– War Zone – It’s not about the weapons such a drone can carry, it’s about the targeting data it can reliably supply to far more powerful and longer-range weapons.
The Navy Is Back In Iceland, But Left Its Carrier At Home
– Breaking Defense – Two Navy warships that left port in Virginia earlier this month have sprinted north, and are currently operating in the Arctic in an ambitious test of the Navy’s desire to deploy faster, leaner, and with more flexibility.
China launches first amphibious assault ship
– Global Times – Type 075 to be deployed in landing missions, sends warning to Taiwan secessionists.
Restore Authority and Accountability
– CIMSEC – Restoring authority and accountability will quickly solve the most pressing of our material, personnel, and joint/combined operational issues and inculcate a culture of innovation.
To Win Great Power War, Treat Information as a Strategic Resource
– CIMSEC – A strategic resource is one for which states compete…
Defend and Advance Core Undersea and Network Capabilities
– CIMSEC – An indispensable component of any fleet of the future is its undersea warfare capability. The ability to prosecute anti-surface warfare and sea denial through submarine employment in contested areas of the global commons is critical.
Navy Super Hornets Hit Big 80 Percent Readiness Goal, But Sustaining It Is Another Question
– War Zone – Air Force F-16s look set to be the only other U.S. fighter jets to reach this goal, which former Secretary of Defense Mattis laid out last year.
This Old Tanker Looks Like It’s About To Sink, But It’s Just Doing Its Job For The Marines
– War Zone – The antique ship has an odd way of doing its business, but it’s still one of the best assets for supplying Marines with gobs of fuel ashore.
Submarine found in Pacific Ocean with $165 million in cocaine, Coast Guard says
– ABC – A submarine in the Pacific Ocean was found with over 12,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $165 million dollars.
Every Sailor a Cyber Warrior
– CIMSEC – The CNO, having been a previous commander of U.S. Tenth Fleet/Fleet Cyber Command, should instill this same principle into his Sailors with a new creed, “Every Sailor a cyber warrior.”
The U.S. Can’t Buy Greenland But Thule Air Base Is Set To Become More Vital Than Ever Before
– War Zone – With Russia drastically expanding its capabilities above the Arctic Circle, the frigid base will be key to America’s own plans for the region.
New Photos Point To Chinese Bomber Being Able To Carry Huge Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles
– War Zone – Pictures have emerged confirming that the newest variant of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s Xian H-6 bomber, the H-6N, does indeed have a semi-recessed area with a hard point for a very large big under its fuselage. This is reportedly meant to accommodate an air-launched derivative of the DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile giving the aircraft an impressive stand-off capability against large enemy warships, especially aircraft carriers.
America’s Gray-Zone Offensive Against Iran Could Turn Into War
– National Interest – Getting into a fight may not be wise, but some sort of military clash between the United States and Iran appears increasingly likely. If fight we must, let’s at least stride—not stumble—onto the battleground.
Recapitalize Sealift or Forfeit the Next Great Power War
– CIMSEC – The question is not “would the U.S. Navy run out of fuel in a fight with China?”, but how quickly. We are talking weeks, if that.
Reestablish the Strategic Studies Group
– CIMSEC – The new CNO should reestablish the SSG to develop a new generation of strategists and operational concepts for Navy and Marine Corps warfighting.
The Houthis Teach a 4GW Lesson
– Traditional Right – The recent Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities at Khurais and Abqaiq, which are more than 500 miles from Yemen, offer a number of Fourth Generation war lessons.
Second giant aircraft carrier sets sail from the Forth
– BBC – The UK’s newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has set sail from the Firth of Forth.
Make Crew Endurance an Operational Warfighting Imperative
– CIMSEC – Now is the time to accelerate the learning process and leverage the benefits of circadian watches and crew endurance policies into a Navy-wide mindset that values and prioritizes personal readiness.
Prepare for Autonomous Undersea Conflict
– CIMSEC – Undersea warfare is entering an era of profound transformation due to the increasing sophistication and proliferation of unmanned systems.
Two Unaddressed Problems in the Surface Navy
– CIMSEC – A lot has been written about the troubles of the U.S. Navy’s surface force, but two underlying institutional problems have not been fully addressed. The failure to address these flaws promises that the U.S. Navy’s surface force will continue to risk generating less capable Sailors who are more risk averse and less tactically astute.
This Submarine Could Be One of the Best on Earth (Not American Either)
– National Interest – On July 12, 2019, French president Emmanuel Macron celebrated the imminent launch of France’s first new nuclear-powered submarine in over a decade—the Barracuda-class vessel Suffren.
UAE joins naval security coalition in the Gulf
– Defense News – The United Arab Emirates has joined an intentional maritime security coalition to “deter threats to maritime navigation and global trade” in the Arabian Gulf and surrounding waterways.
U.S. Destroyer Arrives Off Saudi Arabia Amid Plans To Bolster The Kingdom’s Air Defenses
– War Zone – The U.S. Navy has reportedly deployed the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Nitze to the northern end of the Persian Gulf ostensibly to help shore up Saudi Arabian air defenses in the wake of unprecedented mass cruise missile and suicide drone attacks on sites critical to the country’s oil industry.
Navy’s New Triton Drone Heads To Guam, New Pacific Recon Tool
– Breaking Defense – The Navy is sending two high-altitude MQ-4C Triton drones to Guam on their first overseas deployment, placing the sophisticated surveillance platform deep within the Indo-Pacific at a time of rising tensions with China and stepped-up Navy patrols through the Taiwan Strait.
Russia’s Naval Strategy in the Mediterranean
– Russian Military Reform – The Mediterranean will play a key role in Russian naval strategy because of its strategic significance as an access point to southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. For Russia, the Mediterranean symbolizes the larger competition between Moscow and Washington.
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