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I propose that we (Matrix forums member or CMANO fan) use this thread to share news articles about defense and naval topics closely (or even remotely) related to CMANO.

January 2015 Naval News (up to today)

News of interest:
Mozambique Orders 3 More HSI32 Interceptors from French shipyard CMN, First Trimaran launched
US Navy Approves F/A-18 Super Hornet Infrared Search & Track (IRST) System for Production
China launched its 4th Type 071 LPD, its 21st Type 054A Frigate and its 5th Type 815G ELINT vessel
Poll Shows Majority of French People in Favor of Delivering The Two Mistral Class LHDs to Russia
Saab and Damen Team for Walrus Future Submarine Replacement Programme
Chinese Navy (PLAN) Commissioned its First Upgraded Type 054A Frigate with new H/PJ-11 CIWS
Japan Selects Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to Improve Intel Gathering Capabilities
U.S. Navy approves Raytheon multi-role SM-6 Missile for use on more ships
U.S. Navy May Have Selected Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey for COD Carrier On-Board Delivery Missions
Exelis to supply Sweden with ES-3701 maritime electronic warfare systems for Gotland class SSK
Russian Navy Commissions New Intellingence Ship Yury Ivanov (Project 18280)
French Navy Carrier Strike Group Deploys, Will Be Joined by Royal Navy ASW Frigate HMS Kent
Raytheon Tests New APG-79(V)X AESA Radar to Lengthen US Navy F/A-18C-D Hornet Relevance
Updated: French Ministry of Defense orders 2 PLG Light Patrol Vessels for the Antilles-Guiana area
United Kingdom could procure Japan's Kawasaki P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
French Navy ASW Frigate Conducted Rare Deployment to Strategic Arctic Area
Russian Shipyard Sevmash Ordered New Equipment for Overhaul of Kirov Class Cruiser Nakhimov
Myanmar First Two Home-Built 49 meter Fast Attack Craft (FAC-M) Delivered to the Navy
Taiwan Launches Project to Design and Produce its Own Submarines
Israel Signed a Contract with Germany & TKMS for 4 Modified MEKO 80 Patrol Corvettes

something like that?

from official Russian MoD site:

06.01.2015 (15:30)
Russian Defense Ministry will purchase new aircraft tankers

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation signed a contract with JSC "United Aircraft Corporation" to build aircraft tankers IL-96-400TZ.

In accordance with the terms of the contract for the Armed Forces will be constructed and transferred to two new IL-96-400TZ.

The new tanker aircraft Il-96-400TZ will be able to transfer more than 65 tons of fuel at a distance of up to 3.5 thousand. Km.

On the aircraft will be installed universal aviation refueling ORM-1, proven on existing combat aircraft-tanker IL-78 / 78M.

http://function.mil.ru/news_page/countr ... 265@egNews in russian

Northrop Grumman to Deliver Additional Mission Packages for US Navy Littoral Combat Ships
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2386

NGC Receives Contract to Begin Production of Additional Airborne Laser Mine Detection Systems
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2387

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Kent Working With French Navy Carrier Strike Group
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2391

U.S. Navy Hawkeye Crew Evaluated USAF's E-8C JSTARS for Future Maritime Missions
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2393

US Navy test shows Tomahawk cruise missile with synthetic guidance can hit moving targets at sea
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2395

GD NASSCO Christened the 1st Afloat Forward Staging Base variant MLP USNS Lewis B. Puller
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2397

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for Kongsberg JSM Integration on F-35 Aircraft
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2398

Chinese Shipyard CSSC launched the second Algerian Navy C28A Corvette
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2400

North Korean Navy Unveiled A New Type of Anti-Ship Missile With Live Test Firing
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2401

I believe this is a fine idea...... Some interesting stuff in the above links....

Perhaps we need a topic specific to the subject of "Defense News" stickied in the forum. I'd like this.

ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

I propose that we (Matrix forums member or CMANO fan) use this thread to share news articles about defense and naval topics closely (or even remotely) related to CMANO.

Great idea and great site, I hit it a couple of times a day!

