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The US Navy has marked a pivotal achievement by successfully launching a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from a destroyer for the first time, significantly enhancing its naval warfare capabilities. This groundbreaking launch occurred during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise, where the USS Fitzgerald demonstrated its precision by striking a decommissioned ship from approximately 50 nautical miles away. The NSM is designed for long-range engagements, boasting an operational range exceeding 100 nautical miles, which broadens the Navy's strategic options in maritime operations. The integration of the Over-the-Horizon Weapon System (OTH-WS) onto the USS Fitzgerald was completed in an impressive nine months—a notable achievement given that similar upgrades generally require around two years. This system replaces the older Harpoon missile and features innovations such as GPS-assisted inertial navigation and a passive imaging infrared seeker. These advancements enhance the missile's resistance to electronic jamming, making it more effective in contested environments. The NSM's design also incorporates stealth features, enabling it to fly in a sea-skimming mode that helps it evade radar detection. This successful missile launch underscores the U.S. Navy's commitment to modernizing its fleet and improving operational effectiveness in an increasingly complex global security landscape. By investing in advanced missile systems like the NSM, the Navy not only enhances its deterrent capabilities but also demonstrates its readiness to adapt to emerging threats, whether from state actors or non-state entities. Furthermore, the collaboration between various entities, including the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division and defense contractors like KONGSBERG and Raytheon, highlights the importance of teamwork in achieving rapid advancements in military technology. Such partnerships are crucial for ensuring that the U.S. Navy remains at the forefront of naval warfare capabilities. As we move forward, the successful integration and deployment of the NSM will set a benchmark for future military innovations, ensuring that naval forces are well-prepared to meet the challenges of modern warfare. This commitment to excellence not only enhances national security but also strengthens alliances with partner nations seeking to bolster their own defense capabilities. #USNavy #NavalStrikeMissile #MissileLaunch #RIMPAC2024 #NavalWarfare #MilitaryInnovation #DefenseTechnology #OverTheHorizon #StrategicDefense #FleetModernization #InternationalSecurity #DefensePartnerships Please select 💡 if you thought this post made a great point, offered a new idea, or shared helpful insights or advice.

The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a $5.2 billion agreement with Boeing yesterday to procure at least 25 F-15IA fighter jets, the Israeli variant of the F-15EX “Eagle II” multirole strike fighter. The first squadron of aircraft is set to be delivered in batches of 4-6, starting in 2031. The agreement includes an option to increase the order from 25 to 50 jets. The F-15IA aircraft, a highly advanced variant specifically tailored for Israel, will be equipped with cutting-edge weapons systems, maximizing range, payload, and operational flexibility. Designed to expand Israel’s strike capabilities, increase payload capacity, and enhance mission adaptability, these aircraft are set to secure the Israeli Air Force’s superiority in any situation, whether in defensive operations or precision offensive missions. The F-15IA is anticipated to redefine the scope of aerial combat and operational reach for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), strengthening an already powerful air fleet. Source: MoD Israel

Air defense systems Russian air defense systems have taken down 174 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The military agency added that the air defenses have also shot down three French-made Hammer bombs and a US-made HIMARS rocket. Battlegroup Center The Ukrainian armed forces have lost more than 410 troops and two Leopard tanks in the responsibility zone of Russia’s Battlegroup Center, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The military agency added that Ukrainian losses included an infantry fighting vehicle, three armored personnel carriers, three pickup trucks, a howitzer, two field guns and a self-propelled artillery system. Battlegroup West The Ukrainian armed forces have lost up to 450 personnel over 24 hours in the responsibility zone of Russia’s Battlegroup West, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The military agency added that Ukrainian losses included two infantry fighting vehicles, an armored combat vehicle, 10 pickup trucks, five 122mm howitzers, four field guns, a US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and an M113 armored personnel carrier, as well as an electronic warfare station. (Part Two, The End) #business #finance #financialservices

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) HMAS Sydney has conducted a successful firing of a Standard Missile 6, representing a step-change in the lethality, air and missile defence, and long-range strike capability of Navy’s surface combatant fleet. The Standard Missile 6 will be progressively deployed across Navy’s Hobart class destroyers and, in the future, the Hunter class frigates. The Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) or RIM-174 Standard Extended Range Active Missile (ERAM) was designed for extended-range anti-air warfare (ER-AAW) purposes, providing capability against fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, anti-ship cruise missiles. This is another significant milestone in enhancing the lethality of Navy’s surface combatant fleet, consistent with the Albanese Government’s National Defence Strategy and the Independent Analysis into Navy’s Surface Combatant Fleet. In response to Australia’s challenging strategic circumstances, the Albanese Government is enhancing deterrence by rapidly boosting the Navy’s long-range strike capabilities and providing greater capacity to strike maritime, land and air targets at longer distances. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gGtVTeJf

