Defense Tech – Russian Defense Industry In Crisis
Norman Polmar writes that the Russian defense industry may not have long to survive.
Monthly Archives: November 2009
South Korean Navy – SKorea troops on high alert after navy skirmish
Associated Press – SKorea troops on high alert after navy skirmish
South Korea warned it was ready to deter any retaliation by North Korea following the two countries’ first naval clash in seven years, reportedly deploying two warships to the disputed sea border Wednesday.
Royal Navy – Boomer Bust
Defense Technology International – Boomer Bust
While hardly an auspicious start, a couple of months delay in concluding the concept phase for the UK’s future deterrent program is – in the UK Defense Ministry scheme of things – almost on time.
South Korean Navy – Korean naval ships clash at sea
BBC – Korean naval ships clash at sea
A South Korean warship has exchanged fire with a North Korean naval vessel.
Saudi Navy – Saudi navy blockades north Yemen coast
Associated Press – Saudi navy blockades north Yemen coast
A Saudi Arabian government adviser says the kingdom has imposed a naval blockade on northern Yemen’s Red Sea coast to try to prevent weapons and fighters flowing to Shiite rebels in the area.
Russian Navy – 'Lost' cargo ship Arctic Sea gives up its secrets
The Times – ‘Lost’ cargo ship Arctic Sea gives up its secrets
The crew at the centre of the hijacked cargo vessel tell of their ordeal for the first time.
US Navy – US launches 'Twin Towers' warship
BBC – US launches ‘Twin Towers’ warship
A warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center has been put into service in New York.
Russian Navy – Russian military plane crashes, killing 11
AFP – Russian military plane crashes, killing 11
A Russian Tu-142 anti-submarine warfare aircraft crashed into the sea during a training exercise in Russia’s Far East region, leaving all 11 crew members missing and presumed dead.
US Navy – DDG 1000: On Target
Defense Tech – DDG 1000: On Target
Norman Polmar writes that amidst the Navy’s leadership attempt to explain — some would say rationalize — the massive cost increases and delays in several major shipbuilding programs, the Zumwalt (DDG 1000) program appears to be on cost and on schedule.
US Navy – LCS Near Selection
Defense Tech – LCS Near Selection
Norman Polmar writes that in an attempt to bring order to the Navy’s problem-plagued littoral combat ship (LCS) program, the Navy has announced that it will “down select” a winner from the two LCS designs. The selection, in fiscal year 2010, will determine which design and hence which firms will be responsible for the construction of a planned 51 additional frigate-size warships.
Israeli Navy – Israeli navy 'seizes arms ship'
BBC – Israeli navy ‘seizes arms ship’
Israel’s navy has intercepted a ship carrying weapons some 160km (100 miles) off its coast, the military says.
US Marines – A training ground as beautiful as the front lines are hellish
Los Angeles Times – A training ground as beautiful as the front lines are hellish
A remote Marine training camp in the picturesque Eastern Sierra provides the best terrain in the U.S. for troops heading to the frigid, windy, mountainous fields of Afghanistan.
Royal Navy – Timing Is Everything
Defense Technology International – Timing Is Everything
HMS Invincible will be retired in 2010, Ark Royal in 2014, and Illustrious in 2016 – HMS Queen Elizabeth will enter service at the end of 2015, with the Prince of Wales to follow in 2018. At least that’s the current timetable according to Quentin Davies, the British minister for defense equipment and support
Editorial Note – New Site: P-8 Poseidon God of the Sea
I have started a new Web site, using Facebook, entitled P-8 Poseidon God of the Sea. It is dedicated to operational naval news and discussion on the P-8 Poseidon as well as the world wide VP / maritime patrol aircraft community. You are invited to give it a try.
US Marines – Hard fight in the desert, soft targets in the cities
The Times – Hard fight in the desert, soft targets in the cities
The Taliban knew the marines were coming and they left a ghost town littered with bombs before leaving their stronghold.
Russian Navy – Russia to buy navy ship from France
Associated Press – Russia to buy navy ship from France
Moscow plans to buy a French amphibious assault ship, the first such purchase from a NATO country, as the Kremlin seeks to reaffirm Russia’s global reach. The Defense Ministry also plans to license the production of four more ships of the Mistral class in Russia under the guidance of French engineers.
Afghanistan – Time for Decisiveness on Afghanistan
The Atlantic – Time for Decisiveness on Afghanistan
Robert D. Kaplan writes that Obama needs to get behind his chosen general and put the spectacle of indecisiveness behind him. Otherwise, in the coming months, the Democrats may be seen as having lost a war. And if that happens, not even the Nobel Peace Prize will rescue his reputation.
Miscellaneous – NORAD goes maritime
Defense Technology International – NORAD goes maritime
NORAD has a maritime mission? It most certainly does.
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