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Interoperability is the key to success in military exercises like Saber Strike 24. As part of the DEFENDER 24 series, the U.S. Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment is leading the charge in pushing technology that elevates and improves capabilities. One of the most critical aspects of Saber Strike is integrating new communication equipment for U.S. forces and mission partners. By doing so, the U.S. Army is at the forefront of promoting seamless communication between nations. #SaberStrike24 #MilitaryTechnology #Interoperability https://lnkd.in/e65eSGeU

🌍 Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East: Airstrike on Houthis as Truman Strike Group Arrives in Region🚢✈️ Last night, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed precision airstrikes on Houthi command facilities in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, following reports of Houthi missile activity aimed at Israel. This marks a significant escalation in an already volatile region. Key Developments:  1️⃣ Airstrikes: CENTCOM targeted a "hub for coordinating Houthi operations," including attacks on U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.  2️⃣ Missile Activity: The Houthis claimed attacks on multiple locations in Israel, including Ben Gurion Airport, Haifa, and Ashkelon. Though intercepted, debris caused minor incidents in Jerusalem, adding to the tension.  3️⃣ Carrier Strike Group Deployment: The Harry S. Truman Strike Group has now entered CENTCOM’s operational theatre, taking over from the Eisenhower group after an intensive nine-month deployment. The Truman strike group, comprising advanced warships like the USS Gettysburg, USS Stout, and USS Jason Dunham, is prepared for full-spectrum operations to protect U.S. and allied interests. This deployment underlines the critical importance of securing maritime trade routes and maintaining stability in this strategic region. 📈 Impact on Global Trade: The continued threat to commercial shipping in the region raises alarms for global supply chains. As tensions escalate, the risk to critical trade arteries such as the Bab el-Mandeb Strait increases, potentially affecting energy markets and supply lines worldwide. #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

Col Purcell started by underscoring that the grounding of the Ospreys by the services after the accident last year with an Air Force Osprey, created a challenge for them. Not having Ospreys – which frankly are a bedrock platform in the transformation of their concept of operations – caused a problem in the WTI. There were some missions they simply could not do, and shifted assets around to do missions which was not their primary mission focus. One mission which has been identified and which MAWTS-1 has been training for is the TRAP mission associated with a maritime strike mission. The need to recover rapidly any personnel downed in a maritime assault mission is something the Osprey is uniquely positioned to do. Only you can’t do it if it is not there. Fortunately, the ban on Osprey use was lifted in time for them to be able to use the Osprey in the maritime strike event within FINEX. https://lnkd.in/eiq7UkJs

The US Navy is seeking early industry feedback on the Coalition Affordable Maritime Strike Weapon System (CAMS), aiming for production by FY 2027. This medium-range maritime strike weapon, designed for use by coalition partners, underscores the importance of cost-effective, versatile munitions for modern naval warfare. Opportunities for CRG Clients w/ CRG’s SME Advice: 1. Prototyping and Development of CAMS:   - Advice: Focus on developing scalable prototypes that meet the Navy's requirements for surface, sub-surface, and air-launch variants.   - Key Differentiator: CRG’s expertise in rapid prototyping and modular design ensures flexible solutions that align with the Navy’s production and deployment timelines. 2. Production Capacity Scaling:   - Advice: Invest in expanding production capabilities to meet the Navy’s target of 250 rounds per year for CAMS.   - Key Differentiator: CRG’s strategic partnerships and manufacturing efficiencies can help clients scale production while maintaining cost-effectiveness. 3. International Collaboration:   - Advice: Leverage opportunities for collaboration with international coalition partners to enhance cost-sharing and technology exchange.   - Key Differentiator: CRG’s global network and experience in international defense contracts position clients to effectively collaborate and meet coalition demands. 4. Cost Optimization and Exportability:   - Advice: Design CAMS to be cost-effective and easily exportable to maximize adoption by coalition partners.   - Key Differentiator: CRG’s focus on cost optimization and compliance with international standards ensures competitive and widely accepted solutions. CRG has a proven track record of facilitating client wins & helping manage billions in TCV on USMIL, NATO & federal agency contracts around the world. Leveraging our expertise can help you navigate the complexities of defense procurement, ensuring your innovative solutions meet stringent military requirements and maximize market opportunities. Visit crgroupinc.com or reach out at contact@crgroupinc.com. #IL - #VA - #DC - #Dubai, #UAE. #CRG #Navy #MaritimeStrike #CAMS #DefenseTech #MilitaryInnovation #NavalWarfare #TechDevelopment #CoalitionDefense #MissileSystems #DefenseContracting #USNavy #OperationalReadiness #ModernWarfare #IntegratedSystems #DefenseIndustry #Innovation #NAVAIR #Prototyping #ProductionScaling #InternationalCollaboration #CostOptimization #Exportability #AdvancedDefense #CombatSolutions #DOD #GlobalSecurity #DefensePartnerships #MilitaryProcurement #USN

