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The report also briefly touched on China’s latest surface combatants, the Type 055 cruiser of the Renhai class, an estimated 10,000-ton ship that has larger missile capacity and can employ larger cruise missiles. That said, the report failed to state that open-source data has shown China is already building at least four, possibly five such ships at two different shipyards.

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During IMDEX Asia 2017, the international maritime defence exhibition held last month in Singapore, Navy Recognition had the chance to get aboard the latest addition to the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fleet: RSS Independence, the first of the next generation Littoral Mission Vessel, designed and built by local shipyard ST Marine.

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At IMDEX Asia 2017, the international maritime defence exhibition held last month in Singapore, local shipyard ST Marine unveiled a new addition to its Endurance family: The Endurance 170 Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD).
Based on the existing Endurance 160 design, the new vessel was designed as a multipurpose command and support ship for maritime operations. It can act as a command and logistic support vessel for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and search and rescue operations. The Endurance 170 LHD can also conduct amphibious operations and project power (troops and equipment) via ship to shore connectors or helicopters.

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KERSHIP, a joint venture created by Piriou shipyards and DCNS, launched the first BSAH (Bâtiments de Soutien et d’Assistance Hauturiers or offshore support and assistance vessels) vessel for the French Navy. The vessel, set to be christened "Loire" was launched in Concarneau, Brittany on June 1st.

The BSAH contract covers the design and construction of four ships of 70 meters in length with a full load displacement of about 2,600 tons. Two units of the firm tranche are scheduled for delivery in 2018 while the tranche 2 vessel are expected to be delivered in 2019. The BSAH are intended to be used by the French Navy in connection with the use of forces and in the field of "State action at sea".

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ORIGINAL: Hongjian

The North Korean KH-35 lookalike seems to be upgraded with longer range and IR-terminal seeker, as well as two way datalink.

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According to a statement by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles flew at a peak altitude of about 2 km (1.24 miles)—not exactly a "sea skimming" course, although the missiles appear to have dropped down to low altitude once the targets were detected.

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It was reported in June 2015 that JF-17 secured its first export contract from an Asian customer which is believed to be Myanmar. The $560m contract could involve an initial batch of 16 aircraft and the delivery could start in 2017. A recent image (July 2016) suggested that the 04 prototype has been wearing a new blue color scheme based upon customer's requirements. The first JF-17M was ready for taxi test in June 2017, wearing a similar blue camouflage.

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J-20A LRIP No. 15. So, maybe a full regiment by the end of the year...

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ORIGINAL: Gunner98

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J-20A LRIP No. 15. So, maybe a full regiment by the end of the year...

Do you know how many AC in a Chinese Regiment? Is it organized in Squadron type groups and can it have multiple tasks or is it more of a Cold War style 'One Regt = one task"?

Are all Regts a universal size?

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A regiment should be equivalent with a NATO squadron. 2-3 Regiments are subordinate to Air Divisions. Depending on affiliation and aircraft type, the number varies. PLAAF "heavy-fighter" Regiments (such as J-8, Flankers, and possibly the J-20 as well) usually have 24 planes (20 single seats, 4 tandem seats), while "light-fighter" Regiments (J-7, J-10; maybe J-31 will also fall into that category) have 28 planes (24 single seats, 4 tandem seats). PLANAF (Land based naval aviation) regiments have across the boards 24 planes (also 4 tandem variants per regiment).

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At MAST Asia 2017 (Maritime Air Systems & Technologies), the naval defense exhibition currently held in Tokyo, Japanese company Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) unveiled its Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) concept.

Mitsui's MLP is designed for large scale transportation of LCACs, MBTs, vehicles, cargo and equipment, with multi-mission and modular features. In addition to its aviation operations and amphibious capabilities, this MLP can act as an offshore base.

The design differs from the American MLP which comes in two variants: The Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) variant for amphibious operations and the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) variant focusing on aircraft operation. Mitsui's design appers to combine both roles on a single design.

Unlike the ESB, there is no aviation hangar forward. There are four helicopter spots on the "almost" flat top. There is an elevator for stores and equipment next to spot #2. There is also a ramp allowing vehicles access between the two main decks.

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At MAST Asia 2017, the Defense Maritime/Air Systems & Technologies Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries presents a demonstrator scale model of its new tracked amphibious vehicle fully designed by the Japanese Company. Mitsubishi expects to offer this project to the Japanese Defense Forces as next generation of amphibious vehicle.
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The Mitsubishi Amphibious vehicle will offer more capabilities in terms of protection, speed and mobility compared to the American AAV7. The vehicle can be used for sea and land operations.

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At MAST Asia 2017 (Maritime Air Systems & Technologies), the naval defense exhibition currently held in Tokyo, Japan's Acquisition Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) unveiled its HMSVO trimaran vessel concept. ATLA is a branch of Japan's MoD created in 2015 to "ensure technological superiority and respond to operational needs smoothly and quickly".

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Seven US Navy sailors are missing after their destroyer collided with a container ship near Japan, according to the Japanese Coast Guard.

At least three compartments of the USS Fitzgerald are reported to have flooded after the collision with the Philippine vessel ACX Crystal 56 miles southwest of Yokosuka.

Coast Guard official Takeshi Aikawa told Kyodo news agency that one Navy sailor had been evacuated by helicopter with a head injury but details of his or her condition are unknown.

Mr Aikawa said the US ship was not capable of moving by itself but that no damage or injuries had been reported with regards to the 29,060-tonne container ship and its crew.

The US 7th Fleet confirmed on Twitter that it was "working with the Japanese Coast Guard to conduct a medevac", adding that any other injuries among the crew were being assessed.

The Navy would only say it was still working to account for all personnel and could not confirm anyone was missing.

In a statement, the Navy said the USS Fitzgerald had "suffered damage on her starboard side above and below the waterline" in the accident on Friday evening UK time.

It added that the ship was operating under its own power, "although her propulsion is limited".

USS Dewey, medical assistance and two tugboats have been sent to help.

Footage on Japanese broadcaster NHK showed extensive damage to the mid-right side of the naval ship, which is an Arleigh Burke-class (Flight I) guided missile destroyer built in 1993.

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ORIGINAL: Dysta

Here's the recent video made by a German YouTuber, about an overview of US Navy & PLAN's comparison in 2014-2017 timeline. Despite many 'incorrect' claims (e.g. US military garrison in Singapore as he said which is wrong, but viewers forget US still had resupply access to the port), viewers are easily impressed by this report, and presuming the current Chinese Navy's is only as capable as replicate the same damage as Pearl Harbor-style preemptive strikes, or limited sea route protections.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=429Pu5342I4

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ORIGINAL: ExNusquam

Is anyone else surprised that the PLAN is already building hull 5 before hull 1 is in the water? They must be really confident in the design and the development status of it's sub-systems.