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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/8/2016 10:47:00 AM   
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Taiwan Started Designing its Own Diesel-Electric SSK Submarines
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The Republic of China (ROC or Taiwan) Navy said on Thursday it has started design work on its domestic attack submarine programme, hoping to complete it in 2024. Navy Command Headquarters Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Mei Chia-shu told a legislative committee session: “We plan to complete the design by 2019 and complete the construction by 2024.”

The submarine programme is part of Taiwan's new naval acquisition plan which was unveiled late last year. The ROC Navy also have a Destroyer programme as part of this plan.

Vice Admiral Hsiao Wei-min said last year that "at present the navy's demand is submarines ranging from 1,200-3,000 tons".

Mei said the navy signed a contract with a Dutch company earlier this year to extend the lifespan of the two subs so Taiwan could use the design blueprint as the basis for the construction of the first home-built submarine.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4186

All large Russian Navy ships of 1st and 2nd rank may get nuclear power plants
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Defense contractors and the Russian Navy are looking into the feasibility of fitting all 1st- and 2nd-rank warships with nuclear main propulsion plants, according to the Lenta.ru online news agency. The decision is owing to Russia’s developing and making its own nuclear power plants, thus being independent of their import.

"We are talking a family of standardized power plants for surface ships with the displacement ranging from 4,000 tons (frigates) to 80,000 tons or more (aircraft carriers). The nuclear power plants are supposed to generate 40-200MW. Since the Navy’s requirement for 1st- and 2nd-rank ships in 20 years is estimated at 40, it would not be a problem to make this many power plants," a source told Lenta.ru.

Ships of a smaller displacement (corvettes, patrol ships, guided missile craft) as well as boats and amphibious assault ships may be equipped with the diesel power plants that have entered production in Russia. Diesel engines also may be used as auxiliary power units by 1st- and 2nd-rank ships.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4183

Fincantieri Delivers Third U212A Todaro-class Submarine Pietro Venuti to the Italian Navy

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The submarine “Pietro Venuti” was delivered July 6, 2016 at Fincantieri’s shipyard of Muggiano (La Spezia). It is the third of the U212A “Todaro” class, a series of four sister units which the Central Unit for Naval Armament – NAVARM has ordered to Fincantieri for the Italian Navy.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4176

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/8/2016 2:05:09 PM   
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nEUROn goes naval – UCAV demonstrator flight tested alongside French Navy Aircraft Carrier

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The nEUROn unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator made several low altitude vertical passes above French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. These tests which took place July 6, 2016 were conducted by the French Procurement Agency (DGA) in conjunction with the French Navy and Dassault Aviation. They are part of a test campaign which objective is to study the use of a UCAV in a naval environment involving several vessels of the French Navy.

The test campaign includes interactions at sea with the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to assess the nEUROn's stealthiness relative to the naval platforms sensors. The DGA provides the project management while Dassault Aviation acts as prime contractor.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4187

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/8/2016 6:14:09 PM   
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I'll be disappointed if the French have a naval UCAV dropping bombs before the USN does.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/8/2016 6:21:36 PM   
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I don't think it took off landed on the carrier did it? I think that was just an overfly.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/9/2016 10:00:06 AM   
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ORIGINAL: hellfish6

I'll be disappointed if the French have a naval UCAV dropping bombs before the USN does.

Why :) the two navies are great allies / partners with unprecedented levels of integration.

But don't worry, nEUROn program is nowhere near X-47B as far as carrier ops is concerned. And as is, the UCAV can not land on the carrier, let alone launch from it.


North Korea Launched a KN-11 SLBM From its Sinpo-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
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North Korea fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) off its east coast on Saturday, but the missile failed in its initial flight stage, according to Yonhap News Agency citing South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The missile was fired from waters southeast of the coastal port city of Sinpo, South Hamgyong Province, at around 11:30 a.m., according to the military.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4188

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/9/2016 11:22:54 AM   
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They know they (Marine Nationale) want some (CMV-22B) !

