Naval and Defense News

[Cik]

ORIGINAL: Dysta

Well, the article's point is only China has >5MT nukes in missiles today, and the only potential country to create 'Nuclear Autumn' if used.

Could be hinting the DF-5A, the only single-warhead ICBM that is still subpar to the now-retired Titans (6MT Max) and Scarps (18MT Max) series. The article tend to dwarfed the nuclear threats from US and Russia and not putting any MAD scenario or sort in it, instead to treat the Chinese H-bomb as the biggest threat in the world, amplify the possibility of 'Nuclear Autumn'.

I don't think that's what they're attempting to do. they mention that all that's required for the nuclear autumn is to disperse 5MT+ of city-dust into the air, so if you struck city(s) with lesser warheads it would still cause the same effect if you did it enough.

china's a state that could do it in one go. granted russia still has cruise missiles in service that can do it as well i think.

[Dysta]

Whatever it is, that's just a scientific analysis. These commenters doesn't find it agreeable consider numerous surface/underground nuke tests was conducted, and world is still worlding.

[Cik]

the key difference is that they didn't hit cities.

at first i was confused too, because tzar bomba was 20+ MT and castle bravo was 15+ MT (albeit accidentally)

they didn't go off in a metropolis though, which is what is apparently required for the effect.

personally i don't believe it would turn out that way just because we've set off 1500+ bombs on earth now and the effects seem marginal enough. but that's what they put forward.

[Triode]

9M100E export version of 9M00 for"Redut" complex :






missile weight 140 kg
range 0,5-15 km
height 0,005-8 km
warhead 14,5 kg
max target speed 1000 m/s
Active radar homing head
4 missile in one Redut cell

all in all ,this is "small" 9M96

[AlphaSierra]

Implications of China’s Ballistic Missiles for Korean National Security

[Dysta]

The 2nd Arty missile map above is from 2015, but that is before the reform into PLARF so the positions might not be true.

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Chinese drones are sold like hot cakes, and the US congressmen and think tanks aren't amused. They did urged Trump to update MTCR and open the market of US drones for both competition, and curbing the Chinese influence and potential abuses to mount WMDs to non-US drones. The report was published recently:

http://drones.cnas.org/reports/drone-proliferation/ (Download the PDF document for more informations).

[kevinkins]

A short video clip.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/17/politics/ ... index.html

Good reviews for "Dunkirk".

http://ew.com/movies/2017/07/17/dunkirk-review/

[CrazyIvan101]

ORIGINAL: Dysta

Do you guys believe in climate change? Wait what, not relative to military?

Well, how about 'Nuclear Autumn' then? A study from University of Nebraska-Lincoln made an estimated conclusion, about a single 5MT nuclear bomb is enough to send the world into slow death, equally as 'nuclear winter' but not as instantaneous. They called it the 'Nuclear Autumn' based on the effect called carbon particles dispersion, when they are spreading over the stratosphere (usually achievable by over 1MT), forming the huge amount of carbon density and impairing raining, significantly harming the global agriculture.

Interestingly, the article mentioned China is the 'only capable' country to cause 'Nuclear Autumn' because other countries doesn't armed with megaton-yield warheads (Despite Tsar is still in Russian arsenal, it's not loaded with any delivery platform yet. Most of the H-bomb warheads are disassembled under Nuclear Disarmament Treaty since the USSR collapse).

http://newatlas.com/nuclear-autumn-clim ... cts/50510/

Nuclear Winter or any other hypothetical atmospheric effects caused by nuclear weapons is a highly overstated farce perpetuated by inane environmentalists. Every time it has been brought up it has been debunked because the fools who make these claims use unrealistic climate models when making their calculations. [:@]

[Dysta]

Hypersonic arm race on the move. HiFIRE4's successful launch has been posted on YouTube:

http://newatlas.com/hypersonic-glider-australia/50518/
https://youtu.be/PPOK3R-JtwI

[xavierv]

Egyptian Navy Using Avengers as Air Defense for its Mistral-class LHD during Cleopatra Exercise

During the joint French-Egyptian naval exercises "Cleopatra 2017" held from 8 to 11 July 2017, a video released by the Egyptian MoD shows the Anwar El-Sadat (Mistral-class) LHD with four US-made AN/TWQ-1 Avenger on the flight deck acting as point short-range air defence systems.

