The decision not to deploy Sea Harrier FA2 fighters or Harrier GR7 strike jets in Ark caused considerable dismay in some circles. Sharkey Ward, who knew both the capabilities of the Sea Harrier and the threats posed in the Gulf, ...
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Language: en
Pages: 256
Pages: 256
The Arabian Gulf has been at the centre of the world stage and a major 'flash point' for over 40 years. Expert naval historian Iain Ballantyne examines the role of the US and Royal Naval forces in this troubled area over the period from 1961 to this present day. He
Language: en
Pages: 208
Pages: 208
Much of this book addresses the U.S. Navy's Regulus missile program--the world's first submarine weapon for attacking an enemy homeland with a nuclear warhead--and the similar Soviet Navy's cruise missile efforts.
Language: en
Pages: 160
Pages: 160
At the turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries, with the British Empire encompassing the globe, the Royal Navy indisputably ruled the waves. Times change but the magnificence and drama of warships at sea, whether in peace or war, remain an inspiration to artists. This fine book brings together a
Language: en
Pages: 36
Pages: 36
The purpose of this study is to examine the concept of prompt space-based global strikes. In order to contribute to the debate about its potential benefits and problems, this study addresses the effects of cultural mindsets and institutional preferences on decisions about future military strategy and forces. It examines how
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