Naval and Defense News

[Dysta]

Thank you for the service, 051 destroyers. You all are decommissioned after 30 years:

https://twitter.com/dafengcao/status/11 ... 1379582976

[Hongjian]

ORIGINAL: Dysta

Thank you for the service, 051 destroyers. You all are decommissioned after 30 years:

https://twitter.com/dafengcao/status/11 ... 1379582976

Most importantly, it frees up four city names that can be used for more 055s.

[kevinkins]

Many folks know a lot about EW, but this is a nice brief summary of US capabilities and it talks about future plans. Issued May 14.

https://news.usni.org/2019/05/16/report ... more-57485

[stilesw]

Thanks Kevin,

I've added this document to CMANO's unofficial Dropbox reference library.

(unofficial - i.e. not sponsored by MatrixGames, Slitherine, their employees, relatives, pets or ancestors).

As always, any forum member can have access to this Dropbox resource. Just PM me with your email address.

-Wayne Stiles

[kevinkins]

Thanks Wayne. That library must be huge at this point. Do you need any help with it? For example a table of contents (if there is not one already).

Todays interesting news:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -Iran.html

[stilesw]

Kevin,

We've got some 500 items included in the whole Dropbox site now with 87 members. Don't think we need a separate table of contents as browsing through the entries is pretty easy and breaking it up into more than the four main categories (Illustrated Guides, Cyberware and Espionage, Lua Code Samples & Reference) is likely not going to be of much value - at least until it gets larger!

-Wayne

[kevinkins]

Another exercise in the training toward an austere basing concept, this time in NC:

http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pag ... ncept.aspx

"For example, an aircraft armament systems specialist also learned how to drive fuel trucks, palletize cargo, conduct tactical combat casualty care, and defend the base, the release states."

Here is an interesting one to follow:

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... af-manuals

[xavierv]

Back from IMDEX Asia in Singapore, here is our coverage:

Day 1
- The future MRCV program of the Republic of Singapore Navy
- ST Engineering Vanguard 130 Multi Role Vessel - DAMEN Shipyards' Crossover design for MRCV program
- ST Engineering Super Swift range of fast patrol boats
- ST Engineering Integrated Ship Bridge Simulator
- JMSDF's Helicopter Destroyer JS Izumo DDH-183
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqW4DIZoZzs


Day 2
- Lacroix Sylena Mk2 Decoy Launching System
- Terma contract with Indonesian Navy for KCR 60 class
- Saab new light weight torpedo
- Israel Shipyards new OPV design
- Rafael Typhoon Mk-30c naval gun system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2HhjsWrGxg


Day 3
- Republic of Singapore Navy unmanned systems (Venus 16, K-Ster and MRCV)
- Royal Thai Navy HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej (FFG 471)
- Bangladesh Navy BNS Shadhinota (F111)
- Myanmar Navy Frigate King Kyan Sit Thar (F12)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPlztcbigGw

Some rather rare ships in this one ^

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: kevinkins

Here is an interesting one to follow:

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... af-manuals

Now I understand why posting sensitive references for improving game features closer to real world counterpart is not a good thing. That means those informations are still on effect by today’s military, and will be deemed as ‘malicious leak’ when posting it. Such mistake can grant some jail time in some countries.

I think it’s wiser to make CMANO just as fun as learning some general knowledges about modern combats, not trying to prove what asset can do with real but sensitive references.

[kevinkins]

Imagine DCS is under a lot of pressure to keep providing cockpit sims that are as close as possible to real life. That is their entire brand image. Under lots of commercial pressure, stupid mistakes are made.

In the news:

What defeats the speed of sound? The speed of light.

https://defence-blog.com/army/raytheon- ... siles.html

Not news, but a nice summary anyway:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthomp ... 73858515cb

[Roby7979]

LHD Trieste (L 9890)
New Italian Navy Ship,the largest of the Italian fleet

in service from TOMORROW May 25th 2019

https://youtu.be/siqLybxgcYA

It is the largest in the Italian fleet
Unity presents latest-generation offensive and defensive weapon systems.
As for the artillery sector, there are:

3 multi-role cannons Otobreda 76/62 (two bow and one aft) of the Super Rapido MF Davide type, with guided ammunition and provision for the new Vulcano ammunition;
3 machine guns with OTO Melara remote control 25/80 mm;
2 OTO Melara ODLS-20 rocket launchers, for launching underwater and aerial deceivers.