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

Russian Shipyard to build 4th Project 22350 Gorshkov-class Frigate Hull by January 2018

The Northern Shipyard in St. Petersburg in northwest Russia is planning to build the hull of the fourth Project 22350 frigate Admiral Isakov by January 2018, the shipyard’s press office said. The Northern Shipyard is a subsidiary of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... -2018.html

Russian Navy to Develop a New Generation Maritime Patrol - ASW Aircraft

New-generation antisubmarine warfare (ASW) patrol planes are being developed for Russia’s Naval Aviation, Naval Aviation Chief Major-General Igor Kozhin said during MAKS 2017 airshow.

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

Russia's Naval Aviation to Upgrade All Su-33 Fighters to Su-30SM Level

All Sukhoi Su-33 (NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) fighter jets operational with Russia’s Naval Aviation will be upgraded to the Su-30SM level, Naval Aviation Chief Major-General Igor Kozhin said during MAKS 2017 air show.

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

US Navy & USMC planning for the 1st F-35B shipboard deployment within the next year

During the summit Rear Adm. John Palmer delivered remarks to more than 50 service members and civilians to include representatives from Lockheed Martin, who built the aircraft, Pratt and Whitney, who built the engine, Marine Corps Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific, Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic, Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific, and Military Sealift Command. The attendees focused on planning and preparing the logistical support for the F-35B Lightning II first deployment scheduled to happen within the next year.

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

BAE Systems wins DARPA contract for Mobile Offboard Clandestine Communication & Approach

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems a $4.6 million contract for its Mobile Offboard Clandestine Communications and Approach (MOCCA) program. The MOCCA program’s goal is to enable submarines to detect other submerged vessels at greater distances, while minimizing the risk of counter-detection.

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

U.S. Navy fires first Tomahawk cruise missiles from Block III Virginia-class Payload Tubes

For the first time, the U.S. Navy test fired two Raytheon-built Tomahawk cruise missiles from new submarine payload tubes on the Virginia-class USS North Dakota (SSN-784). The tests, in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida, proved the submarine's ability to load, carry and vertically launch Tomahawk missiles from the new Block III Virginia Payload Tube. The upgraded tubes feature fewer parts and will be even more reliable.

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


Japan to Produce and Procure XASM-3 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile in 2018

According to Japanese news site Yomiuri Online, Japan's next geenration XASM-3 supersonic anti-ship missile will enter mass production in 2018. The missile will also be officially introduced with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), it will then be called ASM-3. The Japanese MoD likely conducted a test earlier this year as we previously reported.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... -2018.html

[kevinkins]

I fairly important article by the U.S. Naval War College.

http://nationalinterest.org/feature/how ... rd%20Brief

"Tang and Yang’s 2016 Naval Affairs article is not a formal statement of Chinese naval strategy—and should not be treated as such. It does, however, offer important insights into how PLA Navy strategists are striving to operationalize Xi Jinping’s ambitious new requirements that it to become a “world-class navy” and prepare for “military struggle” at sea."

[Broncepulido]

Great National Interest article by Andrew Davies on ASW warfare, the challenging sound environment of the seas last years, and very interesting links:
http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-bu ... e-be-21576

Main links:
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/wp-co ... aution.png
https://www.japcc.org/portfolio/allianc ... e-warfare/
https://www.japcc.org/wp-content/upload ... SW_web.pdf
https://www.japcc.org/wp-content/upload ... onment.pdf
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/simul ... e-warfare/

[Dysta]

Well, suddenly NI has some sense makers to write these articles: no longer the 'which ship is better' debate, but 'how this ship change strategies' with some documents to support with.

Building a powerful, toe-to-toe combative frontliners with both quantity and quality isn't every world navies' game because of the sheer amount of cost and logistical support they require. In long run, China will going to pay huge amount of military budget to get this close to the reality, even for now it sounds laughable compare to the US Navy.

What I don't understand however is the 055 destroyer. It is just the beginning of game-changing asset, and it's not the last China can build even better. As well as the Aircraft Carrier and SS(B)N can't get their priorities without assembling a large rank of CBG, they are not directly equalize the strength of Navy no matter how many jets and missiles can bring along with. 055 can be a very powerful candidate as a bodyguard, but definitely not the most important asset for the entire naval warfare if it happens. So this article seems to unnaturally praising the 055 destroyer for more readers get into an attention. Aren't they happy with many dozens of Burkes around the world, and some are FoNing around SCS?

