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Presumptive new INDOPACOM boss on China's massive navy: 'We are not overmatched' “We're a joint force that thinks in a multidomain mindset…And that is the kind of formations in maritime terrain, those are forces on land that can affect events that the maritime, that can shoot, move, communicate and impose costs against the [adversary’s] naval force to augment the [U.S.] Navy force at sea. And then further, the 21st century capabilities -- unmanned capabilities from the seabed to the heavens, that can also affect lethal effective fires.” https://lnkd.in/ezZUrrmk

Ensuring the safety of our critical undersea infrastructure, including gas pipelines, is pivotal for maintaining regional defence and security. In light of this, NATO has intensified its initiatives to bolster resilience against emerging threats. During a recent engagement at the Navy Tech conference, the spotlight was on the dialogue between Universal Defence and Security Solutions Director Duncan Potts, former Commander of UK Maritime Forces - Royal Navy, and Commodore Jüri Saska of the Estonian Navy. Their discussion shed light on the evolving security challenges and the cutting-edge advancements in naval technology that are set to redefine maritime defence strategies. #NATO #MaritimeDefence #UnderseaInfrastructure #NavalTechnology #Security #NavyTech

#BravoZulu to the winners of Naval Medical Forces Pacific's annual Continuous Process Improvement project competition, whose efforts not only enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of #NavyMedicine, but also significantly contributed to the overall readiness and health of our warfighters. #ThisIsNavyMedicine 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efaPAeUu

From the story below: "Allied Spirit has folded into the string of large-scale exercises under the umbrella of Steadfast Defender, the new name for Defender Europe. That is a January-to-May series of exercises across the continent designed to test NATO’s new defense plans. The overall program will involve 90,000 troops from 31 nations with more than 50 naval assets, 90 air platforms and 1,100 combat vehicles, according to the Pentagon’s website." Read "Large-scale, Army-led NATO exercise kicks off in Europe" on SmartNews: https://lnkd.in/eJYCkx9m

https://lnkd.in/gYTP4nfr China’s Monopolization Of ‘Propellants’ Choke US, British & French Military; Alarmed West Looks For Options Acquiring the most sophisticated military platforms like fighter aircraft and naval carriers may have attracted greater global attention, but much cheaper and elementary war material, like gunpowder, technically described as propellants, is now increasingly becoming “hard to find.” Here, China is proving to be a global threat as it monopolizes the supply of nitrocellulose,

China keeps gifting Pakistan the missile technology Pakistan's entire missile program has been either copied or directly procured from #China. Nothing new in this, take a look; Ghaznavi The DF-11 is a Chinese short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a range of up to 600 km. DF-11 is the basis for Pakistan's Ghaznavi missiles. The Ghaznavi is based on the DF-11 and was developed with significant technical assistance from China. Shaheen 1 A missile with a range of 750 km that is based on China's M-9 or DF-15 It is a solid-fueled missile. Pakistan developed the Shaheen 1 with Chinese technical assistance and by copying DF 15. Shaheen 1A An extended-range variant of the Shaheen 1 with an estimated range of 900 km. Shaheen-1A is varient of DF15A only. Shaheen-2 A medium-range ballistic missile that can carry a payload of up to 700 kg to a range of 1,500–2,000 km. It is based on the M-18 missile developed by China. #Shaheen-3 A medium-range ballistic missile that is claimed by Pakistan to be capable to carry both nuclear and conventional payloads to a range of 2,750 km. It is road-mobile and is mounted on a Chinese made transporter erector launcher. In September 2023, the US imposed sanctions on several Chinese companies and a Chinese national for their role in Pakistan's ballistic missile program. The sanctions targeted the Beijing Research Institute of Automation for Machine Building Industry (RIAMB), which helped Pakistan acquire equipment for testing the Shaheen 3's rocket motors. The US also sanctioned three Chinese companies for transferring equipment and technology to Pakistan's Innovative Equipment. Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd) Lt Gen Ashok Bhim Shivane,PVSM,AVSM,VSM(Retd) Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh (Veteran) Brigadier Ceedee Singh, SM (Veteran)

I do think it is a frigate because of its size and the scope of its general capabilities. If ships designations were to be governed by political acceptance or wishfulness most ships would be patrol boats or APV:s. The Sw RN is better served by a correct ship type designation than by a politically correct one. Our Navy needs the self esteem that this new ship may bring about after its experience of diminutives in ship sizes as well as numbers.

How strong is China’s navy? July 26 2024 China’s rapid naval buildup has allowed it to pull ahead of the U.S. Navy by the straightforward metric of number of battle force ships, and it continues to build at a rapid rate. The United States retains a large lead over the People’s Liberation Army navy by tonnage and a qualitative edge in several types of platforms – though the difference in quality is shrinking. The United States also works closely with other regional navies, though whether that will matter in crisis is open to debate.   On July 26, Brookings will host a discussion designed to assess the relative strengths of the world’s two most powerful navies. Reaching a clear but nuanced assessment of China’s naval strength is essential for U.S. strategy in Asia. Moving beyond the “quality versus quantity” debate, the discussion will focus on areas of relative strength and comparative assessment.  

The establishment and modernization of the Chinese Navy reflect its transformation into a major global naval force. Gain comprehensive insights into its historical development and capabilities in this blog post. https://lnkd.in/gHqrDZAP

India’s Strategic Leap in Europe : The Historic Deployment of the P8i Poseidon Aircraft for the Varuna Naval Exercise ▶️The P8i Poseidon, a modified version of Boeing’s P-8A used by the U.S. Navy, ▶️The P8i Poseidon, with its advanced technology and multi-mission capabilities, is a force multiplier for the Indian Navy https://lnkd.in/de3rurwU