Naval and Defense News

[Broncepulido]

(Sorry for being inactive these days, it's difficult to cite some PLA-related news because I am no longer to use Chinese source or website anymore. I will only abide with western official reports from this day forward)

What has happened???!!!

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: Broncepulido

What has happened???!!!

No drama please, and I need to be careful. I was fooled by their sources many times, it makes me difficult to focus what data I should suggest for DB3000.

[Dysta]

Synergia Foundation reported the recent news about Chinese drone test in near-space altitude:

https://www.synergiafoundation.in/news- ... /spy-drone

[xavierv]

Now that I am done traveling for a while, I can revert back to sharing news with the CMANO community

Development of New Ekranoplan Type GEV for Russia`s Navy is underway

A super-heavy transport-landing ground effect vehicle (GEV) being capable of sea (like its predecessors) and ground landing is being developed for Russia`s military. The dimensions of the GEV will be comparable with those of the KM ground effect vehicle - the base for the Project 903 (Lun) aerial vehicle - that was known well in the Soviet age. The GEV is planned to be used in the Arctic region and in the Pacific for search-and-rescue operations and logistics support of remote bases, according to the Izvestia newspaper.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... erway.html

Construction of Two Project 677 Lada-class Submarines for Russia on Schedule

The construction of two Project 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarines is on schedule and the submarine Kronstadt is planned to be launched in 2018, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office said.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... edule.html

Russian Navy Kirov-class cruiser Admiral Nakhimov's Hull to be Rebuilt during Upgrade & Overhaul

Russia`s 'Admiral Nakhimov' heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser of Project 11442M (NATO reporting name: Kirov-class) is waiting for hull rebuilding works. The rebuilding will change the design of the ship: the missile deck and the superstructure that incorporates the conning room, the combat information center and antenna farm will be modified (the later in a partial manner). The large-scale works are required to integrate advanced weapon systems. The rebuilding of the hull may lead to the shift of the delivery date of the ship, according to the Izvestia newspaper.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... rhaul.html

Russian Navy Future Project 20385 Corvette Gremyashchy 65% Completed

Severnaya Verf shipyard (part of USC) continues outfitting work on the lead corvette of Project 20385. The technical readiness of the corvette has reached 65%, the shipyard’s press service reported. "The shipyard’s personnel is finishing electrical installation of weapons and special equipment on board the Gremyaschy. Cabin lining continues, domestic sewage, general ship hydraulics and air conditioning systems are being installed on board the ship. Advance outfitting for flooring and the installation of electrical equipment are underway. Cabling to all ship systems is being is completed. The total length of power and low-current cables on board the corvette is almost 300 km. Workers began to plate the galley, and after this work is completed, installation of stoves, ovens and other galley equipment will begin," said the press service.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... leted.html

HIMARS MLRS Test Fired from US Navy LPD USS Anchorage during Dawn Blitz 2017 Exercise

The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) was fired from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Dawn Blitz 2017 Oct. 22. The HIMARS is a weapons system made up of the M142, five-ton chassis vehicle and can carry either a launcher pod of six rockets or one MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... rcise.html

Lockheed Martin to Design U.S. Navy’s Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle - XLUUV

Lockheed Martin will support the growth of the U.S. Navy’s family of unmanned undersea systems under a design phase contract valued at $43.2 million for Orca, the U.S. Navy’s Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV). XLUUV Orca is a two phase competition, including the currently awarded design phase and a competitive production phase for up to nine vehicles to meet increasing demands for undersea operational awareness and payload delivery.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... xluuv.html

Picture: First E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aerial Refueling

Another major milestone was reached on the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program this summer, when the first E-2D equipped with aerial refueling successfully received its first in-flight fuel transfer from a tanker aircraft on July 14.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... eling.html

First PKX-B Chamsuri II-class Patrol Boat with 130mm Guided Rockets Delivered to ROK Navy

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today that the first Chamsuri II-class (project name PKX-B batch I) patrol boat has been delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy).

