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We are thrilled to share that our detailed map of Taiwan was presented to President Lai of Taiwan.
by @ipacglobal.
The gift was presented for the 2024 Summit in Taipei, attended by nearly 50 cross-party lawmakers from 24 countries including @OlivierCadic @SarahChampionMP @bueti
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Très heureuse de faire "la une" de la revue @Grand_Continent aujourd'hui avec cette cartographie de l'espace stratégique chinois. L'occasion de retrouver les cartes créées par @CIGeography pour mon étude pour le NBR publiée fin 2024.
New estimate from @FPRI / @payneinstitute
375 TLAM, 310 SMs by 3/3.
It would represent 72% of the estimated TLAM loadout and 37% of the SM loadout (SM-2/3/6).
A whoping 41% of all VLS expended in 4 days, the most of all estimates so far. (685/1672)
fpri.org/article/2026/03/ove…
Some VLS math on #EpicFury:
1) Deployed capacity
16 DDGs + 1 SSGN in theater
~1,672 VLS cells
Breakdown:
4 × Flight I/II (90 cells)
12 × Flight IIA (96 cells)
Using Wiederholt (NPS, 2015) typical loadouts:
~520 TLAMs estimated in theater
(154 SSGN + ~366 DDGs)
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A non-exhaustive tally complied via released U.S. media of Tomahawk cruise missile launches since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury. At least 82-108 Tomahawks have been launched as of 3/16/26. My latest and new weekly project with Naval News:
navalnews.com/naval-news/202…
Some VLS math on #EpicFury:
1) Deployed capacity
16 DDGs + 1 SSGN in theater
~1,672 VLS cells
Breakdown:
4 × Flight I/II (90 cells)
12 × Flight IIA (96 cells)
Using Wiederholt (NPS, 2015) typical loadouts:
~520 TLAMs estimated in theater
(154 SSGN + ~366 DDGs)
4)
Today, the Navy has 8482 VLS cells, assuming a third is underway and loaded following the same method as above, that would represent 2827 cells with about 1143 TLAM.
Correction, latest CSIS estimate for D+6 is at 319 TLAMs. Putting estimated usage at 61%, with about 200 left, 12 days ago.
Sources here:
news.usni.org/category/fleet…
navalnews.com/naval-news/202…
csis.org/analysis/iran-war-c…
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From a munitions perspective, the United States can maintain the current tempo virtually indefinitely.
That does not mean it should, or that every munition expended automatically brings the United States closer to achieving a desirable political outcome.
But claims that the United States will run out of precision-guided munitions needed to sustain the ongoing air campaign are unfounded.
🇺🇸 Is the United States going to run out of precision guided munitions?
No, no they are not.
SDB production capacity: 10,000/year
JDAM kit production capacity: 25,000/year
Total combined procurement of these weapons measures in the 100s of thousands.
With air superiority over Iran established, the US doesn't need to rely on exquisite stand off weapons to conduct strikes. They can use weapons like Small Diameter Bomb and Mark 80 series bombs with JDAM kits.
Air defense interceptors performed their role by defeating the initial missile attacks, and now Iran no longer has the means to generate large-scale missile raids. The expenditure rates for interceptors will drop accordingly.
Before you come into my replies shouting "wHaT aBoUt ThIs!?", take time to read what I've already written in the past because the answer is probably already there.
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Thanks to @LouisMVezian/@CIGeography & @RhodesMaps for the illuminating maps accompanying my @NBRnews essay! Many more here: thinkinginspace.net
Map from @AndrewSErickson's essay "Geography Matters, Time Collides: Mapping China’s Maritime Strategic Space under Xi" projects Beijing’s maritime priorities, illustrates maritime strategic zones and Maritime Silk Road sea lanes, and plots PLA Navy bases: strategicspace.nbr.org/geogr…
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Curious about China's efforts to expand its #StrategicSpace in the South China Sea? Everything will become crystal clear thanks to this video presentation by @becstrating. Maps by @CIGeography
youtube.com/watch?v=PZsJzTIk…
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First photo of the Transferrable Rearming Mechanism on USS Chosin (CG-65).
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Due to the tremendous interest in our "Sentinels of the Sea" #wargame, we're working to create an off-the-shelf version to help others run their own matrix-style maritime domain awareness wargame. Here is a preview of the game box. Who's interested? 😉 #wargaming @CNA_org
New reporting by @politico indicates that JASSM missiles are now being considered for military assistance to Ukraine. politico.com/news/2024/08/15… Last month we produced a series of visualizations to show where the missiles would reach:
We designed the map for the #SEACAT24 multilateral exercise in Singapore: it includes multiple layers of details key for its role as a Maritime Domain Awareness wargame. The game is called Sentinels of the Sea and was designed by @SebastianBae.
For those you asked about what the game looks like, here is a glimpse of "Sentinels of the Sea." We have a beautiful, data driven map by @CIGeography -- outlining undersea cables, maritime traffic, ports, and more. @CNA_org
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For those you asked about what the game looks like, here is a glimpse of "Sentinels of the Sea." We have a beautiful, data driven map by @CIGeography -- outlining undersea cables, maritime traffic, ports, and more. @CNA_org
In support of PACFLT & CTF-73, the @CNA_org Gaming Program designed "Sentinels of the Sea" -- a matrix-style, maritime domain awareness game. With over 20+ participating nations, the game enabled players to explore a variety of challenges from undersea cables to piracy. 🚢 ⚓ 🎲
Great presentation by @zach_ota: you’ll find some of our maps used to highlight the Philippines’ strategic context.
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CIGeography retweeted
You’ve heard about island chains, but what about “island clouds”? In his essay, @AndrewSErickson masterfully describes China’s maritime #StrategicSpace, beautifully illustrated by @RhodesMaps and @CIGeography
strategicspace.nbr.org/geogr…
A map showing the Air and Missile Defense coverage provided by the Patriot batteries of the Hellenic and Romanian Air Forces: Romania requested 7 batteries in 2017 and acquired 4 between 2020 and 2023, with plans to donate one to Ukraine announced last June.
CIGeography retweeted
Honored to have my work presented as a gift to President @ChingteLai by @ipacglobal.
Grateful to @lukedepulford for selecting my map of Taiwan's ADIZ and territorial seas.
We are thrilled to share that our detailed map of Taiwan was presented to President Lai of Taiwan.
by @ipacglobal.
The gift was presented for the 2024 Summit in Taipei, attended by nearly 50 cross-party lawmakers from 24 countries including @OlivierCadic @SarahChampionMP @bueti