FIRST PHOTOS FROM NEW U.S AIRFIELD IN NORTHERN SYRIA

Source: The Aviationist By David Cenciotti CENTCOM has just published some interesting photographs of U.S. assets supporting Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. In particular, the images depict U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J operating from an austere runway at what the official captions refer to as an… Continue reading FIRST PHOTOS FROM NEW U.S AIRFIELD IN NORTHERN SYRIA

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SUPPRESSING AIR DEFENCES BY COLLECTIVE OPERATIONS OF ATTACK UAVS

Source: Army Recognition Robotizing of weapon systems is an outstanding trend in modern military hardware development. The massive introduction of robotic complexes for military purposes and relevant technologies since the mid-21st century brought about revolutionary changes in military theory and practice, the “Military-Industrial Courier” writes. In terms of complexity and amount of missions to be… Continue reading SUPPRESSING AIR DEFENCES BY COLLECTIVE OPERATIONS OF ATTACK UAVS

BAE SYSTEMS TRIUMPHS IN £20BN AUSTRALIA FRIGATE CONTRACT

Source: FT By Jamie Smyth in Sydney and Peggy Hollinger BAE Systems has beaten Italian and Spanish rivals to win a multibillion-dollar contract to build Australia’s new fleet of warships in a victory that should strengthen defence ties between London and Canberra just as Britain exits the EU. The UK defence giant will supply nine… Continue reading BAE SYSTEMS TRIUMPHS IN £20BN AUSTRALIA FRIGATE CONTRACT

CHINA’S NEW VIDEO OF ITS NAVAL-AVIATION FORCES BLOWS “TOP GUN” AWAY

Source: Business Insider By Tom Demerly The Chinese Peoples’ Liberation Army Navy and the Chinese micro-blogging, social-media outlet Sina Weibo are rocking the web with a new motivational video of Chinese naval air and sea power that is a pure adrenaline fix. You could say it’s the Chinese “Top Gun” but even better. The soundtrack… Continue reading CHINA’S NEW VIDEO OF ITS NAVAL-AVIATION FORCES BLOWS “TOP GUN” AWAY

RUSSIAN NAVY TO INCREASE PRECISION WEAPONS AND BLUE WATERS VESSELS

Source: Navy Recognition The Russian Navy will increase the number of warships with precision weapons in blue waters, Commander-in-Chief Admiral Vladimir Korolev said. “The fleet will be armed with precision weapon carriers. Their share in blue-water forces will increase,” he said. There will be a gradual transition to the construction of bigger displacement ships. “It… Continue reading RUSSIAN NAVY TO INCREASE PRECISION WEAPONS AND BLUE WATERS VESSELS

TURKISH ECONOMY MINISTER: US CALL TO HALT IRAN OIL IMPORTS DOES NOT BIND TURKEY

Belçika'nın başkenti Brüksel'e gelen Ekonomi Bakanı Nihat Zeybekçi, Türkiye'nin Brüksel Büyükelçiliği binasında basın toplantısı düzenledi. (Dursun Aydemir - Anadolu Ajansı)

Source: Reuters Turkey does not consider itself bound by the United States’ push to stop Iran exporting oil from November and will work to ensure that its “brother country” is not hurt by the U.S. move, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci said on Wednesday. The U.S. State Department on Tuesday called on all countries to stop… Continue reading TURKISH ECONOMY MINISTER: US CALL TO HALT IRAN OIL IMPORTS DOES NOT BIND TURKEY

MARITIME INDUSTRY RELEASES BMP5 AND GLOBAL COUNTER PIRACY GUIDANCE

Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset is pictured during counter piracy operations in the Indian Ocean.

EU NAVFOR welcomes the announcement of the publication of BMP5. In addition we welcome the launch of  Global Counter Piracy Guidance. These documents have and will continue to contribute to the security and safety of merchant shipping  transiting the High Risk Areas off the Horn of Africa. BMP5 continues to strongly encourage shipping operators to register… Continue reading MARITIME INDUSTRY RELEASES BMP5 AND GLOBAL COUNTER PIRACY GUIDANCE

SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH, SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO) (MCA)

About the course Our course follows the ISPS Code, which is a comprehensive set of maritime security measures to enhance the safety and security of ships and port facilities against criminal, terrorist, espionage, and piracy threats. The ISPS Code 2004 update provides a standardised model of risk management that is internationally recognised. Designed in the… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH, SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO) (MCA)

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WILL $95B FOR R&D MAKE ITS WAY TO THE FINAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL?

Source:Defense News By: Joe Gould Senate defense appropriators have advanced a proposed $675 billion Pentagon spending measure for 2019, touting its heavy investment in innovation and research to maintain America’s military edge. Hewing to the bipartisan, two-year budget deal, the spending bill includes $607.1 billion in base budget funding and $67.9 billion in the war… Continue reading WILL $95B FOR R&D MAKE ITS WAY TO THE FINAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL?