War Zone – The much elongated sail of the INS Drakon is a change from earlier Israeli subs and may point to a vertical launch system.
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Russia says tanker hit in Ukrainian attack near Crimea
BBC – A Russian tanker with 11 crew members has been hit in a Ukrainian attack in the Black Sea, Russian officials say.
Lessons Learned of Lessons Observed: The US Navy’s Relationship With Mine Warfare
War on the Rocks – Of the 19 U.S. ships sunk or severely damaged since 1945, 15 were victims of mines, and yet mine warfare is carelessly neglected while U.S. allies, partners, and adversaries continue to expand their programs’ capability and capacity.
Armed US troops may guard oil tankers against Iranian hijackings
The Guardian – Commercial vessels would be invited to carry sailors and marines in Strait of Hormuz, part of Persian Gulf where Pentagon is beefing up presence.
Two California Sailors Arrested on Espionage Charges
USNI News – Two sailors stationed in California have been arrested over national security concerns, Department of Justice officials.
Russian ship hit in Novorossiysk, Black Sea drone attack, Ukraine sources say
BBC – A Russian naval ship has been damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack in the Black Sea. The assault reportedly occurred near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, which is a major hub for Russian exports.
Russia Hammers Key Ukrainian Inland Port Of Izmail
War Zone – The port of Izmail, on the Danube River right across from Romania, is the latest grain infrastructure to be attacked by Russian drones.
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Malaman and Uça; the sea bottom Turkish challenge to enemy naval platforms
European Defence Review – In 2011 the Turkish Navy launched a programme aimed at developing a new generation of sea bottom mines to be deployed by surface ships, submarines and aircraft. Known as project Malaman, the results of this programme surfaced at IDEF 2023.
(Thanks to Alain)
There is a keel for the reconnaissance ship Jerzy Różycki
Defense24 – On Thursday, July 27, at the Remontowa Shipbuilding SA shipyard in Gdańsk, the keel was ceremonially laid for the prototype radio-electronic reconnaissance vessel of the project 107 Delfin. The prototype unit with construction number 107/1 will become ORP Jerzy Różycki (261) in the future. (In Polish)
(Thanks to Alain)
Havelsan Çaka s-kusv, an invisible threat for naval ships
European Defense Review – At IDEF 2023 Havelsan unveiled a new concept of unmanned system, the Çaka submersible kamikaze unmanned surface vessel, s-kusv in short.
(Thanks to Alain)
America Needs A True Maritime Strategy
1945 – The United States has neither a genuinely maritime strategy, nor an executor beneath the presidency with the power to put such a scheme into effect.
Iran sends top admiral, warships to join Putin at Russia’s Navy Day parade
Jerusalem Post – Iran’s top naval officer Admiral Shahram Irani, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s naval forces, arrived in Russia on Saturday to participate in a parade that marks the anniversary of the creation of the Russian navy.
(Thanks to Alain)
The Dreadnought After Next
CIMSEC – The following is the 1st Place, Gold Prize-winning essay of the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition.
Israeli freighter becomes first to break Russian blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports
i24 News – A Sierra Leonean-flagged cargo ship from the Israeli port city of Ashdod on Monday became the first to break through Moscow’s blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports since Russia withdrew from the deal cereal. The ship, Ams1, openly declared its destination and crossed the Black Sea on a direct route. (In French)
(Thanks to Alain)
Defense of Japan 2023
Japanese Ministry of Defense – Latest White Paper from the Japanese MOD.
PLA Naval Aviation Reorganization 2023
China Aerospace Studies Institute – In early 2023, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began transferring PLA Navy Aviation units to the PLA Air Force. By mid-2023, the PLA transferred the majority of PLAN fighter, bomber, radar, air defense, and airfield units to the PLA Air Force (PLAAF). In total, the PLA transferred at least three fighter brigades, two bomber regiments, three radar brigades, three air defense brigades, and numerous airfield stations.
Italian, French frigate upgrades aim to boost missile defense
Defense News – France and Italy will see major mid-life upgrades to their Horizon-class frigates after co-contractors Eurosam and Naviris were awarded a €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) deal earlier this month.
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