Thomas Shugart
Thomas Shugart is a former US submariner and an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. His work focuses on naval and maritime security issues, particularly regarding China's military innovations. Shugart has emphasized the significance of China's new barges in enhancing the PLA's amphibious assault capabilities and their potential role in future military operations against Taiwan, highlighting their operational speed and logistical advantages.
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Former US Navy Captain Thomas Shugart suggested that the Dena appeared not to possess the necessary technology to detect and destroy submarines.
Iran nói Mỹ sẽ phải 'hối tiếc' vì đánh chìm tàu chiến
Vietnam· 2026-03-05
Thomas Shugart, a former U.S. Navy captain, commented on the vulnerability of the Iranian ship Dena to the U.S. submarine attack.
Lý do hộ vệ hạm Iran bất lực trước tàu ngầm MỹVietnam· 2026-03-05
Thomas Shugart, a former U.S. submarine commander, explained the lethal capabilities of the Mark 48 torpedo used in the attack.
Navy submarine sinks Iranian frigate with $4.2M torpedo near Sri Lanka
United States· 2026-03-05
Former US submarine officer Thomas Shugart noted the increase in first wave capacity for heavy vehicles in amphibious landings.
China practicing beach landings with civilian ships: report
Taiwan· 2025-11-21
Thomas Shugart, a senior official at the Center for New American Security, expressed concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. bases.
هراس ژنرالهای آمریکا از آسیبپذیری جنگنده ها در برابر حملات پهپادی | گزارش سیانان
Iran· 2025-06-07
Thomas Shugart highlighted the lack of protection for US warplanes at home and abroad.
How the US could be vulnerable to the same kind of drone swarm attack Ukraine unleashed on Russia’s bomber fleetUnited States· 2025-06-06
Thomas Shugart co-authored a report for CMSI discussing the implications of China's new landing ships.
Kinas nya invasionsfartyg verkar vara avsedda för Taiwan
Sweden· 2025-04-20
Thomas Shugart explained the role of the new Chinese vessels in military logistics.
Velika zaskrbljenost strokovnjakov zaradi nove vojaške pridobitve Kitajske
Slovenia· 2025-03-26
Shugart, a former US submariner, noted the barges add to a growing list of innovative platforms tested by the Chinese military.
‘Invasion’ barges and deep-sea cable cutters: why new Chinese maritime tech is spooking defense watchersUnited States· 2025-03-25