Aviationist – A local newspaper reported that the development of external fuel tanks for the F-35 is still ongoing and will possibly be complete in two years.
Yearly Archives: 2021
What is a Navy For?
USNI Proceedings – Strategic purpose is not the same thing as operational necessities.
This Tiny Drone Boat Is Being Tested During The Navy’s Big Manned-Unmanned Teaming Experiment
War Zone – In a possible glimpse of the future of naval warfare, an apparently new type of very small unmanned surface vessel, the ADARO, has been operating with U.S. Navy surface combatants during exercises off the coast of Southern California. The drone boat, which is reminiscent of a waterborne version of a mouse droid from Star Wars, is apparently intended, at least in part, to extend intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverage for the fleet when operating in regions close to the coast.
The Baltic Sea is Not Las Vegas: The Mare Balticum in Broader Context
CIMSEC – “The Baltic Sea has grown to a never-seen strategic significance in the past years.” This is how Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, former Chief of the German Navy (2014-2021), described the current situation of what is sometimes referred to as a ‘flooded meadow’ in naval circles.
Marines making big investments in electromagnetic warfare
C4ISRNet – Recognizing the importance electromagnetic warfare will play, the Marine Corps plans to make big investments in new systems.
Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says
BBC – A submarine missing since Wednesday off the coast of Bali with 53 people on board has been lost, the Indonesian navy said on Saturday.
Israeli Vessel Fired On Near UAE
Reuters – A commercial vessel owned by an Israeli firm was targeted near Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates. Minor damage was caused to the vessel but no casualties.
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3 Submarine Rescue Ships Hunting for Missing Indonesian Submarine
USNI News – Search efforts on Thursday have yet to turn up any sign of the missing Indonesian attack submarine KRI Nanggala (402) and 53 personnel. Meanwhile, submarine rescue ships from three different countries are en route to the scene near Bali.
Here’s what the Corps’ new School of Infantry training looks like
Marine Times – In preparation for a future war where Marine infantry platoons take on the responsibilities currently at the company level, the Corps is launching a new experimental School of Infantry curriculum that will teach aspiring grunts 21 new lessons, or “behaviors.”
Marine Corps Ready to Conduct EABO Experiments with Allies in Indo-Pacific
USNI News – After honing naval integration and then exercising in the Indo-Pacific with the joint force, the Marine Corps is ready to take its new island-hopping campaign concept to the next level by drilling with international allies and partners.
A new deal with Norway allows the US to keep an eye on Russian subs closer to Russia’s home turf
Business Insider – A recent deal between the US and Norway will expand the two countries’ defense cooperation, allowing the US to build facilities on Norwegian bases to support operations in a region where Russia’s military is increasingly active.
Navy Destroyers Sport Large Satcom Domes On Their Flight Decks For Big Drone Exercise
War Zone – The stealth destroyer USS Michael Monsoor will act as a command and control hub for manned and unmanned assets during the experiment off California.
French Navy And Royal Australian Navy Ships Patrol The South China Sea Together
Naval News – From 16 to 19 April, French Navy ships of the JEANNE D’ARC mission sailed together with the Royal Australian Navy’s frigate Anzac and supply ship Sirius. During this coordinated navigation, the four ships patrolled together.
The First S-80-Plus Class Submarine Will Launch New Era For Spanish Navy
Naval News – S-81 Isaac Peral is one of the largest non-nuclear submarines in the world. The long-range 2,965 ton boat will bring new capabilities to the Spanish Navy and is being offered on the export market. Uniquely for a Western non-nuclear submarine it is equipped to launch Tomahawk missiles.
Conventional Deterrence and the U.S. Navy: Why The Future Needs to Happen Now, Part II
CIMSEC – The challenges posed by China’s offensive deterrence paradigm require a new and innovative future force design for the US Navy.
Missing Indonesian submarine has 72 hours of oxygen left, navy says
BBC – Indonesia has about 72 hours left to rescue 53 crew members of a missing navy submarine before they run out of oxygen, the navy said.
Historic Marine Plan to Reinvent The Corps
Breaking Defense – The document outlines an evolving effort to stand up a series of small, agile units tasked with air defense, anti-ship and submarine warfare, and seizing, holding and resupplying ad hoc bases to support an island-hopping campaign in the Pacific.
Turkey Plans To Deploy Indigenous Aircraft ‘Hürjet’ On LHD Anadolu
Naval News – After Turkey was taken out of the F-35 aircraft program because of CAATSA sanctions imposed by the United States, it has been trying to develop new solutions to deploy fixed-winged air assets on Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Anadolu.
Fleet Exercise Includes Live Missile Shoot as Navy Pairs Crews With Unmanned Systems
USNI News – Off the southern California coast this week, the Navy has amassed a small fleet to help figure how its operational forces can use aerial drones, autonomous surface and subsurface vehicles in an integrated fight at sea and in the air to support the manned fleet.
Chinese Naval Base in Africa Set to Support Aircraft Carriers
USNI News – A recently completed pier at the Chinese naval base near the entrance to the Red Sea is large enough to support an aircraft carrier.
Indonesian submarine goes missing north of Bali
BBC – Indonesia has launched search efforts for a navy submarine which has gone missing, officials say.
The Incredible Rise of North Korea’s Hacking Army
New Yorker – The country’s cyber forces have raked in billions of dollars for the regime by pulling off schemes ranging from A.T.M. heists to cryptocurrency thefts. Can they be stopped?
Winning the AI-Enabled War-At-Sea
CIMSEC – The AI-enabled battlespace creates a different war-at-sea.
Northern Fleet kicks off major exercise
Barents Observer – NATO aircraft are in the skies over the Barents Sea watching as nuclear- and diesel submarines, surface warships, support vessels on Monday sailed out from the Kola Peninsula.
Implementing Expeditionary ASW
USNI Proceedings – The Marine Corps needs to develop new capabilities to support the Commandant’s call to play a role in ASW.
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