CIMSEC – This article will discuss the role of the Naval Gunfire Liaison Officer (NGLO) as one human in a JADC2-enabled theater. Any conversation about fires, lethality, and the Pacific leads either implicitly or explicitly to considerations of how naval vessels can support maneuver forces ashore. However, this legacy — maritime fires directed against terrestrial objectives — is now only one part of the equation. As concepts evolve for potential wars in the Pacific, the NGLO can provide maritime expertise that improves the integration of joint, multi-domain fires at the tactical and operational levels of war.
New Chinese Drills Spark Fears Of Prolonged Squeeze On Taiwan
War Zone – The Pentagon warns that China’s military actions are trying to intimidate Taiwan and the West and create a “new normal.”
Moving On After AUKUS: Working With France in the Indo-Pacific
War on the Rocks – As relationships thaw in the aftermath of establishing AUKUS, now is an opportune moment to consider ways that France might join the non-nuclear aspects of the framework.
MBS: despot in the desert
The Economist / 1843 – A volatile millennial wields absolute power in Saudi Arabia. What will he do next?
American Sea Power Project: Alliances and Coalitions Are Essential
USNI Proceedings – U.S. sea power has always hinged on the nation’s ability to build and maintain partnerships.
Keeping The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye On Top Into the 2040s
War Zone – The E-2’s into its sixth decade in the air and has never been more potent. Here’s how the Navy and Northrop Grumman plan to keep it that way.
Assured Sovereignty: A Concept for Naval Partnership and Persistent Engagement
RUSI – The concept of assured sovereignty could provide the missing link between persistent engagement and desired ends as the Royal Navy looks to build on its presence in the Indo-Pacific.
Four ways to kill a ship: How US Marines are focused on controlling the seas
Defense News – The service, through its new stand-in forces and its expeditionary advanced base operations concepts, envisions small groups of Marines scattered throughout regional islands and shorelines, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and anywhere else partner nations allow. Those small units will carry everything they need to move from one place to another while conducting surveillance missions, establishing refueling spots for joint forces and launching missiles.
The Navy’s Littoral Hubris
National Review – The U.S. Navy is currently dealing with the aftermath of a series of bad decisions regarding a unique category of ships within its overall force-structure design.
Our Most Detailed Look Yet At China’s Type 055 Super Destroyer
War Zone – China’s Type 055 destroyers, one of which is seen in great detail in these photos, are a symbol of Beijing’s drive to modernize its fleet.
The ship Soleimani joins the navy of the Revolutionary Guard Corps
With Press TV – Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri reported on Monday, July 25, the commissioning of the ship Soleimani, made from domestic equipment in the last three years following the martyrdom of the commander-in-chief of the CGRI Quds Force, General Qassem Soleimani. (In French)
(Thanks to Alain)
How US Marines put Force Design 2030 to work in Europe and monitored Russian naval forces
Defense News – The U.S. Marine Corps in recent months took the quiet step of putting its Force Design 2030 plans to work in Europe, using forces to monitor Russian naval forces in the Baltic Sea.
Greece urges Germany to halt sale of submarines to Turkey
Greek City Times – Greece has once more urged Germany to freeze the sale of Reis-class submarines to Turkey, saying that the planned sale of half dozen subs will upset the balance of naval power in the region.
(Thanks to Alain)
PLA drills around Taiwan continue to ‘rehearse reunification operation’ amid Pelosi’s visit, ‘exercises blockading island to become routine’
Global Times – Joint military exercises around the island of Taiwan by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continued Wednesday with a joint blockade, sea assault and land and air combat trainings, involving the use of advanced weapons including J-20 stealth fighter jets and DF-17 hypersonic missiles after the drills started on Tuesday evening, when US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed on the island which seriously violates China’s sovereignty.
Chinese Military Drills Will Surround Taiwan As Punishment For Pelosi Visit
War Zone – China has ordered snap exercises that could extend into Taiwan’s territorial waters in response to Pelosi’s visit.
Navy gives initial green light for first unmanned surface vehicle to join the fleet
Breaking Defense – The mine countermeasures USV is one piece of tech designed keep Navy ships safe from undersea mines.
After RIMPAC, sailor feedback shows evolving view of unmanned vessels
Breaking Defense – Sailors operating the USVs at RIMPAC were more concerned about what the drones could do, rather than how they were controlled.
Drone Strike On Black Sea Fleet Headquarters Likely A Sign Of What’s To Come
War Zone – Despite Ukrainian denials from some quarters, officials in Moscow say that the drone strike was launched from within Russia-held territory.
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Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal
BBC – The first ship carrying grain has left a Ukrainian port under a landmark deal with Russia.
Dead Men Tell No Tales
USNI Proceedings – A confrontation with China’s maritime militia threatens to explode, and U.S. sailors and Marines must decide how to respond. A FICINT story.
Russia claims five injured in Ukraine drone attack on Black Sea fleet HQ
The Guardian – Russia has claimed that its Black Sea fleet headquarters in Sevastopol have been hit by a Ukrainian drone strike, wounding five people and prompting officials to cancel festivities planned for Navy Day.
Win the Contest for a Maritime Rules-Based Order
USNI Proceedings – Maritime contests are regional, requiring U.S. actions to be similarly conceptualized and executed while navigating a mosaic of local interests.
Marines Pitching Service as Western Pacific Recon Asset for Combined Joint Force
USNI News – As the Marine Corps reshapes its force for a future conflict in the Western Pacific, the service is refining how to meet the reconnaissance mission for the wider U.S. military.
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