UNCLAS Read Board with CDR Salamander

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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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Show Links:
* 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.
Key topics:
* T…

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Show Links
* NYT article on U.S. buildup around Iran.
* CSIS Graph mentioned by Shashank Joshi
* 2017 Navy Times article on Ford-class toilets
* Captain Luther’s note circa 2011/12 on the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)’s plumbing issues
* Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s 2011 article on same issue
Summary
Sal discusses the current military and geopolitical situation, focu…

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Summary
In this episode, Sal discusses the evolving landscape of national security, focusing on the significant changes in global dynamics over the past year. He examines the roles of major players like China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, as well as the emerging trends in South America and India’s strategic position. Sal emphasizes the importance of unde…