Naval and Defense News

[kevinkins]

From a game play POV, I guess the F35 would act like a spotter for the B21/52 where the weapons carried by the bomber arsenal appear in the weapons allocation dialog of the F35. Are there any systems in the game that work that way now to experiment with?

[Broncepulido]

Mind on Perdix very small decoy, for those mission types (apparently no more news after these two previously cited May 2016 links):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/che ... ne-swarms/
https://warisboring.com/imagine-f-16s-d ... .glcsfd99c

[magi]

ORIGINAL: Gunner98

This is an predictable upgrade to keep the BUFF usable but I don't think it solves the real problem of getting the ordinance onto the target. The F-35 becomes essentially an ISTAR platform, the B-52 is the 'Bomb Truck' but the missile still need to get through the defences.

Converting B52 to Arsenal plane would increase air to air missiles available to a networked F35 from two to about 100 missiles

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2016/09/co ... would.html

If they are in range of targets.... They are likely a target also... I believe we should launch swarms of aims from space based platform.....

[Dysta]

DF-21(C) missile hanger unveiled in CCTV. 10 TEL can be stored as pictures shown:

[Hongjian]

ORIGINAL: Dysta

DF-21(C) missile hanger unveiled in CCTV. 10 TEL can be stored as pictures shown:

Some watchers note that not all TELs are actually errected. At least one on each row. This would confirm that a DF-21 brigade has 12 missiles.

[Hongjian]

J-20 LRIP series is slowly assembling. Chengdu is buzzing with activity, seeing at least three to five new J-20s flying around the skies. From this, one can assume the production rate of the J-20. As it is now, it looks like Chengdu is producing about three to four J-20 each month.

The first regiment might be ready by late 2017.

[Gneckes]

I've got to say, the J-20 is one pretty aircraft.

[thewood1]

What engine is the J-20 using, officially.

[Dysta]

ORIGINAL: thewood1

What engine is the J-20 using, officially.

Only know the prototypes was installed AL-31F. There was a pitch analysis by military fans in 2012, which is exactly matched for J-10A and J-11A. The video was banned in China though.

It isn't surprising to still using AL-31F for early production batches, though. The only question is, why the engine nozzles are entirely black.

[xavierv]

True "mini virginias" these subs will be...
DCNS Signs First Operational Contract for the Australian Future Submarine Program

The first operational contract of the Future Submarine Program is meant to launch program activities between the Australian government and DCNS. This “Design and Mobilisation Contract” focuses on program set up and coordination with the Combat System Integrator (CSI) and the Australian partners, and commences activities for the development of the submarines for the Australian Navy.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4399

Australia chooses Lockheed Martin as Combat System Integrator for DCNS Submarines

Australia's Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and the Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP announced that Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected as the preferred Combat System Integrator for Australia’s Future Submarine Program, subject to further discussion on commercial matters.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4400

Airbus Helicopters delivers first AS565 MBe Panther to the Mexican Navy

The Mexican Navy yesterday took delivery of the first of the ten AS565 MBe Panther helicopters it purchased in 2014, becoming the first customer in the world to receive the new version of this multi-role, medium-class military rotorcraft. The Navy will receive three other units before the end of the year and the remaining six by early 2018.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4397

China Delivered "NNS Unity" Second P18N Offshore Patrol Vessel to Nigerian Navy

Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Chief of the Nigerian Navy, was at the China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company (CSOC)'s Wuchang Shipyard in Wuhan, China in early September to receive the second P18N offshore patrol vessel (OPV). CSOC is part of the part of the State Shipbuilding Corporation, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC).

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4396

First Rafale M Flight for French Navy 17F Airwing Following SEM Decommissioning

The first flight of a Rafale M multi-role fighter belonging to the French Navy (Marine Nationale) fighter airwing 17F took place on September 19 2016 at the Landivisiau naval air base. The event follows the decommissioning of the Super Etandard Modernisé or SEM on July 12th.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4391

Russia’s 1st Project 12700 mine countermeasures vessel Alexander Obukhov starts state trials

The Project 12700 Alexandrit-class lead mine sweeper Alexander Obukhov currently under construction for the Navy at the Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard in St. Petersburg in northwest Russia has started undergoing state trials, the shipyard’s press office said.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4389

Boeing Rolls-Out the First Australian P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The first of twelve Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft has been unveiled by Boeing at a roll-out ceremony in Seattle, Washington State, USA on September 27. Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, attended the ceremony and accepted into service the Royal Australian Air Force’s newest aircraft.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4388

DCNS: Sea Trials for the Sixth FREMM multi-mission frigate, the Future Auvergne for the French Navy

DCNS announced that he French Navy (Marine Nationale)’s FREMM multi-mission frigate Auvergne set sail from the Lorient naval shipyard to begin sea trials on September 26th. The FREMM Auvergne is the sixth frigate in the programme and fourth of the series ordered by OCCAr on behalf of the DGA (the French defence procurement agency) for the French Navy.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4387

