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Here's a two-stage plan to harden this crucial island base against China's burgeoning missile arsenal.

INTRODUCTION

Russia is refusing to say what happened to its flagship cruiser, but the Moskva's unique silhouette may offer a clue.

New weapons, propulsion technologies, and energetics are rapidly emerging, generating a need for innovative launcher technologies.

The key result of this technology? There are few constraints upon missile size or energy due to the launcher.

The plan is for the new DDG(X) to operate alongside the Navy’s growing fleet of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers while also introducing new technologies.

Initial renderings of the DDG(X) include two 600kw lasers mounted towards the stern of the ship, Rolling Airframe Missiles, and the powerful A/N SPY 6 v1 radar system.

The fact that countries could build or acquire three or four diesel submarines costing $500 to $800 million each for the price of a single nuclear submarine gives them undeniable appeal.

Russia historically has strong ties with both India and Vietnam. It’s relationship with China has been more complicated. The sale of the BrahMos missile to India and Vietnam illustrates that while Russia wishes to remain on good terms with all three countries, it is not yet committed to an alliance with China the expense of its economic interests or its own concerns with its

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