Modern War Institute – Today, as the US military shifts priorities from counterterrorism to strategic competition, SOF have begun to rebalance to focus on both countering violent extremist organizations and competing with peer and near-peer actors. In light of SOF’s history with sabotage and recent renewed interest in the subject (strategic sabotage was listed as a priority research topic for the Joint Special Operations University in 2020, for example), the time is ripe for an analytical examination of the subject. Maritime sabotage operations in particular deserve further study given the growing importance of maritime regions from the Indo-Pacific to the Black Sea.
The Russian military build up near Ukraine is happening at sea too
Russian Navy – Russia has “been very thoughtful about how they’ve been ramping up their level of activity” in the Black Sea, said Bryan Clark, a fellow at the Hudson Institute.
Only female Kazak deck operation officer on the Liaoning realizes dream of ‘carrying burden’ for peace in motherland
Global Times – During an interview with the Global Times, Remila said her life on the Liaoning is very happy and she loves her career and is willing to shoulder the responsibility to safeguard the happiness and peaceful life of millions of families in the motherland.
The Missing ‘D’ in Defending the Nation: Disruption
USNI Blog – The end of the Soviet Union; September 11th; Russian occupation of Crimea; and the emergence of a more aggressive China have dramatically changed the national security and defense equations. Concurrently and invisibly, however, another overarching threat emerged. This threat is one of “massive attacks of disruption,” whether by man or nature. And the shorthand also is MAD.
Interview With The Chief Of The Philippine Navy
Naval News – Exclusive interview with Vice Admiral Adeluis S. Bordado, Flag Officer in-Command of the Philippine Navy, during his visit to France in January 2022.
Argentina Deploys New Patrol Vessels to Combat IUU Fishing
CIMSEC – The Argentine Navy has deployed its two newest offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), ARA Bouchard (P-51) and ARA Piedrabuena (P-52), to monitor an international fishing fleet traveling close to the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) en route to the South Atlantic. While there have been no confirmed reports of these vessels engaging in illegal, unregulated, or unreported (IUU) fishing, recent history suggests that this is occurring or will occur soon.
Will Turkey Modify Its Future LHD To Carry More UAVs?
Naval News – The design of Turkey’s prospective Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD), Anadolu, appears to have been modified in the footage to deploy more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
China Likely Scrapping KILO Class Submarines
Covert Shores – There are indications that the Chinese Navy (PLAN) has begun decommissioning its KILO Class submarines.
(Thanks to Alain)
French Fleet Beginning to Recover From Budget Turmoil, Says Navy Chief
USNI News – The French Navy is only now starting to recover from 30 years of deep budget cuts that saw its fleet size halved, its senior admiral said Monday.
French Carrier Charles de Gaulle Leaves for 2022 Deployment with U.S. Destroyer
USNI News – The French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group left today for its Clemenceau 22 deployment, which will last until April and take the CSG to the Mediterranean.
Israel to join massive US-led naval exercise in Red Sea for first time
Times of Israel – The Israeli Navy will take part in a massive American-led naval exercise, which kicked off on Monday, alongside dozens of other nations, including some with which Israel does not have formal ties.
How Irish Fishermen Took on the Russian Fleet and Won
Defense One – The action illustrates how the private sector can help governments respond to Russian gray-zone aggression.
Are European Navies Ready For High Intensity Warfare?
War on the Rocks – The lack of naval assets, aging platforms, and shortcomings in training and readiness are major stumbling blocks facing Europe. Addressing these challenges will require a significant expansion of the collaborative approach that European militaries already employ.
Exploring Unmanned Surface Vehicles to Guard Ports and Harbors
CIMSEC – Port authorities must ensure security twenty-four hours a day, every day. This task includes continuous inspection of port assets, threat detection and security response, as well as on-demand inspections after storms or other disasters, ongoing surveys to ensure navigable waterways, hull inspections, and a wide-range of other missions. Unmanned surface vessels can fill this gap better than legacy approaches.
Aussie Big Deck Adelaide Suffers Power Outage During Tonga Aid Operations
USNI News – A summary of humanitarian relief efforts to Tonga.
Russia Navy Adds to Pressure on Ukraine and NATO
Navy Lookout – There is growing concern that another Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent. Here we look at the naval dimension of the Russian military build-up and the implications for NATO navies
Air Base Squadrons
Air Force Magazine – The Air Force is about to roll out another aspect of its new Force Generation model (AFFORGEN): Air Base Squadrons are designed to provide forward-deployed units the necessary support to conduct operations from widely dispersed and likely austere locations with a minimal footprint of people and gear.
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Will Russian Aggression Revive the Monroe Doctrine?
National Interest – James Holmes writes that it is far from unthinkable that Russia might try to stage a token deployment in Latin America.
Russia To Dominate The Black Sea In Case Of Ukraine Conflict
Naval News – Tension between Ukraine and Russia (behind closed doors, NATO and Russia) is rising day by day. Both sides’ words and moves exacerbate the potential for a conflict. While the Black Sea is on the verge of witnessing high intensity combats for the first time in over a century, the most pressing question arises: Can Ukraine resist?
The F-35C’s Radar-Absorbent Skin Is Looking Pretty Rough After Months At Sea
War Zone – The U.S. Navy’s F-35C stealth fighters, one of which has recently grabbed unwanted attention after a landing mishap aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson sent it into the sea, are also showing some fairly significant wear and tear on their debut operational cruise. Radar-absorbent skins are historically made of materials that are notoriously sensitive to environmental conditions. While it is known that significant leaps in the maintainability of radar-absorbent materials (RAM) were integrated into the F-35 design, recent images from the F-35C’s inaugural cruise raise potential questions about the ease of maintaining the jet’s coatings in the demanding maritime environment.
Being a Better Partner in the Pacific
War on the Rocks – All Pacific Island countries face natural and human security threats. At the moment, U.S. engagement among these countries is uneven at best.
Indonesia’s $125B air, naval splurge may mean ’50 warships’ at sea in next 2 years
Breaking Defense – For the first time in decades, Indonesia appears ready to significantly improve its air and naval capabilities, with early commitments of spending $125 billion over the next 20-plus years.
US Navy adopts new strategy prioritizing ‘the building blocks’ of unmanned tech
Defense News – The U.S. Navy is unlikely to pursue a formal program for unmanned surface vessels in the next five years, instead focusing on the enabling technologies first, several leaders said this month.
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