Naval Base Strike in the Theory and Practice of Sea Control

Naval Base Strike in the Theory and Practice of Sea Control

09 Jul 26
Posted by: A/Lt Cdr Teddy Bradley RN
18 minutes, 54 seconds read
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With historical and contemporary examples in mind, the author reconsiders naval strike as an indirect method of pursuing sea control. A 20 minute read.

In the May 2026 edition of the USNI’s Proceedings, Cdr Seongjin Cho of the Republic of Korea Navy argues that strikes against naval bases should be understood as a fourth pillar of sea control. His claim reflects a wider shift in contemporary maritime warfare: the proliferation of precision-guided weapons, long-range or persistent surveillance, and uncrewed systems has eroded the sanctuary that naval bases appeared to enjoy for much of the post-Cold War era.[1] The recent experiences of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet (BSF) are a demonstration of the truth that Sea Control is not simply synonym…

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