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http://www.janes.com/article/76078/chin ... lass-lcacs

Jane's report on China's LCAC-sized Yuyi-class hovercraft was accompanied with a satellite photo showing that the 2nd Type 055 Destroyer/Renhai-class Cruiser is quite along the way. Additionally, more modules for the 5th 055 hull (3rd hull of Shanghai JNCX) appeared.

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Will stealth degraded when aircraft is damaged?

http://www.airforcesmonthly.com/2017/12 ... in-flight/
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CSC contenders so far:

Navantia: based on F-105
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The frigate design submited by Navantia for CSC is fitted with a 127mm main gun by Leonardo, a CEAFAR2 radar by CEA, 2x RAM launchers by Raytheon, 2x 35mm Millenium CIWS guns by Rheinmetall, 48x VLS and 8x RBS-15 Mk3 anti-ship missiles by Saab.
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ramme.html

Lockheed: based on BAE Systems Type 26 GCS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfMqfoMQTs0
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... posal.html

Fincantieri / Naval Group FREMM
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The FREMM design submited by Naval Group and Fincantieri for CSC is fitted with a 127mm main gun by Leonardo, a SEAFIRE radar by Thales, 2x RAM launchers by Raytheon, 2x NGDS decoy launchers and 2x RWS aft
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... esign.html

Other designs likely include:
Odense (Denmark): with Iver Huitfeldt-class ?
TKMS (Gremany): with F-125 or MEKO ?
Alion (USA) ?
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New built H-6N (ASBM carrier) or H-6KH (H-6K for the Navy Airforce) bomber rolling out of factory. Image taken Nov 3rd. Note the refueling probe.

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Some little comments on H-6N here: http://chinese-military-aviation.blogsp ... craft.html
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I was in Sweden recently...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1LbG4K8v5E

Swedish-Finnish Naval Task Group (SFNTG) Reaches Initial Operational Capability
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Vice Admiral Veijo Taipalus, Commander of the Finnish Navy, and Rear Admiral Jens Nykvist, Chief of Swedish Navy, agreed on an intensified cooperation between the Finnish and Swedish navies in Helsinki on December 1st.

The Swedish-Finnish Naval Task Group (SFNTG) has reached initial operational capability (IOC). It means that the SFNTG is now able to conduct naval operations.

The emphasis is a common recognized maritime picture through sea surveillance operations with an ability to protect maritime traffic.
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ility.html
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An interesting read, not just the cyber warfare as title suggested, but also revealed one information about Syria at the last paragraph: what if Syria have nukes or DU bombs after the chemical weapon scandals?

https://medium.com/startup-grind/chinas ... 4d3a98c544
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Rail Gun days may be numbered per this article today.

http://taskandpurpose.com/navy-electrom ... un-budget/

It's stuck in the "valley of death" between R&D and procurement ...

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Video: U.S. Navy Second Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Michael Monsoor Started Sea Trials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siBcUVu8Dcw
The second Zumwalt-class destroyer, the future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) sailed out of General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works (GD BIW) shipyard in Bath, Maine, yesteday for its very first sea trials (called builder trials). The Zumwalt-class is the largest class of destroyers ever built for the U.S Navy. This initial builder sea trials will help check basic systems onboard.
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... rials.html



Japan Considering JSM & LRASM Next Gen Anti-Ship Missile Procurement
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According to a report by Fuji News Network (FNN)'s "Fuji TV" which aired today, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (自衛隊 Jieitai or JSDF) is considering the procurement of JASSM-ER (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile - Extended Range) long-range air-to-ground, precision standoff missiles as well as Joint Strike Missile (JSM) and LRASM (Long Range Anti Ship Missile) next generation anti-ship missiles.

While the procurement of Kongsberg's JSM was previously mentionned in the Japanese press (Yomiuri newspaper first mentionned it in June this year), it is the first time that LRASM is mentionned. LRASM just entered mass production this summer and it is unlikely to be available for export any time soon. The missiles would be intended to be fitted on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15J and F-2 fighters. Japan is set to mass produce its own next gen anti-ship missile, the XASM-3, next year. But XASM-3 has a shorter range compared to JSM and LRASM and lacks land attack capability.
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ement.html

Kh-31 air-to-surface missile added to Russian Navy MiG-29K/KUB weapons package
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Kh-31 missiles have been added to the set of armaments of Russian seaborne MiG-29K/KUB fighter jets. Various missile modifications can hit adversary warships and radars. Supersonic speed makes Kh-31 nearly invulnerable for air defense. One salvo by a wing of fighter jets can destroy or make inoperative a major warship, the Izvestia daily writes.

