Breaking Defense – The Pentagon’s premiere research agency published a request for information earlier this month eyeing a new class of aircraft capable of utilizing the “wing-in-ground” effect. But analysts tell Breaking Defense the military’s request, on a relatively short turnaround time, will be a difficult for the industrial base to oblige — and worry that the system might not be viable for more than short trips.
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Update On The U.S. Navy’s MUSV And LUSV Programs
Naval News – At the virtual Surface Navy Association’s 2021 Waterfront Symposium held on 26 August, 2021, the “U.S. Navy Operators Panel,” consisting of Captains and Lieutenant Commanders sitting on
6 Naval Task Groups From U.S., U.K., India, Japan and Australia Underway in Pacific
USNI News – Six task groups from the U.S, U.K., Australian, Japanese and Indian navies are currently on operational deployments in the Indo-Pacific region amidst an intense fall and early winter period of multilateral exercises.
Why there is no solution to our age of crisis without China
New Statesman – For decades, the West has ignored the significance of China’s rise – but we must recognise that it will be instrumental in all our futures
The HMS Defender Incident: Lawfare, Optics, and a Changing European Strategic Direction
CIMSEC – Despite its limited immediate impact, the significance of this FONOP cannot be overstated. Since the end of the Cold War, very few European nations have taken initiatives to upend their strategic interests in the face of powerful adversaries and have instead been relying on the American security umbrella. A multitude of factors are at play to influence this return to geopolitics in Europe, from the specter of Trump’s alienating policies towards America’s allies and partners, to the advent of a multipolar world. Yet this FONOP and renewed European interest in the Indo-Pacific shows that even a strategically independent Europe will remain a natural partner to America for military cooperation and burden-sharing, not just due to shared economic interests, but also common values.
Japanese Fighters Intercept Three Chinese Drones In As Many Days
War Zone – It isn’t clear if the surge in Chinese drone presence over the East China Sea is indicative of a new trend or prelude to a major naval movement.
Responding to the Proliferation of Uninhabited Underwater Vehicles
CIMSEC – The current status of aerial drones and their widespread use across the world offers militaries, policymakers, and international organizations the opportunity to prevent a similar scenario from occurring with underwater drones.
10 Marines, Sailor Among 13 U.S. Troops Killed in Attacks on Kabul Airport; 18 Injured Being Medically Evacuated
USNI News – Ten Marines and at least one Navy hospital corpsman are among the 13 U.S. troops dead following the two suicide bomb attacks on crowds struggling to get into the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul on Thursday.
Beijing’s American Hustle
Foreign Affairs – How Chinese Grand Strategy exploits U.S. power.
Navy Halts Plans To Give Its Super Hornets Conformal Fuel Tanks
War Zone – The U.S. Navy appears to have all but scrapped its plans to equip its future Block III F/A-18E/F Super Hornets with conformal fuel tanks, or CFTs, at least for the time being.
PT Lundin Launches New Stealth Trimaran Vessel For Indonesian Navy
Naval News – Indonesian shipbuilder PT Lundin (also known as North Sea Boats) today launched a new Fast Attack Craft Trimaran for the Indonesian Navy
(Thanks to Alain)
Solving Communications Gaps in the Arctic With Balloons
CIMSEC – In order for US naval forces to compete in the polar regions and fight if needed, the military needs to invest in persistent and reliable communications capabilities. One solution is high-altitude balloons.
Turkish shipyard sails into unveiling 1st unmanned anti-submarine warfare boat
Daily Sabah – The Turkish Ares Shipyard, which has developed the country’s first armored unmanned surface vessel (AUSV), in cooperation with Ankara-based Meteksan Defense Industry Inc., has now rolled up its sleeves to produce an unmanned anti-submarine warfare (ASW) vehicle, again marking a breakthrough for the local defense industry.
(Thanks to Alain)
Robert D. Kaplan on why America can recover from failures like Afghanistan and Iraq
The Economist – A favourable geography gives the United States many advantages over its rivals, including the freedom to make calamitous mistakes.
Turkish independence in naval systems: two new torpedoes from Roketsan
European Defense Review – Attack systems are definitely among those that might be most easily submitted to embargo, hence the decision to develop national torpedo solutions to arm submarines and surface ships. The first development started long time ago at Roketsan, the initial decision to develop the Akya 533 mm heavyweight torpedo dating back to 2009. The Akya will enter the Turkish Navy inventory during the current year, qualification is ongoing, while the company has already started the series production phase in order to have the system operational by 2022.
(Thanks to Alain)
DARPA Requests Information For Wing-In-Ground Effect Aircraft For The U.S. Military
Naval News – The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released a Request for Information (RFI) in mid-August 2021 seeking a Wing-in-Ground (WIG) cargo aircraft for the US military.
More U.S. Navy Ships, Marine Aircraft Assist in Haiti Relief
USNI News – Three U.S. Navy ships and more Marine aircraft have joined in the U.S. effort for disaster relief in Haiti.
Germany readies frigates for ballistic missile defense missions
Defense News – The German Navy plans to equip its F124 frigates with new radars that expand the vessels’ capabilities into the field of ballistic missile defense.
US Navy completes testing of littoral combat ship’s minesweeper system
Defense News – The U.S. Navy has completed the initial operational test and evaluation of its Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) program, bringing a key element of the littoral combat ship’s mine countermeasures mission package closer to final approval and fielding.
Cognitive Lasers: Combining Artificial Intelligence With Laser Weapon Systems
CIMSEC – The cognitive laser concept opens a diverse and challenging field of research for innovations in the application of AI methods to both laser weapon operations and the military tactical domain in general.
Putin launches construction of new nuclear subs and warships
AP – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday launched the construction of new nuclear submarines and other warships, part of a sweeping military modernization effort amid tensions with the West.
Russian Spy Ship Yantar Loitering Near Trans-Atlantic Internet Cables
Naval News – Russia’s secretive special survey ship Yantar raises eyebrows when she appears off Western shores. She has previously been noted conducting operations off Syria, in the Persian Gulf and off Americas. And elsewhere. Now she is off the coast of Ireland, loitering in the vicinity of underwater internet cables.
2,000 Marines Now in Afghanistan Assisting Evacuation as More Head to Haiti
USNI News – More than 2,000 Marines were supporting evacuation operations and security in Afghanistan, a senior official said Thursday, as the U.S. military hopes to maintain a semblance of control to process more Americans, Afghans and other evacuees onto military transport planes at the Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Meanwhile, more than 200 infantry Marines along with detachments of heavy vehicle crews are embarked on USS Arlington (LPD-24) to support humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations in Haiti after the devastating Aug. 14 magnitude-7.2 earthquake, the service said.
PLA uses large civilian ferry ship for vehicle transport in cross-sea landing drills for 1st time
Global Times – A Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) amphibious unit recently conducted a series of cross-sea landing drills, in which the troops for the first time used a 10,000 ton-class civilian ferry ship instead of previously used thousands ton-class civilian vessels, with analysts saying on Thursday it could provide a good addition to transporting troops on a large scale in amphibious landing missions.
Russia Increasing Submarine Cruise Missile Capacity as US Navy Decreases Its Own
RUSI – Projections indicate that the coming decade will see more Russian submarines capable of carrying more cruise missiles, while NATO’s corresponding capacity will be constricted.
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