International Naval News & Discussion

[Manish_P]

Israel Launches New Submarine, First In World With Modern Missiles In Sail
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... s-in-sail/
14 Aug 2023

^ one drawback - any missile malfunction/blowup and the sail, which has communication/viewing masts might get compromised.... as are the main ingress/egress hatches.

[Rakesh]

Why Only French Rafale Can Take Off from US Aircraft Carrier?

[NRao]

Fun episod

[Rakesh]

https://twitter.com/nknewsorg/status/16 ... 79628?s=20 ---> BREAKING: North Korea christened a new "tactical nuclear attack submarine" on Sept. 6 that has been under development for years, with leader Kim Jong Un attending the ceremony at the Sinpho shipyard on the east coast. More @nknewsorg soon.

[Manish_P]

This is a fully weathered F-22, but just to give folks pause and not fall into the hype of how smooth fifth generation aircraft look from afar. See the close ups and you will be surprised. Look at the gaps, the exposed rivets, the discoloration, etc. And this is from Lockheed Martin, one of the few companies that have successfully mastered the production (in great numbers) of fifth generation aircraft.

X-Post from the US military, technology, arms, tactics dhaaga....

A must see Twitter thread.

https://twitter.com/DylanA_Nguyen/statu ... 05824?s=20 ---> Assorted Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor closeups…

And here is an example of the pride of the British fleet - Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae

[Pratyush]

She had to be sitting still in one place in shallow waters through the entire duration of her mission for such a growth of Algae.

Very similar to the growth that was seen on a sub surface Microsoft data centre in 2018 off Scotland.

https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/mic ... -practical

Link contains a picture of what it looked like after being taken out of water.

[Rakesh]

FYI...the comments in the tweet are not mine

https://x.com/cvkrishnan/status/1706243 ... 89557?s=20 ---> You know why I get high BP when I see this news? South Korea and us started at the same time with the same ToT of baseline Type-209 subs from Germany. India wants in P-75I subs, exactly these features to the kind of submarine (SSK, tonnage, AIP) that SoKo is basing it for. Today, South Korea is doing this on its indigenous sub while we are stuck at RFP stage for a 3rd time ToT of a diesel electric sub.

South Korea To Develop New VLS And SLBM For Its Submarines
https://navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/0 ... ubmarines/
25 Sept 2023

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/IndoPac_Info/status/17131 ... 95991?s=20 ---> France Offers New ‘Scorpene Evolved’ Li-Ion Submarine To Indonesia.

In its latest proposal to the Indonesian Navy, France's Naval Group is proposing a new variant of its Scorpene submarine featuring Lithium-Ion battery technology. French shipbuilder Naval Group has recently updated its Scorpene submarine proposal to Indonesia. Dubbed ‘Scorpene Evolved’, the submarine’s propulsion system will be installed with a full Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) configuration, thus giving it the longest endurance of any other variant in the Scorpene family. In February 2022, the two countries already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two locally-made Scorpene submarines.

According to official sources, thanks to the full LIBs configuration, the Scorpene Evolved will have a total endurance of 80 days (with 78 of those submerged), an operational range of more than 8,000 nautical miles, a lower indiscretion rate, and maintain top speed longer. This can be achieved because LIBs can store and deliver more energy with shorter charging times than lead-acid batteries. Full LIBs submarines are also selected because the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) will find it easier and less expensive to maintain and operate them compared with AIP submarines which will require it to build complex offshore facilities to resupply the system since it is not possible to resupply an AIP system at sea. Extra training for submariners and other personnel who will be involved in resupplying an AIP system will also be needed.

[Rakesh]

France Offers New ‘Scorpene Evolved’ Li-Ion Submarine To Indonesia
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... indonesia/
13 Oct 2023

[Rakesh]

Naval Group offering F21 torpedo to the Philippine Navy, as part of their Scorpene SSK offer.

https://x.com/MonteroMax/status/1716327 ... 68474?s=20 ---> We received confirmation from industry & defense sources that the Scorpene Class submarine offered to Philippine Navy also uses lithium ion batteries, similar to offer made to Indonesia. This means Philippine Navy's offer was also based on Scorpene Evolved.

https://x.com/MonteroMax/status/1716327 ... 65435?s=20 ---> Also, we received confirmation that the PH government is studying the sovereign low interest long term loan offered by France, South Korea & Spain to finance submarine project, not just current program for 2 + basing, but also for additional units down the line.

https://x.com/MonteroMax/status/1716327 ... 65435?s=20 ---> This is despite the earlier announcement by CSAFP General Romeo Brawner Jr., that priority will be given on acquisition of surface ships. So far Submarine Acquisition is part of Horizon 3, Phase 2 although this could change anytime depending on prioritization by the DND and AFP.

