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RE: Naval and Defense News - 11/28/2015 4:32:17 PM   
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http://freebeacon.com/national-security/china-again-tests-nuclear-hypersonic-missile/
http://www.janes.com/article/56282/us-officials-confirm-sixth-chinese-hypersonic-manoeuvring-strike-vehicle-test

US officials confirm sixth Chinese hypersonic manoeuvring strike vehicle test

Keypoints this time:
-The DF-ZF/Wu-14 hypersonic glider moved with Mach 5 instead of Mach 10 as with the five previous tests. This indicates that the speed is variable and would also add to the counter-interception capability of this weapon. The two previous tests provided evidence of this weapon's ability to perform 'extreme manoeuvers' and 'evasive action' at the speeds of Mach 10.
-The possible launch-vehicle was identified to be the Kuaizhou-1/2 series of solid-fuel fast response ORS space rockets, that have a military-grade road-mobile TEL (pictures below).
-According to the US analysts, the fact that this is already the 6th test since early 2014, indicates that the DF-ZF is a very high priority weapon for China, and that we can expect an accelerated development. According to Richard Fisher, China could deploy this weapon by 2020.




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RE: Naval and Defense News - 11/29/2015 8:00:25 PM   
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Indonesia buy 12 Su-35
http://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20151126072157-20-94137/ksau-menhan-sudah-teken-pengadaan-jet-tempur-sukhoi-su-35/

Just as planned

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 11/30/2015 7:20:47 AM   
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China Launched its 8th Type 052D Destroyer while the 4th Started Sea Trials with PLAN
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Based on pictures that have been released by Chinese spotters, it appears that the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) fourth Type 052D (NATO reporting name Luyang III class) destroyer started sea trials. In the meantime, another Type 052D was launched on November 28th. It is the 8th vessel in the class and the first one launched at the Dalian naval shipyard (Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company member of CSIC - China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation).

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3285

Chinese Army PLA Commissioned a Logistics Support Ship for South China Sea Islands Support
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The Chinese Ministry of Nationa Defense announced that a new logistics support ship of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began its service in Sansha City, south China's Hainan Province, on the morning of November 23, 2015. The supply ship (hull number GY820) is the largest of its kind in the PLA Army with a maximum displacement of 2,700 tons. The 90 meters long and 14.6 meters wide vessel will be based in the South China Sea region to support replenishment operations.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3284

French Navy Lafayette Class Frigate Surcouf in MM40 Block II Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Exercise

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The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced its Lafayette class frigate Surcouf (second ship of the class) launched an MBDA-made MM40 Block II Exocet anti-ship missile during a live fire test which took place on November 25 2015. The missile hit its target with high accuracy, showing the expertise of the French Navy to implement and maintain a complex weapons system for high-intensity conflict.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3287

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/2/2015 10:26:41 AM   
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French Navy Announced Aquitaine Frigate, First Ship of FREMM Class, is Now on Active Duty

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) just announced that the Aquitaine Frigate, first ship of the FREMM class of multi-mission frigates, has now entered "active duty" (admission au service actif in French). As we reported last week, Aquitaine is expected to join the Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group (CSG) in the coming days. This will be the first operational deployment for this new generation frigate.
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3300

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/3/2015 7:48:42 AM   
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To be taken with a pinch of slat but

First Details on Likely Future Type 75 LHD for PLAN Showed Up on China Government Website
The first details on a future landing helicopter dock (LHD) amphibious assault ship for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) may have emerged on a government website in China.
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3302

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/3/2015 9:47:20 AM   
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I think it's a rather interesting point is China never have their own LHA/D in her whole history, is because they never witness the actual ship itself like Wasp or America classes, and they have more trouble to design it than other warships. Even aircraft carrier they build have shortcuts from Ukraine.

So they propose it for export is more likely reflecting PLAN's uncertainty of how exactly they should use with it. Considering they also got Type 071 that could hose 4 helicopters and 4 LCACs could suffice for their current on-shore assault doctrine.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/3/2015 3:58:55 PM   
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Yep, 4x 16PC2-6B Diesel Engines, which are upgraded engines powering the Type 071 LPDs (designated 16PC2-6A).
They are in turn an upgraded variant of the Type 903 AOR's 16PC2-6 diesels.