US Navy, Air Force and DARPA Tested The Lockheed Martin LRASM Next-Gen Anti-Ship Missile
http://www.navyrecognition.com/images/s ... _small.jpg

IAI Introduces The New ELI-3360 MPA Based on Bombardier Global 5000 Business-Jet
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2403

China's anti-ship missiles YJ-12 and YJ-100 revealed
http://english.chinamil.com.cn/news-cha ... 340222.htm

MBDA delivers the first PCP and IMCP air defense command and control systems. (probably for KSA)
http://www.armyrecognition.com/february ... stems.html

Diehl concludes guided missile qualification of IRIS-T Surface Launched with successful firing.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/february ... iring.html

Moscow. On 9 February. Interfax-AVN - Naval Aviation of the Russian Navy in 2015 were armed with new carrier-based fighters MiG-29K, upgraded IL-38 and Be-12 and Ka-27PL, told reporters on Monday, Chief of Naval Aviation Hero of Russia, General -Major Igor Kozhin.
"This year will be to man up with naval aviation aircraft MiG-29K. This work began in 2013 and this year will continue. Naval aviation eventually receive more than 20 MiG-29K, which will become the basis for the formation of a new aviation military unit in the Northern fleet, "- said I.Kozhin.
Also according to the plan of modernization, we will continue to work on reception of the naval aviation aircraft based on the Il-38 with a new set of anti-submarine equipment on board.
"This work will be carried out for the development of antisubmarine aircraft of the fleets," - said the general.
He noted that "2015 year, will lead an active modernization of the existing and well-established anti-submarine helicopters Ka-27PL".
"Helicopters will receive a new antisubmarine and avionics. Updating the fleet will be conducted on the Black Sea Fleet, which will continue to replace the Su-24, Su-30 cm. This change in perspective will be carried out in full," - said I.Kozhin.
In addition, the "modernization will be carried out antisubmarine aircraft Be-12, in the part concerning the renovation of the anti-submarine complex ."
"In addition, we start getting into the Naval Aviation seaplanes rescue aircraft Be-200," - said the general.
Speaking about the development of infrastructure-based naval aviation, Major General I.Kozhin said: "We plan to complete the work this year and put into operation airfields Severomorsk-1 (Northern Fleet) and Kaliningrad airport" Chkalov ". The full start operating the range "NITKA" in Yeisk (Krasnodar region). "

http://www.militarynews.ru/story.asp?rid=1&nid=365947 in russian

so, Mig-29K will form separate regiment, more Il-38N, modernization of Ka-27PL in Ka-27M,buying Be-200PS, more Su-30SM for Crimea

what realy strange is modernization of Be-12

Egypt About to Sign Contract for the Purchase of a FREMM Frigate & 24 Rafale from France
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2412

Peruvian Navy Considering Anti-Ship Missile Capability for its Type 209 Submarines
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2411

Russian Navy Will Take Delivery of New Aircraft & Helicopters Including Carrier-Based MiG-29K Jets
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2406

IL-38 is very old plane and IL-38N program is only "stop gap" solution so with what ASW plane Russian Navy will decide to go in future?
Design bureau"Tupolev" think it will be Tu-214P(right half of picture):


What is interesting according to this model Tu-214P will have ability to be refueled in flight and can take AShM

Indian Navy Test Fires Brahmos Anti-Ship Missile From its New INS Kolkata Destroyer
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=2416

Bangalore, February 18th. / TASS /. Naval Ka-52K, which are being built for "Mistral", could potentially get a new airborne radar. This will allow them to apply anti-ship missiles X-31 and X-35, told Tass first deputy general director and general designer of the corporation "Fazotron-NIIR" (included in KRET) Yuri Guskov at "Aero India 2015".

He explained that now Naval Ka-52K equipped with the same radar "Arbalet" (development "Fazotron-NIIR") as the "land" version. According Gus'kov this millimeter-wave radar sufficient to solve the tasks in the coastal zone, which do not require a large range.

"As the situation with the" Mistral ", we propose to extend the features of the deck version of the helicopter, equipped it with an upgraded on-board radar with built-in centimeter range frequencies that enhance the detection range of nearly 200 km and will enable the use of anti-ship missiles like the Kh-31 and Kh-35, - a spokesman said.

As previously reported, Arsenyev Aviation Company "Progress" to them. Sazykina (part of the "Russian Helicopters") last year received from the Russian military order on the party Naval Ka-52K for the "Mistral". The first three helicopter had to go to Navy at the end of last year

http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/1775416 in russian

Hmm combat load for Ka-52K 2000 kg , weight of Kh-35 610 kg with booster for launch from helicopter + 186 kg for AKU-58AE = 796 kg,
for Kh-31A it is 610kg + 90 kg for booster + 186 kg for AKU-58AE =886 kg
so, ability to use two anti ship missile if Russian Navy chose this upgrade, impressive

Recently, the Taiwanese Defense International Magazine revealed google earth pictures of China's Huludao Shipyard, showing what could be the first ever confirmation of China's first generation of SSGN, the improved Shang-class, equipped with a "hump" behind the sail for up to 24 YJ-18 AShM or CJ-10 cruise missiles. This news was then confirmed by the Taiwanese MOD.

