School of War Ep 169: Dmitry Filipoff on Naval Warfare in 2025
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Jan 14, 2025 Dmitry Filipoff, an associate research analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses, shares deep insights into the U.S. Navy's complex landscape. He discusses critical lessons learned from the Red Sea, highlighting the dangers of friendly fire and munitions depletion. Filipoff critiques current naval strategies and stresses the importance of efficient command structures. He explores the Navy's zero defect culture and its negative impact on personnel, advocating for a shift toward constructive failure to enhance operational readiness.
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Frustrating Conflict
- The Red Sea conflict has provided lessons on shipboard air defense and weapons depletion.
- However, it hasn't solved the underlying threat and raises concerns about resource allocation.
Friendly Fire Incident
- A friendly fire incident in the Red Sea, where a US Navy ship shot down a US F-18, raises serious questions.
- This incident highlights potential failures in situational awareness and the need for thorough investigation.
Weapons Depletion
- Weapons depletion is a significant concern in naval warfare.
- Current conflicts are depleting US missile inventories, impacting future readiness against potential adversaries like China.