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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/3/2015 4:16:16 PM   
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Jane's finally catched on to it.
http://www.janes.com/article/56401/new-plan-replenishment-ship-type-emerges

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New PLAN replenishment ship type emerges



Internet images have appeared showing what may be a new type of replenishment ship under construction for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).

The location of the shipyard where the vessel is in build is probably in China's southern Guangdong province.

The development is another PLAN move to enhance logistics support for deployed ships.

The class designator for the ship appears to be Type 901. Details are limited at this stage but the ship's estimated dimensions are a displacement of 40,000-45,000 tonnes and a beam of 31.5 m. Although photographs - shown on the cjdby.net website, for example - have only just emerged, the ship is at an advanced state of construction and a launch in early 2016 seems probable.

Construction of a second vessel may already be under way.


And they get the information from the same sources as we amateur spotters, heh.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/4/2015 3:25:20 PM   
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Rafale Ms aren't sitting idle!

French Navy Rafale M Conducted ISR Flights Above Libya From Charles de Gaulle CVN
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French Navy (Marine Nationale) Rafale M multi-role fighters conducted some Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) flight above Libya from aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on November 20th and 21st. The information comes from the French president's office as part of president Hollande's visit onboard the French Navy aircraft carrier today.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3313

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/5/2015 1:20:19 PM   
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Article on the poor state of India's ASW capability:
https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/india-floats-tender-for-new-maritime-helicopters-05075/

The seem to be suffering from a serious lack of credible ASW helos and towed array sonar, even on their latest surface ships.

"It’s a very poor situation, which would quickly turn disastrous if put to a military test."


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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/5/2015 3:21:53 PM   
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12th San Antonio class LPD Order Will Allow HII to Keep Construction Line Open Until LX(R)
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3317

Royal Australian Navy Commissioned its Second Canberra class LHD HMAS Adelaide
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3316

Vanguard-class SSBN HMS Vengeance Out Of Dockyard Following Long Overhaul Period
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3315

First Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Hull Turned Over at Textron Facility in Louisiana
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3314

Royal Netherlands Navy Walrus-class SSK Zeeleeuw Operational for Next 10 Years Following Refit
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3312

Russia's Northern Fleet Slava Class Cruiser Marshal Ustinov Project 1164 in Dockside Trials
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3311

Helibras Completes First Stage of H225M Integration Tests With Exocet Anti-Ship Missiles
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3306

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/7/2015 5:36:07 PM   
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Wow

France Takes Command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Task Force 50
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A French flag officer embarked in the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle took command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's Task Force 50 Dec. 7, leading coalition naval strike operations for Operation Inherent Resolve -- the fight to degrade and ultimately destroy the ISIL terrorist organization.
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This integration of France's premier naval strike force into a critical leadership role in the NAVCENT command and control structure demonstrates its exceptional interoperability with U.S. and other coalition forces.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3321

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/8/2015 9:56:57 PM   
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New attack with Tu-22M3 and Kalibr land-attack cruises missiles to targets in Syria 8 December 2015.
Something of ridiculous:
- The Tu-22M3 based in Mozdok, Northern Ossetia (a reactivated Long Range Aviation base) are keeping in attacks with dumb iron bombs. Their air-to-surface missiles are probably too old (their rocket engines) to be used, and they are uncapable of use more modern smart bombs (and probably in few weeks Russia will exhaust his stocks of smart bombs and will quit Syria).
- The Kilo-class Project 06363 Rostov-on-Don (one of the three only active submarines in service in the Black Sea fleet) launched her Kalibr missiles from surface, perhaps incapable to fire them submerged.
http://theaviationist.com/2015/12/08/kalibr-from-subs-against-syria/
http://russianships.info/eng/today/ (see Black Sea Fleet)

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/8/2015 10:06:12 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Broncepulido

- The Kilo-class Project 06363 Rostov-on-Don (one of the three only active submarines in service in the Black Sea fleet) launched her Kalibr missiles from surface, perhaps incapable to fire them submerged.




Is it possible the sub launched the missiles from the surface for the purpose of obtaining some propaganda footage?

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/8/2015 10:20:28 PM   
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Perhaps.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/8/2015 11:57:44 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Broncepulido


- The Kilo-class Project 06363 Rostov-on-Don (one of the three only active submarines in service in the Black Sea fleet) launched her Kalibr missiles from surface, perhaps incapable to fire them submerged.


