[QUOTE] Iran has commissioned its first Fateh-class submarine. The 600t boat is armed with four torpedo launchers which, according to Iranian officials, can launch also cruise missiles.
Even then, several were in poor material condition. Different world, different mission. Newer carriers require less time between deployments and CVN have longer times between RCOH. USN has a hard time filling CVW’s as is. Might be time to reconsider a sea control ship paradigm to fill peacetime deployment needs. Those big deck LHA aren’t going to be recreating Incheon in future war scenarios. Use em.
First, this talk about retiring the USS Harry S.Truman early. Was nothing but a political ploy to prop up ship building. Which, has likely reached the funding plateau. With the Democrats gaining control of the US House of Representatives. Second, while CVN's (Nuclear Power Aircraft Carriers) are very expensive to operate and maintain. With the arrival of the Ford Class that number will drop substantially. As they will have smaller crews and generally are more efficient across the board. Remember, the USN has one in service and two under construction. So, 30-40% of the Carrier Fleet will be new by 2030. In addition the last 2-3 of the Nimitz Class are of a modified design. Which, while not as efficient and capable as the new Ford Class. Are nonetheless an improvement over the earlier Nimitz Carriers. So, even they will contribute lower costs and projecting more power.
Nor, does any of that touch on similar improvements to future CVW's (Air Wing). Which, will also have similar benefits. (Super Hornet Blk III, F-35C, MQ-25, etc.) Being cheaper to operate while providing vastly more striking power!
So, to recap in the coming decade the USN Super Carrier Fleet will be both more "Efficient" and much more "Powerful" than the existing Fleet.
Oh, and it does stop there. As the Amphibious Fleet has been forgotten as it has very similar gains. With New Ships (LHA/LHD) and Aircraft (F-35B's and Ospreys)
Yet, to listen to the critics. All is lost and we should throw it all away and start over??? (LOL) :stupid:
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By: BlackArcher
- 11th March 2019 at 18:05Permalink
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The Portuguese Frigate NRP Corte Real escorting the Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean
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By: Tango III - 18th February 2019 at 20:05 Permalink
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By: Tango III - 18th February 2019 at 20:08 Permalink - Edited 18th February 2019 at 20:25
Iran Unveils 'Cruise-Missile Equipped' Submarine
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Iran has commissioned its first Fateh-class submarine. The 600t boat is armed with four torpedo launchers which, according to Iranian officials, can launch also cruise missiles.
https://twitter.com/D__Mitch/status/1097182240721776642
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By: Tango III - 18th February 2019 at 20:11 Permalink
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By: Tango III - 18th February 2019 at 20:14 Permalink
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By: Tango III - 18th February 2019 at 20:22 Permalink
US Navy commissions fifth ship in 50 days
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By: Tango III - 18th February 2019 at 20:52 Permalink
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By: Tango III - 18th February 2019 at 21:05 Permalink
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By: Yama - 23rd February 2019 at 16:04 Permalink
Finland chooses ESSM for Squadron2020 corvettes:
[h=1]Surface-to-air missile system for Pohjanmaa-class corvettes[/h]
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By: FBW - 28th February 2019 at 17:12 Permalink
https://breakingdefense.com/2019/02/pentagon-to-retire-uss-truman-early-shrinking-carrier-fleet-to-10/
Congress is never going to allow this. They wouldn't allow the Navy to divest of geriatric CG-47's
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By: St. John - 28th February 2019 at 18:49 Permalink - Edited 28th February 2019 at 18:50
Ah 1990, when there were 17 supercarriers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeli..._Navy#Timeline
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By: FBW - 1st March 2019 at 00:55 Permalink
Even then, several were in poor material condition. Different world, different mission. Newer carriers require less time between deployments and CVN have longer times between RCOH. USN has a hard time filling CVW’s as is. Might be time to reconsider a sea control ship paradigm to fill peacetime deployment needs. Those big deck LHA aren’t going to be recreating Incheon in future war scenarios. Use em.
By: Anonymous - 7th March 2019 at 09:38 Permalink
First, this talk about retiring the USS Harry S.Truman early. Was nothing but a political ploy to prop up ship building. Which, has likely reached the funding plateau. With the Democrats gaining control of the US House of Representatives. Second, while CVN's (Nuclear Power Aircraft Carriers) are very expensive to operate and maintain. With the arrival of the Ford Class that number will drop substantially. As they will have smaller crews and generally are more efficient across the board. Remember, the USN has one in service and two under construction. So, 30-40% of the Carrier Fleet will be new by 2030. In addition the last 2-3 of the Nimitz Class are of a modified design. Which, while not as efficient and capable as the new Ford Class. Are nonetheless an improvement over the earlier Nimitz Carriers. So, even they will contribute lower costs and projecting more power.
Nor, does any of that touch on similar improvements to future CVW's (Air Wing). Which, will also have similar benefits. (Super Hornet Blk III, F-35C, MQ-25, etc.) Being cheaper to operate while providing vastly more striking power!
So, to recap in the coming decade the USN Super Carrier Fleet will be both more "Efficient" and much more "Powerful" than the existing Fleet.
Oh, and it does stop there. As the Amphibious Fleet has been forgotten as it has very similar gains. With New Ships (LHA/LHD) and Aircraft (F-35B's and Ospreys)
Yet, to listen to the critics. All is lost and we should throw it all away and start over??? (LOL) :stupid:
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By: BlackArcher - 11th March 2019 at 18:05 Permalink
India signs $3 billion SSN lease agreement with Russia
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By: ananda - 12th March 2019 at 15:11 Permalink
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-proposes-european-aircraft-carrier/
Joint Euro Carriers force being floats by German politician.
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By: ananda - 13th March 2019 at 15:08 Permalink
https://www.janes.com/article/87175/indonesia-leans-towards-iver-huitfeldt-class-for-frigate-acquisition
Iver Huitfeldt design become front runner on Indonesian Navy Frigates program.
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By: Stonewall - 13th March 2019 at 19:48 Permalink
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The Portuguese Frigate NRP Corte Real escorting the Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean
source: https://m.facebook.com/revistademarinha/photos/a.871579279545351/2155599871143279/?type=3
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By: pilatus - 14th March 2019 at 16:44 Permalink
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By: pilatus - 14th March 2019 at 16:46 Permalink
US Navy Flagship visits Manila after sailing in disputed sea
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By: pilatus - 14th March 2019 at 16:49 Permalink
The US navy will hit a milestone ship count in 2020
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By: pilatus - 14th March 2019 at 16:51 Permalink
Russian Navy enters Syrian waters for new mission