From the satellite photos, three boats with characteristic humps behind the sails can be seen. The one in the dry-dock is the most clear, showing that its opened VLS complex is being fitted out in that moment (Pictures are from Dec 2014).




We can assume that at least 2 improved Shang-class boats (Designation could be Type 093A) are now in service, as the earliest pictures indicating a SSGN-modified 093-class were taken as early as 2013, when two 093As were launched:

Good shots from 2013, showing the more blended sail of the 093A and the VLS 'hump'.



Another shot from some years before, showing the hump on the improved Shang-class quite nicely:


This shot also could show the 093A's TASS pod on its rear control surface, arranged just like onboard the Russian Project 971.

http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subc ... 2&cid=1101
http://errymath.blogspot.de/2015/02/new ... O3Sn_mG-iI
http://www.guancha.cn/military-affairs/ ... 9539.shtml
http://military.china.com/important/111 ... 7_all.html

(Some sources call this new boat "Type 093G2" or "093B", since they assume that the "093G1/A" is the acoustic stealth improved production variant deployed till now, while the VLS-added variant should be the second one)


China has previously tested vertical launched AShM and cruise missiles on her new Type 032 Qing-class SSB (conventional ballistic missile submarine), aside of testing the JL-2 SLBM. This class was built as a replacement of the single venerable Golf-class SSB (Type 031) in PLAN service.

The official model and the official CGs both show that the 032 has four VLS-tubes infront of the sail.






http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_032_submarine

Very interesting. Have added a db item but probably won't act on it until we've got more information.

Thanks!

Mike

ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

I propose that we (Matrix forums member or CMANO fan) use this thread to share news articles about defense and naval topics closely (or even remotely) related to CMANO.

Agree!

[UPDATED/ADDED DB v437]

A few more PLAAF updates:
Y-9 Special Mission Aircrafts

KJ-500 AWACS delivered to the PLAAF

After the success of KJ-200, the next generation medium-sized AWACS (KJ-500/High New 9?) has been developed at SAC since late 2000s. Based on the Y-9 platform and some hardware of KJ-200, the original "balance beam" radar antenna was replaced by a fixed rotodome containing three AESA antennas arranged in a triangular configuration, a design similar to that of KJ-2000 in order to provide a full 360° coverage. The radar is still the product of the 38th Institute. Rotodomes of different shapes were evaluated onboard a Y-8CE radar testbed, and a circular dish shape was selected as the final configuration. A SATCOM antenna has been integrated to the top of the rotodome as well. It also has large nose and tail radomes which could house additional radar antennas to cover both forward and rear hemispheres. Similar to High New 8, it features two large rectangular bar shaped fairings housing ELINT antennas on both sides of the rear fuselage. Therefore the aircraft can fly the ELINT mission as well. Unlike KJ-200, two additional ventral stabilizers were attached to the tail in order to further enhance stability during the flight. At least two KJ-500 prototypes (#737) were constructed by late 2013. KJ-500 is speculated to be in the same class of KJ-2000 in terms of AEW capability and is expected to replace KJ-200. The first KJ-500 entered the service with PLAAF 26th Division at the end of 2014.

Y-9JB ELINT ("Sino EP-3")

This newest member of the "High New" series was first spotted in April 2011 at CFTE (S/N 720?). Unlike Y-8W, Y-9JB is based on the new Y-9 platform powered by four WJ-6C turboprop engines with 6-blade high efficiency propellers. As an EW aircraft it features four large rectangular shaped ELINT antennas on both sides of the forward and rear fuselage. Additional antennas are installed inside fairings at the wingtips, beneath and on top of the mid-fuselage, on top of the vertical tailfin, underneath the nose as well as inside the nose/tail cone. Four blade antennas are installed on top of the wing near the wing root. An EO turret (containing FLIR/TV) is also mounted underneath the fuselage for surveillance purpose. Y-9JB has been speculated as an advanced ELINT platform similar to American EP-3. At least two High New 8 were constructed by spring 2012. The newly constructed aircraft now features two additional small vertical stabilizing fins on its tail. The first Y-9JB entered the service with PLAN in early 2013. Currently at least three are in service (S/N 9211, 9221, 9241). They have been flying routine ELINT missions over the East China Sea facing Japan.

