The Coming of Age of Directed Energy Weapons and the Red Sea Crisis | Center for International Maritime Security cimsec.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cimsec.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
US News: NEW DELHI: The US Navy has embarked on an innovative yet contentious project to transform surplus oil rigs into mobile missile defense and resupply ba.
The US Navy is converting surplus oil rigs into mobile missile defense and resupply bases to counter missile threats in the Pacific, particularly from China. The Mobile Defense/Depot Platform (MODEP) concept, unveiled at Sea Air Space 2024 expo, will enhance air defense capabilities and aid in strike missions, with potential dual roles in missile defense and resupply. While experts debate their feasibility and effectiveness, the project signifies a strategic shift in military strategy to adapt to evolving threats and technological advancements.
Navy to Commission Middle East-based Expeditionary Sea Base Lewis B Puller as a Warship usni.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from usni.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A report from NDIA highlights directed-energy suppliers’ struggles to get by on unpredictable “one-off” contracts for prototypes and field tests but OSD research and acquisition officials warn there are complex tactical questions to work out before they can buy lasers in bulk.