Slitherine

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On August 4, 2015, the French Navy (Marine Nationale) took over full responsibility and the effective command of ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Le Triomphant (S616). This transfer of responsibility is an important milestone following the refit period started in May 2013 for maintenance, repairs, modernization and adaptation to the M51 new generation submarine launched ballistic missile (SLMB). Le Triomphant will now start some trials at sea before returning in the operational cycle.
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Le Triomphant, head of the class commissioned in 1997, returned to the French Navy SSBN base of L'île Longue on April 14, 2015, following 20 months of work at the DCNS shipyard in Brest naval base. Work focused on the upgrade of the missile launch system. The SSBN is switching from the M45 SLBM to the new generation M51 SLBM. The submarine was also fitted with the new SYCOBS tactical combat system (a new combat management system common to Barracuda class SSN and the Le Triomphant class) and an overall more efficient navigation system (SGN-3E). Le Triomphant will also be able to deploy the F21 new generation heavyweight torpedo for self defense once procured by the French Navy. Finally, this periodic downtime was an important step for the Le Triomphant since this was her mid-life refit.

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ORIGINAL: Dysta

Sorry for the late response, I searched so many sources all night to reply.

I list those unchanged/ongoing issues from 'DB3000 issues' spreadsheet below:

(Sources are in spreadsheet as I cannot post source location yet)

Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!

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ORIGINAL: navyrecognition

Update to Le Triomphant SSBN

Modernization of French Strategic Oceanic Force: Le Triomphant SSBN Now Fitted with M51 SLBM

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On August 4, 2015, the French Navy (Marine Nationale) took over full responsibility and the effective command of ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Le Triomphant (S616). This transfer of responsibility is an important milestone following the refit period started in May 2013 for maintenance, repairs, modernization and adaptation to the M51 new generation submarine launched ballistic missile (SLMB). Le Triomphant will now start some trials at sea before returning in the operational cycle.
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Le Triomphant, head of the class commissioned in 1997, returned to the French Navy SSBN base of L'île Longue on April 14, 2015, following 20 months of work at the DCNS shipyard in Brest naval base. Work focused on the upgrade of the missile launch system. The SSBN is switching from the M45 SLBM to the new generation M51 SLBM. The submarine was also fitted with the new SYCOBS tactical combat system (a new combat management system common to Barracuda class SSN and the Le Triomphant class) and an overall more efficient navigation system (SGN-3E). Le Triomphant will also be able to deploy the F21 new generation heavyweight torpedo for self defense once procured by the French Navy. Finally, this periodic downtime was an important step for the Le Triomphant since this was her mid-life refit.

more at http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2989

Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!

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The mission of LD2000 is to protect high-value ground assets such as nuclear facilities, TBM launching positions, long-range SAM troops and central command centers, etc.

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While intended to fulfill much the same role as the Russian Pantsyr S1 / SA-22 system, the LD-2000 is hampered by older technology acquisition and engagement radar technology in comparison with its Russian competitor. The cited use of SLC-2 / AN/TPQ-37 Block 1B Firefinder artillery locating radar indicates an intent to address this capability limitation. This radar is however optimised for the CBR role, which differs in geometry from the Counter-PGM roles.

This will limit the system's ability to acquire and track low signature targets, especially guided weapons. To date no evidence has emerged showing the integration of extant PESA air defence engagement radars such as the H-200 or SJ-231 with the LD-2000 system, both of these radars providing the power-aperture performance and beam-steering agility required to make the LD-2000 genuinely effective in killing salvoes of high angle low signature smart munitions. A single H-200 or SJ-231 supporting three, four or six LD-2000 fire units makes for a formidable point defence capability.

Current acquisition radar technology does not preclude further development of this system as China's industry eventually masters PESA and AESA antenna technology. A mature LD-2000 variant has the potential to be a very effective terminal defence weapon against supersonic and subsonic guided weapons.

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2296
Type 052D Luyang III [172 Kunming] (China)

Issue: Incorrect picture (from Database Images & Descriptions Add-ons), Also 173 (Changsha, 2015) is in service.

Suggested solution: Change the picture for 172 to the correct one, Add 173 Changsha in database

Remark: 173 Changsha has no real photo yet, General Description is recommened (if not necessary) to include.

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I might also add that the Type 052C Luyang-II still needs some fixing, though. In the DB, it still lacks its ECM suite, towed torpedo decoy and Mineral-ME OTH radars, systems that she shares with the 052D and 054A.

The 052C Luyang-II's only difference to the 052D Luyang-III is, aside of the main radars, that it lacks a VDS. ECM, OTH and torpedo-decoy remain consistent with the other/newer ships.

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ORIGINAL: SASR

Mk.15 Mod.31 SeaRAM installation on 4 USN Arleigh Burke class DDGs. It will replace the 20mm CIWS currently onboard. They could be done with the installation sometime in 2016.

