Oil rigs to warships? The US Navy plnas to convert oil rigs into mobile missile defense and resupply bases in the Pacific.
The US Navy unveils a bold plan to convert oil rigs into mobile missile defense and resupply bases in the Pacific.The US Navy is charting a bold course with its latest initiative, the Mobile Defense/Depot Platform concept.
But the MODEP concept extends beyond pure defense. The platforms can also serve as Afloat Forward Staging Bases, providing logistical support for US Navy surface combatants and nuclear submarines. This dual functionality offers a strategic advantage, enhancing offensive and defensive capabilities.The US Navy sees these mobile platforms as a game-changer. Heruningtyas Desi Purnamasari, a Navy official, emphasizes the strategic importance of the MODEP concept.
A 2018 Jose Delgado and Eviya Vitola study focused on the political and security challenges associated with semi-permanent offshore military installations. Their analysis identified potential vulnerabilities to missile attacks, high operational costs, and the relative ineffectiveness of these bases compared to conventional defense strategies.
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