Gen Sam Manekshaw MC: Part I An account of Day One of the 1971 Indo-Pak War (3rd December) under Sam Bahadur’s leadership: On 3rd December 1971, Pakistan launched Operation Chengiz Khan, a pre-emptive airstrike targeting Indian airbases, including Agra, Amritsar, and Pathankot. This act marked the formal beginning of the war. General Sam Manekshaw, known for his decisiveness, immediately mobilized Indian forces, having meticulously prepared for such an eventuality. Within hours, India’s response was swift and coordinated. The Indian Air Force countered the Pakistani strikes, launching their own attacks deep into Pakistani territory. On the ground, Indian forces began offensive operations along both the western and eastern fronts. In the east, Manekshaw’s well-planned strategy came into motion as Indian troops, supported by Mukti Bahini fighters, started advancing into East Pakistan (modern-day Bangladesh). He emphasized rapid maneuvers and surprise tactics, ensuring that the momentum stayed with India from the outset. General Manekshaw’s leadership was pivotal in ensuring India’s preparedness, preventing panic, and setting the stage for a decisive victory in the coming days. The war’s opening day demonstrated India’s readiness and the effectiveness of Manekshaw’s strategic foresight. 1. The Pre-emptive Strike On the evening of 3rd December 1971, Pakistan launched Operation Chengiz Khan, targeting 11 Indian airbases, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Srinagar, and Agra. The attacks mirrored Israel’s strategy in the Six-Day War but failed to achieve the same impact. While Pakistan hoped to disable India’s air capabilities, their strikes inflicted limited damage due to India’s preparedness. 2. General Manekshaw’s Immediate Response As soon as the attacks were reported, Sam Manekshaw, the Chief of Army Staff, acted decisively. His pre-war preparations—ensuring India’s forces were strategically deployed and supplies were ready—allowed India to retaliate effectively. Manekshaw immediately advised Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to treat the Pakistani airstrike as a formal declaration of war. That night, India launched a coordinated counter-offensive across the western and eastern fronts. 3. Eastern Front (Bangladesh Liberation) Manekshaw’s Eastern Command, led by Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora, initiated its well-planned assault into East Pakistan. Indian troops, supported by Mukti Bahini fighters, launched attacks at strategic points, quickly capturing border areas. • The aim was to isolate Dhaka by cutting off Pakistani supply lines. • The strategy included rapid advances by Indian forces while avoiding unnecessary civilian casualties.

