Impact of Climate Change on Military Capabilities

Climate change significantly affects military power, particularly regarding submarine detection capabilities. The research highlights that changing ocean conditions, primarily due to shifts in water temperature and salinity, influence how underwater sound propagates, which is crucial for locating submarines. As the oceans warm, sound detection ranges are expected to contract, making it more challenging to detect enemy submarines. This phenomenon is critical because it alters the effectiveness of anti-submarine warfare strategies amidst an environment where climate change dictates new operational dynamics.