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by Broncepulido
Sun Jul 13, 2025 8:13 pm
Forum: HC Databases and Scenarios
Topic: The Med Sea Sharks, September 27, 2021. Historical Scenario.
Replies: 0
Views: 9256

The Med Sea Sharks, September 27, 2021. Historical Scenario.

The Med Sea Sharks, September 27, 2021. Historical Scenario.

A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for EC2003 Battle for the Mediterranean Battleset and the HCDB2-170909 (or later) 1980-2025 era Platform Database. This scenario is designed with Advanced Scenario Editor Build 2017.013 and to be run ...
by Broncepulido
Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

EMALS problems unveiled

From here, EMALS and other Ford-class problems, "Naval Air: USS Truman Gets Dent":

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htnavai/articles/2025041502847.aspx#gsc.tab=0

Quote: "...EMALS less reliable than the older steam catapult. EMALS was also more labor intensive to operate and put more stress on ...
by Broncepulido
Mon Mar 03, 2025 8:52 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

Interesting analysis of evolution of Russian attack helicopters in Ukraine:
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/03/0 ... nightmare/
by Broncepulido
Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:37 pm
Forum: HC Databases and Scenarios
Topic: Greenland Rush, day zero, January 20, 2025.
Replies: 1
Views: 1811

Greenland Rush, day zero, January 20, 2025.

My latest Harpoon HCE/HUCE scenario, based on contemporary events (of tomorrow!). Don't forget going to the Get Support section this time, full of interesting links and texts:

Greenland Rush, day zero, January 20, 2025.
A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for EC2003 Battle for the Atlantic Ocean ...
by Broncepulido
Thu Jan 16, 2025 7:52 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

French SSBN activities pinned by a fitness APP, and it is not the only example:

https://www.eurasiantimes.com/french-nu ... e_vignette
by Broncepulido
Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:41 am
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

Flight International's World Air Forces Directory 2025:

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/20 ... 46.article
by Broncepulido
Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

Bunker Hill class Cruise Modernization Program almost a complete failure

https://news.usni.org/2024/12/17/gao-na ... -the-fleet

More here:

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... on-failed/
by Broncepulido
Mon Nov 25, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: HC Databases and Scenarios
Topic: Hot Start with tovarich Tupolev, JFK in the Med 1988.
Replies: 0
Views: 1000

Hot Start with tovarich Tupolev, JFK in the Med 1988.

My latest Harpoon HCE/HUCE scenario, based in one of the High Tide Harpoon book:
Hot Start with tovarich Tupolev, JFK in the Med 1988.
A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for EC2003 Battle for the Mediterranean Battleset and the HCDB2-170909 (or later) 1980-2025 era Platform Database. This ...
by Broncepulido
Sun Oct 20, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

Related, the dozen or so SM-3 BlkIIA launched in defense of Israel perhaps were the only ones deployed, by these prodution numbers:

https://cdrsalamander.substack.com/p/ru ... ion-search
by Broncepulido
Thu Oct 17, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

799 THAAD interceptors delivered to 7(US)+2 (UAE) batteries, or some 88 interceptors by battery, without discount of those fired on test or angry (transcendent in view of the great SAM expenditure in Ukraine and the low yearly production level):
https://news.usni.org/2024/10/17/report-to-congress-on ...
by Broncepulido
Thu Oct 17, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

repeated post, sorry
by Broncepulido
Thu Oct 17, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

repeated post, sorry
by Broncepulido
Mon Sep 23, 2024 7:34 am
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

Recently commissioned INS Vikrant has 4xAK-630 but not 4x76mm guns, casual find looking on her photos, and confirmed here, minute 1:28:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CXLp926P20
by Broncepulido
Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: HC Databases and Scenarios
Topic: Halloween 1997 WWIII, Ghosts of an Alternate Past. Hypothetical Scenario.
Replies: 0
Views: 790

Halloween 1997 WWIII, Ghosts of an Alternate Past. Hypothetical Scenario.

My latest Harpoon HCE/HUCE scenario, based on an "Academic" request:
Halloween 1997 WWIII, Ghosts of an Alternate Past. Hypothetical Scenario.
A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for EC2003 IOPG Battleset and the HCDB2-170308 new standard 1980-2025 Platform Database. This scenario is designed ...
by Broncepulido
Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: HC Databases and Scenarios
Topic: Gulf of Aden Clash. June 1986. Hypothetical/Historical Scenario.
Replies: 0
Views: 439

Gulf of Aden Clash. June 1986. Hypothetical/Historical Scenario.

My latest HCE/HUCE scenario, a 1980s' WWIII scenario, based in a Harpoon SITREP article:
Gulf of Aden Clash. June 1986. Hypothetical/Historical Scenario.

A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for EC2003 Battle for the Middle East Battleset and the HCDB2-170308 new standard 1980-2025 Platform ...
by Broncepulido
Wed Aug 07, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: HC Databases and Scenarios
Topic: Ukrainian Falcons, August 2024. Hypothetical Scenario.
Replies: 0
Views: 777

Ukrainian Falcons, August 2024. Hypothetical Scenario.

My latest Harpoon HCE/HUCE scenario, based on contemporary events:
Ukrainian Falcons, August 2024. Hypothetical Scenario.

A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for EC2003 Battle for the Mediterranean Battleset and the HCDB2-170909 (or later) 1980-2025 era Platform Database. This scenario is ...
by Broncepulido
Mon Jul 22, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

Italian carrier CVH550 Cavour in Far East.
Air group comprises 8xF-35B (2 of Aeronautica Militare/Air Force), 5xAV-8B+, and 2xSH90.

https://www.eurasiantimes.com/wacky-combo-of-f-35-stealth-fighters-loaded/

Details of other European escorts: F594 Alpino, F83 Numancia, F713 Aconit (Also in the ...
by Broncepulido
Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: HC Databases and Scenarios
Topic: A Passage to Pakistan, May 1984. Hypothetical Scenario.
Replies: 0
Views: 411

A Passage to Pakistan, May 1984. Hypothetical Scenario.

My latest Harpoon HCE/HUCE scenario, based in a SITREP article:
A Passage to Pakistan, May 1984. Hypothetical Scenario.
A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for EC2003 Battle for the Middle East Battleset and the HCDB2-170308 new standard 1980-2025 Platform Database. This scenario is designed with ...
by Broncepulido
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: HC Databases and Scenarios
Topic: Hot Fishes in Hot Waters, February 2019. Historical Scenario.
Replies: 0
Views: 639

Hot Fishes in Hot Waters, February 2019. Historical Scenario.

My latest HCE/HUCE scenario:
Hot Fishes in Hot Waters, February 2019. Historical Scenario.
A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for EC2003 IOPG Battleset and the HCDB2-170308 new standard 1980-2025 Platform Database. This scenario is designed with advanced Scenario Editor and to be run with HCE ...
by Broncepulido
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Command: Modern Operations series
Topic: Naval and Defense News
Replies: 5128
Views: 208906

Re: Naval and Defense News

Future of Royal Navy estimations March 2024 (excluded carriers and submarines):
https://www.navylookout.com/the-factors ... ace-fleet/

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