Search results

I have. Even want to read Mitrokhin archive, but don't have the time these days.

Americans spied on all 5 eyes. This could become a gateway for them to spy more on us. This could help us in some areas, but screw us up in others. This gives me similar vibes to the time when KGB infiltrated us. Do we have any indication from our Government if they are interested in this marriage?

But what about TSMC? If PRC wins Taiwan, USA and the rest of the world loses that strategic asset. And more importantly, China gains it, further closing tech gap with USA.

@Tshering22 Your entire scenario relies on the assumption that PRC is capable of conducting a decapitating missile strike on Taiwan's entire leadership: civilian and military. Taiwan has been hardening its entire island in preperation of such a scenario. They have extensive bunker and tunnel...

Nope. 1.) AUKUS is not just a convenient cover for a better submarine deal for the Australians. What will the Americans get out of this in your scenario? Look at posts above, they are talking of joint military bases, etc. Its just Uncle Sam forming the nucleus for a military alliance to...

This is all well and good, but the question is how many SSN will Australia get? They were planning 12 Shortfin SSK. Now Royal Navy (UK) operates 7 SSN. Will UK and USA allow Australia to get more than 7, or even 7? I doubt it. UK is a senior partner, is it not? Or am I misreading this completely?

I think that is because of difference in Uranium enrichment levels. Americans use 90% enrcihed Uranium whereas we use 40%, I think. There may be other factors also, but this seems to be a major one.

They first rejected the Nuclear Propulsion option on their Collins Class replacement. Then ordered 12 submarines of an SSN type converted to an SSK (Shortfin Barracuda), and now want to ask Papa Sam for Nuke Sub technology. Why not ask the French for it? I mean I know sale of Nuke subs is...

Wasn't it always? They have the line dividing AORs of CENTCOM and INDOPACOM as the border between India and Pakistan.

Modi is trolling Globalists like Soros with his 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' line. :rofl: