Breaking Defense – “When things like Turkey or [Sudan] come up, and other aspects of the US Joint Force are responding, it’s uncomfortable because [the Marines] look at it as something that historically they have done,” said one analyst.
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U.S. Navy Sends Nontraditional Ships to Support Sudan Evacuation
USNI News – Without a carrier strike group or amphibious readiness group currently operating in the Middle East, the U.S. Navy has dispatched two little-known ship classes to help the State Department evacuate people from Sudan.
The US Navy is Putting its Submarines on Rare Public Display in a Message to Russia’s Growing Undersea Force
Business Insider – The US Navy rarely reveals where its submarines are, but it is making those subs more visible in the North Atlantic, demonstrating their presence as US officials warn that Russian submarines are more active and carrying new weapons closer to US shores.
Coast Guard modernization must be prioritized
Manila Times – Rarely has there been such a stark depiction of the disadvantage of the Philippines in the face of Chinese bullying in the West Philippine Sea: in a photo snapped by a reporter from Agence France-Presse on April 23 and published on the front page of The Manila Times yesterday, a large, well-armed China Coast Guard ship was shown blocking the path of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol boat half its size, in an incident that nearly caused a collision.
Russian navy ship photographed near Nord Stream pipelines before blasts
Guardian – A Russian navy vessel specialising in submarine operations was photographed near the sabotaged Nord Stream gas pipelines just prior to the mysterious September blasts, according to the Danish daily newspaper Information.
Iranian Naval Forces Seize Tanker Advantage Sweet in Gulf of Oman
USNI News – Iranian naval forces seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, U.S. 5th Fleet announced.
Tense face-off: Philippines confronts China over sea claims
Defense News – A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel steaming into a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing a frightening near-collision in the latest act of Beijing’s aggression in the strategic waterway.
How A Not-Yet-Commissioned Frigate Played A Key Role In Sudan Evacuation Operations
Naval News – In what is rather unusual (but not a first), French frigate Lorraine, which is yet to be commissioned, took part in the evacuation operations in Sudan.
Chinese warships set out for joint drills with Singapore, promoting openness, understandings in the South China Sea
Global Times – Warships of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have set out for Singapore to participate in the upcoming bilateral joint military drills and an international defense expo, with analysts saying on Wednesday that the events reflect pragmatic cooperation between the Chinese and Singaporean militaries and promote military openness and understanding in the South China Sea.
PLA Navy succeeds in evacuating nationals from Sudan
China Daily – The People’s Liberation Army Navy has helped evacuate nearly 700 Chinese and foreign nationals from the conflict-plagued African nation of Sudan on Thursday, according to the Navy.
Gapped Billet Squall on the Horizon: The USCG Officer Corps Could be in Trouble
CIMSEC – The Coast Guard is facing a looming afloat officer shortage with no good options on the table. With roughly 3.5%* of all CG officer billets currently gapped, and a particular shortfall impacting mid-grade (O3/O4) officers the Coast Guard needs to explore creative solutions to address the pending crisis.
TASS learned about the write-off of a non-nuclear submarine due to expensive repairs
RBC – The lead non-nuclear submarine “St. Petersburg” is planned to be written off due to expensive repairs. (In Russian)
(Thanks to Alain)
Navy’s Intelligence Directorate gets four more ice-classed spy ships for seafloor operations
Barents Observer – Russia boosts its subsea mapping and sabotage capability amid growing concerns in northern Europe over safety for seafloor infrastructure.
New Fateh-class submarines to join Army’s naval fleet ‘in near future’
PressTV – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says two new types of the domestically-designed Fateh (Conqueror)-class submarine will join the force “in the near future.”
(Thanks to Alain)
Navy Wants To Sell-Off Six Nearly New Littoral Combat Ships
War Zone – The U.S. Navy plans to make six Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs), two Independence class vessels and four Freedom class vessels, available for sale through its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in the next two years. The oldest and youngest of the ships intended to be sold have been in service for just under eight years and just under three years, respectively.
Repairs to HMS Prince of Wales will not prevent return to operations this summer
Navy Lookout – HMS Prince of Wales’s unfortunate breakdown in August 2022 requiring extended repair work has not enhanced the RN’s image and provided perfect fodder for mainstream media always keen to exaggerate problems with aircraft carriers. Here we provide a brief summary of the situation and the ship’s future programme.
Why the US Navy needs dedicated command ships
Defense News – When there is talk of flat budgets and ship reductions, the U.S. Navy inevitably suggests the retirement of its dedicated command ships.
The potential end of China’s ‘Period of Strategic Opportunity,’ and what it means militarily
Breaking Defense – For the second year in a row, China is poised to increase its defense budget at a higher rate than its national economy is expected to grow. That is an obvious reason for concern if you are one of the many nations worried about China’s global footprint, but it also raises important questions about the strategic thinking in Beijing. In a new analysis below, Dean Cheng, an expert on the Chinese military, picks apart just what is happening in Beijing and what it might mean for China’s many neighbors.
U.S. Navy Sea Base To Reposition Off Sudan For Evacuation Contingency
War Zone – The U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Base ship USS Lewis B. Puller is on its way to take up a position off the coast of Sudan where it could support evacuation efforts if required.
New Defenses Show Russia On Defensive In Sevastopol As Ukraine Attacks
Naval News – Today’s attack on Sevastopol harbor by Ukrainian maritime drones (uncrewed surface vessels armed with explosives) will make headlines. And rightly so. Yet there is an aspect which could easily be overlooked; this time none of Ukraine’s drone’s appeared to penetrate the harbor. The attack comes as Russia undertakes a massive effort to increase the harbor’s protection against these attacks.
Russian spy ships mapping undersea infrastructure in the North Sea
Navy Lookout – Investigations by Danish media have discovered that in the past year multiple Russian civilian vessels have been conducting a detailed reconnaissance of offshore wind farms, gas pipes and power cables in the Baltic and North Sea. Here we summarise what is known and the implications.
How To Get Americans To Support A Bigger Navy
1945 – James Holmes says it is sad to say, but rhetoric alone is not enough. It seems things must get worse in the commercial world before they get better for a U.S. naval buildup.
Taiwan Strait: top EU diplomat calls for European navy patrols
The Guardian – European navies should patrol the disputed Taiwan Strait, the EU foreign policy chief has said, echoing earlier comments stressing how crucial Taiwan is to Europe.
Sustaining Distributed Forces in a Conflict With China
War on the Rocks – Washington should embrace global positioning to achieve logistics endurance that will better sustain forces in a highly distributed and undeveloped theater. This means rethinking how equipment and supplies are positioned to support operating forces and incorporating the air, land, and maritime domains. Currently, most of the equipment and supplies needed to support operating forces are either co-located at the home station of the unit or afloat on a prepositioned vessel. This model places a tremendous amount of stress on strategic lift platforms during a crisis when the joint force collectively will require these assets to position strategic deterrence capabilities. Global positioning would expand relationships with allies and partners to place equipment and supplies ashore and afloat, and drastically reduce the force closure window.
Japan’s Converted F-35B Carrier Leaves Dock Sporting New Bow
War Zone – Leaving the dock where conversion work has been underway represents a big step forward in turning the JS Kaga into an F-35B carrier.
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