[jtoatoktoe]

JASSM-ER getting a new wing which will add range.

http://news.lockheedmartin.com/2017-07-19-U-S-Air-Force-Awards-Lockheed-Martin-37-Million-For-New-JASSM-R-ER-Wing-Design

[Filitch]

Egyptian MiG-29M2 will be equipped with targeting pod T220/E.

http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2738715.html

[Hongjian]

Slightly low res, but shows a J-16 Strike Flanker with the new AAM combo: PL-15 + PL-10



Also shows the Su-30-like inner-wing hardpoint which would allow it to carry up to 8 BVRAAMs.

[xavierv]

Russia’s Defense Ministry Discussing Development of VTOL Plane for Aircraft Carrier

Russia’s Defense Ministry is currently in talks with aircraft makers to discuss the development of a promising vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) plane for a future aircraft carrier, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said.

The fighter jet will derive from a group of vertical take-off and landing planes manufactured by the Yakovlev Company, he added.

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

Russia’s Tactical Missiles Corporation Unveils APR-3ME Grif Air Launched Torpedo

JSC Region State Research and Production Enterprise, part of the Tactical Missiles Corporation (TMC), has developed a new APR-3ME Grif airborne anti-submarine missile, which is a modernized version of the APR-3E missile. The new system was unveiled at the MAKS 2017 airshow currently held in Russia.

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

US Navy NAVAIR Briefed French Navy on EMALS and AAG for Aircraft Carriers

Representatives from the French (Marine Nationale) and U.S. navies met to discuss interoperability during a site visit to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) on the Lakehurst side of base July 12. Members of the France/U.S. Senior Acquisition Review / Senior National Naval Representative (SAR/SNNR) team met to review action items and present briefings as part of an ongoing partnership between the two nations.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... rrier.html
Good news... shows that Marine Nationale is serious about getting a new carrier

Manufacture Begins for First of Royal Navy City class Type 26 Frigates - HMS Glasgow

UK Defence Secretary has revealed HMS Glasgow will be the name of the first of eight City class Type 26 frigates as he cut her first piece of steel at Govan shipyard in Scotland today. HMS Glasgow will enter service with the Royal Navy in the mid 2020s.

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

[Triode]

New Russian MALE UAV "Orion-01" from MAKS-2017




can used with high resolution EO/IR reconnaissance systems


EO / Radar


end ELINT/SIGINT


Speed 120-200 km/h
max height of flight 7500m
dimensions 8x16x3 m
range without retranslation 250km
max duration of flight 24 h
Mass of payload 200 kg
one pylon

full video from JSC Kronshtadt Group :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMt2fbDl62Y

[Dysta]

Put every political events and tensions between China and Taiwan, and you can get this analysis -- Ex-journalist Peter Enav predict that the China-Taiwan military clash like in CMANO's Chains of War campaign will becomes a reality very soon. However, this article posts very little military perspectives between two nations, and mostly piled up with policies of US critique and Chinese avarice. The article does not draw too much attentions internationally as well as the original website, but surprisingly it is virally spreading and translated for many Chinese news websites. Most commenters just take some laughs, but few are triggered and believe this is the last thing China could do before she stalls:

https://sentinel.tw/taiwan-gun-urgent-call-action/ (Original)
http://military.china.com/important/111 ... 91326.html (Simplified Chinese, China)
http://news.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=26801719 (Traditional Chinese, Hong Kong)
https://forum.gamer.com.tw/C.php?bsn=60076&snA=4061389 (Traditional Chinese, Taiwan)

[xavierv]

ORIGINAL: navyrecognition
Japan to Produce and Procure XASM-3 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile in 2018

According to Japanese news site Yomiuri Online, Japan's next geenration XASM-3 supersonic anti-ship missile will enter mass production in 2018. The missile will also be officially introduced with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), it will then be called ASM-3. The Japanese MoD likely conducted a test earlier this year as we previously reported.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... -2018.html

Haven't updated in a while... is XASM-3 (to be called ASM-3 once in inventory) in the latest DB ?