BBC – A Russian naval ship has been damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack in the Black Sea. The assault reportedly occurred near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, which is a major hub for Russian exports.
Russia Hammers Key Ukrainian Inland Port Of Izmail
War Zone – The port of Izmail, on the Danube River right across from Romania, is the latest grain infrastructure to be attacked by Russian drones.
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Malaman and Uça; the sea bottom Turkish challenge to enemy naval platforms
European Defence Review – In 2011 the Turkish Navy launched a programme aimed at developing a new generation of sea bottom mines to be deployed by surface ships, submarines and aircraft. Known as project Malaman, the results of this programme surfaced at IDEF 2023.
(Thanks to Alain)
There is a keel for the reconnaissance ship Jerzy Różycki
Defense24 – On Thursday, July 27, at the Remontowa Shipbuilding SA shipyard in Gdańsk, the keel was ceremonially laid for the prototype radio-electronic reconnaissance vessel of the project 107 Delfin. The prototype unit with construction number 107/1 will become ORP Jerzy Różycki (261) in the future. (In Polish)
(Thanks to Alain)
Havelsan Çaka s-kusv, an invisible threat for naval ships
European Defense Review – At IDEF 2023 Havelsan unveiled a new concept of unmanned system, the Çaka submersible kamikaze unmanned surface vessel, s-kusv in short.
(Thanks to Alain)
America Needs A True Maritime Strategy
1945 – The United States has neither a genuinely maritime strategy, nor an executor beneath the presidency with the power to put such a scheme into effect.
Iran sends top admiral, warships to join Putin at Russia’s Navy Day parade
Jerusalem Post – Iran’s top naval officer Admiral Shahram Irani, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s naval forces, arrived in Russia on Saturday to participate in a parade that marks the anniversary of the creation of the Russian navy.
(Thanks to Alain)
The Dreadnought After Next
CIMSEC – The following is the 1st Place, Gold Prize-winning essay of the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition.
Israeli freighter becomes first to break Russian blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports
i24 News – A Sierra Leonean-flagged cargo ship from the Israeli port city of Ashdod on Monday became the first to break through Moscow’s blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports since Russia withdrew from the deal cereal. The ship, Ams1, openly declared its destination and crossed the Black Sea on a direct route. (In French)
(Thanks to Alain)
Defense of Japan 2023
Japanese Ministry of Defense – Latest White Paper from the Japanese MOD.
PLA Naval Aviation Reorganization 2023
China Aerospace Studies Institute – In early 2023, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began transferring PLA Navy Aviation units to the PLA Air Force. By mid-2023, the PLA transferred the majority of PLAN fighter, bomber, radar, air defense, and airfield units to the PLA Air Force (PLAAF). In total, the PLA transferred at least three fighter brigades, two bomber regiments, three radar brigades, three air defense brigades, and numerous airfield stations.
Italian, French frigate upgrades aim to boost missile defense
Defense News – France and Italy will see major mid-life upgrades to their Horizon-class frigates after co-contractors Eurosam and Naviris were awarded a €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) deal earlier this month.
New Zealand Frigate Arrives In Australia For Rare Missile Firing
Naval News – It will be the first time in more than a decade that a New Zealand warship has fired any kind of missile and marks an important milestone in certifying the New Zealand frigate force for operations.
Japan’s MoD Unveils New Image Of ASEV
Naval News – In its latest defense white paper, the Japanese Ministry of Defense has unveiled a new image of the Aegis system equipped vessel (ASEV), which appears similar to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s existing Aegis-equipped destroyers in terms of the shape of the ship and the configuration of the main armament.
USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall in Mediterranean on Way to Middle East
USNI News – USS Bataan (LHD-5) and USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) are in the Mediterranean Sea, having crossed through the Strait of Gibraltar Wednesday. Bataan, along with Carter Hall and elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is being dispatched to U.S. Central Command as part of the U.S. response to Iran’s continued seizure of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
North Korea’s New Nuclear Underwater Drone-Torpedo Follows Russia’s Playbook
War Zone – new underwater drone, widely presumed to function much like a nuclear-armed torpedo, was revealed at North Korea’s latest military parade, in the capital Pyongyang yesterday. While new unmanned aerial vehicles were also among the highlights of the parade, the underwater drone suggests that North Korea is continuing to look at novel means of delivering nuclear warheads as it expands its strategic weapons ambitions.
Iconic Catalina Amphibious Flying Boat production to restart
Aviation Geek – Iconic Catalina amphibious flying boat to be resurrected as new production transport category turboprop.
U.S. military to use Papua New Guinea naval base for 15 years
Nikkei Asia – The U.S. military will be granted access to six sites in Papua New Guinea, including a naval base, for 15 years under a defense agreement reached between the two countries.
First commercial ships join new program to support military tanker fleet
Breaking Defense – The Transportation Department has successfully recruited nine ships, owned by three different companies, to enroll in a new, congressionally backed initiative aimed at providing the Pentagon with a much-needed sealift capacity boost in times of conflict.
PLA holds cross-sea troop transport drill using large ferry shipFirst commercial ships join new program to support military tanker fleet
Global Times – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently conducted a cross sea troop transport exercise using a large ferry ship, which could play a vital role in large-scale amphibious landing missions.
Russian Navy Deploys Makeshift GPS Jammers To Warship For St. Petersburg Parade
Covert Shores – The Russian Navy appears to have heightened concerns that its annual Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg may be attacked by drones. The parade takes place on July 30 and traditionally included a large selection of warships and submarines, including visiting nuclear subs. However this year it is already scaled back. Photographs shared on Russian social media appear to show a GPS jammer aboard a Russian warship in the city.
(Thanks to Alain)
British Defense Ministry Warns of Potential Naval Blockade in Black Sea
USNI News – The British Ministry of Defense warned Wednesday that Russia could be planning a naval blockade of Ukraine. The blockade would prevent ships from pulling into Ukraine and the Kremlin’s latest move in the Black Sea since Moscow withdrew from a U.N. brokered grain deal. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet altered its posture, likely to enforce a blockade of Ukraine, according to the British Ministry of Defense’s latest intelligence update.
Defence Command Paper 2023 – implications for the Royal Navy
Navy Lookout – Last week Government finally published the Defence Command Paper (delayed since mid-June) which was supposed to provide more precise detail about the structure and future of the armed forces following the aspirations of the Integrated Review (Refresh) launched in March. Here we take an overview of what the DCP23 says, or does not say, about the future of the Royal Navy.
Russia Claims It Defeated Ukrainian Drone Boat Attack On Its Corvette
War Zone – One of Russia’s newest warships is said to have come under attack by unmanned naval drones as it enforced the blockade against Ukraine.
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