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Every article on Plain War tagged naval power: 22 pieces, each written from a named podcast episode and carrying the show, the episode and the date it was recorded.

Sub Brief · July 5, 2026

Baden-Württemberg Class: Germany's Unique Peacekeeper Frigate

Dive into the innovative design and strategic purpose of Germany's Baden-Württemberg class frigates, exploring their capabilities, limitations, and future adaptations.Sub Brief · July 28, 2026

Germany's Navy and the Shift to MEKO A-200 Frigate Procurement

Explore Germany's dramatic choice to cancel the F-126 frigate program and opt for the MEKO A-200. Learn about the priorities and trade-offs shaping this strategic naval decision.Perun · July 12, 2026

North Korea's Naval Ambitions: Understanding Their New Destroyers

Explore North Korea's emerging naval developments, focusing on their new destroyers and the strategic implications for their Navy.Perun · July 19, 2026

Ukraine's Naval Drone Strategy in the Azov Sea: Impact and Analysis

Explore Ukraine's strategic use of naval drones in the Azov Sea, its impact on maritime traffic, and the broader economic consequences.CaspianReport · June 2, 2026

Why Cuba Is Critical to US Global Strategy

Cuba's geopolitical position as a critical region for US trade routes makes it a strategic lynchpin in American global strategy. This article explores potential military and diplomatic challenges surrounding this vulnerable point.CaspianReport · August 1, 2026

Saudi Arabia and Yemen: Understanding the Continued Conflict

How the Saudi-led conflict with Yemen's Houthi rebels has evolved into broader challenges in the Arabian Peninsula, including strategic and economic dangers.Perun · August 9, 2026

Force Design Principles from Emutopia: Lessons on Military Structure

Exploring how absurd procurement choices in a fictional military reveal key lessons about real-world force design principles and strategies.Anders Puck Nielsen · June 25, 2026

Russian Frigate Firing Warning Shots at British Yacht: A Tactical Breakdown

An in-depth analysis of the incident where a Russian frigate fired warning shots at a British yacht, exploring naval protocols and strategic considerations.Sub Brief · September 3, 2026

Inside NATO's Oostende Class: Leading Robotic Mine Countermeasures

Discover the technological and operational innovations of NATO's Oostende Class mine hunters, designed to leverage robotic systems for modern mine warfare.Ward Carroll · September 2, 2026

US Military Operations in Strait of Hormuz

A discussion on evolving US maritime strategies and threats in the Strait of Hormuz.