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The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of the Ford-class of aircraft carriers, the first new class of aircraft carriers in over 40 years. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, who served in the Navy during World War II. Construction on the USS Gerald R. Ford began in 2005, and the ship was christened in 2013 and commissioned in 2017. As of 2024, the USS Gerald R. Ford is the world's largest aircraft carrier and the largest warship ever constructed. #military #defense #defence #navy #vessel #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #marines

US Marine Corps is providing Australian Army with a great example of how military capability can be augmented with intelligent industry partnerships. Trusting that a similar option is being considered to accelerate the #LittoralManoeuvre capability. Well done Sea Transport 👏 👏 #IndustryPartnership #LittoralOperations #IntegratedOperations

Gen. Curtis LeMay famously stated, "We go to war with the army we have." But Col. Purcell's insight, "We go to war twice a year," takes this a step further. It underscores the constant need to evolve our military capabilities. The V-22 Osprey embodies this philosophy. It's not just about replicating existing missions; it's about unlocking entirely new possibilities. The V-22 is a testament to our commitment to staying ahead of the curve. It's not just about winning the fights we have today, but being prepared for the unforeseen challenges of tomorrow. #V22Osprey #MilitaryInnovation #NationalSecurity

Is the Bundeswehr combat-ready? 🇩🇪 💥 #Germany’s €100 billion Sondervermögen aims to transform its military capabilities in response to the ongoing war in #Ukraine. From acquiring state-of-the-art tanks and fighter jets to modernizing naval assets and digital systems, these investments target the #Army, Air Force, and Navy. Nonetheless, significant challenges such as inflation, bureaucratic hurdles, and recruitment shortages persist. Dive into how these strategic investments aim to redefine Germany’s defense readiness in a rapidly evolving European landscape: https://lnkd.in/dXwWY3aQ

Thirty-three years ago - toward what would end up being the end of Operation Desert Storm - the ordinance crew from Attack Squadron Three-Five (VA-35) loaded 22 Mk-82 500lb (230 kg) unguided, low drag general purpose bombs onto our squadron's A-6E Intruder. During the Persian Gulf War it is estimated that 4,500 GBU-12/Mk-82 were dropped onto Iraqi forces - all loaded by the strong backs of sailors and airmen. From the pictures below the task of uploading 22 500 pound bombs on a single aircraft is hard, back breaking labor. The burden of loading these weapons onto a four aircraft division only added to the daily stress and fatigue for the crew who worked tirelessly for more than 6 months. That's more than 45,000 lbs (22 tons) of ordnance - not to mention the time it took to prepare the weapons for safe release. The dedication and commitment by our Navy sailors never wavered - true unsung heroes of VA-35 and Navy Squadrons deployed in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. As a young naval officer, division officer, and squadron pilot I watched them toil, without complaint, instead joking and chiding each other to do more despite their exhaustion. On this given day I decided to help decrease their burden loading those weapons - just one sailor helping another - silently - without hesitation. Regardless of rank - are you willing to roll up your sleeves - and help those who never ask for help? Are you uninhibited by hierarchy? #navy, #navalaviation, #leadership, #usnavy, #innovation, #usna, #calledtoserve

🇨🇦🛳️ Irving Shipbuilding has begun construction of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Surface Combatants in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The development is part of Ottawa’s objective to produce 15 modern warships based on BAE Systems’ Type 26 City-class ship design and replace the navy‘s existing Halifax-class frigates and Iroquois-class guided missile destroyers. Irving said the construction phase will start on the CSC’s production test module, which will enable the company and the government to evaluate, streamline, and implement processes to full-rate production in 2025. Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #shipbuilding #maritime #naval #navy #canada

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe - Task & Purpose "The 1st Cavalry Division is one of several forces previously announced to be rotating into Europe as part of the U.S. defense presence there. Along with the 1st Cav’s headquarters and artillery, the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (also known as “Ironhorse”) and 1st Combat Aviation Brigade (AKA “Air Cav”) are among others going to replace counterparts from the 3rd Infantry Division. The Army is also sending the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division to support the #NATO mission." Calian Group is a leading provider of military training and simulation to the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes, NATO and NATO member countries, preparing them for the challenges they will face on operations. We provide global militaries with an array of training technologies and solutions, from synthetic training environments to distributed training—anytime, anywhere, for any threat. To learn the latest in our military training and simulation techniques and technology, please visit us @https://lnkd.in/gPM3T5MP #defence #defense #militarytraining #militarysimulation #militaryexercises #deterrence #nato Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02w2qLp0

This week of Project Convergence - Capstone 4 experimentation at Fort Irwin, Calif., has focused on Human Machine Integration. Soldiers are experimenting with how the small tactical unit can fight in the future with increased lethality through robotic-enabled maneuver. Watch the video below to learn more about how Soldiers are looking for creative and effective ways to use machines to protect and preserve human formations. US Army | US Navy | United States Air Force | United States Marine Corps | United States Space Force | United States Department of Defense | British Army | Defence Australia | New Zealand Defence Force | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force | Armée de Terre | Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

🇦🇺⚓️👏 ROHDE & SCHWARZ Australia will deliver integrated communication and control systems for the first batch of three Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigates. The Internet Protocol-based NAVICS communications technology provides reliable and secure voice and data communications for all naval vessel classes. “For Hunter we’ve built on the close collaboration between our headquarters and the UK operation we established for development of the Type 26 communications solution,” Rohde & Schwarz Vice President R&D Technology Systems Wolfgang Marchl said. “Now, with Rohde & Schwarz Australia also incorporated into this collaboration, we are well placed not only to deliver on this project but also for any future large naval programs that may be shared between the UK and Australia.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #australia #naval #navy