BBC – China has simulated precision strikes against key targets on Taiwan and its surrounding waters during a second day of military drills. The drills – which Beijing has called a “stern warning” to the self-governing island – are a response to Taiwan’s president visiting the US last week.
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Seabed Espionage Variant Of Virginia Class Submarine In Development
War Zone – A new variant of the Virginia class nuclear submarine is being developed to execute espionage missions on the seafloor.
In Defense of Denial: Why Deterring China Requires New Airpower Thinking
War on the Rocks – Air denial is not a new strategy, but neither is an alternative based on air superiority and penetrating strikes. It is a way to use the U.S. Air Force and surface-based air defenses to increase Chinese Communist Party perceptions of the uncertainty and risks inherent in an invasion without potentially provoking nuclear escalation. This approach is controversial to many in the Air Force because this strategy upends decades of Air Force doctrine. But that doctrine was based on using aviation offensively, which may be unwise in a Taiwan scenario.
Italian Navy PPA Starts Asia Pacific Deployment
Naval News – The Italian Navy’s second Thaon di Revel-class PPA Francesco Morosini left La Spezia naval base on the evening of 6 April for a deployment of five months in the Asia-Pacific region. The crew of the second Thaon di Revel-class PPA will call in fifteen ports of fourteen countries across the area up to Japan and South Korea to promote freedom of navigation and the respect of international law of the sea alongside the conduction of naval diplomacy and maritime security missions. The Italian Navy vessel will also participate in Operations Atalanta and Agenor, the later under the European-led Maritime Awareness in the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese military rehearses encirclement of Taiwan
BBC – China’s military is rehearsing the encirclement of Taiwan during three days of military drills.
US deploys guided-missile submarine amid tensions with Iran
AP – The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East, a spokesman said Saturday, in what appeared to be a show of force toward Iran following recent tensions.
Lack of funds hampers emergency naval fleet from growing faster
Defense News – The U.S. Maritime Administration is pursuing a three-pronged approach to update and grow the nation’s surge sealift capacity, according to its leader Ann Phillips, but she can’t go after the third one until Congress funds it.
Navy’s large undersea drone may resume testing, but future’s unclear for industry competition
Breaking Defense – The Navy plans to resume testing one of its premiere large unmanned undersea vehicles, but the program’s future — including a previously planned competition among industry — remains in murky waters as engineering constraints conflict with lawmaker interests.
Navy Carrier-Based Drones Will Be Able To Be Controlled By The Air Force
War Zone – The future carrier air wings will be 60% unmanned and there is now “unbelievable cooperation” with the Air Force on making that happen.
CMV-22 Ospreys Could Fill In For Navy E-2 Hawkeyes As Communications Nodes
War Zone – In addition to being backups communications platforms, the Navy is exploring new missions for its CMV-22s beyond carrier group logistics.
Navy to Finalize Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Requirements Later This Year
USNI News – The Navy will finish the requirements for its future fleet of Large Unmanned Surface Vessels this year.
US Navy Looks To Drastically Increase Missile Production
Naval News – NAVAIR PEO U&W looks to double LRASM and sextuple Tomahawk production.
PLA Navy’s aircraft carrier Shandong sails past Taiwan island, starts 1st far sea drill in West Pacific
Global Times – The aircraft carrier Shandong of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly started its first exercise in the West Pacific on Wednesday after sailing past the island of Taiwan, breaking the first island chain, with analysts saying that the voyage shows the PLA Navy’s second aircraft carrier is fully ready for far sea operations and safeguarding China’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iran navy 86th Fleet docks at port in South Africa
Mehr – The Iranian Navy’s 86th flotilla of warships has docked at the Port of Cape Town in South Africa in line with the Islamic Republic’s efforts to expand its naval presence in international waters.
(Thanks to Alain)
Navy creating unmanned, AI operations hub within US Southern Command
Defense News – The U.S. Navy will expand its work with unmanned and artificial intelligence tools into U.S. 4th Fleet, following the success of Task Force 59 in the Middle East.
Unmanned combat subs to strengthen Taiwan’s asymmetrical combat power
Taiwan English News – Taiwanese UAV manufacturer Thunder Tiger (8033.TW) has revealed a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to enhance Taiwan’s defense capability.
(Thanks to Alain)
Landing Ship Medium requirements in final approvals with Navy, Marines
Defense News – The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are nearing agreement on the requirements and cost of the Landing Ship Medium program, formerly called the Light Amphibious Warship, after the services previously diverged in their visions for this program, officials said.
Algerian Navy takes delivery of Chinese-built corvette
Defence Web – Three years after placing an order with China’s Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group, the Algerian Navy has taken delivery of a single Type 056 corvette.
(Thanks to Alain)
Why the Marines Matter
War on the Rocks – Dear Next Commandant…
Ghost Shark to challenge traditional sea power
The Australian – The Ghost Shark uncrewed submarine won’t replace anything in current Navy service because nothing has existed until now that can do its job.
(Thanks to Alain)
Ingalls Shipbuilding weighs changes to LPD after DoD pauses line
Defense News – Ingalls Shipbuilding, the sole builder of amphibious ships for the U.S. Navy, is considering potential alterations to the San Antonio-class amphib design, amid a Pentagon-led pause of the production line.
Philippines Announce 4 New Locations to Host U.S. Troops
USNI News – The Philippines announced Monday four additional locations that will host visiting American troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), sites that the country said will boost its disaster response as they would also be used for humanitarian and relief operations during emergencies and natural disasters.
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Ideating the Future of Indian Power Projection via Andaman & Nicobar Islands
ORCA – In recent years, China has increased its military activity in the Indian Ocean with naval surveillance ships and submarines conducting more missions in the region. As China-India relations continue to worsen, especially after the Ladakh standoff, these military activities are creating greater security concerns for India. To counter these security threats, India has started developing its capacities, especially on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to stand up against China in the Indian Ocean.
Russia Won’t Sit Idly By After Finland and Sweden Join NATO
War on the Rocks – When Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership last spring, Russia’s reaction was negative but muted. It consisted only of words, not actions — in all likelihood due to Russia’s preoccupation with its war against Ukraine. Yet we should not assume that Russia will refrain from responding in the future. The Kremlin made its position clear years ago: there will be consequences from Finnish and Swedish NATO membership
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