French Navy Received the "Bougainville" Second of Four B2M Multi Mission Vessels

The Bougainville multi-mission vessel was delivered to the French Navy (Marine Nationale) on September 22 2016. It is the second B2M (for bâtiment multi-missions) vessel intended for the overseas missions of sovereignty. Bougainville will soon join its home port of Tahiti in the Pacific. First ship of the class D'Entrecasteaux recently joined its home port of Noumea in New Caledonia.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4386

[Zaslon]

Indian incursion in Pakistan.
Pakistan attacked Uri 10 days ago. Now it was indian turn.4 Hours, Choppers And 38 kills: How India Avenged The Uri Attack.

http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2016/09 ... a.html?m=1

That's good material for a real scenario.

P.S. Added the Flag hoisting ceremony at Wagah border,29th September 2016.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbHM1GfnDKY

[Dysta]

Yak-152 was conducted the maiden flight yesterday at Irkutsk Aviation Plant.



Janes:
http://www.janes.com/article/64198/russ ... den-flight

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2-Ij1g8nP4

The Yakovlev Yak-152 trainer aircraft completed its maiden flight on 29 September, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has announced.

Russia's newest basic trainer aircraft, the Yak-152 is expected to replace the Russian Aerospace Forces' ageing fleet of Yak-52 trainers.

According to UAC the first flight was conducted at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, where the aircraft is being built. Irkut revealed in June that it had a production order for 150 examples of the aircraft.

The Yak-152 has been under development in various forms for at least 15 years, partly in co-operation with China (as the L-7), and is a derivative of the Yak-54 acrobatic aircraft.

Originally selected to the replace the Yak-52 in 2001, progress on the aircraft stalled until 2014 when a contract was awarded to Irkut Corporation to complete its development. The aircraft had been due to make its maiden flight in 2015 and enter service in November 2016, although this timeline quickly slipped.

[Broncepulido]

Hard-kill anti-torpedo defensive system apparently full deployed in USS George H Bush (and apparently the sensors and warning elements lacking the hard-kill elements in other five carriers, not very clear the article on this point):
http://www.scout.com/military/warrior/s ... nse-system

[Broncepulido]

Thoughts in future H-20 Chinese stealth bomber:
https://chinese-military-aviation.blogs ... ft-ii.html
http://thediplomat.com/2016/09/china-co ... ge-bomber/
http://china-pla.blogspot.com.es/2016_0 ... chive.html
https://tiananmenstremendousachievement ... r-by-2020/

[thewood1]

I would think the continued struggles with high-thrust engines would significantly hamper a 2018 flight. Unless it like the J-20 with under-powered engines

[Hongjian]

On the contrary IMHO. Short-term, four WS-20 or even WS-18/D-30KP would be enough for a subsonic flying wing bomber. Remember; the B-2 Spirit is powered by four F-118 engines with "mere" 90kn thrust.

High T/W ratio is desirable, but not really important for a subsonic bomber.

[thewood1]

Yeah, but I would think the short service life would be a huge factor in a large strategic bomber.

[Hongjian]

On topic of bombers... Rumors indicate that the development of the airborne launched ASBM has been completed. Let's see if we get pictorial confirmation of it after Zhuhai Airshow.



Technology would be plausible, after all, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation offered a light weight plane-launched space rocket since the early 2000s...

[Triode]

ORIGINAL: Broncepulido

Hard-kill anti-torpedo defensive system apparently full deployed in USS George H Bush (and apparently the sensors and warning elements lacking the hard-kill elements in other five carriers, not very clear the article on this point):
http://www.scout.com/military/warrior/s ... nse-system

reading about this system always interesting why it is so hard to pronounce :
"antitorpedo system "Tripwire" , why for journalists it is nameless "anti-torpedo defensive system"?
http://www.apl.washington.edu/departmen ... mmary.html

funny that "Tripwire" have more range than M-15 anti torpedo from "Paket" (range something like MTT torpedo from "Paket") but warhead only 12kg vs 80kg on M-15 (so, fast shortrange underwater missile with very high chances of enemy torpedo destruction vs small "normal" torpedo with small warhead and long range) so zone of enemy torpedo destruction is not very big for "Tripwire" warhead
and with any deviation from ideal course,well, it will miss target

also Fluorine and Lithium as fuel pair ,really, Im sure US Navy sailors will love operate this ...

still, it is small (170x2670 mm , 90kg) long range ATT system

[gosnold]

ORIGINAL: Hongjian

On topic of bombers... Rumors indicate that the development of the airborne launched ASBM has been completed. Let's see if we get pictorial confirmation of it after Zhuhai Airshow.



Technology would be plausible, after all, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation offered a light weight plane-launched space rocket since the early 2000s...

I don't see the point an air-launched ASBM: It seems less flexible to me than the existing DF-21D and DF-26.