Naval Power

Russian warships enter Havana harbor under Washington’s watchful eye

Russian warships entering Havana harbor under Washington’s watchful eye certainly raises eyebrows and sparks a mixture of reactions. The sight of a cruiser and a submarine, accompanied by two support ships, including a tug boat, seems almost comical. It’s amusing to note that Russian warships always travel with a tug, as if anticipating a breakdown or malfunction. It’s almost as if we are witnessing a historic event akin to Columbus and the Spanish Empire’s exploration.

The journey across the ocean without any mishaps is definitely an accomplishment for the Russian sailors, considering recent incidents of ships catching fire and sinking. The fact that they made it across unscathed deserves a nod of acknowledgement, albeit with a touch of sarcasm.… Continue reading

UK to get at least 25 new warships due to defence spending rise – Shapps

It’s interesting to hear that the UK is set to get at least 25 new warships due to a rise in defense spending, as announced by Shapps. However, upon further examination, it seems that these warships were already in the pipeline long before Shapps took on his role. In fact, some were being built or planned even before Cameron was in power. It makes you wonder, is this announcement truly reflective of new priorities or just a reshuffling of existing plans to make a political statement?

The idea of boosting the UK’s naval power with 25 new warships sounds impressive on the surface.… Continue reading