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... -navy.html

[kevinkins]

Great report above. Thanks. Found this reading the morning "paper":

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world- ... orea-putin

[xavierv]

ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

Coverage of MADEX 2017, maritime defence exhibition in Busan, South Korea!

Day 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lfuRgnun_o

- HHI HDM-4000 Mine Laying vessel for ROK Navy
- HHI HDT-5500 Training vessel for ROK Navy
- Overview of the FFX Batch I, Batch II and Batch III Frigates with HHI
- Lacroix SYLENA decoy launchers, corner reflectors and new missile threats from North Korea
- Hanwha Systems Integrated Sensor Mast for FFX Batch III - Hanwha Systems IMAST for KDDX
- LIG Nex1 TSLM Tactical Ship to Land Missile - LIG Nex1 SAAM anti anti-ship missile
- Poongsan GGRM-5 extended range precision guided munition

Day 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygpQexO8Umw

- Hanwha Land Systems new Naval 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station for ROK Navy
- LIG Nex1 130mm Guided Rocket Launcher for ROK Navy PKX-B vessels
- LIG Nex1 Sea Sword USV unmanned surface vehicle
- Raytheon SM-2, SM-3 and SM-6 missiles anti-air warfare systems

Final video from MADEX

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFLqNdUsaso

In this video, coverage of:
- LIG Nex1 new Tiger Shark heavyweight torpedo for ROK Navy (대한민국 해군)
- LIG Nex1 red shark rocket torpedo (ASROCK) for ROK Navy
- Hanwha Systems combat management systems for FFX and KDDX
- Hanwha Systems range of AUV autonomous underwater vehicles
- Hanwha Systems M-Searcher USV unmanned surface vehicle
- Dockstavarvet CB90 MKII combat boat
- Kongsberg Maritime ST2400 VDS variable depth sonar
- Interview with MADEX General Manager B. K. Kim
- Hyundai WIA KMK45 Mod 4 naval gun system at ADEX 2017

[c3k]

I'm no naval architect (or whatever you call a ship designer), but that ROK PKX-B Chamsuri II looks amazingly un-seaworthy. It seems very top heavy.

[Broncepulido]

Received two new SPS-77/Sea Giraffe AMB 3D air-search radars for Philippines ex Hamilton-class cutters (The mainmast SPS-40 air search radars in Hamilton-class were retired before send them to Philippines):
https://www.update.ph/2017/10/air-searc ... ense/22186

[redcoat]

Securing North Korean nuclear sites would require a ground invasion, Pentagon says

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/na ... story.html?

The North Korean Nuclear Challenge: Military Options and Issues for Congress. Published by the Congressional Research Service, October 27th.

https://lieu.house.gov/sites/lieu.house ... -27%29.pdf

Pdf file. 60 pages.

[kevinkins]

Good ones, thanks.

Today in the skies over Saudi:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-41872995

The claim to have shot down a missile targeting an airport.

Kevin

[Dysta]

In D&S 2017, China has showcased S26T, as well as unveiled 3 smaller submarine models, respectively 1100t, 600t and 200t:

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/imps ... mily-expo/
https://mobile.twitter.com/ShephardNews ... 6609773568

[xavierv]

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Launched the 10th Soryu-class SSK SS-510 Shoryu for the JMSDF

The 10th Soryu-class SSK, SS-510 Shoryu, was launched at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries shipyard in Kobe on November 6th. The Soryu-class diesel-electric submarines are being built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
SS-510 Shoryu is the 28th submarine built by Kawasaki after the war and the 10th Soryu-class submarine built for the JMSDF (the 5th built by Kawaski, the other five ones having been built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries). Shoryu's keel was laid in January 2015 and is set to be delivered to the JMSDF in March 2018.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... jmsdf.html

Hyundai Heavy Industries Launched the Fourth & Last LST-II Landing Ship for ROK Navy