The missile sector includes: preparation for 2 vertical launchers (VLS Sylver) with 8 cells (one forward and one aft) for a total capacity of 16 Aster 15/30 missiles or for 32 CAMM ER missiles. Also the sensor section , can boast advanced technologies:

PAR SPN-720, precision approach radar, 3D volumetric radar capable of tracking 300 tracks and 12 targets simultaneously, range over 200 km;
Radar Kronos Power Shield (AESA in L-band), multi-function surveillance radar, with a range of 1500-2000 km;
IFF, target identification radar;
Kronos Dual Band Radar (DBR AESA 4FF): C-band (Kronos Quad - Fitted For) and X-band (Kronos StarFire);
TACAN AN-553 / N, for precision approaches and sending information to aircraft in flight;
"Zeus" EWS system, equipped with an extremely powerful electronic connection subsystem based on solid-state GaN TRX modules. The integrated EW duite provides RESM (Radar emission interceptor), RECM (radar deceivers) and CESM (radio communications interceptor) effective both in blue water and littoral, with advanced maritime surveillance and situation assessment via ELINT and COMINT advanced features , up to an innovative SEI algorithm.
SADOC Mk4 command and control system.

Air capacity
The unit has a 230m x 32m flight deck thus covering an area of ​​about 7400 m² with 9 take-off points for heavy helicopters or 4 F35Bs.
In addition, the bridge will be able to accommodate about 14/20 aircraft in different configurations on it, in conditions of full operation (presumably 4/6 F35B aft and 8/10 helicopters in the bow). The 2600 m² hangar is sized for the entry of up to 14 aircraft, also in different configurations. Finally, there are two 15m x 15m aft elevators for a maximum load of 42 tons. All flight operations are controlled by the aft island.

Amphibious capacity
The amphibious capabilities of the ship are very advanced, as these are the main weapon of the unit. The second bridge, under the hangar, with an area of ​​2300 m², in fact has a 55m x 15m flooded basin sized for the entry of 4 LCMs, named LC23, or 1 LCAC / LCAT. The LCMs will be able to carry: 1 Ariete, 2 amphibious assault vehicles AAV7 (or 2 copies of the future SuperAv 8x8), or 5 Iveco LMV Lince, or 1 Centauro, 1 Freccia or 300 soldiers

245x36ax27,70
Speed ​​25 knots
Autonomy 7,000 miles
1,064 beds

[stilesw]

Roberto,

Thanks for the information. Added to the list for possible inclusion in future data base updates.

-Wayne

[xavierv]

French MoD Names Futures Light Joint Helicopter “Guepard”, Speeds Up its Procurement

French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, today announced that the future Light Joint Helicopter (HIL program) of the French military will be named "Guepard" (Cheetah). She also announced that its procurement will be accelerated.
...
Based on the H160 next gen helicopter design by Airbus Helicopters, the Guepard HIL is set to replace 5 types of helicopters currently in services with the 3 French military services: The Gazelle of the army (armée de terre), the Fennec of the air force (armée de l’air) and the Alouette III, Dauphin and Panther of the navy (marine nationale).

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... ocurement/

[xavierv]

This is what the Future Belgian & Dutch MCM Motherships will Look Like

The Belgian Ministry of Defense recently contracted the consortium Belgian Naval & Robotics (formed by Naval Group & ECA Group) to supply 12 vessels and associated equipment to the Belgian and Dutch Navies. Naval Group shared some detailed images of the future vessels with us. Here is what can be learned from these images.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... look-like/

[xavierv]

JMSDF Future Frigate to Feature Futuristic 360° Augmented Reality Wall

At Sea Air Space 2019, the naval defense exposition held near Washington DC in May, Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) was showcasing for the first time a unique feature of the 30FFM: A giant, 360° wall placed inside the CIC and featuring augmented reality.

https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/sa ... lity-wall/

[kevinkins]

A case for the F-15ex:

https://warontherocks.com/2019/05/f-15e ... periority/

and this might be an interesting thing to sim in your spare time ...

https://www.military.com/daily-news/201 ... rd%20Brief

[Hongjian]

Second JL-3 SLBM test over Bohai today - note the depressed trajectory for that extra speed and radar evasion, typical for SLBM launches:

https://twitter.com/OedoSoldier/status/ ... 2229431300

https://defence-blog.com/news/new-chine ... i-bay.html

[kevinkins]

Calling all writers ...

http://cimsec.org/call-for-articles-u-s ... ower/40486

From January so not news but an interesting little article.

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-10- ... 018-2019-1

[LORDPrometheus]

Not news but an opinion. Looking at the FFG-X program I am convinced the winner will be the legend class derived patrol frigate. The independence derivative will be unable to mound hull sonar due to its water jets same as the independence class. The Alvaro de bazan class is too short range and already took expensive for the programs price cap so even removing aegis would put it too high over the price when the other changes are considered. FREMM is a potential candidates but simply put too big at 6700 tons. Only the legend class derivative is built in the us has the range required fits the size wanted and can be made for the right price

[Sardaukar]

https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/37168

ELTA Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), was awarded a “significant” contract to supply ELM-2311 Compact Multi-Mission Radars (C-MMR) to the Finnish Defense Forces. Operationally proven, the radars will provide the Finnish Army with the capability of locating and tracking incoming Rockets, Artillery shells, and Mortars (RAM), and shall provide an interface for alerting the Army’s counter weapons systems. Supporting multi-mission capabilities, the radar can simultaneously operate as Artillery Weapon Location and Air Surveillance radar, thereby seriously inhibiting an opponent’s use of aerial threats.