Hacker News with Generative AI: Military Strategy

China is developing some startling new kit in its quest to invade Taiwan (economist.com)
Is it a barge? Is it a bridge? It is both. Last summer China began building several unusual vessels at its Guangzhou shipyard on the south coast. The barges had legs that could drop down to stabilise the craft in shallow water, and wielded a 100m-bridge that could extend from the bow and onto a beach. In recent weeks pictures have emerged of these mongrel ships (see photo) and of how they connect together into giant causeways.
Lessons for Western Militaries from the Gaza War (quillette.com)
Israel’s experience in Gaza provides a sobering preview of what high-intensity urban warfare can entail, and how modern militaries must evolve to achieve decisive and ethical victories in any future conflict.
The Bomb Europe Needs (thecritic.co.uk)
Whether it is becoming post-American, or just less American, Europe’s defence will need tactical nuclear weapons in order to deter Russia from attacking NATO territory.
Canada Eyeing NATO Ally's Nukes to Deter Trump 'Threat': Candidate (newsweek.com)
A politician vying to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's next leader has suggested forming a closer alliance with Britain and France as the NATO nations possess nuclear weapons, which could help safeguard the Canadians against potential threats posed by President Donald Trump.
DoD Adjusts Nuclear Deterrence Strategy as Nuclear Peer Adversaries Escalate (defense.gov)
Multiple nuclear peer adversaries challenge the U.S. and its allies' and partners' security, according to the Defense Department.
Lanchester's Laws (wikipedia.org)
Lanchester's laws are mathematical formulas for calculating the relative strengths of military forces.
Dahiya Doctrine (wikipedia.org)
The Dahiya doctrine, or Dahya doctrine,[1] is an Israeli military strategy involving the large-scale destruction of civilian infrastructure in order to pressure hostile governments.[2] The doctrine was outlined by former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of General Staff Gadi Eizenkot.
Going to War with the Army You Have (acoup.blog)
Drone dogfights: Ukraine's novel strategy to counter Russian reconnaissance UAVs (euromaidanpress.com)
The Kharkiv Offensive Is a Russian Strategic Failure for Now (phillipspobrien.substack.com)
Ukraine War: M1 tanks withdrawn, they're not a strategic fit (bulgarianmilitary.com)