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[Dan109]

Well, as an example with government regulations with Cell Phones, its in the regulation of the design. Cellular Systems have been designed since 2G days, to give Priority Access to government cell phone use, which even trumps E911 calls. If police, rescue, fire etc need it, its more important than teenage girls talking, and is more important that thousands of people calling E911 to report the same single occurrence emergency.

Therefore the government needs to regulate that civilian drone manufacturers must comply to a design which allows for easy detection and quick/safe hijacked/forced landing. But I think its stupid to not force "registration" of a drone. I have to register my SailBoat, and a civilian drone can more easily kill a lot of people than my 12m 8t vessel with a max speed of 7kt. We need to know who has them, and what type they are to better understand security risk.

Yes, I do not want someone on a terrorist watch list to be able to buy a drone, even at the expense of alerting the person that they are on such a watchlist.

[DeSade]

ORIGINAL: Hongjian

ORIGINAL: kevinkin

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ ... ssile.html

FYI

So soon?!

This article cites Sputnik as its source, so most probable answer is "no"

[Dysta]

Non-military. The megaproject like the largest aquamarine farm has built in China and about to deliver it to Norway. Commercial seasurface constructions become a trend after the oil rigs and sea windmills:

https://youtu.be/gmoDB2q07TU

[Dysta]

News-leaked Semi-submersible warship concept

Finally it was caught an attention by Popular Science, and it spreads to other journals with lots of viral reactions and comments:

http://www.popsci.com/futuristic-chines ... king-waves

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/china-apos-ma ... 43454.html

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/06/ch ... ility.html

[kevinkins]

Esoteric and not really warfare related:

On June 1 2017, a signing ceremony for the Jiayuguan 2017 China-Russia Chess Grandmaster Match was held at the China Chess Academy.
This match will be between Russian GM Alexander Grischuk and Chinese GM Yu Yangyi and held between July 19-25 in the city of Jiayuguan, a very important city on the silk road economic belt in China encompassing their "Belt And Road" strategy.

Geopolitically interesting. Both Russia and China try to foster notions of intellect though expertise in chess.

Kevin

[Dan109]

ORIGINAL: Dysta

News-leaked Semi-submersible warship concept

Finally it was caught an attention by Popular Science, and it spreads to other journals with lots of viral reactions and comments:

http://www.popsci.com/futuristic-chines ... king-waves

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/china-apos-ma ... 43454.html

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/06/ch ... ility.html

Very interesting but I don't see a tactical difference between this future ship and a large SSGN. US Navy Ohio Converted SSGNs can carry 154 tomahawks. Not sure if it's proper VLS - if it is, I'm sure it could launch SM2,ESSMs,etc from the surface (targeting done by other assets). And then submerge, and be one of the most quiet subs in the world. US has 4 of them now, and as Columbia SSBN-Xs get built, more Ohios can be converted. But yeah, China atleast getting smart with large missile carriers.

[Dysta]

Qatar Crisis in less than 24 hours. Extremely High scenario opportunity:

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-0 ... ders-qatar

[xavierv]

I've been away for the last month, covering several naval defense shows.
Here is our video coverage.

IDEF 2017 in Turkey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAmp6_t2bMk
In this video, coverage of:
- Istanbul I-class Frigate
- Aselsan CAFRAD radar for TF2000
- Aselsan HIZIR-LFAS towed sonar
- Aselsan ORKA Torpedo
- Aselsan ZARGANA decoy launcher for submarine
- Aselsan Albatros-T USV target boat
- Aselsan PIRI IRST
- Aselsan STAMP-2 RWS
- Aselsan TUFAN rail gun
- TAIS / SEDEF Shipyard LHD for Turkish Navy
- STM TF-4500 Frigate
- STM Fast Attack Craft FAC 55
- ARES Shipyard ARES 100 SAT special operations boat

IMDEX Asia (Singapore)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgxuO0lCgMc
Maritime Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb5dtRzcmzg
In this video, coverage of:
- ST Marine Vanguard series
- ST Marine Venus USV
- Republic of Singapore Navy A244/S Light Weight Torpedo
- Republic of Singapore Navy ScanEagle UAV
- Republic of Singapore Navy Protector USV
- Republic of Singapore Navy Combatant Craft Medium
- Republic of Singapore Navy K-Ster Expendable Mine Disposable System
- Deep Trekker ROV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW7O-Hc5G58
Day 2 at IMDEX Asia 2017 in Singapore. Navy Recognition spent the day at Changi Naval Base for the Warships Display. We bring you an overview of the vessels presence this year and we focused on USS Sterett, USS Coronado, HTMS Chakri Naruebet and FS Prairial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB5cyaMV4KY
In this video, coverage of:
- Rafael C-Dome
- Saab Next Generation Anti-ship Missile
- Saab Swordfish MPA
- TKMS Type 218SG for RSN
- Bharat Dynamics / DRDO Varunastra Heavyweight torpedo
- Leonardo systems aboard PPA
- MBDA Sea Venom anti-ship missile

UDT (Undersea Defence Technology) in Germany

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_YyP5Zuzpw
In this video, coverage of:
- SAAB MCMV 80 mine counter measure vessel
- RTSYS Sonadive Handheld sonar for divers
- JFD Torpedo SEAL swimmer delivery vehicle
- DCNS F21 heavyweight torpedo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLGOt2Q1hV8
In this video, coverage of:
- SAAB lightweight torpedo
- Lockheed Martin S301i and S302 swimmer delivery vehicles
- Rheinmetall submarine simulator
- Northern Diver lightweight dry suit for special forces
- Safran submarine masts

[Primarchx]

ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

I've been away for the last month, covering several naval defense shows.
Here is our video coverage.

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Glad to see you're back. Great coverage, as always!

