Why Russia's Aircraft-Carrier Killer is a Disaster

Task & Purpose March 18, 2025
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GA-ASI Is Leading the CCA Revolution Maker of the Predator® and Reaper®, GA-ASI is revolutionizing unmanned aircraft once more with its new collaborative combat aircraft. This next-generation aircraft builds on a record of more than 8 million flight hours, 1,100+ proven aircraft, 30+ years of innovation, and the success of two jet types flying today. It’s a force multiplier that will partner with warfighters in the air to see first and act first, delivering a decisive edge in battlespace awareness while saving pilots’ lives. See it now: http://bit.ly/4kxecOz What happened to Russia’s massive Kirov Class nuclear powered battlecruiser that is meant to be capable of firing 174 missiles? Why has this ship been docked since 1997 receiving renovations? What has 5 billion dollars and 30 years of upgrades made it capable of? I’m your average infantryman Chris Cappy lets find out. The story of the Russian Navy’s Kirov Class - Admiral Nakhimov reminds me a bit of the story of the US Navy’s Littoral Combat ship. At heart, it is a tragedy. They were built for one thing, then they’ve morphed and evolved into something else and they’ve never exactly seemed to nail the landing. One thing seems to be a truism that transcends across time, space and nation states: Naval procurement is an unholy nightmare of a money pit. https://www.taskandpurpose.com https://www.instagram.com/taskandpurpose https://www.facebook.com/TaskandPurpose https://x.com/taskandpurpose Task & Purpose is a military news and culture oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry. #navy #militaryeverything #missile

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