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced that the fourth LST-II class Landing Ship Tank "No Jeok Bong" was christened and launched on November 2nd. The amphibious vessel is intended for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy). The LST is the last of four vessels built as part of South Korea's next generation landing ship project. The first ship, the "Cheon Wang Bong", was delivered to the ROK Navy in November 2014 and the second one "Cheon Ja Bong" was delivered in August 2017.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... -navy.html

Russian Navy to receive Attack Variant of Project 03160 Raptor Patrol Boat

Russia`s Navy will get an attack variant of the Project 03160 (Raptor-class) patrol boat. It is believed to receive a reinforced armament suite that will allow engagement of enemy`s small craft and providing of fire support to the troops. These boats have a speed of over 80 km/h; they also can hunt in all weather conditions. According to the experts, the new heavily armed combatants will be highly demanded in the Baltic and the water areas of the Azov Sea.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... -boat.html

Russia’s Pacific Fleet Receives Fourth Project 21980 Anticommando Boat

The group of sea area defense ships based in Kamchatka in Russia’s Far East has received a new Project 21980 Grachonok-class anticommando boat, Russian Pacific Fleet spokesman Captain 2nd Rank Nikolai Voskresensky said.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... -boat.html

Kh-35U Anti-Ship Missile Added to Russian Su-35S Fighters Weapon Suite

The Su-35S fighter jets of the Aerospace Forces (VKS) will be able to destroy naval targets of various classes, as well as ground objects, owing to the Kh-35U anti-ship missiles (ASM). The ASM has been officially introduced to the armament suite of the Su-35S after trials. Therefore, the fighters will be multifunctional platforms, being able to accomplish a wide range of tasks, according to the Izvestia newspaper.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... suite.html

PT Pal Delivers 2nd SIGMA 10514 PKR Frigate to Indonesia (TNI AL) KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai

PT PAL delivered the second of two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates to the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) on October 30 2017. The vessel, KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai, is named after the Indonesian War of Independence hero who fought against the Dutch between 1945 and 1949. PT PAL built these ships in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS). The ceremony was attended by Indonesian Navy and ministry of defense officials.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... h-rai.html

U.S. NRL Tested New Nomad UAS from USS Coronado LCS 4

Researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) successfully completed testing their Nomad flight vehicle off of USS Coronado (LCS 4) in August. This test demonstrated the Nomad’s upgraded launch and control capabilities as well as a new recovery capability by launching multiple vehicles in quick succession, conducting formation flying operations, and recovering all vehicles sequentially onboard the USS Coronado.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... lcs-4.html

BAE Systems Begins Mass Production of LRASM Anti-Ship Missile Advanced Sensor

BAE Systems has begun production of its sensor technology for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) following a $40 million order from prime contractor Lockheed Martin. The sensor enables the missile to seek and attack specific high-threat maritime targets within groups of ships, including those protected by sophisticated anti-aircraft systems. The missile’s range, survivability, and lethality capabilities are designed to help warfighters more effectively conduct missions in denied environments from beyond the reach of return fire - meeting a pressing need for both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ensor.html
(BTW, picture seems to show that F-18 can carry up to 4x LRASM ? That's a lot)

Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Mobile Bay Testing updated AEGIS Baseline 9 Weapons System

During a recent underway to test weapons capabilities, guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) conducted a live-fire missile exercise using the updated AEGIS Baseline 9 weapons system. There are currently 84 U.S. Navy ships in service with variations of the AEGIS Weapons System installed: 22 cruisers and 62 destroyers, with Mobile Bay being the first cruiser to upgrade to Baseline 9 software and capabilities, with minor changes in equipment on top of the Baseline 8 system.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ystem.html

[kevinkins]

Lasers take flight ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ ... -jets.html

[xavierv]

MADEX 2017: What we Learned on the ROK Navy Future KDX-III Batch II Aegis Destroyers

At MADEX 2017, the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition held in October 2017 in Busan, South Korea, Navy Recognition learned some fresh details on the KDX-III Batch II destoyers.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... oyers.html

[Gneckes]

German Luftwaffe looking for replacement for the Tornado
http://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschla ... 77071.html

Options are the F-15, F-18, F-35 or Eurofighter Typhoon. The Luftwaffe prefers the F-35, and a new development is ruled out as it would take too much time and be too expensive for the 100 or so aircraft required.