Y-9XZ (PsyOps Aircraft)



(This one would be quite important in a Taiwan Invasion-scenario, as China would use them to spread messages and propaganda throughout their communication networks to make the ROC military surrender)

It was first reported in October 2012 that a new psychological warfare variant (High New 10/Y-9XZ?) has been developed based on the Y-9 platform. The aircraft was rumored to have a new capability of hacking into enemy communication network. Therefore it could be used to interrupt the internet traffic or spread false information and create chaos through social network inside enemy territory by taking control of key web servers. Y-9XZ is believed to have entered the service with PLAAF in mid-2014 (S/N 30x1x?) and expected to replace the earlier Y-8XZ.

Y-9G (Standoff-ECM carrier)

A recent image (April 2014) indicated that a new ECM variant similar to Y-8G has been developed based on the Y-9 platform (Y-9G/High New 11?). It features a new chin radome plus three large oval and rectangular shaped antenna panels along each side of the fuselage as well as two plate antennas attached to the vertical tailfin. An array of blade antennas can be seen under the fuselage. This suggests a powerful, sophisticated and comprehensive electronic jamming system was installed to suppress enemy radar and communication, possibly using the phased array technology. Y-9G is expected to replace the earlier Y-8G.

[UPDATED/ADDED DB v437]

J-20 Prototype #2015 (First flight Dec. 2014)

2014 was a big year for the J-20 project. Four prototypes flew in that year, each being the 'pre-production' types with more complete mission avionics, beginning with Prototype #2011 that first took off into the sky on March 1, 2014.





We can see that the J-20 now features an F-35 EOTS-styled chin-mounted EO system, possibly indicating Multirole/Air-to-Ground capability of the final J-20 version, as well as modified control surfaces with clipped edges for improved VLO performance. Also, it does sport a completely new, silver-ish colour now, making it resemble the F-22/F-35, which suggests that the RAM coating has been improved as well (compared to the Black color of the previous prototypes).

An interesting arrangement of transparent windows have been identified to be distributed around the J-20's body, suggesting a similiar role as the F-35's EODAS suite (due to the similiar distribution)



Some more pics:



Good shot on Proto #2012 - Note the Luneburg-lense besides the presumed bi-directional EODAS port!

ORIGINAL: Hongjian

A few more PLAAF updates:
Y-9 Special Mission Aircrafts

KJ-500 AWACS delivered to the PLAAF

After the success of KJ-200, the next generation medium-sized AWACS (KJ-500/High New 9?) has been developed at SAC since late 2000s. Based on the Y-9 platform and some hardware of KJ-200, the original "balance beam" radar antenna was replaced by a fixed rotodome containing three AESA antennas arranged in a triangular configuration, a design similar to that of KJ-2000 in order to provide a full 360° coverage. The radar is still the product of the 38th Institute. Rotodomes of different shapes were evaluated onboard a Y-8CE radar testbed, and a circular dish shape was selected as the final configuration. A SATCOM antenna has been integrated to the top of the rotodome as well. It also has large nose and tail radomes which could house additional radar antennas to cover both forward and rear hemispheres. Similar to High New 8, it features two large rectangular bar shaped fairings housing ELINT antennas on both sides of the rear fuselage. Therefore the aircraft can fly the ELINT mission as well. Unlike KJ-200, two additional ventral stabilizers were attached to the tail in order to further enhance stability during the flight. At least two KJ-500 prototypes (#737) were constructed by late 2013. KJ-500 is speculated to be in the same class of KJ-2000 in terms of AEW capability and is expected to replace KJ-200. The first KJ-500 entered the service with PLAAF 26th Division at the end of 2014.

Y-9JB ELINT ("Sino EP-3")

This newest member of the "High New" series was first spotted in April 2011 at CFTE (S/N 720?). Unlike Y-8W, Y-9JB is based on the new Y-9 platform powered by four WJ-6C turboprop engines with 6-blade high efficiency propellers. As an EW aircraft it features four large rectangular shaped ELINT antennas on both sides of the forward and rear fuselage. Additional antennas are installed inside fairings at the wingtips, beneath and on top of the mid-fuselage, on top of the vertical tailfin, underneath the nose as well as inside the nose/tail cone. Four blade antennas are installed on top of the wing near the wing root. An EO turret (containing FLIR/TV) is also mounted underneath the fuselage for surveillance purpose. Y-9JB has been speculated as an advanced ELINT platform similar to American EP-3. At least two High New 8 were constructed by spring 2012. The newly constructed aircraft now features two additional small vertical stabilizing fins on its tail. The first Y-9JB entered the service with PLAN in early 2013. Currently at least three are in service (S/N 9211, 9221, 9241). They have been flying routine ELINT missions over the East China Sea facing Japan.

Thanks, we already have the KJ-500 on the queue but the Y-9JB is new. Added to the stack.