wondering which submarine cutaway to post first... only one choice really.
Info on TYPHOON class http://www.hisutton.com/The%20REAL%20Red%20October%20-%20Typhoon%20SSBN.html
