Indonesia Deploys First Powership
On Tuesday, the president of Indonesia attended the inauguration ceremony of the nation’s first of five contracted floating power stations. The 125
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Maersk Line Containership Spends Afternoon Aground Off Port Santos, Brazil – gCaptain
The Marersk Siagon, a 332-meter containership flying under the Liberian flag, ran aground at the Port of Santos access channel in Brazil during her departure Monday, December 7th. The Maersk Line ship was bound for Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The vessel was refloated later Monday night and had to be towed to an nearby anchorage. It is …
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Russia has unleashed another barrage of airstrikes on Syria, including the first combat launch of a new cruise missile from a Russian submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the country's defense minister said Tuesday
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Russia has unleashed another barrage of airstrikes on Syria, including the first combat launch of a new cruise missile from a Russian submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the country"s defense minister said Tuesday.
Russia launches new airstrikes in Syria; 1st from submarine
Russia has unleashed another barrage of airstrikes on Syria, including the first combat launch of a new cruise missile from a Russian submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday.
Russia has unleashed another barrage of airstrikes on Syria, including the first combat launch of a new cruise missile from a Russian submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the country"s defense minister said Tuesday
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"The United States already operates P8s from Japan and the Philippines, and has also conducted surveillance flights from Singapore's neighbor, Malaysia
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"The United States already operates P8s from Japan and the Philippines, and has also conducted surveillance flights from Singapore"s neighbor, Malaysia."
U.S. to deploy spy plane in Singapore amid China tensions
The United States has agreed with Singapore on a first deployment of the U.S. P8 Poseidon spy plane in Singapore this month, in a fresh response to China over its pursuit of territorial claims in the South China Sea.
"The United States already operates P8s from Japan and the Philippines, and has also conducted surveillance flights from Singapore"s neighbor, Malaysia
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The German Navy will support the French group assembled around the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle
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FIRST VIDEO: Russian submarines target ISIS in Syria from Mediterranean
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FIRST VIDEO: Russian submarines target ISIS in Syria from Mediterranean
FIRST VIDEO: Russian submarines target ISIS in Syria from Mediterranean
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The Spider Jet Robotic Cleaning device, used by local ship maintenance and repair firm Mencast Holdings, slashes ship repainting time from 2 months to 2 weeks. Plus, just 3 to 4 workers are needed when the machine is used, against 20 to 30 before. And there is no need to put up and take down huge amounts of scaffolding
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Small device speeds up ship repainting | Maritime news | VesselFinder
The Spider Jet Robotic Cleaning device, used by local ship maintenance and repair firm Mencast Holdings, slashes ship repainting time from 2 months to 2 weeks. Plus, just 3 to 4 workers are needed when the machine is used, against 20 to 30 before. And there is no need to put up and take down huge amounts of scaffolding
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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.
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. | |||
 Poster showing an LHD design on CSOC (China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company) stand during AAD 2014 in South Africa | |||
An article published on an official website of the Shanghai communist party mentions a company, Hudong Heavy Machinery Co., LTD (member of CSSC China State Shipbuilding Corporation, the largest shipbuilding group in China) that has been contracted to built "16PC2-6B" diesel engines for a new project of amphibious assault ship. The French Mistral class and Japanese Izumo class are mentioned as well. Here is the excerpt of interest in Chinese: "他谈到，公司研发的16PC2-6B主要用于国家两攻项目， Here is the link to the original article (the link doesn't work anymore, it may have been taken down). |
 LPD/LHD scale model on CSOC stand during IDEX 2013 in the UAE | |||
Open source information on the future PLAN amphibious assault ship is limited at best. From what is available today (and based on rumors), the class is likely to be called Type 75 with a standard displacement of 35,000 tons. In comparison, a French Mistral class displaces around 20,000 tons and a US Wasp class displaces around 40,000 tons. Based on the Chinese article, the vessel will likely be built in Shanghai at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSSC. LPD/LHD design for exportNavy Recognition saw Chinese LHD designs in the past while we were covering international defense shows. At AAD 2014 last year in South Africa, the CSOC standfeatured an LHD design called "LPD". And during IDEX 2013 in the UAE, we interview a representative about the LHD/LPD basic specifications. Read our article at this link to learn more about the specifications of the vessel. |
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Revealed: Russian-Built Kilo Submarine 'Kills' American Nuclear Sub
Revealed: Russian-Built Kilo Submarine 'Kills' American Nuclear Sub
The Indian media is claiming that one of New Delhi’s Russian-builtKilo-class diesel-electric attack submarines managed to “sink” a nuclear-powered U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine during exercises in October.
The Indian submarine INS Sindhudhvaj (S56) allegedly “killed” USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) during an exercise called Malabar that is held annually between India, Japan and the United States. According to the Indians, the submarines were assigned to track each other down in the Bay of Bengal. “The way it happens is that the Sindhudhvaj recorded the Hydrophonic Effect (HE) - simply put, underwater noise - of the nuclear powered submarine and managed to positively identify it before locking on to it. Being an exercise what did not happen was the firing,” an Indian naval officer told India Today. The Indian vessel then “sank” USSCity of Corpus Christi using 533mm torpedoes.
If the Indian description of the events is correct, it would be a bright spot in an otherwise dismal record for New Delhi’s undersea force. In recent years, the woefully neglected Indian submarine fleet has suffered numerous calamities. Submarines have run aground, caught fire and even sunk due to a combination of underinvestment, negligence and corruption. Perhaps the worst incident was when INS Sindhurakshaksank when at harbor in Mumbai after a series of explosions in the forward torpedo bay, killing eighteen sailors.