[Rakesh]

The British!

British Navy drops custom of employing Chinese servants on warships over fears they may spy for Beijing
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ijing.html
22 Oct 2023

[Manish_P]

The British!

British Navy drops custom of employing Chinese servants on warships over fears they may spy for Beijing
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ijing.html
22 Oct 2023

'Servants' ?!? isn't that a politically incorrect Indian brahmanical caste construct hain ??

Guess the colonials have not really got over their glorious 'Britannia rules the waves' past

[konaseema]

The British!

British Navy drops custom of employing Chinese servants on warships over fears they may spy for Beijing
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ijing.html
22 Oct 2023

'Servants' ?!? isn't that a politically incorrect Indian brahmanical caste construct hain ??

Guess the colonials have not really got over their glorious 'Britannia rules the waves' past

The other key point to note is that they are replacing the Chinese with the Gorkha's!!! Do we have any sicular/liberal journalists or the liberal western media outlets cry out loud for the racist policies of the UK?

[Manish_P]

The other key point to note is that they are replacing the Chinese with the Gorkha's!!! Do we have any sicular/liberal journalists or the liberal western media outlets cry out loud for the racist policies of the UK?

Well the way the communists ruling Nepal are going along it won't be too long before the nepalis become third rate chinese subjects. The Britshits just might be prescient.

[Rakesh]

How does a Carrier Strike Group work?

[Rakesh]

BAE Offers Evolved, Up-Armed Hunter For Australia
https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/in ... australia/
07 Nov 2023

[Rakesh]

South Korean Admiral Claims That Nuclear-Powered Submarines Are Necessary
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... necessary/
16 Nov 2023

Admiral Kim Myung-soo, the nominee for the ROK Joint Chief of Staffs has claimed that South Korea needs to have nuclear submarine capabilities despite ROK-US nuclear agreement remains a political challenge to overcome. However, recent movements have shown that two major parties of Korea are calling for the revision of the agreement as to obtain nuclear submarine capabilities.

[MeshaVishwas]

Nuclear-armed submarine suffered malfunction-BBC

[NRao]

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/navalnewscom/status/17207 ... 81864?s=20 ---> Interview with the @MarineNationale Commander of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle's Air Group (CAG). Captain Denis discusses his role as French CAG, the Carrier Weeks, the latest Rafale M F4 and the future of the CdG air wing.

[Rakesh]

Naval Group Offering Barracuda Family Submarine To The Netherlands
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... therlands/
14 Dec 2023

[Rakesh]

KONGSBERG Wins Spanish Navy Contract For Naval Strike Missiles
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -missiles/
15 Dec 2023

[Rakesh]

TKMS Offering Type 212CD E Submarine To The Netherlands
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... therlands/
16 Dec 2023

[Rakesh]

EuroTorp To Supply Torpedo Launch Systems For Australia’s Hunter-Class Frigates
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -frigates/
15 Dec 2023

[Rakesh]

Kawasaki Heavy Industry Unveils New Submarine Concept With VLS
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -with-vls/
17 Dec 2023

[Rakesh]

Poodle pushing back against its master. Interesting!

Australia Rejects US Request to Join Red Sea Naval Operation
https://news.yahoo.com/australia-reject ... 03295.html
20 Dec 2023

[sanman]

France building new supercarrier Richelieu

[Rakesh]

Pax Britannica! My oh my!

https://x.com/PennyMordaunt/status/1748 ... 78453?s=20 ---> The Royal Navy and its partners must keep pace with the growing capabilities of other nations. If not Britain’s interests cannot be secured.

https://x.com/johnkonrad/status/1749066 ... 09756?s=20 ---> The UK Royal Navy has 18 frigates and destroyers to patrol 360 million square kilometers of ocean. 18. The “capacity vs capability” debate is ridiculous. Build more ships. Full Stop.

[sanjaykumar]

360 million sq km?

Is the English Channel that big?

[Pratyush]

It's not the English channel.

It's the pretence of being a global power.

