Naval and Defense News

[Triode]

Syrian Mig-29 with AKU-170 launcher and R-77 missile

[Hongjian]

http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/3690250

Chinese Su-35K: Everything stays the same, even the Russian language of the controls (because Chinese characters are hard to read on the MFDs). Chinese pilots are already experienced with reading Russian cockpit controls due to their Su-27SKs back in the 90s. Only thing that will change is that the satellite navigation system is changed to China's own Beidou system.

[Hongjian]

http://alert5.com/2016/10/09/major-chin ... quivalent/

Major Chinese radar entered service; probably PAVE PAW-equivalent

China’s state-owned China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) announced on Oct. 8 that its 14th Institute has handed over a major radar installation to the People’s Liberation Army.

The radar is believed to be a PAVE PAWS-type early warning long-range radar to detect incoming ballistic missiles.

Again, the 14th institute delivers. This was long rumored and would coincide with the recent public acknowledgement of the HQ-19/KKV-ABM system

[OldSarge]

Missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen land near US destroyer

Missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen land near US destroyer

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two missiles fired from rebel-held territory in Yemen landed near an American destroyer in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy said Monday, the second such launch targeting ships in the crucial international waterway in recent days.

I can't seem find an article that as any more detail on this incident. Looks like the Bab el-Mandeb strait will be the new hotspot to watch.

[jtoatoktoe]

ORIGINAL: OldSarge

Missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen land near US destroyer

Missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen land near US destroyer

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two missiles fired from rebel-held territory in Yemen landed near an American destroyer in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy said Monday, the second such launch targeting ships in the crucial international waterway in recent days.

I can't seem find an article that as any more detail on this incident. Looks like the Bab el-Mandeb strait will be the new hotspot to watch.

Reuters is really the only entity that has tried to even cover it well.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-usa-ship-idUSKCN12A082

For some reason most of the media either has small articles or nothing at all. Kind of strange seeing the implications that could become of it. In my opinion the U.S. should launch Airstrikes on any remained Missiles and their radars in the area and make it clear that we won't tolerate missiles flying at us in International Waters. You can send a message without getting dragged heavily into this civil war.

[Dysta]

I wouldn't be surprised if the destroyer is evaluating the threat before to commence the interception. It's risky, but also worth to keep their swords sheathed when those arrows can't reach them.

But I think US will soon stand up to recent missile threats, the problem is when.

[Cheechako]

ORIGINAL: OldSarge

Missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen land near US destroyer

Missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen land near US destroyer

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two missiles fired from rebel-held territory in Yemen landed near an American destroyer in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy said Monday, the second such launch targeting ships in the crucial international waterway in recent days.

I can't seem find an article that as any more detail on this incident. Looks like the Bab el-Mandeb strait will be the new hotspot to watch.

According to this link, 2 SM-2s and an ESSM were launched at one ASCM with a possible intercept.

https://news.usni.org/2016/10/11/uss-ma ... les-attack

[ExNusquam]

In addition to the missiles, the ship used its Nulka anti-ship missile decoy, the sources confirmed.

The theorem holds: Every ASM that has been fired in anger at a vessel that employed countermeasures has missed.

I hope more info comes out on this, it will be interesting to see if this was another countermeasure success or the second (!) successful kinetic intercept of an ASM. Unfortunately in this case I'd place better than even odds on final AAR being classified.

[Dysta]

China will use micro nuclear power plants as moral shield and borderline to fortify the position on SCS, as many alarmists suggested before:

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/11/could-ch ... a-sea.html

[Jagdtiger14]

It was recently proposed that the US military enforce a no-fly zone in Syria. Anyone here think that's a good idea?

Also Russia recently announced it could/might launch S300's at suspicious aircraft heading in the direction of their operations...and that the operators of the S300's would not have enough time to identify prior to launch.

On another note, Turkey has mentioned that it intends to (assist?) in taking Mosul and doesn't care how loud the Iraqi leader screams against it. Not sure what could happen when/if Turkish forces arrive in the area since Mosul is surrounded by Kurdish fighters and Iraqi forces.

[xavierv]

Well... why the heck not ?

Thales Captas-1 Towed Sonar Tested Aboard CNIM's L-CAT Landing Catamaran

During the Euronaval 2016 press tour held last month, Navy Recognition learned that Thales recently partnered with French company CNIM to test the Captas-1 towed sonar aboard the L-Cat landing catamaran. The test demonstrated how Captas-1 may be deployed from compact platforms as well as the ability of the L-CAT design to conduct other missions than amphibious operations.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4427

[jtoatoktoe]

More missiles fired today at the same U.S. Ships off Yemen.

[comsubpac]

U36 the last boat of the 212A class has entered service.

http://www.marine.de/portal/a/marine/!u ... fu29WFQ!!/

I have seen news reports that the Marine wants two additional boats.

Additionally the Gorch Fock not only gets new masts but also a new deck.

http://www.marine.de/portal/a/marine/!u ... 5rn6zgKQZ/

The German Heer has made its yearly Informations Lehrübung ILÜ. This year for the first time with the Puma and dutch soldiers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu13J1yafko&t

[Broncepulido]

For more data on the Yemen naval incidents, simply remember USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15) is equipped from August 2014 with operationally capable test Laser Weapon System (LaWS):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Ponce_(LPD-15)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_Weapon_System

[Dysta]

So that means something cause Yemeni have to fire missiles at two ships, so they can test the laser to intercept them?

It is indeed fishy, but my point is still stand: if jamming works or the missile itself is inaccurate, there is no need for hard-kill solution.

Besides, US Navy is still remain silent of how these missiles were stopped:

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/u-sees-mounti ... 13809.html

[redcoat]

ORIGINAL: jtoatoktoe

More missiles fired today at the same U.S. Ships off Yemen.

I wonder what the missiles are. C-801 anti-ship maybe?

[Anathema]

ORIGINAL: jtoatoktoe
For some reason most of the media either has small articles or nothing at all. Kind of strange seeing the implications that could become of it.

If there aren't any images or video of a news story, especially for TV or cable news, then it only ever gets a brief mention. Likewise if there is no reporter present or eyewitness accounts to fill in all the details and multiple sources to confirm everything there is only so much they can report apart from the basic facts, in this case basically repeating whatever the Pentagon spokesman says until more details become known.

[Tashtego]

ORIGINAL: redcoat

ORIGINAL: jtoatoktoe

More missiles fired today at the same U.S. Ships off Yemen.

I wonder what the missiles are. C-801 anti-ship maybe?

Check this link out.

https://news.usni.org/2016/10/11/uss-ma ... les-attack

[jtoatoktoe]

The U.S. has struck and destroyed 3 radar sites in Yemen.

Pentagon Statement.

[Dysta]

"...and elsewhere around the world. "

It's a message to China, as US will stop whatever the threat comes into them. This can be a petty example of what if China had start a fight in any regional sea.

Well the problem is, China has more than just missiles, and starting a fight is the least logical (but wishful for US) thing to do.