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USS Minnesota (SSN-783) during the commissioning ceremony in 2013. (US Navy/DVIDS)

Undersea Deterrence: Pentagon Bases Virginia-Attack Submarine in Guam

USS Minnesota, a next-gen Virginia-class sub, is now in Guam—closer to Beijing than Hawaii—as the US ramps up Pacific power projection.

Aegis Ashore Guam (Lockheed Martin)

Aegis Guam Intercept Helps Form Multi-National Defensive Missile “Shield” Across Pacific

Aegis Guam launches SM-3 IIA missile to intercept a Pacific target, building a multi-nation missile defense ‘shield’ across the region.

An artist's rendering of an Mk 41 VLS (Image source: Lockheed Martin)

Mark 41 Vertical Launching Systems: Fueling Poland’s Naval Renaissance

The Lockheed Martin-Polish Armaments Group pact, supplying MK 41 Vertical Launch Systems for Poland’s frigates, underscores a significant enhancement of Poland’s naval capabilities and defense infrastructure.

Type 055 (Source: CGTN/YouTube Screengrab)

Dragon’s Blade: How China’s Type 055 Could Spark a Global Naval Warfare Revolution

The Type 055 Destroyer, often referred to as a “cruiser” due to its size and capabilities, represents a significant leap forward in China’s naval technology.

A Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser en route Gulf of Alaska circa 2021. (Image source: US Navy/DVIDS)

Complete List: Ticonderoga-class Missile Cruisers To Retire By 2027

Ticonderoga-class warships are guided-missile cruisers built for the US Navy until the mid-1990s and are expected to serve until 2027.

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