USS Carney (DDG 64)
USS Ross (DDG 71)
USS Donald Cook (DDG 75)
USS Porter (DDG 78)

From : http://www.janes.com/article/53273/searam-set-for-rota-based-ddg-51-destroyers

"The US Navy (USN) is moving ahead with a fast-track programme to install Raytheon Missile Systems' Mk 15 Mod 31 SeaRAM inner-layer missile system on four DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided-missile destroyers forward deployed to Rota, Spain.

Using funding reprogrammed from fiscal year 2015 (FY 2015) appropriations, the navy will acquire four SeaRAM systems for installation on USS Carney (DDG 64), USS Ross (DDG 71), USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) and USS Porter (DDG 78). It has also provisioned funds for Aegis/SeaRAM integration, and combat system hardware/software modifications.

The Mk 15 Mod 31 SeaRAM is an adaptation of the Mk 15 Block 1B close-in weapon system (CIWS) that replaces the 20 mm M61A1 Gatling gun with an 11-round guide for the RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM)."

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Do you know if they're replacing the forward or aft CWIS? All of those ships are Flight I BMD vessels that have 2 CWIS. Or are they replacing both?

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ORIGINAL: Dysta

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I might also add that the Type 052C Luyang-II still needs some fixing, though. In the DB, it still lacks its ECM suite, towed torpedo decoy and Mineral-ME OTH radars, systems that she shares with the 052D and 054A.

The 052C Luyang-II's only difference to the 052D Luyang-III is, aside of the main radars, that it lacks a VDS. ECM, OTH and torpedo-decoy remain consistent with the other/newer ships.

Didn't find out actually, but could you elaborate what kind of ECM system are they using? Name, range and abilities.

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ORIGINAL: Rudd

Low priority

LD-2000, land-based version of the Type 730 shipboard seven-barrelled 30mm close-in weapon system (CIWS).

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The mission of LD2000 is to protect high-value ground assets such as nuclear facilities, TBM launching positions, long-range SAM troops and central command centers, etc.

Three different versions pictured
1. With Type 347G radar

2. With Type 347G radar and with elevating mast acquisition radar

3. Type 347G, different mast acquisition radar, and 6 TY-90 SAMs


Reported to have EO/IR and laser designator

Parade/base inspection pics(also showing round mast radar)
http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-PLA-Div-ADS.html#mozTocId541017
http://www.armyrecognition.com/airshow_china_2014_zhuhai_news_coverage_report_uk/chinese_ld2000_ground-based_close-in_30mm_seven-barrel_cannon_air_defense_weapon_system_1711143.html
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product4174.html

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While intended to fulfill much the same role as the Russian Pantsyr S1 / SA-22 system, the LD-2000 is hampered by older technology acquisition and engagement radar technology in comparison with its Russian competitor. The cited use of SLC-2 / AN/TPQ-37 Block 1B Firefinder artillery locating radar indicates an intent to address this capability limitation. This radar is however optimised for the CBR role, which differs in geometry from the Counter-PGM roles.

This will limit the system's ability to acquire and track low signature targets, especially guided weapons. To date no evidence has emerged showing the integration of extant PESA air defence engagement radars such as the H-200 or SJ-231 with the LD-2000 system, both of these radars providing the power-aperture performance and beam-steering agility required to make the LD-2000 genuinely effective in killing salvoes of high angle low signature smart munitions. A single H-200 or SJ-231 supporting three, four or six LD-2000 fire units makes for a formidable point defence capability.

Current acquisition radar technology does not preclude further development of this system as China's industry eventually masters PESA and AESA antenna technology. A mature LD-2000 variant has the potential to be a very effective terminal defence weapon against supersonic and subsonic guided weapons.

This could be already implemented. This sat image may show LD-2000s at a HQ-9 site at 40.352183°, 116.682721°

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Thanks for the heads-up! Anyone know else know about the designation?

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ORIGINAL: Dysta

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ORIGINAL: Dysta

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I might also add that the Type 052C Luyang-II still needs some fixing, though. In the DB, it still lacks its ECM suite, towed torpedo decoy and Mineral-ME OTH radars, systems that she shares with the 052D and 054A.

The 052C Luyang-II's only difference to the 052D Luyang-III is, aside of the main radars, that it lacks a VDS. ECM, OTH and torpedo-decoy remain consistent with the other/newer ships.

Didn't find out actually, but could you elaborate what kind of ECM system are they using? Name, range and abilities.

I found it, it's HZ-100 (originally named Type 825, not found in database) and Type 984 (in database, only used by 052D).

It's also been used by 054, 054A and 052C. 056 and other older combat vessels are remain unconfirmed.