What is interesting , all assumes that project 636.3 is exact copy of Vietnam 636M with only two TT able to fire
Kalibr missiles, but on this video "Rostov-on-Don" launch minimum four missiles salvo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwja7sogNs4

Does that means on project 636.3 all six TT Kalibr capable?
Also why you think "Rostov-on-Don" firing from surface? In video it is clearly subsurface launch




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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/9/2015 12:23:11 AM   
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Also why you think "Rostov-on-Don" firing from surface? In video it is clearly subsurface launch





Because, if you look closely, the hull of the sub can be seen in the video.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/9/2015 12:31:26 AM   
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Because, if you look closely, the hull of the sub can be seen in the video.


There is no hull visible when submarine fire missiles

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/9/2015 10:51:38 AM   
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At 0:18, fourth salvo of missile emerged from the surface of sea. Only this one is a confirmed submerged launch.

However, depth is nowhere to be determined at whole footage. My guess is in periscope depth, from the look of the angle of missile launches. The deeper the sub, the higher angle the missile emerges.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/9/2015 2:02:32 PM   
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My comment comes from the original The Aviationist comments to the footage, I was not in time to check it (perhaps also motivated by the propaganda stunt).

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/9/2015 2:58:02 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Broncepulido

My comment comes from the original The Aviationist comments to the footage, I was not in time to check it (perhaps also motivated by the propaganda stunt).

Whatever it is, shots fired, and we learn something with it.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/9/2015 10:47:15 PM   
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1st Type 901 40k tonne AOE launched!




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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/9/2015 11:35:01 PM   
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1st Type 901 40k tonne AOE launched!


Another picture compare to the size of the crane.



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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/10/2015 2:11:54 AM   
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These ships, along with the integrated reloading cranes that have been spotted onboard the 052C and 052D for their respective VLS complexes, the PLAN would have real force-multipliers soon. The comparatively fewer number of VLS cells onboard these Chinese ships could be somewhat made up with a solid replenishment capability.

Also, the launch was faster than expected. That shipyard might launch the 2nd hull next year, seeing how fast the construction was (barely more than one year).

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/10/2015 3:58:06 AM   
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Ship-borne VLS reloading can only be done supplementally -- if both ships caught in a middle of combat, the reload cranes will not have enough speed to put missiles in it.

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/10/2015 4:46:50 AM   
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Any kinds of drones for land-striking missions are identical, except for the price. An alleged Iraqi CH-4 UAV scored first kill with a missile, being captured as a footage:

http://youtu.be/9atYYPIrFcw

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/10/2015 12:31:14 PM   
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Russia to Go Ahead With Lavina Amphibious Assault Ship Project, Preliminary Design Completed

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The Krylov State Research Center completed the preliminary design of the versatile amphibious assault ship for the Russian Navy, the center’s executive director, Mikhail Zagorodnikov, told TASS on Thursday. He also said there is "no doubt" the ship will be developped. The Lavina (Avalanche) project was first unveiled during the ARMY-2015 defense exhibiton. "Krylov Central Scientific Research Institute is developing an alternative to the two Mistral LHDs. Avalanche will have a displacement of 24,000 tons, even more than the French ship" - a spokesman said at the time.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3335

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/10/2015 3:22:26 PM   
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It seems soon we will see new commander of Russian Navy ,
instead of Viktor Chirkov we will have Vladimir Korolev
http://lenta.ru/news/2015/12/09/new/ in russian

rumors say Chirkov removed for lack of aggressiveness in fight with main enemy,ship building/repair industry, official reason will be problem with health

we will see

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/13/2015 7:41:32 AM   
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Chinese Navy (PLAN) Commissioned its Third Type 052D Kunming-class Destroyer "Hefei"

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According to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) the third Type 052D (NATO reporting name Luyang III class) destroyer Hefei (hull number 174), was just commissioned on December 12 with China's South Sea Fleet. The vessel is now homeported at Yulin Naval Base located in the Yalong Bay (city of Sanya) on Hainan island.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3345

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RE: Naval and Defense News - 12/13/2015 11:53:35 PM   
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That's four month after the commissioning of the 2nd vessel 173 Changsha. They are getting faster. 175 should be in service early next year with that rate, making it possible to commission 3 052Ds per year, just one short of the annual 054A FFG launch rate.

As with the 056 Corvettes... I totally lost count of how many dozen are entering service each year. PLAN is getting really well funded these days...

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