[Manish_P]

360 million sq km?

Is the English Channel that big?

They have several 'Ocean Territories' spread across the globe

[sanjaykumar]

^^that was the point.

[chetak]

US Navy's Lewis B Puller purpose-built expeditionary mobile base vessel currently deployed in the gulf

[Rakesh]

US Navy's Lewis B Puller purpose-built expeditionary mobile base vessel currently deployed in the gulf

Link for image? Saar, please

[chetak]

US Navy's Lewis B Puller purpose-built expeditionary mobile base vessel currently deployed in the gulf

Link for image? Saar, please

Sorry saar. Saw the image of this strange vessel in some article. Can't find it now but will keep trying.



In the meanwhile saar, you may like to try this link

Gives the details on this class of vessel


https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/1 ... iddle-east



there are also some videos



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG5IOYS7txY


USS Lewis B. Puller - The US Navy's Mobile Base








https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8DzimKKXc8


USS Lewis B. Puller - How this Ship changes America's future Wars in the Pacific

[Manish_P]

Link for image? Saar, please

Sorry saar. Saw the image of this strange vessel in some article. Can't find it now but will keep trying.
..

This article perhaps ?

Houthis Claim Missile Attack Against USS Lewis B. Puller

The Houthis have released a statement claiming to have attacked the American expeditionary mobile base vessel USS Lewis B. Puller with anti-ship missiles in the Gulf of Aden. Currently, there is no indication or confirmation from CENTCOM that an attack took place.

The USS Lewis B. Puller has been involved in interdiction operations in the Gulf of Aden targeting dhows smuggling weapons and missile components from Iran to Yemen.

On January 11, Navy Seals from the USS Lewis B. Puller were involved in a nighttime VBSS operation against a dhow off the coast of Somalia, which resulted in the seizure of “Iranian-made ballistic missile and cruise missiles components. Seized items include propulsion, guidance, and warheads for Houthi medium range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) and anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs), as well as air defense associated components.”

“Initial analysis indicates these same weapons have been employed by the Houthis to threaten and attack innocent mariners on international merchant ships transiting in the Red Sea,” CENTCOM reported.

It was during this operation that two Navy SEALs, identified as Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, went overboard. After a 10 day search, both SEALs were declared lost a sea, marking the first American deaths during operations against the Houthis.

Or this older article

USS Lewis B. Puller, named for Chesty Puller, headed to Sudan’s coast

[Rakesh]

Italy’s New U212 NFS Submarines To Feature Advanced Li-Ion Batteries
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... batteries/
28 Jan 2024

[chetak]

Sorry saar. Saw the image of this strange vessel in some article. Can't find it now but will keep trying.
..

This article perhaps ?

Houthis Claim Missile Attack Against USS Lewis B. Puller

The Houthis have released a statement claiming to have attacked the American expeditionary mobile base vessel USS Lewis B. Puller with anti-ship missiles in the Gulf of Aden. Currently, there is no indication or confirmation from CENTCOM that an attack took place.

The USS Lewis B. Puller has been involved in interdiction operations in the Gulf of Aden targeting dhows smuggling weapons and missile components from Iran to Yemen.

On January 11, Navy Seals from the USS Lewis B. Puller were involved in a nighttime VBSS operation against a dhow off the coast of Somalia, which resulted in the seizure of “Iranian-made ballistic missile and cruise missiles components. Seized items include propulsion, guidance, and warheads for Houthi medium range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) and anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs), as well as air defense associated components.”

“Initial analysis indicates these same weapons have been employed by the Houthis to threaten and attack innocent mariners on international merchant ships transiting in the Red Sea,” CENTCOM reported.

It was during this operation that two Navy SEALs, identified as Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, went overboard. After a 10 day search, both SEALs were declared lost a sea, marking the first American deaths during operations against the Houthis.

Or this older article

USS Lewis B. Puller, named for Chesty Puller, headed to Sudan’s coast

Manish ji,

you have found the right link

many thanks.

Rakesh ji will sleep soundly tonight. He likes things well ordered and identified on his forum.

Sadly, I had overlooked his meticulous requirement while posting the image. mea culpa

[Rakesh]

Rakesh ji will sleep soundly tonight. He likes things well ordered and identified on his forum.

Sadly, I had overlooked his meticulous requirement while posting the image. mea culpa

Image Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/93097917287303487/

[chetak]

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