Nonetheless, it’s not a huge surprise that a Russian-built Kilo would be able to defeat a Los Angeles-class attack boat. The Los Angeles-class is a dated design that is slowly being replaced by the newer and exponentially quieter Virginia-class submarine. However, it must be noted that we do not know the rules of engagement or parameters that the sides had agreed to. Furthermore, it must be noted there is the possibility of exaggeration.
But the basic facts are that the Kilo is an extremely quiet and very capable submarine owing to its diesel-electric propulsion system. Running on electrical power while submerged, diesel-electric boats have been described as “a hole in the water” and are a vexing problem for the U.S. Navy. Developing ways to counter such vessels is a high-priority for Washington as many potential adversaries like China and Iran operate such submarines.
While diesel-electric boats are generally quieter than nuclear submarines, the U.S. Navy prefers atomic powered vessels because of their range, speed and endurance. The U.S. Navy’s global mission essentially mandates a vessel that can operate independently far from home waters for extended periods. Navies with a more localized mission can afford to operate short-range diesel-electric boats.
While the Indian report may or may not be correct, this incident highlights the need to completely replace the Los Angeles-class with Virginia-classboats as soon as possible. The Virginia-class is orders of magnitude quieter and offers far better sensors and carries more weapons. The newer vessels are far more effective against threats like the Kilo than their Los Angeles-class predecessors. Buying as many Virginias as possible becomes especially important as more and more potential adversaries procure advanced diesel-electric boats like the Kilo or the even more capable Russian-built Amur.
The Indian submarine INS Sindhudhvaj (S56) allegedly “killed” USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) during an exercise called Malabar that is held annually between India, Japan and the United States. According to the Indians, the submarines were assigned to track each other down in the Bay of Bengal. “The way it happens is that the Sindhudhvaj recorded the Hydrophonic Effect (HE) - simply put, underwater noise - of the nuclear powered submarine and managed to positively identify it before locking on to it. Being an exercise what did not happen was the firing,” an Indian naval officer told India Today. The Indian vessel then “sank” USSCity of Corpus Christi using 533mm torpedoes.
If the Indian description of the events is correct, it would be a bright spot in an otherwise dismal record for New Delhi’s undersea force. In recent years, the woefully neglected Indian submarine fleet has suffered numerous calamities. Submarines have run aground, caught fire and even sunk due to a combination of underinvestment, negligence and corruption. Perhaps the worst incident was when INS Sindhurakshaksank when at harbor in Mumbai after a series of explosions in the forward torpedo bay, killing eighteen sailors.
Nonetheless, it’s not a huge surprise that a Russian-built Kilo would be able to defeat a Los Angeles-class attack boat. The Los Angeles-class is a dated design that is slowly being replaced by the newer and exponentially quieter Virginia-class submarine. However, it must be noted that we do not know the rules of engagement or parameters that the sides had agreed to. Furthermore, it must be noted there is the possibility of exaggeration.
But the basic facts are that the Kilo is an extremely quiet and very capable submarine owing to its diesel-electric propulsion system. Running on electrical power while submerged, diesel-electric boats have been described as “a hole in the water” and are a vexing problem for the U.S. Navy. Developing ways to counter such vessels is a high-priority for Washington as many potential adversaries like China and Iran operate such submarines.
While diesel-electric boats are generally quieter than nuclear submarines, the U.S. Navy prefers atomic powered vessels because of their range, speed and endurance. The U.S. Navy’s global mission essentially mandates a vessel that can operate independently far from home waters for extended periods. Navies with a more localized mission can afford to operate short-range diesel-electric boats.
While the Indian report may or may not be correct, this incident highlights the need to completely replace the Los Angeles-class with Virginia-classboats as soon as possible. The Virginia-class is orders of magnitude quieter and offers far better sensors and carries more weapons. The newer vessels are far more effective against threats like the Kilo than their Los Angeles-class predecessors. Buying as many Virginias as possible becomes especially important as more and more potential adversaries procure advanced diesel-electric boats like the Kilo or the even more capable Russian-built Amur.
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Revealed: Russian-Built Kilo Submarine ‘Kills’ American Nuclear Sub
Revealed: Russian-Built Kilo Submarine ‘Kills’ American Nuclear Sub The Indian media is claiming that one of New Delhi’s Russian-builtKilo-class diesel-electric attack submarines managed to “sink” a nuclear-powered U.S…
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Revealed: Russian-Built Kilo Submarine ‘Kills’ American Nuclear Sub
Revealed: Russian-Built Kilo Submarine ‘Kills’ American Nuclear Sub The Indian media is claiming that one of New Delhi’s Russian-builtKilo-class diesel-electric attack submarines managed to “sink” a nuclear-powered U.S…
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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.
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 …
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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.
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 …
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Atlanta Warbird Weekend to Host the AVG Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary
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Atlanta Warbird Weekend to Host the AVG Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary
Atlanta Warbird Weekend to Host the AVG Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary. Commemorative Air Force leads aviation celebration and AVG Flying Tigers tribute
Atlanta Warbird Weekend to Host the AVG Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary
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USS Sebec (AO-87) refueling an escort carrier at sea, 2 October 1944
USS Sebec (AO-87) refueling an escort carrier at sea, 2 October 1944. The CVE is believed to be USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71), ten days before the Battle of Leyte Gulf. BuAer photo # 249014.
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USS Sebec (AO-87) refueling an escort carrier at sea, 2 October 1944
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Soviet gunship LAHTA 1941
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