Breaking Defense – A senior Navy officer overseeing the service’s investments into unmanned surface vehicles says he’s “skeptical” of fielding the Large Unmanned Surface Vessel.
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DDG(X) Next-Generation Destroyer’s Capabilities And Costs Are Solidifying
The War Zone – The Navy’s head of surface warfare says DDG(X) is a “clean-sheet imperative” that will prioritize electricity production, endurance and advanced weapons.
Navy Now Seeking Commercial Ship Design To Propel Its Long-Delayed Medium Landing Ship Program Forward
The War Zone – The Navy halted the Medium Landing Ship effort last month after high cost estimates and is now seeking commercial vessel designs to move Marines in a Pacific fight.
Chinese scientists have dabbled in undersea cable-cutting tech
Defense News – Chinese scientists have been researching ways to cut undersea cables since at least the late 2000s, according to a recent report in the U.S. magazine Newsweek. Reporters at Newsweek uncovered two patent applications Chinese researchers filed for towed undersea cable-cutting devices and associated methods to inflict such damage.
State of Navy’s shipboard laser efforts is embarrassing, says top fleet commander
Breaking Defense – A top Navy fleet commander says the service should be “embarrassed” by the fact it hasn’t managed yet to scale directed energy weapons onboard its ships despite having experimented with the technology since the Reagan administration.
NATO launches Baltic patrol mission, eyes standard for detaining ships
Defense News – Following a series of sabotage incidents against underwater infrastructure, NATO has launched a maritime patrol mission in the Baltic Sea that will include frigates, naval drones, submarines and surveillance aircraft in a show of force against a shadowy fleet of vessels suspected of doing Moscow’s bidding.
The United States Can’t Afford Not to Harden Its Air Bases
War on the Rocks – Executing an effective campaign to enhance the resilience of U.S. airfield operations will require informed decisions to prioritize projects and sustained funding. What is clear, however, is that U.S. airfields do face the threat of attack, and the current approach of largely ignoring this menace invites Chinese aggression and risks losing a war. Passive defenses, including hardening, are essential, and other countries have invested heavily in them to sustain airfield operations amidst attack. It is past time for the United States to do so again.
What The Navy’s Massive Orca Submarine Drone Is Actually Capable Of
The War Zone – We dive deep with the captain in charge of the Orca program on the drone’s current abilities and what it could be capable of in the future.
Super Hornet Incident, Houthi Attacks Help Refine How Surface Force Fights, Say Admirals
USNI News – Training and learning from ships that already spent months in the Red Sea was focus of a panel that included the heads of naval surface forces and aviation at the Surface Navy Association Symposium Tuesday.
Russia’s “Admiral Nakhimov” Battlecruiser Is Returning to the High Seas
The War Zone – It is believed that this iconic boat will split its time between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic, while avoiding the relatively cramped spaces of the Black Sea.
(Thanks to Alain)
Navy Just Revealed Tally Of Surface-To-Air Missiles Fired In Ongoing Red Sea Fight
The War Zone – Navy surface combatants have fired off hundreds of missiles and five-inch shells to repel Houthi drone and missile attacks.
Chinese Barge Usable For Potential Taiwan Beach Landings Seen In Action In New Image
The War Zone – An image has appeared showing a Chinese commercial roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ferry linked to a temporary pier via a barge with jack-up supports.
Sweden reported damage to another submarine cable in the Baltic
EurAsia Daily – Another submarine cable connecting Sweden, Lithuania, Germany and Finland was damaged in the Baltic Sea.
(Thanks to Alain)
SMWDC, Growing the Tactical Skill of the Surface Force
CIMSEC – CIMSEC recently engaged with the commander of the Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), RDML Wilson Marks, to discuss the latest developments and priorities of the command. RDML Marks discusses multiple topics in this interview, including how SMWDC is learning from Red Sea combat, the wartime role of the command, and how far SMWDC has come ten years after its establishment.
Syria’s New Rulers May Block Russia From Evacuating Naval Base
Maritime Executive – Ukraine’s military intelligence agency claims that Russia is encountering difficulties in gaining access to its longtime naval base in Tartus, where it appears to have staged large quantities of military equipment for outward shipment.
(Thanks to Alain)
Building Warfighting Competence: The Halsey Alpha Wargaming Experience
CIMSEC – My participation in the Halsey Alfa program, which has focused on war with China for more than 20 years, became one of the most significant and impactful learning experiences of my career. I believe this critical, analytical, and educational opportunity should be mandatory for every unrestricted line officer in the Navy.
Progress Update On U.S. Navy, Marines, DARPA, And USSOCOM Seaplanes
Naval News – In the Fall of 2024, Naval News sent media inquiries to the United States’ Navy, Marines, DARPA, and Special Operations Command for progress updates on their seaplane programs. Although it took a few months to obtain the answers, these U.S. military agencies responded to Naval News with the following information.
China resumes work on Yellow Sea island, amid Korea’s political turmoil
Breaking Defense – As South Korea’s political structure totters in the wake of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal, China is said to have built a large structure in a disputed areaof the Yellow Sea.
U.S. Army Validates Maritime Transport Of Typhon Missile System
Naval News – The loading of what the U.S. Army described as a “credible, land-based maritime strike capability” onto a vessel for the first time is a crucial step for the Typhon Missile System’s future deployment in coastal and amphibious operations across the Indo-Pacific.
Shadow fleet showdown: NATO responds to grey zone threats in the Baltic
Navy Lookout – In this article, we consider the growing challenges for NATO in countering a series of attacks on pipelines and cables in the Baltic Sea and the dangers posed by merchant ships of the Russian ‘shadow fleet’.
NATO to boost Baltic presence, send warships to guard undersea cables
Defense News – After NATO announced last month that it would beef up its naval presence in the Baltic Sea, Finnish media reported that the military alliance is expected to deploy up to 10 warships to protect undersea cables in the area against possible sabotage.
Fleet Air Arm centenary: looking ahead to the next 100 years
Navy Lookout – In this guest article, Stuart Dee and Charlotte Kleberg summarise the challenges ahead for Royal Navy aviation.
China Suddenly Building Fleet Of Special Barges Suitable For Taiwan Landings
Naval News – China is building at least five new special purpose barges which appear tailor made for amphibious assault. The barges may provide the PRC (People’s Republic of China) with a unique way to offload large numbers of tanks directly onto Taiwanese roads.
Ohio Class Guided Missile Submarine Deployed Underwater Drones On Award Winning Secret Missions
The War Zone – USS Michigan’s operations included three separate missions vital to national security and ones that involved special operations forces.
U.S. Navy Still Wants To Operate Out Of This Norwegian Submarine Cave, But A Deal Remains Elusive
The War Zone – Sold after the Cold War, the U.S. Navy remains interested in once again using the Olavsvern complex as a hub for Arctic operations.
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