The recent Lightning Strike exercise exemplified the United States Marine Corps' advanced communications capabilities, essential for operating effectively in contested environments. Over the course of the exercise, Marines established 15 communication nodes, a significant leap from the previous standard of eight. This achievement underscores their enhanced adaptability to the complexities of modern warfare, particularly in rapidly changing scenarios. The shift from traditional static bases to a hub-and-spoke operational model is critical for future military engagements, especially in the Pacific region. Here, smaller, more dispersed units will be tasked with both defending their positions and establishing robust communication networks to facilitate air operations. Lightning Strike also focused on integrating advanced technologies like Starshield and commercial off-the-shelf equipment. This strategic incorporation allowed for faster setup times—reducing initial communication establishment from nearly three days to under 12 hours—while providing greater network capacity and resilience against potential enemy interference. This exercise not only tested communication skills but also prepared Marines for real-world scenarios where they must defend their area while remaining agile and effective. By honing these skills in a simulated environment, they’re better equipped to face future challenges. The Marine Corps is clearly committed to evolving its operational concepts in line with the National Defense Strategy. This proactive approach ensures they are ready to counter sophisticated military threats and maintain operational superiority. #MilitaryInnovation #MarineCorps #Communications #Leadership #DefenseStrategy #TechInDefense #FutureWarfare #Resilience #OperationalExcellence If you found this post insightful, sparked a new idea, or presented valuable advice, please select 💡!

Hello LinkedIn security and naval communities. It’s me again - twice in a week. But then there’s plenty of topics to engage with. This time I’m addressing a key question for those who follow events in the Indo-Pacific: why is there an Italian Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in the region? The Cavour CSG pulled into Tokyo last week - and this is no cosmetic show of flag exercise. In this piece I tackle the common criticism that NATO actors should stay out of Asia. I think that argument has 3 major shortcomings: A. It discount wider national interests in the region; B. It misrepresents the importance of engaging WITH partners in the region - rather than acting IN the region; C. It presents erroneously deployments just as costs - and not as operational opportunities. I look at Italy precisely to challenge these limits. I explain how the Meloni Government has created the policy framework for which the recent engagements make sense; I explore why the pursuit of agreements like GCAP demand a stronger reciprocal understanding that can only be provided through military engagement; and lastly, I explain how naval assets can - through deployments such as the one by the Cavour CSG - conduct strategic engagement and advance their operational capabilities - in a way that make them invaluable to Europe. Many thanks to the great team at War on the Rocks to give me the opportunity. Enjoy!

In this comprehensive analysis Alessio Patalano llustrates why Italy’s activism east of Suez should matter to allies and partners from Washington to London, from Canberra to Tokyo. It’s also worthwhile to note that Italy is the only EU country which possesses both an air carrier such as Cavour and fifth generation aircrafts embarked on it. This feature is common only to the US, UK and Italy. This article for War on the Rocks is also relevant for the mention of #GCAP. I consider the Global Combat Air Programme as a very important development for the defense industry because of the word “global”: for the first time Euro-Atlantic powers, such as Britain and Italy, are joining forces with a likeminded country of the Indo-Pacific in a very ambitious project for the sixth generation fighter. The truth is that we can’t anymore think in terms of distinct strategic theaters, we need a “one world” strategy and the maritime vision is key. From the Indo-Mediterranean to the Indo-Pacific, seas are connecting vessels and freedom of navigation is crucial. FINCANTIERI Leonardo Aircraft

Over the past couple of years, Ukraine has developed a world-class long range strike system, comprised of air, land and maritime strike capabilities. There is much we might learn from this. In this new piece for Lowy Institute I explore what Australia can - and should - learn from this evolving Ukrainian strike capability. #Ukraine #military #adaptation #strategy https://lnkd.in/gxjavZVF

An interesting read. Homeport strikes. Historically we've seen this before, Pearl Harbour is a significant example. More recently, Russias Black Sea Fleet. The strikes against that fleet in Crimea have forced Russia to reposition its ships elsewhere in less capable ports for protection. In Australia, what would the government be prepared to do to set up air defence systems around Garden Island or HMAS Stirling in WA? The old gun emplacements around Sydney Harbour and elsewhere may become active once again…Layered AD/A2, mobile systems able to move with the fleet through the region? https://lnkd.in/gb3jYtru