Well then here's a thought to keep him awake... and tear his hair in frustration..chetak wrote: ↑30 Jan 2024 22:13 ....
Rakesh ji will sleep soundly tonight. He likes things well ordered and identified on his forum.
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The missiles were reportedly the SM-2 missiles.A German naval frigate sent to protect commercial ships in the Red Sea nearly shot down a US drone by accident, German media reported on Wednesday.
Ministry spokesman Michael Stempfle said, "The case was resolved when it turned out that it wasn't a hostile drone, which only became clear in hindsight."
Fortunately, two missiles fired at the drone missed their target and crashed into the sea due to "a technical defect,"according to Der Spiegel news magazine, which also claimed that the UAV in question was a US Reaper reconnaissance drone.
Hanwha Ocean has teamed up with the UK's Babcock International Group, marking a significant step forward with the signing of a 'Teaming Agreement' in Warsaw, Poland.
The Dutch government announced today it has "provisionally selected" French shipbuilder Naval Group to build its future submarines as part of the Walrus-class replacement program.
The Australian Government has selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia's new fleet of nuclear powered submarines in the latest significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.
The Revathi radar is capable of multiple target tracking and has an integrated identification friend-or-foe (IFF) facility. It is believed to have a maximum range of about 180 km, with elevation coverage of up to 18,000 m.
In recent weeks, interactions between Naval Group and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, Navy (TNI AL), as well as defence industry have intensified, suggesting a growing momentum towards the potential signing of a contract for two Scorpene Evolved Submarines.
So that the Anglos can sell their wares to India. Then the MUTUs (aka Brown Sahibs) are brought on board to sell those wares to India.
We are buying their wares already aren't we... C17s, Apaches, engines for the Tejas, C295s, P8s, Rafales, Scorpenes, SiG 716s,...
G2G deals of C-17, Apaches, P-8Is, engines for Tejas, SiG 716s are not equated with a military alliance. A US-led military alliance is a whole other cup of tea and comes with a geopolitical baggage that India does not need at all, especially during her metoric rise. India's rise must be managed by Indians alone and certainly not by the US. Signing up for an AUKUS-type alliance will also result in India getting involved in nation building and freedom activities (i.e. Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, etc) and needs to be avoided with a barge pole. We are not going to get the crown jewel (nuclear reactor technology) in AUKUS anyway and the video made that amply clear.Manish_P wrote: ↑09 Apr 2024 20:16 We are buying their wares already aren't we... C17s, Apaches, engines for the Tejas, C295s, P8s, Rafales, Scorpenes, SiG 716s,...
This relentless push for 'upgrade' from 'buyer-seller' to 'coalition partner' is purely to get India committed to being the front on the battle fields & waters... we are just to far from the atlantic ocean else they would have said India will be part of NATO (NAIOTO).
Abs. sir. Which is why i said the Anglos are pressuring us with lofty talks of 'alliance' and 'coalition' (for their wars) when we are quite ok with a buyer-seller relationship.Rakesh wrote: ↑09 Apr 2024 20:33 ..
G2G deals of C-17, Apaches, P-8Is, engines for Tejas, SiG 716s are not equated with a military alliance. A US-led military alliance is a whole other cup of tea and comes with a geopolitical baggage that India does not need at all, especially during her metoric rise. India's rise must be managed by Indians alone and certainly not by the US
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Putting this here for posterity for any idiots calling the hatch open nonsense...(Ref Arihant)COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark warned Thursday that a technical error on a navy missile might make it launch unintentionally — but not explode — and send fragments falling into Danish waters.
Denmark’s armed forces said the technical problem arose on a Harpoon missile on the frigate HDMS Niels Juel during testing at anchor in the Korsoer naval base.
“The launch vehicle, the booster, is activated, and currently cannot be disabled,” the military said in a statement.
The military said the missile is live, but only the booster is activated and there is no danger of the missile exploding or reaching farther than the booster rocket can lift it. It says: “Until the booster is disabled, there is a risk that the missile could launch and fly several kilometers away.”
On its webpage, the Danish Maritime Authority said there was a military drill taking place in the Storebaelt strait between the islands of Zeeland and Funen. The strait is a busy shipping lane connecting the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.
The Danish military was forced to temporarily close a major shipping lane and nearby airspace after a missile launcher onboard a ship malfunctioned.
The National Maritime Authority issued a warning for vessels to avoid part of the Great Belt strait off the coast of Denmark on Thursday afternoon due to a risk of "falling missile fragments".
A naval exercise began in the area last month and is due to end on Friday.
The shipping lane was reopened on Thursday evening after about six hours.
In a statement, the Danish military said the problem with the missile occurred "during a mandatory test where the missile launcher is activated and cannot be deactivated".
"Until the missile launcher is deactivated, there is a risk that the missile can fire and fly a few kilometres away," the military added.
The missile was launched from the Niels Juel frigate, which has been part of Nato's standing naval force since 2023.
Naval forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized a ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and diverted the vessel to Iranian territorial waters, as tensions soar between Iran and Israel.
Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, shared footage showing a person rappelling from a helicopter to board a ship, which it said was Portuguese-flagged and “connected to” Israel.
British marine safety firm Ambrey said Zodiac Maritime “has encountered Iranian hostile acts in the past due to its Israeli ownership,”...The vessel had been en route from the United Arab Emirates to India, it added.
Anduril has unveiled the prototype of its Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle (XL-AUV), which is being developed for Australia. The Ghost Shark is described by the manufacturer as providing a “modular, multi-purpose capability that can flexibly respond to the Australian Defense Force’s mission requirements,” although, at this point, it remains uncertain exactly what kinds of missions a production version of the underwater drone might undertake.
The Ghost Shark’s appearance has a lot more in common with another extra-large AUV, Boeing’s Orca, the first prototype of which was delivered to the U.S. Navy for trials last December. The U.S. Navy is hoping to use the Orca initially as a minesweeper, before potentially expanding its mission set to underwater surveillance and/or electronic warfare later.
One notable point of differentiation is the small, swept-back sail found on the Anduril design, the function of which is not entirely clear. Extendable masts on UUVs are normally used for sensors, communications, and to support propulsion.
Does the speed of an AC become a limitation parameter for it's aircraft?
Since these are preliminary designs, it’s crucial not to overanalyze the specifics, as initial designs invariably evolve based on requirements and technological advancements.
Furthermore, recent improvements in Turkish-American relations have led to the US Congress approving the delivery of F-16 Block 70 Viper fighters to Turkey. Subsequently, some officials have made positive statements regarding Turkiye’s potential return to the F-35 program.
The Turks might be related to the Pakis after all 