V-22 Osprey Tilt Rotor Aircraft Tested Aboard French Navy Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle

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On July 6th, the French Navy Naval Aviation Practical Experimentation Center (centre d’expérimentations pratiques de l’aéronautique navale - CEPA 10S) and the crew of Charles de Gaulle tested for the first time a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft aboard the French aircraft carrier.

more at: http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4189

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/11/2016 8:59:45 AM   
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Pictures of China's future Type 055 Destroyer first construction blocks may have emerged

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Interesting pictures have emerged from China showing what could well be the first construction blocks of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) future Type 055 Guided-Missile Destroyer (DDG).

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4192

MMC & Remontowa Shipbuilding Unveiled a Stealth Logistic Support Vessel Project

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At the 14th Baltic Military Fair BALT-MILITARY-EXPO 2016 held in June in Gdansk, Poland, MMC Ship Design & Marine Consulting Ltd (MMC) & Remontowa Shipbuilding (Remontowa) unveiled a novel concept: A Stealth Logistic Support Vessel. MMC is an independent design company specializing in ships for the offshore industry and specialist ships. Remontowa is a member of Remontowa holding and a leading shipyard in Poland.

MMC and Remontowa are partner in this project which was launched recently to answer a future Polish Navy need for ocean going support vessel(s). The main characteristics of the vessel are the following: Length over all 116.36 meters; Maximum Breadth 17.90 meters; Displacement of 6,100 tons.

more: http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4191

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/11/2016 6:53:31 PM   
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Two more recent fuzzy and PS'ed photos of the prospective Type 09IVA (094A) SSBN.

The first is a recent shot that was altered via PS to mask the masts on the conning tower, as well as some device on the bow, while the second seems to be a shot from a distance showing the new Jin-class SSBN variant (in the small window) compared to the old Jin-class variant, harboured in what appears to be the South China Sea submarine base on Hainan Island.




I hope we will get an 'official' reveal soon, just like it was the case with the 09IIIB (093B) SSGN, finally confirming its existence.


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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/11/2016 8:27:42 PM   
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Meteor at last in service first time, in the Swedish Air Force from 11 July 2016 (in Brazilian Portuguese): http://www.aereo.jor.br/2016/07/11/missil-meteor-da-mbda-entra-em-servico-no-gripen-da-forca-aerea-sueca/

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/11/2016 11:41:22 PM   
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http://china-defense.blogspot.com/2016/07/youtube-of-day-much-talked-about-south.html

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Youtube of the day: The much-talked about South China Sea combat drill

Most noteworthy is the YJ-12 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile being launched by a H-6 bomber. The YJ-12 has a reported range of 400KM and a top speed of March 4.
The Chinese navy conducted combat drills near its southern island province of Hainan and the Paracel islands in the South China Sea, the ministry of defence said on July 9.

The drills come ahead of a July 12 ruling by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration on a case brought by the Philippines disputing several of China‘s territory claims in the South China Sea.
Ships from China‘s northern, eastern and southern fleets participated in July 8 drills, which focused on air control, surface operations and anti-submarine warfare, among other training exercises, the ministry said in a website statement.

China claims nearly all the South China Sea, but its claims overlap in part with those of Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.

China has repeatedly said it does not consider any decision reached by the arbitration court to be legally binding.
“China adheres to the position of settling disputes through negotiation and consultation with states directly concerned,” state news agency Xinhua said in a commentary on July 9.
“This has always been China‘s policy, and it will never change.”
(Reuters)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V89hRBqZUDU




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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/12/2016 11:16:39 AM   
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Not here to posture who should take the blame at most after the justification. Just saying after this announcement, the scenario opportunity for CMANO is now wide open, and no need to guess what cause the war:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-36771749

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The Permanent Court of Arbitration said there was no evidence that China had historically exercised exclusive control over the waters or resources.


And here's the PDF file for the entire press of judgement:

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/no-legal-basis-for-china-to-claim-historic-rights-to-resources-in-sea-areas-within-nine

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/12/2016 12:59:52 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Dysta

Not here to posture who should take the blame at most after the justification. Just saying after this announcement, the scenario opportunity for CMANO is now wide open, and no need to guess what cause the war:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-36771749

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The Permanent Court of Arbitration said there was no evidence that China had historically exercised exclusive control over the waters or resources.


