UNCLAS Read Board with CDR Salamander

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* Ukrainian FP-1/2 drone attacks Russian frigate Admiral Essen at the Novorossiysk Naval Base
* Ukrainian attack on the Kronstadt Naval Base
* Attack on Kuwait International Airport
* Saronic commentary by John Konrad on gCaptain
* AV-8B closes its story
* MQ-25A opens its story
* AUKUS update
Summary
Sal discusses the ongoing Ukraine conflict, its historical cont…

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Summary
In this episode, Sal discusses recent congressional testimonies by Navy leaders, the MQ-25 Stingray, and the realities of directed energy weapons on ships. He emphasizes learning from past military delays, the importance of technological progress, and the significance of understanding bureaucratic growth through Parkinson’s Law.
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* Acting S…

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Summary
A shorter than usual UNCLAS Read Board Podcast, with look around current naval developments, military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, the state of the Royal Navy, and Japan’s growing ties with its Western Pacific neighbors.
Chapters
00:00: Introduction and Overview of Current Naval Issues
03:24: The State of the Royal Navy
06:04: Japan’s Military D…

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* Substack posts
* Did China Culminate and No One Noticed?
* I’ll take LCC-21, 22, and yes, 23 and 24, thank you
* So, the SECNAV has Departed
* CVN Status
* The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944, by Rick Atkinson
Summary
Sal discusses current naval operations, geopolitical developments, and strategic insights, including the state of the US …

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In this episode, Sal discusses recent naval activities, U.S. Iran tensions, and the strategic importance of maritime power. The conversation emphasizes the significance of maritime and aerospace capabilities in national security and offers insights into geopolitical choke points, regional alliances, and the future of U.S. military readiness.
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