War Zone – The SM-2 Block IIIB’s dual-mode guidance system is still unique among the missiles the Navy’s fleet uses to defend against aerial threats.
Yearly Archives: 2021
Airbus To Supply ‘SMDM’ Aliaca Fixed-Wing UAV To The French Navy
Naval News – Airbus Defence and Space mini UAS subsidiary SURVEY Copter signed a contract with French DGA Armament general directorate to provide the French Navy with 11 systems, (22 aircraft), of the electrically powered fixed-wing Aliaca maritime version UAS.
RoK Navy Issues New Images Of LPX-II As It Tries To Gain Public Support For Aircraft Carrier Program
Naval News – On 4 February 2021, the Republic of Korea (RoK) Navy held a seminar at the Chungnam National University to actively promote the LPX-II Light Aircraft Carrier program to South Korea’s public.
In the South China Sea, it’s ‘meet the new boss, same as the old boss’
Defense News – The new Biden administration has been reversing many of the Trump administration’s policies in areas such as immigration and energy, but when it comes to confronting China’s actions in the South China Sea, at the highest levels of power the song remains the same.
Early Experiments are Proving Out Tank-Free Marine Corps Concept
USNI News – Ongoing testing and experimentation are proving the Marine Corps can be more lethal even while being lighter and more maneuverable, as the service evolves to support littoral operations under its Force Design 2030 plan.
Gwadar a commercial port, to receive port calls by ships of different navies: Pakistan Navy chief
Global Times – The Gwadar Port is a commercial port that may receive port calls by ships of different navies, said Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, in a recent exclusive interview with the Global Times, in response to media reports claiming the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is mulling to build a naval base in Pakistan.
They’re Back: US Subs To Carry Harpoon Ship-Killer Missiles
Breaking Defense – After a 25-year absence, the Navy will start packing Harpoon ship-killer missiles on its attack submarines as the fleet looks for new ways to counter the growing Chinese navy.
China, Pakistan strength naval collaboration with arms procurement: Pakistan Navy chief
Global Times – Naval collaboration between China and Pakistan is strengthening with a series of arms procurements, as Pakistan is acquiring Chinese-made frigates that will be one of the most technologically advanced platforms of the Pakistan Navy and submarines that would substantially add to the offensive capability of the Pakistan Navy
French Navy Aircraft Carrier Went Through Degaussing Ahead Of Deployment
Navy News – The French Navy announced that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle went through a degaussing procedure. This is important to protect the vessel against mines and will strengthen its operational capacities during its upcoming deployment.
USS Makin Island, Marine F-35s Now in Persian Gulf
USNI News – Amphibious warship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) Amphibious Ready Group and elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit transited the Strait of Hormuz and is now in the Persian Gulf.
Turkey could build its first indigenous aircraft carrier with the help of United Kingdom
Navy Recognition – According to news published by the Daily Sabah and Middle East Eye websites on February 3, 2021, last year, Turkey has launched consultations with the United Kingdom to acquire a new or second-hand aircraft carrier.
(Thanks to Alain)
Two U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Just Teamed Up In The South China Sea
War Zone – The U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, which had its deployment extended last month, returning to the Middle East in light of continued tensions with Iran, is now in the South China Sea, where it sailed alongside its sister ship, USS Theodore Roosevelt, today. The two carriers and their respective strike groups operating together send a powerful signal to China, which has been increasingly flexing its military muscles in this hotly disputed region in recent weeks.
The Backbone of Iran’s Navy Might Be Broken
National Interest – Tehran might lack the ability to keep their Cold War-era Soviet submarines in running order.
(Thanks to Alain)
Navy Brings ‘Precision Landing Mode’ Carrier Landing Assist Tool to New Fighter Pilots
USNI News – The Navy is in the final stages of fully adopting a Precision Landing Mode for fighter pilots, with young fleet replacement squadron pilots for the first time conducting carrier qualifications with the tool that significantly cuts down on the work required during an approach to the back of an aircraft carrier at sea.
Philippine Navy Welcomes New Frigate As It Reaches Home Waters
Naval News – The Philippine Navy welcomed the future BRP Antonio Luna (FF151), its second missile-capable frigate.
A French Navy SSN Patrolled The South China Sea
Naval News – A French Navy Rubis-class nuclear powered submarine patrolled the South China Sea, the French minister of armed forces announced in a series of tweets. The French minister called it “a striking proof of the capacity of our French Navy to deploy far and for a long time in connection with our Australian, American and Japanese strategic partners”.
Check Out The Damage To This Japanese Submarine After It Collided With A Cargo Ship
War Zone – A collision between a Japanese submarine and a cargo ship in the Pacific Ocean has resulted in injuries to at least three submariners, according to initial reports. The incident occurred today at 10:58 AM local time, around 25 miles southeast of Cape Ashizuri, in the waters off the island of Shikoku, which lies southwest of Japan’s main island of Honshu.
Mass Matters: Why America Needs More Ships to Deter China
National Interest – James Holmes reminds us that it takes multiple ships to ensure one is forward deployed and actually ready for action.
Littoral Combat Ships for Maritime COIN
USNI Proceedings – The LCS is the Navy’s solution for Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
Marine Corps looks at building 3 new Pacific regiments to counter China
Marine Corps Times – Throughout the next decade the Marine Corps may create as many as three Marine littoral regiments, all based in the Pacific to keep a continued presence to deter China.
Unleash Enlisted Sailors as WTIs
USNI Proceedings – Investing in enlisted warfare tactics instructors would improve the surface force’s combat effectiveness and lethality.
Submarine Hunting Kit Will Let MQ-8C Fire Scout Drone Helicopters Launch Sonobuoys
War Zone – MQ-8Cs loaded with sonobuoys could help speed up searches for enemy submarines while reducing the workload on human personnel.
Update On The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship Program
Naval News – The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) was a “Hot Topic of discussion” at Surface Navy Association (SNA 2021) Virtual Symposium held in mid-January 2021 during the end of the President Trump Administration. The U.S. Navy discussed the status, plans, upgrades, new weapons, fixes, and Mission Packages of this troubled and often criticized program.
F-35s, 3 Amphib Warships, 2,500 Marines Operating Closer to Iran; Nimitz Reaches Edge of the South China Sea
USNI News – The three-ship Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, the 2,500 Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have taken position in U.S. 5th Fleet in the North Arabian sea and are an easy sail to the Strait of Hormuz.
Ship-Launched Version Of The Israeli Harop Suicide Drone Will Be Sailing With An Asian Navy
War Zone – Israel Aerospace Industries, or IAI, has secured what appears to be the first sale ever of the maritime version of its Harop loitering munition, or “suicide drone.” The company did not name the customer, but said that they were “the navy of a country in Asia.” Loitering munitions, in general, became a topic of major international discussion after Azerbaijan used Harops to decisive effect in its conflict with Armenia over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region last year.
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