Dozens of lost nuclear weapons, lost triad platform, thousands dead, and God knows how much in military hardware? Nuclear response against military targets is proportional which is why it's almost an automatic 'on the table' response to an attack on our nuclear triad or the destruction of our nuclear weapons REGARDLESS whom it is.
Air bursting tactical nuclear weapons wouldn't produce enough fallout to reach anywhere unless it was right up on the borders. Also I'd assume we would not be hitting fireboxes/cities.
Is It Possible to Destroy an Aircraft Carrier? A Tactical Perspective
Is it possible to destroy an aircraft carrier in modern warfare? Explore their defenses, vulnerabilities, and threats from missiles and submarines.defensefeeds.com
How U.S. Aircraft Carriers Defend While Under Attack
Discover how U.S. aircraft carriers defend while under attacks, using advanced defense systems, tactics, and strategies to stay afloat in combat.
This next one is where the US is light years ahead of any adversary. The F35 and B2 are NOT just stealthy weapons delivery platforms.
The Navy Tried for 4 Weeks to Sink Their Own Aircraft Carrier
It took the Navy 4 weeks of bombs and torpedoes to sink the USS America in a 2005 test. The "shocking" results proved carriers are tough but can be "mission-killed."nationalsecurityjournal.org
And finally, to put it all together.
Electronic Warfare - Why It's the Game-Changer in Modern Warfare
Explore the world of electronic warfare (EW) — learn how militaries use the electromagnetic spectrum to jam, spoof, and dominate the battlefield.
It's an area of debate with 2 opposing points of view. A very interesting thought experiment. Is it an idea for a video for the DWS YouTube channel?
Any port or marina will be struck hard when hostilities start. IMO
Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point, as Tehran holds talks with U.S.
Iranian state media reported the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for military drills in the waterway.www.cnbc.com
Ambiguity is key here. An adversary not sure how far or what the US would do. IMO
I think most of us agree Iran is unlikely to succeed in sinking a USN carrier. But "what ifs" are still fun to consider....Here's a little insight on how difficult it is to attack and sink a US Carrier.
This next one is where the US is light years ahead of any adversary. The F35 and B2 are NOT just stealthy weapons delivery platforms.
And finally, to put it all together.
Interesting idea.
From what I understand this is a pre-planned drill and has nothing to do with the current situation, also the ships are not in the theater at this point.
As much as I love the Winter Olympics, I’m starting to think they’re bad luck for geopolitics.Gonna thro this wrench out there, Olympics end, Hammerhead begin,
Assets built up the region…..
Maybe an isotope Iranian cargo carrier is blown danger close to a valued asset?
Anywhere in the theatres a little barren?
If you were Mr ping ,what a better time to go to action?
Helluva gamibit, but a good chess move…
Randem crazy thoughts
Its an annual (?) tr-nation drill held in March.
Correct.
And I'll bet dollars to doughnuts they'll stay away when the missiles start flying!
Ooh great question. Let's not get overly partisan with responses so we can keep this thread unlocked.The State of the Union address is on the 24th. Think the president will announce a peace deal or the start of war?
