War on the Rocks – “We have to build and sustain submarines in the next 15 to 17-plus years the same way we did in the ’80s with an industrial base that’s one-third the size.” On a recent trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana, the executive director of program executive office strategic submarines laid out the stark challenge facing the U.S. industrial base.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports
The War Zone – A Danish frigate downed four Houthi drones during a recent Red Sea deployment, but suffered major issues with its weapons and other systems.
Mine the Gap: How Washington and Canberra Can Improve Their Asymmetric Capabilities
War on the Rocks – The United States is faced with mounting, but not insurmountable, challenges in the Indo-Pacific. If security throughout the region is to be maintained, then the United States should pay greater heed to the asymmetric capabilities of its armed forces. Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems, autonomous vehicles, and mine warfare not only offer the best return on investment but would also align the security interests of the United States and Australia. This opens avenues for increased cooperation under AUKUS pillar two that would be foolish to pass up. Deterrence through denial will play to the strengths of America’s regional allies and mitigate the numerical advantage of Chinese forces.
Chinese Carrier Aviation In 2024 – The Year So Far
Naval News – New imagery reveals important development steps for Chinese carrier aviation. While the new KJ-600 was spotted on aircraft carrier Fujian, the next gen J-35 and catapult variant of J-15 also made new appearances.
Indonesia Inks Contract With Naval Group And PT Pal For 2 Scorpène Evolved Submarines
Naval News – On March 28th 2024, Indonesia chose Naval Group and PT PAL to strengthen the capabilities of the Indonesian Navy with two Scorpène Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery submarines to be built in Indonesia in PT PAL shipyard, through a transfer of technology from Naval Group.
Japan Stands Up Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Electronic Warfare Unit for Defense of Southwest Islands
USNI News – The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force last week formally activated the 3rd Regiment of its Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, a key element of Japan’s plan to defend its southwest region and the outlying islands there. Last month Japan also stood up a JGSDF electronic warfare unit on Yonaguni Island and a surface-to surface-missile unit on Okinawa – the first time this type of unit has deployed on Okinawa.
Navy Should Put More Emphasis on Personnel in Ship Design, Says Analyst
USNI News – The Navy should “go back to the front end,” thinking about the people needed for building, crewing and maintaining vessels, not just potential threats, a senior naval analyst advised Thursday.
Italy procures three Israeli unmanned subs, vetted in a NATO drill
BulgarianMilitary – Italy’s navy is poised to incorporate three unmanned submarines, known as the Blue Wave, directly from the production line of Israel’s renowned Israel Aerospace Industry. Here are more details on the Blue Wave.
(Thanks to Alain)
Constellation Frigate Delivery Delayed 3 Years, Says Navy
USNI News – The lead ship in a new class of guided-missile frigates for the U.S. Navy may be up to three years late. Constellation (FFG-62), under construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin, may not deliver to the fleet until 2029, three years later than the original 2026 delivery goal, according to a service shipbuilding review.
Russia to start from scratch on some submarine parts amid sanctions
Defense News – Russia’ Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced three tenders for submarine parts in a move that appears to be driven by the country’s difficulties in obtaining foreign technology.
(Thanks to Alain)
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MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations
The War Zone – The global operational reach of the U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton fleet has expanded again with the arrival of one of the drones, which are optimized for long-duration overwater missions, at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy. From Sigonella, Tritons will be able to provide valuable additional intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance coverage over and around parts of Europe, especially for keeping tabs on activity in the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, as well as North Africa and the Middle East. At the same time, this all follows the Navy’s decision to significantly scale back its plans for the MQ-4C.
Israel’s Most Advanced Warship Nearly Struck By Long-Range Attack Drone
The War Zone – One of Israel’s prized Sa’ar 6 class corvettes, the country’s most advanced warship, came very close to being struck by a long-range one-way attack drone that was launched from Iraq. The ship was sitting docked in Eilat, on the Gulf of Aqaba, when the drone came screaming in, impacting a large warehouse building on the pier beside it.
Navy’s Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Fears
The War Zone – The Navy wants high-power microwave systems to help ships conserve other weapons, specially ones capable of downing ballistic missiles.
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Problems Keep Getting Worse
Newsweek – In stark contrast to Ukraine’s grinding, painful efforts to restrain Russia’s march westward in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv is plugging away at Moscow’s valuable Black Sea Fleet with stunning success.
First Details Of New Long-Range Submarine Drone For Italian Navy
Naval News – The Italian Ministry of Defence has recently submitted to the Italian Parliament a request to approve the programme for a new long-range autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capability for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations.
Indonesia Moving Closer To ‘Scorpene Evolved’ Submarine Deal
Naval News – In recent weeks, interactions between Naval Group and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, Navy, as well as defence industry have intensified, suggesting a growing momentum towards the potential signing of a contract for two Scorpene Evolved Submarines.
The factors shaping the future Royal Navy surface fleet
Navy Lookout – In March 2022 the National Shipbuilding Strategy refresh was published. Two years on, we consider how realistic this looks and the issues that will influence the future surface fleet.
China’s Attacks on Philippine Resupply Missions Test 70-Year-Old Defense Pact
USNI News – Six days after China Coast Guard cutters blasted out the windows of a Philippine resupply ship with a water cannon, Manila is weighing whether a 70-year-old mutual defense pact could compel the U.S. military to defend Filipino forces in the South China Sea as a result.
Indian Navy rescues Iranian fishing vessel hijacked by pirates
Reuters – The Indian Navy said it had freed a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel from nine armed pirates in the Arabian Sea on Friday, rescuing its crew unharmed.
How Marine MQ-9s Will Adapt For A Pacific Fight, Pave Way For Future Drones
The War Zone – Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One will get its first MQ-9s this summer along with a load of new systems and tactics to test.
It’s Time For a Comprehensive National Maritime Strategy
War on the Rocks – The list of America’s maritime vulnerabilities is long. The time available to address them is short. The United States should urgently act to develop and execute a national maritime strategy, one that prioritizes speed and effectiveness — and one that recognizes the value of cooperation with key allies.
Sevmash completes upgrades to build Russia’s next-gen nuclear subs
Defense News – Russia’s leading manufacturer of submarines said it completed the large-scale modernization of its electroplating workshop, charged with applying a particular coating to metallic products. The effort, which concluded this month, is meant to increase the energy efficiency of production at Sevmash, which is expected to build a fifth-generation nuclear submarine for Russia.
Two Of The Fastest U.S. Sealift Ships Trapped By Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The War Zone – The blocked entrance to the Port of Baltimore has stranded a total of four cargo ships that are on call to support U.S. military operations.
China Maritime Report No. 36: China’s T-AGOS: The Dongjian Class Ocean Surveillance Ship
China Maritime Studies Institute – Since 2017, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has commissioned a new class of ocean surveillance vessel into its order of battle: the Type 927. Similar in design and function to the U.S. Navy’s Victorious and Impeccable class T-AGOS ships, the Type 927 was introduced to help remedy the PLAN’s longstanding weakness in anti-submarine warfare. The PLAN has likely built six Type 927 ships to date, most based for easy access to the South China Sea. In peacetime, these ships use their towed array sonar to collect acoustic data on foreign submarines and track their movements within and beyond the first island chain. In wartime, Type 927 vessels could contribute to PLAN anti-submarine warfare operations in support of a range of different maritime campaigns. However, their lack of self-defense capabilities would make them extremely vulnerable to attack.
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