U.S. Super Hornet Shot Down Over Red Sea in Friendly Fire Incident; Aviators https://lnkd.in/gmgajxXF When my 4th generation great uncle with the 44th New York Infantry was dug in the battle line on Little Round he was aware that through the smoke, noise, chaos, foliage ,difficult terrain & utter terror of up close Civil War combat that he still could recognize his foe, Colonel William Oates's 15th Alabama regiment combined with the 47th Alabama & the two Texas units advancing up the hill. He knew from their regimental flags the 16th Michigan was on his one flank & the 82 Pennsylvania with the 20th Maine anchored the position on his other flank. Thus, everyone knew who was who in 1863. Yet in almost 2025 some 162 years later the "firing" ship described in the links incident, ironically the "#Gettysburg ", didn’t possess the IFF system technology to know friend from foe. Thankfully the Naval aviators were rescued & we escaped a #Tower22 replay. Rather than finger point & blame the onsite command who undoubtedly deal in constant stress lets provide our warriors with the needed funding to obtain existing solutions around #Mode5LevelB Let’s provide our warriors the ability to conduct "lethal interrogation” prior to kinetic action thus preventing future friendly fire incidents. We have technology today that isn’t fiction, its reality lets get it in their hands. As a sidebar my great uncle wasn't as lucky as the pilots. The fighting was so close quarters he was shot in the throat & after 14 days succumbed to his wound. Let’s all push for increased funding to prevent this scenario in the future. Let’s also realize that in today’s conflicted civilian airspace who have fantasies of eVTOL/UAS urban air mobility scenarios that a similar non kinetic event could accidentally occur through missed location ID. #flyingisntflightest #sagetechavionics   

The United States Marine Corps has successfully integrated the AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, which allows Marine pilots to strike targets from distances of up to 230 miles, significantly enhancing operational capabilities while keeping aviators out of range of many enemy air defense systems. Originally used by the United States Air Force in combat since 2018, this advanced missile system is now being deployed by Marine fighter pilots flying F/A-18 Hornets. It will also be adapted for use on the F-35B and F-35C aircraft. The AGM-158A is part of a broader family of missiles, including the AGM-158B extended range variant, which can strike targets up to 620 miles away, and the AGM-158C long-range anti-ship version. The integration process involved comprehensive testing and validation, including live munitions operations to ensure proper loading, software compatibility, and safe handling procedures. This rigorous validation enhances the confidence of Marine pilots in utilizing this cutting-edge technology, which is crucial for maintaining operational readiness in a rapidly evolving combat environment. The introduction of the AGM-158A missile exemplifies the Marine Corps' commitment to leveraging advanced technology to enhance strike capabilities while minimizing risks to personnel. By enabling standoff attacks, this missile not only improves the effectiveness of Marine aviation but also contributes to the overall strategic advantage in modern warfare. As the Corps continues to innovate, this development is a testament to the importance of maintaining a technological edge in an increasingly complex and contested battlefield. #Marines #Aviation #Defense #MissileTechnology #MilitaryInnovation #OperationalReadiness #AGM158A #FighterJets #NationalSecurity #AirPower #Technology #Warfare #MilitaryStrategy

