I checked a few websites I follow like usni. I couldn't find another mention of the NSM being fired from a C130 or LCAC either.
Guess you're right about it.
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FormerDirtDart
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As is typically the case, the coup de grace for the Ex-Ingraham was a torpedo (Mk48)
Also, pretty sure if they had launched a NSM from a C-130 or LCAC they would have made a very big deal about it.
Also, pretty sure if they had launched a NSM from a C-130 or LCAC they would have made a very big deal about it.
Seems more likely NSM fired from a unit deployed from the LCAC and a unit deployed from a C130, not fired from those platforms while in transit.
www.dvidshub.net
“This week was very successful,” said McPherson. “In addition to the two live fire shots that hit the target, we also successfully deployed the system aboard the Marine Corps’ primary transport systems, the C130 and LCAC.”
Someone writing copy that knows little about these systems may have conflated the message and presumed they were fired from the C130 and from the LCAC.
Quite nice seeing constellation packed out with 4x4 NSM launchers. Bow shape is also interesting, quite keen to demonstrate true ocean capability. I think this will be quite a well liked class, with a reasonable fitout, decent capability.
Marine Corps successfully demonstrates NMESIS during LSE 21
The Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System successfully hit its target in support of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during Large Scale Exercise 21 Aug. 15, 2021. The exercise showcased the U.S. maritime forces’ ability to deliver lethal, integrated all-domain naval power.
“This week was very successful,” said McPherson. “In addition to the two live fire shots that hit the target, we also successfully deployed the system aboard the Marine Corps’ primary transport systems, the C130 and LCAC.”
Someone writing copy that knows little about these systems may have conflated the message and presumed they were fired from the C130 and from the LCAC.
Quite nice seeing constellation packed out with 4x4 NSM launchers. Bow shape is also interesting, quite keen to demonstrate true ocean capability. I think this will be quite a well liked class, with a reasonable fitout, decent capability.
probably the confusion could be with the Rapid Dragon that did a demonstration few days ago.
Something I dont understand is why they have a single Heli hangar when the FREMM has space for 2.
Rapid Dragon conducts first system-level demonstration of palletized munitions
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFRL) – The Air Force Rapid Dragon Program, a fast-paced experimentation campaign led by the Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office, has
www.afrl.af.mil
And on the constellation class, the bulbous was already out of the model year ago if not more, the interviewer was wrong on this particular.
Something I dont understand is why they have a single Heli hangar when the FREMM has space for 2.
FormerDirtDart
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Unlikely.probably the confusion could be with the Rapid Dragon that did a demonstration few days ago.
Rapid Dragon conducts first system-level demonstration of palletized munitions
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFRL) – The Air Force Rapid Dragon Program, a fast-paced experimentation campaign led by the Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office, haswww.afrl.af.mil
And on the constellation class, the bulbous was already out of the model year ago if not more, the interviewer was wrong on this particular.
Something I dont understand is why they have a single Heli hangar when the FREMM has space for 2.
The obvious error is a product of language. Since "deployed" can be categorized as "launched" in many cases. While in this case it was referring to "landed" and/or "delivered"
And, the Constellation-class has a large 'single door' hanger because the USN specifically stated a requirement to operate a "single" MH-60 aircraft along with the possible deployment of a MQ-8C UAV. Plus, a single door is cheaper.
Boagrius
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Navy’s AARGM-ER to enter production | NAVAIR
The Navy’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) received Milestone C (MS-C) approval Aug. 23, allowing the program to move into its first phase of production. The Navy plans to award the first two low-rate initial production lots over the next several months.
Another project making steady progress. Impressed with it so far.
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Wouldn't be the first time!
1. The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is preserving money to develop a new surface-launched nuclear cruise missile, and is adding 12 Super Hornets and a second guided-missile destroyer to the US Navy’s shipbuilding plan, according to a copy of the chairman’s mark for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget obtained by USNI News on Wednesday. The mark, headed by HASC chair Rep Adam Smith (D-Wash.) largely keeps to the Biden administration’s request for a topline of US$704 billion, with adjustments to some US Navy programs.
2. The US Navy has delayed the fielding of its planned F/A-XX aircraft, removed 104 F/A-18E/F Block II aircraft from the planned Service-Life Modification (SLM) program, and F-35C procurement quantity has still not reached 24 aircraft per year.
3. US Navy leaders earlier this month, asked defense companies to not lobby Congress for legacy weapons programs, and to specifically resist buying more Super Hornets so the service can instead direct the money toward the development of the US Navy’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform. Super Hornets are, “a 30-year airframe at 10,000 hours. So that takes us out to about 2055. And there isn’t a lot of analysis out there that supports fourth-generation viability against any threat in that timeframe,” said Rear Adm. Andrew Loiselle, head of the Navy’s air warfare directorate (OPNAV N98).