The Russian Navy headquarters told the newspaper that Kh-31 adaptation for MiG-29K (one-seater) and MiG-29KUB (two-seater) had been completed. In autumn the missiles were added to the set of arms of the seaborne fighter jet. Pilots have successfully fulfilled the program of combat training launches.
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ckage.html

Russian TV Report Highlights Project 855M Yasen-M class Submarine Kazan Design Improvements
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The Severodvinsk nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine (SSGN) of project 885 became operational in the Russian Navy three years ago. Armed with Onix and Kalibr missiles it operates in the Northern fleet. In foreseeable future a project 885M boat of Yasen-M class is to become operational in the Navy. It will be built by an upgraded project and enjoy unique characteristics, including decreased noisiness. The submarine named Kazan is the first one in the series which will comprise the backbone of the Russian underwater forces, the Zvezda broadcaster reported.
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ments.html
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Watched a new documentary about the Yasen-M "Kazan" submarine that was recently shown at Zvezda channel. There is very interesting scene about the lattest torpedoes that are being produced for 4th gen subs:
Watch from 29:36
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqjgEzDav9Q
Torpedo is not named in the movie. Factory official has commented that the max depth is 1000m and max distance is 100km, however it is not said at what speed such distance can be reached.
The torpedo looks very similar to the pictures of "Fizik-2"/"Futlyar" topredo which were associated with the news about that torpedo in 2016:

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However it can turn out that those pictures were not related to the new torpedo. Journalists time to time post pictures not related to the article.
Latter in the video "Fizik-1" and new mine-torpedo system are shown.
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Actually, after some research I'm now 85% sure that the torpedo shown on those pictures is not "Fizik-2". Most likely it's something like uset-80 or 53-65k [:D]. I dunno why it was shown in the video
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ORIGINAL: User2

Actually, after some research I'm now 85% sure that the torpedo shown on those pictures is not "Fizik-2". Most likely it's something like uset-80 or 53-65k [:D]. I dunno why it was shown in the video

Yeah its definitely an older heavy weight.

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The IAF have announced that their first F-35I 'Adir' fighters have reached IOC:

https://theaviationist.com/2017/12/06/the-israeli-f-35i-adir-declared-operational-so-whats-next/

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Su-57 makes first flight with new "second-stage" engine.
https://tvzvezda.ru/news/opk/content/20 ... 4-nkpu.htm
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Brazil officially confirm intention to purchase HMS Ocean
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/decommi ... nsensical/
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An Indian UAV had recently crashed across border and under investigation by Chinese military. No official detail about the drone yet:

https://twitter.com/livefist/status/938688517864960000
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CSC: Alion Submits Proposal based on De Zeven Provinciën-class Frigate
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Alion Science and Technology, along with its subsidiary Alion Canada, is pleased to confirm that it submitted a proposal for the Canadian Surface Combatant program on November 30. “Our solution delivers an effective, affordable, production-ready 21st century naval capability to meet Canada’s defence needs,” said Bruce Samuelsen, Chief Operating Officer for Alion. “Underlying the Alion offering is an unrelenting focus on affordability, risk reduction and Canadian content, grounded in nearly 50 years of experience designing and producing combatants. We feel confident this ship provides a secure and supportive foundation for the objectives of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.”
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... igate.html
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RAND: "The Chinese Air Force's First Steps Toward Becoming an Expeditionary Air Force"

https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2056.html

Sixty one pages so it will take some time to go through, but scenarios designers may find the info of use.

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The Pentagon refuses to implementation railgun, the corresponding program should be phased out as early as 2019
http://taskandpurpose.com/navy-electrom ... un-budget/
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F-35 Sensor Performs Ballistic Missile Defense Missions
The F-35’s Distributed Aperture Sensor (DAS) has performed an airborne identification and trajectory-oriented target tracking of a ballistic missile in a test off the coast of Hawaii in 2014, but it's only reported now:

https://scout.com/military/warrior/Arti ... -111919506
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