How a sunken Navy nuclear submarine changed everything
In 1963, the USS Thresher (SSN-593), a nuclear-powered attack submarine and the lead vessel of her class, tragically sank during deep-diving tests...
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The secret of Netanyahu’s unacknowledged and historic popularity
It was strange to watch Fox News’ Martha MacCallum yesterday refer to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “unpopularity” in Israel. McCallum is...
‘Flight deck explosion’ nearly destroyed a Navy nuclear aircraft carrier
In 1969, the USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, suffered a catastrophic accident off the coast of Pearl Harbor...
Media heaps praise on slain Hezbollah top dog Nasrallah
One thing can be said about establishment media propagandists: they never miss an opportunity to manipulate the public and make...
How a brand new nuclear submarine sank
In 1969, the USS Guitarro (SSN-665) sank while docked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard due to an accidental overlap of two civilian...
Iran, the balance of terror in the Middle East and the bomb
Israel has decimated Hamas. Israel has killed the top twenty leaders in Hezbollah’s military wing including Nasrallah himself. Israel has...
B-58 Hustler: Fast, futuristic, and ultimately flawed bomber
The B-58 Hustler, produced by Convair in the 1950s, was the first supersonic bomber capable of exceeding Mach 2. Developed...
Marine Corps’ newest rotational force arrives in Philippines for 6 months of training
Editor's Note: This piece by Seth Robson features quotes from CSP Senior Fellow, Grant Newsham. A relatively new Marine Corps...
Are Navy aircraft carriers destined for failure?
Aircraft carriers, once the cornerstone of U.S. naval dominance, face growing criticism due to their vulnerability to modern missile technology...
FERC’s failure to protect America’s electric grid: A national security blind spot
On October 1, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) delivered its long-awaited decision: it denied the complaint that was...
Israeli public believes now is the time to attack Iran’s nuclear installations
Israelis are almost unanimous in their support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision not to coordinate the airstrike that targeted...
A seamount ‘strike’ nearly crippled a $3 billion Navy ‘Seawolf’ submarine
In October 2021, the USS Connecticut, a $3 billion Seawolf-class submarine, collided with an uncharted seamount in the Pacific Ocean....
In first since Oct. 7, Netanyahu’s gov’t wins outright majority in tracking poll
If elections were held today, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition would be reelected, according to a poll published on...
The first and perhaps last Iran-Israel war
Iran declared war in 1979 as one of the first acts after the Islamic Revolution. Along with declaring the aim...
A US Navy aircraft carrier could be sunk by Iran’s missiles
Recent developments suggest that Iran may possess the capability to inflict serious damage on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. -Iranian state...
Putin’s favorite
On September 5th, Vladimir Putin publicly named his favorite for the U.S. presidential election. At the Eastern Economic Forum session,...