2. The US Navy has delayed the fielding of its planned F/A-XX aircraft, removed 104 F/A-18E/F Block II aircraft from the planned Service-Life Modification (SLM) program, and F-35C procurement quantity has still not reached 24 aircraft per year.
3. US Navy leaders earlier this month, asked defense companies to not lobby Congress for legacy weapons programs, and to specifically resist buying more Super Hornets so the service can instead direct the money toward the development of the US Navy’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform. Super Hornets are, “a 30-year airframe at 10,000 hours. So that takes us out to about 2055. And there isn’t a lot of analysis out there that supports fourth-generation viability against any threat in that timeframe,” said Rear Adm. Andrew Loiselle, head of the Navy’s air warfare directorate (OPNAV N98).
FormerDirtDart
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The USN has canceled it's program to field Block III Super Bugs with CFTs. Citing problems ("technical, structural, sustainment) that emerged during testing in a "carrier environment". Seems the USN issued a stop work order on the program back in January.
Boeing has reiterated that all Block III Super Hornets will still come off the assembly line manufactured to support the use of CFTs. So that option is still available for those users that don't intend on their aircraft operating under the structural stresses of carrier takeoffs and landings
Boeing has reiterated that all Block III Super Hornets will still come off the assembly line manufactured to support the use of CFTs. So that option is still available for those users that don't intend on their aircraft operating under the structural stresses of carrier takeoffs and landings
Shame about the CFT..
Not too many other operators of the Superhornet. I thought also that they could be retrofitted to existing airframes?
Not too many other operators of the Superhornet. I thought also that they could be retrofitted to existing airframes?
Imagery of a new USN USV has surfaced. It was spotted in the port at San Diego recently. The manufacturer is not known and the USN is not saying much about it.
www.thedrive.com
This Mysterious Unmanned Vessel Was Just Spotted In San Diego Bay (Updated)
The low-slung drone-ship catamaran is equipped with solar panels, various antennae, and camera systems.
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FormerDirtDart
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A little more info. Apparently Raytheon projectImagery of a new USN USV has surfaced. It was spotted in the port at San Diego recently. The manufacturer is not known and the USN is not saying much about it.
This Mysterious Unmanned Vessel Was Just Spotted In San Diego Bay (Updated)
The low-slung drone-ship catamaran is equipped with solar panels, various antennae, and camera systems.
FormerDirtDart
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They've updated the article a couple times. And someone got video of it underwayImagery of a new USN USV has surfaced. It was spotted in the port at San Diego recently. The manufacturer is not known and the USN is not saying much about it.
This Mysterious Unmanned Vessel Was Just Spotted In San Diego Bay (Updated)
The low-slung drone-ship catamaran is equipped with solar panels, various antennae, and camera systems.
And it was recorded by a marine traffic tracking site as making 17.5 knots. I'm thinking it might have gotten a little assist from the wind under the solar panels at the stern
Sandhi Yudha
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This upgrade can maybe be attractive for export customers who still use the F-5E/F.
www.navalnews.com
U.S. Navy upgrades adversary tactical fighter - Naval News
The U.S. Navy’s Specialized and Proven Aircraft program office (PMA-226) recently delivered the first F-5N aircraft to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. to begin ground and flight test of the F-5 block upgrade prototype project.
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Ananda
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New Diagram Details How The Navy's Frigate Will Differ From Its Italian Parent's Design
The Constellation class frigate will be notably larger and wider, displacing hundreds of tons more than the Italian design from which it is derived.
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The article in thedrive.com showm the graphic based on latest information on Constellation/FFG62 class compared to original FREMM. Shown bit larger and longer Frigates. Original FREMM is around 144m, thus by adding 23.6 feet is already around 151m. This make it close to Type 26 dimension, and also Arleigh Burke Class destroyers.
Certainly much larger than previos OHP FFG class. Shown as expected much bigger role that need to be brought by this new FFG.
Sandhi Yudha
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So this means the american version of the FREMM will not get a hull mounted sonar, but instead of that the AN/SLQ-61 light weight towed array sonar and the AN/SQS-62 Variable-Depth Sonar.View attachment 48548
New Diagram Details How The Navy's Frigate Will Differ From Its Italian Parent's Design
The Constellation class frigate will be notably larger and wider, displacing hundreds of tons more than the Italian design from which it is derived.
The article in thedrive.com showm the graphic based on latest information on Constellation/FFG62 class compared to original FREMM. Shown bit larger and longer Frigates. Original FREMM is around 144m, thus by adding 23.6 feet is already around 151m. This make it close to Type 26 dimension, and also Arleigh Burke Class destroyers.
Certainly much larger than previos OHP FFG class. Shown as expected much bigger role that need to be brought by this new FFG.
Yes, that was always the plan. For some reason the USN has decided it doesn't like low frequency HMS; not sure if that's related to its effectiveness or lack thereof, or the environmental constraints they operate under which are designed to protect marine mammals. Presume it's the former, but I worry it's the latter!