And here's the PDF file for the entire press of judgement:

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/no-legal-basis-for-china-to-claim-historic-rights-to-resources-in-sea-areas-within-nine


CMANO wise, I could imagine a scenario where the US-led western/asian coalition is now using this ruling as basis for an economic embargo enforced through a continental naval blockade of China, even if this was too extreme of a response to a non-binding arbitration - and the example of Crimea shows that economic sanctions would be the maximum that could be expected to happen (tho, Iraq has been invaded for less than that lol).
And the scenario could be played from both sides: USN enforcers and PLAN blockade runners.


In reality, I doubt that something will change. For once, the Philippines under Duterte already stated that they wont upset the status quo even if they won the arbitration, and reached out the olive branch to China, who was quick to grab it as well. Furthermore, Taiwan as well boycots the ruling due to Taiping/Itu Aba island that is under their control.
Generally, as past cases have shown, great powers usually ignore PCA and ICJ rulings that goes against their interests:

http://thediplomat.com/2016/07/of-course-china-like-all-great-powers-will-ignore-an-international-legal-verdict/


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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/12/2016 4:56:36 PM   
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Interesting article and news. Not sure what this means for the Russian navy overall or its state of readiness.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1430469/russian-leader-sacks-every-commander-in-his-baltic-fleet-after-they-refused-to-confront-western-ships/

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/12/2016 6:22:14 PM   
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Janes notes USN to upgrade SM-2s with active seekers

Interesting. I wonder if this is from the SM-6 or something coming from the ESSM active seeker project.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/12/2016 6:54:52 PM   
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That's also interesting in that SM-2 production is restarting. Its kind of old news, but big impact. Having gamed out a number of US vs China, US vs Russia, and China vs Russia, people should be paying attention to missile production rates. Everyone is hopped up on how fast a missile can go, but its just as important to have the inventory. One super-fast missile won't mean much if the enemy has thousands of interceptor missiles.

Number of launching platforms, missile resupply ships, and missile inventory might be what wins out long-term. I think this also connects to the old news of the USN putting Aegis or Aegis-lite and VLS launchers on "back of the line" ships. Getting more missiles into the engagement is important.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/17/2016 1:32:33 PM   
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Not really news per say, but while retiring the Super Etendard from French navy service they released this video with alot of awesome footage.

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

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/17/2016 2:50:25 PM   
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Jane's always two steps behind the amateur Chinese military watchers

http://www.janes.com/article/62282/images-show-possible-new-variant-of-china-s-type-094-ssbn

Images show possible new variant of China's Type 094 SSBN




This image of a what appears to be modified Chinese Type 094 SSBN reveals a sail that seems to have incorporated changes from the modified Type 093 sail. Source: Via Guancha.com

After the recent revelation that China has a new variant of its Shang-class (Type 093) nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), new images suggest there is at least one Jin-class (Type 094) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) with similar modifications, called the Type 094A by some Chinese sources.

Revealed in Chinese online forums in late June, the modified SSN - called by some the Type 093B - features a redesigned sail that favours a rounder top area over navigation windows. The boat also features hydrodynamic improvements such as a smooth slope for the front top and the use of a small fillet at the front base of the sail that reduces flow noises.

More recently, two images of what appears to be a Type 094 SSBN featuring similar modifications emerged on the Chinese online forum Haohanfw.com. The background of one of the images also seems to imply that the boat has been deployed to the new Chinese SSBN base at Sanya, on Hainan Island, but this could not be confirmed.

There is also speculation on Chinese online forums that this is the fourth Type 094 SSBN that has been produced. Since 2008 the Pentagon's annual China military reports have estimated that up to five Type 094s could be produced.

China has great incentive to improve what are believed to be 'noisy' SSBNs. In 2009 the US Office of Naval Intelligence produced a chart showing that the Type 094, first launched in 2004, was noisier than the Soviet-era Project 667BDR (Delta III) SSBN, first launched in 1976.

Modifications to the Type 093 and Type 094 point to China's continued effort to improve its nuclear submarine force, which the Pentagon notes will lead to the third generation Type 095 SSN and Type 096 SSBN in the 2020s.

The latest Pentagon report on China's military also notes that a new JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) may be under development for the Type 096 SSBN.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/17/2016 2:52:17 PM   
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Uh huh. Nice black and white photo.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/17/2016 3:58:19 PM   
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Uh huh. Nice black and white photomanipulation.

