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2018-01-31 Home Front: WoT

Terror in the Water: Maritime Terrorism, Mines, and Our Imperiled Harbors

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Posted by newc 2018-01-31 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 This is a threat we dread and almost just left be after the last conventional Naval battles ended.

But I doubt it is for just Naval Battles anymore.

Author expresses concern that we have not been focusing enough of this threat.

It is a worthy defense measure to open up the forum.

Posted by newc 2018-01-31 00:44|| 2018-01-31 00:44|| Front Page Top

#2 Not gonna happen. Mine warfare is where naval careers go to die. It will never get any attention until the next big shooting war when a whole bunch of warships are sunk by next-generation mines that can tell the difference between a cargo ship and specific US warships.

Posted by Herb McCoy7309 2018-01-31 12:33|| 2018-01-31 12:33|| Front Page Top

#3 Sensors are the future.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-01-31 12:49|| 2018-01-31 12:49|| Front Page Top

#4 Remember this?
9/11 - Bin Laden Brother In Boston Bought Dolphin Submarines In Florida For His Brother

Posted by Woodrow 2018-01-31 18:50|| 2018-01-31 18:50|| Front Page Top

#5 Next generation mines will crawl ashore like drone alligators or robot SEALS.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2018-01-31 19:42|| 2018-01-31 19:42|| Front Page Top

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