[xavierv]

just in:

UAE Navy Orders Two Gowind Corvettes from France

French President Emmanuel Macron announced today that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ordered two Gowind corvettes from French shipbuilder Naval Group (formerly DCNS). President Macron made the announcement during a press conference in Dubai.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... rance.html

Raytheon missiles on a DCNS ship.... a first!

[xavierv]

Northrop Grumman Delivers First Operational MQ-4C Triton UAS to US Navy

Northrop Grumman Corp. delivered the first operational MQ-4C Triton unmanned air systems (UAS) to the U.S. Navy facility at Point Mugu, providing the service with unparalleled endurance and 360 degree coverage that allows for a vastly expanded maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mission.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... -navy.html

DSME Right on Track with Royal Thai Navy Frigate

South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is showcasing a scale model of the DW3000 Frigate ordered by the Royal Thai Navy at the Defense & Security 2017 defense exhibition currently held in Bangkok. Thailand ordered the 3,650 tons frigate in August 2013 under a contract worth US$410 million.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... igate.html

ROK Navy to Procure 12 Additional Naval Helicopters

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced this week that a tender for twelve naval helicopters for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy) will be issued in 2018. The ROK Navy acquired eight AW159 last year in two batches in June and December, respectively. The first four were deployed in February this year with Incheon-class frigates.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... pters.html

MADEX 2017: South Korea Developing a Supercavitating Torpedo

At MADEX 2017, the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition held in October 2017 in Busan, South Korea's Agency for Defense Development (ADD) stand was featuring a "supercavitating underwater test vehicle".

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... rpedo.html



Russia Starts Development of Project 955B Borei-B SSBN Submarine

Russia has started building Borei-B class strategic nuclear-powered submarines, chief of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff Valery Gerasimov said. "Work to create the advanced Borei-B nuclear-powered missile underwater cruiser has started," he said at a Defense Ministry Board meeting.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... arine.html

Russia Discussing Gepard-5.1 Frigate Loan With Sri Lanka

Russia and Sri Lanka are planning to agree on a draft of the intergovernmental agreement on a loan for a Russian-made Gepard-5.1 frigate before the yearend, Deputy Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation Mikhail Petukhov said. Petukhov made this statement at the Defense & Security 2017 exhibition.
...
"Considering the requirements specification, we have set a price that is being currently considered by Sri Lanka. The Gepard patrol ship will be a bit simpler than the vessels we have been building for Vietnam. This is not a missile ship, it will carry only artillery and short-range antiaircraft systems," the CEO said.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... lanka.html


Video: Thales SMART-L radar proves BMD capability during Formidable Shield 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRTVUPSIVe4

Thales’s SMART-L radar detected and tracked a Terrier Oriole ballistic missile well outside the earth’s atmosphere. This unique achievement was the highlight in Formidable Shield 2017, an integrated air and missile defence exercise organized by the US Navy’s Sixth Fleet in the Hebrides test range in the Atlantic Ocean.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... -2017.html

[thewood1]

Some interesting insight around SM-X production and proliferation of missile defense missiles. Buy stock in Raytheon.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/11/north-k ... sance.html

[Ghost0815]

Three-carrier strike force exercise to commence in Western Pacific
http://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/110402

[xavierv]

Naval Group Refines the Design of its FTI / Belharra Next Generation Frigate

French shipbuilding group Naval Group (formerly known as DCNS) continues to flesh out the design of its Belharra frigate currently being developed for the French Navy (Marine Nationale). A new scale model of the FTI (frégate de taille intermédiaire or mid-size frigate) showcased during the Pacific 2017 naval defense event shows that Naval Group has been busy in the past year optimizing the design around the bridge area and the helicopter hangar, providing a much improved look to the next generation surface combatant.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... igate.html