Mike


Fixed for you.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/18/2016 2:43:45 AM   
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USS Thach taking a major beating at RIMPAC. Went out like a champ.

https://www.facebook.com/USPacificFleet/videos/10154301132037970/

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/18/2016 3:44:48 AM   
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I showed that to a buddy of mine who served on Thach. He was sad. But yeah she took it on the nose like a champ. Still trying to find the SinkEx to my namesake.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/19/2016 10:46:55 AM   
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Video: Last Flight of the French Navy Super Etendard Modernisé Strike Fighter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvXkfeJaOCY
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The French Navy (Marine Nationale) naval aviation officially retired the Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) carrier-borne strike fighter aircraft one week ago (July 12, 2016) during a ceremony at Landivisiau Naval Air Base in Brittany. Navy Recognition attended the event.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4214

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/20/2016 12:08:17 AM   
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The first F125 frigate of the German navy is currently undergoing trials and might enter service soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9LkrU1Mog8

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/20/2016 5:27:34 AM   
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Taiwan Started Designing its Own Diesel-Electric SSK Submarines

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This is because the US won't sell them any for fear it will anger China, now a major trading partner and crucial to global financial stability. The Taiwanese have wanted current US submarines for a long, long time.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/20/2016 6:02:25 AM   
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The Taiwanese have wanted current US submarines for a long, long time.


Same as many navies, especially Australia considered their foresight to have larger conventional submarines to act as a pseudo-nuclear subs.

However, selling nuclear subs to any kind of country is a MASSIVE global news, same as delivering nuclear warheads. Both Russia and US won't be easily accept this.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/20/2016 7:01:48 AM   
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Russia leased a Charlie class and currently leases an Akula class submarine to India. I don't think it met much, if any resistance from the US and I doubt Russia would care all that much about leasing one to Australia. Now China on the other hand...

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/20/2016 10:19:57 AM   
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Now China on the other hand...

...-is 'foolish' enough to convince themselves with more improves nuclear subs for underwater deterrence. The thing is, Chinese nuclear subs are 100% their own possessions, and they upgrade and deploy as the navy pleases.

Purchasing and leasing nuclear subs will leave the political entanglement behind, and can be affected if both buyer/leaser and seller's relationship are worsen to cut off any further upgrade and ordinance supplies. With the successful 'China Threat' mindset rooted after 90s, it's indeed beneficial to lease nuclear subs to deter China and mind her manners. But to stop a countries who hoarded oil and steel to produce naval machines non-stops with gradually improving technologies, only one or two nuclear subs couldn't do much to stop such of aggression.

Still, I think China just deliberately disregard the Indian Akula, and still being enraged to Taiwan by US's arm selling, even for rifle bullets.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/20/2016 11:06:14 AM   
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Hyundai Heavy Industries to Supply Ice Capable Tanker to Royal New Zealand Navy

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New Zealand's Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee announced that Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea won a contract to build and deliver a new tanker for the Royal New Zealand Navy. The tanker will be ice-strengthened for Antarctic operations, winterised, and will be the largest vessel ever operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4210

China's 7th & 8th Type 903A Fleet Replenishment Oilers Commissioned Into PLAN South Sea Fleet
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The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) commissioned two Type 903A Fleet Replenishement Oilers on July 15 2016 with China's South Sea Fleet. A commissioning, naming and flag-presenting ceremony was held solemnly at the Zhoushan naval base in east China’s Zhejiang province for the new vessels: Honghu (hull number 963) and Luomahu (hull number 964).

Plus a piece on the much larger Type 901: http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4206

Third and Last Chinese-Built C28A Corvette Delivered to the Algerian Navy
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The third and last C28A Corvette on order for the Algerian Navy has been delivered by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a wholly owned subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC, the largest shipbuilding group in China). Algeria signed a contract with China Shipbuilding Trading Co (CSTC) for construction of three C28A corvettes in March 2012.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4205

Russian Navy receives 47 Kalibr cruise missiles, 72 surface-to-air missiles in earlier 2016
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The Russian Navy has taken delivery of almost 50 Kalibr (NATO reporting name: SS-N-27 Sizzler) cruise missiles, 72 surface-to-air missiles and a Gamma-S1M radar during the first six months of the year, Russian Armed Forces Chief of Armament Anatoly Gulyayev said on the Common Military Equipment Acceptance Day.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4211

