
Navy Milbloggers Sal from "CDR Salamander" and EagleOne from "EagleSpeak" discuss leading issues and developments for the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and related national security issues.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 582 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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So, is this the time to make battleships great again?I would be hard-pressed to think of a better guest to help us explore that question than returning guest, Rob Farley. A starting point for our conversation will be his article from December, The Tr... more
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* Truxtun-Supply Collision
* Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference
* Maritime Action Plan
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In this episode of Midrats, Sal and Mark ... more
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* The Congress, the Golden Fleet, and the Shipbuilding Industrial Base in 2026
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In this episode of Midrats, Sal and Mark engage with Eric Labs, a senior analyst at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), to discuss the complexiti... more
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From the Friday National Defense Strategy dump to whatever comes over the transom, we’ve got ... more
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A master class in not only maritime issues, but how they affect us all.
Stalin said something about quantity had a quality of its own. Remember they’re the Low Part of High/Low Mix - to free up the Burkes from non-carrier BG missions. The Perry-class FFG was the “VW bug of warships” - they could do everything, they just could do anything very well. Make them for a medium/low threat environment - mission of the Perry-class FFG was to escort/defend a convoy to Europe/Asia. Don’t make them to be part of a carrier battle group - they weren’t designed for it; that’s the ... more
Stalin said something about quantity had a quality of its own.
Remember they’re the Low Part of High/Low Mix - to free up the Burkes for non-carrier BG missions. The Perry-class FFG was the “VW bug of warships” - they could do everything, they just could do anything very well.
Make them for a medium/low threat environment - mission of the Perry-class FFG was to escort/defend a convoy to Europe/Asia.
Don’t make them to be part of a carrier battle group - they weren’t designed for it; that’... more
Mandatory listening for all naval and maritime professionals, as well as anyone who is interested in all issues related to maritime
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Focused on naval and military topics, discussions include current events, historical perspectives, and strategic analysis related to the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Key themes often revolve around national security, shipbuilding, and geopolitical challenges, especially concerning China and other global powers. The hosts frequently invite industry experts and military professionals to share insights, making it an engaging platform for stakeholders interested in maritime issues and defense policy.
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