[Hongjian]

ORIGINAL: Dysta

Qatar Crisis in less than 24 hours. Extremely High scenario opportunity:

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-0 ... ders-qatar

Seriously funny to see how the entire anti-Iran alliance is ripping each other apart.

Would be interesting to see what happens with the US HQ in Qatar... So much for Trump's proposed "Anti Iranian NATO of the middle east"...

[Zaslon]

Yihadi fighting between them...Funny. At least I hope that they will fight in his countries and left Europe in peace.

Vietnam to enlist 2 more new Russian-built Frigates.
https://ria.ru/defense_safety/20170219/1488318369.html

Mike, it's possible an update of the God of War scenario in order to have 2 Gepard instead of 2?
Thanks.

[Dysta]

One Chinese oil rig was besieged by several Vietnamese fishing boats two days ago, and attempted to tug the rig with ropes. In return those workers fired water cannons at them:

http://3g.china.com/act/military/111729 ... 65957.html (Simplified Chinese, several photos)

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It is reported that the advanced rocket engine has successfully completed the test run few days ago. It will be used for developing new AAM, including PL-15 and the upgrade of PL-12, media also hinted another new variant of missile designs with this engine technology as well:

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/ ... 496755575/

[Hongjian]

Looks like the Type 055 is now classified a Cruiser and designated RENHAI-class, according to latest DoD report.

http://www.defensenews.com/articles/pen ... n-pakistan

The report also briefly touched on China’s latest surface combatants, the Type 055 cruiser of the Renhai class, an estimated 10,000-ton ship that has larger missile capacity and can employ larger cruise missiles. That said, the report failed to state that open-source data has shown China is already building at least four, possibly five such ships at two different shipyards.

[xavierv]

Aboard the Republic of Singapore Navy's Next Generation LMV RSS Independence

During IMDEX Asia 2017, the international maritime defence exhibition held last month in Singapore, Navy Recognition had the chance to get aboard the latest addition to the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fleet: RSS Independence, the first of the next generation Littoral Mission Vessel, designed and built by local shipyard ST Marine.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... dence.html

My video coverage on this vessel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-2XdSxLpA

IMDEX Asia 2017: ST Marine Unveiled the Endurance 170 LHD

At IMDEX Asia 2017, the international maritime defence exhibition held last month in Singapore, local shipyard ST Marine unveiled a new addition to its Endurance family: The Endurance 170 Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD).
Based on the existing Endurance 160 design, the new vessel was designed as a multipurpose command and support ship for maritime operations. It can act as a command and logistic support vessel for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and search and rescue operations. The Endurance 170 LHD can also conduct amphibious operations and project power (troops and equipment) via ship to shore connectors or helicopters.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... 0-lhd.html

Kership Launched the 1st Offshore Support and Assistance Vessel BSAH Loire for the French Navy

KERSHIP, a joint venture created by Piriou shipyards and DCNS, launched the first BSAH (Bâtiments de Soutien et d’Assistance Hauturiers or offshore support and assistance vessels) vessel for the French Navy. The vessel, set to be christened "Loire" was launched in Concarneau, Brittany on June 1st.

The BSAH contract covers the design and construction of four ships of 70 meters in length with a full load displacement of about 2,600 tons. Two units of the firm tranche are scheduled for delivery in 2018 while the tranche 2 vessel are expected to be delivered in 2019. The BSAH are intended to be used by the French Navy in connection with the use of forces and in the field of "State action at sea".

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... -navy.html

Alatau Mine Counter Measure Vessel Commissioned in Kazakh Navy
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... -navy.html

Boeing Starts Sea Trials of its Echo Voyager extra large unmanned undersea vehicle - XLUUV
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... xluuv.html

Marine Nationale, Royal Navy & US Navy to Increase Coordination in ASW
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... n-asw.html

Indian Navy Scorpene-class Submarines in Sea Trials & SUT Torpedo Firing Test
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... -test.html

Russia to resume the construction of the "last three" Project 11356 frigates in 2018
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... -2018.html

[Dysta]

Will conflicts and threats botched between India and Pakistan when both are joined SCO?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/ar ... -bloc.html

[Dysta]

SGA allegedly used Iranian-made UCAV to drop ordinance to collation army in retaliation from US bombardment, but failure to kill anything and was shot down instead:

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/07/polit ... index.html

[Hongjian]

The North Korean KH-35 lookalike seems to be upgraded with longer range and IR-terminal seeker, as well as two way datalink.



The DPRK isnt as technologically stagnant as previously thought...

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: Hongjian

The North Korean KH-35 lookalike seems to be upgraded with longer range and IR-terminal seeker, as well as two way datalink.

Ars article said it has a search pattern mechanic to find the target even the link is out. However, it's has no sea skimming ability and only dive down at terminal stage. It will be easily detected when it has 2km cruise altitude. AKA an Lo-Hi-Lo ASCM:

https://arstechnica.com/information-tec ... sile-demo/

According to a statement by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles flew at a peak altitude of about 2 km (1.24 miles)—not exactly a "sea skimming" course, although the missiles appear to have dropped down to low altitude once the targets were detected.

It may be an economic approach to make this missile fly further with high altitude flight, but Russian exports and indigenous versions never had such of thing mentioned.

However, it means one substantial thing though, NK can also make turbofan engines for their new arsenals, and Kh-35 copy could be just a beginning.

[Dysta]

"Cold-War Mindset" is spoke by Chinese a decades ago during the East Sea tensions with Japan, and that term is perpetually used for whatever countries putting a serious military contest against China, including the current Chinese military report by US:

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/china-u-milit ... 02733.html

[Hongjian]

J-20A LRIP No. 15.

So, maybe a full regiment by the end of the year...