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U.S. Navy SEALs 'Combat Swimmers' Should Make Russia or China Squirm
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Summary and What You Need to Know: As the U.S. military shifts focus toward near-peer conflicts, Navy SEALs' combat swimmer operations, dormant in counterterrorism efforts, could play a vital role against adversaries like China or Russia.


-These complex missions, targeting naval vessels or maritime infrastructure, require underwater infiltration, such as placing explosives on enemy ships in ports.

-SEALs employ specialized tactics, including using submarines, helicopters, and combat raiding craft, making these operations perilous and highly technical.
 
-In future naval warfare, commanders will need to adapt swiftly, leveraging these SEAL capabilities for direct action and strategic advantage.

Navy SEAL Combat Swimmers: A Key Weapon in Future Wars
The U.S. military has shifted its focus from counterterrorism operations to near-peer conflict against adversaries such as Russia and China.

 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u-s-navy-seals-combat-swimmers-should-make-russia-or-china-squirm/ar-AA1qkpZY
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