LRSAM on P-8Is: India Can Gain Surgical Anti-Ship Strike Capability Against Chinese Warships Lockheed Martin's recent success in testing four Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) has sparked renewed interest in integrating this advanced weapon system with India's potent P-8I fleet. This combination has the potential to revolutionize the Indian Navy's capabilities, particularly in countering Chinese warships. The Indian Navy boasts a formidable force of 12 Boeing P-8I aircraft. Renowned for their anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, these multi-mission patrol aircraft use advanced sensors to detect, classify, and track submarines. Additionally, P-8Is are adept at gathering crucial electronic intelligence (ELINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT). Integrating the LRSAM would be a major force multiplier for the P-8I fleet. With its long-range (classified) and high-precision targeting, the LRSAM would allow P-8Is to engage enemy ships from a safe distance, minimizing their own vulnerability. Furthermore, the successful test firing of four missiles highlights the LRSAM's potential to overwhelm ship defenses with coordinated saturation attacks. This integration has the potential to transform the P-8I beyond its traditional patrol duties into a powerful long-range anti-ship missile platform. A P-8I fleet armed with LRSAMs would significantly bolster India's naval deterrence capabilities, making it a more formidable adversary in the region. The LRSAM's dimensions and weight indicate compatibility with the P-8I's internal weapons bays or underwing hardpoints, offering flexibility in deployment. The potential addition of the LRSAM to India's P-8I fleet promises to transform the country's anti-ship warfare capabilities. This combination offers long-range, precision strike options—a critical asset when facing potential naval threats. For Aerospace & Defence Updates Follow: https://lnkd.in/dZgSqpSa

Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr strikes two Ukrainian brigades over past day Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr inflicted casualties on two Ukrainian army brigades in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported. "Battlegroup Dnepr units inflicted damage on manpower and equipment of the 35th marine infantry brigade and 124th territorial defense brigade in areas near the settlements of Tokarevka, Ivanovka and Antonovka in the Kherson Region," the ministry said. The Ukrainian army’s losses in that frontline area over the past 24 hours amounted to 110 personnel, six motor vehicles, a US-made 155mm M777 howitzer, a 152mm Msta-B howitzer, a 122mm D-30 howitzer and two Anklav-N electronic warfare stations, it specified. Russian forces strike Ukrainian army, equipment in 109 areas over past day Russian forces struck Ukrainian army units and military hardware in 109 areas over the past day, the ministry reported. "Operational/tactical aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the Russian groups of forces struck Ukrainian manpower and military equipment in 109 locations," the ministry said. In all, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 628 Ukrainian warplanes, 277 helicopters, 27,622 unmanned aerial vehicles, 551 surface-to-air missile systems, 16,586 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,378 multiple rocket launchers, 11,916 field artillery guns and mortars and 23,710 special military motor vehicles since the start of the special military operation, the ministry reported. (Part Four, The End) #business #finance #financialservices

Why was the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter retired? The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, was designed as a low cost, interceptor. It was unofficially called the “manned missile”, because there was little more to it than a cockpit and a GE J79 engine. The F-104A and F-104B delivered to the USAF, were “day fighters” and had minimal radar capabilities, limited to weapons ranging. The J79 engine was used with great success in the F-4 Phantom II, but the early versions installed in the F-104 were not reliable. By the late 1950s, USAF fighter doctrine had shifted away from air superiority (fighter against fighter combat) and placed more importance on the interceptor (fighter against bomber combat) and tactical fighter-bomber roles. The F-104 was deemed inadequate for either, lacking both payload capability and endurance in comparison with other USAF aircraft. As a result, the USAF procured only 296 examples of the Starfighter, including both single-seat and two-seat versions. The F-104's service with the USAF was quickly wound down after the aircraft's second deployment to southeast Asia in 1967. Later versions of the F-104 had increased fuel storage, and vastly improved engines and radar. NATO members used them extensively, and many spent their later careers performing low level strike missions. Italy retired its last Starfighter in 2004, 50 years after the first prototype XF-104 flew.

Why was the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter retired? The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, was designed as a low cost, interceptor. It was unofficially called the “manned missile”, because there was little more to it than a cockpit and a GE J79 engine. The F-104A and F-104B delivered to the USAF, were “day fighters” and had minimal radar capabilities, limited to weapons ranging. The J79 engine was used with great success in the F-4 Phantom II, but the early versions installed in the F-104 were not reliable. By the late 1950s, USAF fighter doctrine had shifted away from air superiority (fighter against fighter combat) and placed more importance on the interceptor (fighter against bomber combat) and tactical fighter-bomber roles. The F-104 was deemed inadequate for either, lacking both payload capability and endurance in comparison with other USAF aircraft. As a result, the USAF procured only 296 examples of the Starfighter, including both single-seat and two-seat versions. The F-104's service with the USAF was quickly wound down after the aircraft's second deployment to southeast Asia in 1967. Later versions of the F-104 had increased fuel storage, and vastly improved engines and radar. NATO members used them extensively, and many spent their later careers performing low level strike missions. Italy retired its last Starfighter in 2004, 50 years after the first prototype XF-104 flew.