Russian Navy Hopes to get its 1st Project 22350 Frigate Admiral Gorshkov in November 2016
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The Project 22350 lead frigate Admiral Gorshkov is planned to be delivered to Russia’s Navy in November 2016, Chief of the Russian Armed Forces’ Armament Department Lieutenant-General Anatoly Gulyayev said on the single military hardware acceptance day.
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However, there are certain problems with air defense missile systems designed for ships of this type, Gulyayev added. According to him, "as for the Poliment-Redut shipborne air defense missile system, no positive result of the use of surface-to-air missiles developed by the Fakel Enterprise and designed for the Project 20380 corvette and the Project 22350 frigate has been received yet."

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4213

Rosatom’s subsidiary makes innovative nuclear fuel for Project 22220 icebreaker Arktika
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The Machine-Building Plant, a subsidiary of the TVEL Fuel Company within Russia’s nuclear power corporation Rosatom, has manufactured the first batch of fuel elements for the reactor core of the Project 22220 versatile nuclear-powered icebreaker, the TVEL Company’s press office said.
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The advanced and unique fuel features high reliability and a doubled service life. The reactor core of modern icebreakers has a service life of four-five years. Thus, the advanced fuel has allowed doubling the service life of the reactor core of new-generation icebreakers.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4216

1st Project 955A SSBN Knyaz Vladimir & 1st Project 885M SSGN Kazan to join Russia’s Navy in 2018
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The Project 955A Borei-A class nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Vladimir and the Project 885M Yasen-M class nuclear-powered submarine Kazan will join Russia’s Navy in 2018 or one year later than planned, a source in the defense and industrial sector told TASS.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4220

Video: German Navy’s First F125 Frigate Baden-Württemberg in Sea Trials

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The German Navy (Deutsche Marine) released a nice video showing the first F125 frigate conducting sea trials off the coast of Denmark. Viewers can see the “Baden-Württemberg” being put through several maneuvers (high speed turns, man-overboard maneuver) to verify the control of the ship. The crew consisting of German Navy sailors and civilian engineers are also testing systems onboard such as the TRS-4D radar system.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4219

Spanish MoD Approved the Critical Design Review on Navantia S-80 Submarine
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An expert panel of the Spanish Ministry of Defense has approved the Critical Design Review (CDR) of S-80 class diesel-electric submarines (SSK) being built by Navantia shipyard in Cartagena. This is a major step for the future of the program since the submarine re-design is now validated and frozen and the programme can transition back to production.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4221

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/20/2016 5:49:09 PM   
Dysta


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When the diplomat talks about guns... well, maybe a 'lighter' gun could talk louder?

And I mean, GUNS.

http://thediplomat.com/2016/07/china-will-soon-field-new-lightweight-gun-howitzer/

quote:

China Will Soon Field New Lightweight Gun Howitzer
A Chinese defense contractor has announced that development of a new gun howitzer for the PLA is complete.

Chinese state-owned defense contractor China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has announced that the development of the AH-4, a 155 millimeter/39 caliber lightweight towed gun howitzer, has been completed, IHS Jane’s International Defense Review reports. Furthermore, NORINCO revealed that serial production of the new gun can begin immediately.

The AH-4 lightweight gun howitzer has been specifically developed for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) rapid reaction forces. Given its relatively light weight of about four and a half tons, it can be airlifted by the PLA’s Changhe Z-18 medium transport helicopter and rapidly deployed even in mountainous terrain.

With its hydro-pneumatic suspension system, the AH-4 can be deployed in a firing position within three minutes and made ready to be moved in two minutes. The gun’s full crew consists of seven artillerymen. The maximum rate of fire is four rounds per minute.



More at the website.


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RE: Naval and Defense News - 7/20/2016 8:32:31 PM   
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The article states:

The AH-4 is purportedly very similar to the U.S.-made BAE Systems M777 155 mm/39 caliber ultra lightweight towed howitzers

Based on the photo, it looks like a strait up rip off of the M777

http://media.defenceindustrydaily.com/images/ORD_M777_Canadian_Under_CH-47_lg.jpg

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