CIMSEC – The Navy recently issued Change 1 to one of its key new doctrine books, Navy Warfare Publication 3, Fleet Warfare. The change was issued to update the definitions of a number of key terms to keep them in accordance with joint doctrine. The issuing command, the Navy Warfare Development Center, says “Ultimately, Change 1 to NWP-3 enhances fleet-centric warfighting effectiveness through establishing a framework for the execution of fleet warfare at the operational level of warfare.” Certainly there is an advantage to maintaining consistency across the services in the definition of terms, but NWP-3’s contribution to warfighting effectiveness is less than it could be due to its generic approach to the subject. Granted, it is an unclassified publication, but nonetheless, it could have offered more practical detail on the evolving nature of the Navy’s approach to warfighting. An unclassified practical framework would be vital to operationalizing the Navy’s renewed emphasis on fleet-level warfare.
Next-Generation Air Dominance Will Come Ahead of DDG(X) Destroyer
USNI News – First the fighter, then the destroyer and finally the submarine. That’s the order the Navy is set to introduce its next three major acquisition programs in the 2030s, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said last week.
Inside How The Marine’s Island-Hopping F-35B Playbook Is Being Written
War Zone – F-35Bs operating from remote landing areas that could be destroyed soon after they takeoff is one way the Marines look to counter China.
Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group Operating in Indian Ocean, Deploys Fighters to Singapore
USNI News – The Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group is now in the Indian Ocean exercising with the Indian Navy. At the same time, three Rafale fighter aircraft embarked on FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) deployed to Singapore as part of the Rastaban joint power projection exercise with the French Air Force.
UK purchases commercial vessel for conversion to ocean surveillance ship
Navy Lookout – The offshore support vessel, MV Topaz Tangaroa has been purchased by the UK Ministry of Defence for conversion to a Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) ship. She will arrive at Cammell Laird shipyard on Merseyside this week for conversion and will serve in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary renamed RFA Proteus.
Russia Has Built Its First Production Batch Of Poseidon Nuclear Torpedoes
War Zone – A report in the Russian media claims that the first production examples of the country’s Poseidon nuclear-powered, nuclear-tipped, ultra-long-endurance torpedoes have been built. These will initially be provided to the Russian Navy’s shadowy Project 09852 Belgorod, the world’s longest submarine — but, at this stage, it’s unclear if the torpedoes actually have their nuclear warheads fitted.
Developing the Type 31 frigate
Navy Lookout – To some extent, the capability of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate cannot be fully appreciated without understanding the background to its development. Public perception has perhaps been over-focused on cost and initial armament, obscuring what has been achieved. In this article, we look at the procurement process and design philosophy that underpins the project.
Russia’s Twenty-First-Century Naval Strategy—Combining Admiral Gorshkov with the Jeune École
US Naval War College Review – Both France after the Franco-Prussian War and post-Soviet Russia found themselves squeezed in multipolar worlds, with poor economies and loss of industrial power. Alongside Admiral Gorshkov’s continuing influence, modern Russian naval thinking has evolved toward an emphasis on smaller surface units with advanced capabilities—similar to the Jeune École concept—with implications for Western naval planning.
Iranian Navy Sending Ships to Panama Canal, Says Commander
USNI News – The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is sending ships to the Panama Canal.
Partnership, Not Threats: How to Deepen U.S.-Indian Naval Cooperation
War on the Rocks – Despite increased cooperation and regular statements from American and Indian naval leaders expressing a desire to work together more, the India-U.S. naval relationship remains one of considerable untapped potential.
Navy’s Task Force 59 To Keep Tabs On Iran With Armada Of Drones
War Zone – TF59 and its regional allies hope to deploy a fleet of 100 unmanned vessels by this summer as it works toward building a ‘Digital Ocean.’
US Navy more certain of role for medium surface drones following tests
Defense News – The U.S. Navy is firming up plans for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel, after previously questioning the need or utility of the system.
Japan’s Shift to War Footing
War on the Rocks – Throughout the Cold War, the United States and Japan focused on the threat from the Soviet Union, but with tensions increasing around Taiwan, Tokyo has turned to its south, adopting principles that former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pushed for before his death.
Nigeria’s Navy and the Battle for Economic Survival
RUSI – With the West African state facing economic difficulties and a range of threats from criminals and violent actors, the Nigerian Navy has stepped up to protect the country’s maritime security.
Navy Wants Independence LCS in Bahrain for Mine Countermeasure Mission
USNI News – The Navy could deploy the aluminum hull, Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship to the Middle East as part of a future mine-countermeasures force in U.S. Central Command.
Japan signs off on Marines plan for new littoral ‘stand-in’ group in Okinawa
Breaking Defense – A revamped US Marine Corps quick-reaction force outfitted with offensive and defensive weapons will be stood up on Okinawa by 2025, Japanese and American officials announced today during a high-profile engagement in Washington, the latest in a string of diplomatic moves by Tokyo apparently aimed at checking Chinese influence in the region.
Fleet Forces Studying ‘Plug and Play’ Destroyers in New Carrier Strike Group Concept
USNI News – U.S. Fleet Forces is rethinking how to deploy carrier strike groups by changing how it would train and maintain its guided-missile destroyers.
The Swedish Navy in NATO: Opportunities and Challenges
CIMSEC – This article will provide some thoughts on the Swedish Navy, what it will bring to NATO, what NATO needs from it and where some overlaps and opportunities exist.
To shipbuilders who think they can build more, CNO says: ‘Prove it’
Defense News – Following a budget that yielded a record-breaking $31.5 billion in shipbuilding funds for the U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday has one message to ship construction yards: “Pick up the pace.”
Navy aims for 75 ‘mission-capable’ surface ships amid readiness drive
Defense News – The U.S. Navy wants to keep nearly half its surface fleet in a deployable state, as it aims to raise the overall readiness of the force in case it’s called upon to fight.
Sudden Surge In Russian Navy Ships And Submarines In Black Sea
Naval News – This morning Russian Navy ships and submarines left their base at Novorossiysk, in the Black Sea, en-masse. This is highly unusual and may indicate ongoing operations.
4 submarines, similar to Invincible-class submarines ordered by Singapore, cost about S$2.4 billion
Channel News Asia.- Singapore has ordered four Invincible-class submarines to replace older submarines that are more than 40 years old.
(Thanks to Alain)
French Navy’s 2022 Report On Global Maritime Security
Naval News – The Maritime Information Cooperation and Awareness Center (MICA Center) of the French Navy released its 2022 annual report on maritime piracy and robbery acts that impacted worldwide maritime security.01
Add Israel to the Combined Maritime Forces and its Red Sea task force
Defense News – Egypt took command of the multinational Combined Task Force 153 on Dec. 12 during a ceremony in Bahrain. The task force, which was established in April 2022, focuses on maritime security in the Red Sea, the Bab el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden. Egypt’s laudable new leadership of CTF 153 and the task force’s growing momentum will help secure vital waterways, while building partner capacity and enhancing cooperation among regional and international forces.
How the surface fleet can meet the Chinese challenge
Breaking Defense – Long-range missiles, missile defenses, and robotic ships will be essential adjuncts to the big, expensive “Death Stars” that dominate the Navy budget, says Bryan Clark of the Hudson Institute.
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