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The Power of "We": Why Our Team is the Backbone of Our Success As an Operations Planning Manager I usually get asked how are you able to accomplish your organizational objectives even while faced with adversity, simply "MY TEAM". ✈ As you can see data sent to congress from the (Government Accountability Office) pertaining to the EP-3E aircraft we currently support; the challenges are tough, "officials stated that unscheduled maintenance has increased due to the aircraft and its systems aging, but MISSION COMPLETION RATES HAVE REMAINED AT OR ABOVE AVERAGE!" How you ask???? 🛫 Aging aircraft (EP-3E is over 60 years old!) require more maintenance and we still strive to achieve great things. But the truth is, none of it would be possible without the incredible TEAM we have behind us. 👋 The magic truly happens on the deckplates, on our assembly lines, in our warehouses, on our production lines. Our team members are the ones putting in the hard work, solving problems creatively, and going the extra mile to make things happen. We need to ensure they have the tools, resources, and even help turn wrenches when the task requires it! 😉 Employee engagement is more than just a buzzword. It's about recognizing the value each individual brings and fostering a sense of shared purpose. When our team feels appreciated and supported, their motivation soars, leading to innovation and outstanding results. 😍 Here's the thing: sometimes, in the pursuit of goals, we can get so caught up in the bigger picture that we forget to acknowledge the daily efforts that make it all possible. It's our responsibility, as leaders, to carry the weight with our team. We need to be there to celebrate their wins, offer support during challenges, and ensure they feel valued every step of the way. Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE (VQ-1)US Navy #Navy #EP3E #ElectronicReconnaissance #NationalSecurity #AvGeek #Navy #veteranjobs #lockheedmartin #militaryaviation #warbird #avgeek #fighterjet #militaryaircraft #aircraftphotography #aviationlovers #wings #airforce #navyaviation #armyaviation #marinesaviation

✨The Unsung Hero: My 17 Years Working with the EP3E in the Navy. What does it do???? 🛬For the past 20 years, I've been honored to serve in the Navy, and a huge chunk of that time was spent working in different roles such as Operations, Project Management, and in my early years as an Electronics Technician with an incredible aircraft - the EP3E. For those unfamiliar, the EP3E, or Electronic Patrol Aircraft 3E, is a variant of the P-3 Orion that plays a critical role in electronic reconnaissance missions and built by Lockheed Martin in the 1960’s and 1970’s still going strong today. 👀While the F-18s and helicopters often grab the spotlight, the EP3E is a silent guardian, gathering intel that goes directly to shaping mission success. It's a multi-intelligence gathering aircraft, essentially a high-tech flying eye in the sky that uses powerful receivers and antennas to snag electronic signals. Think radio communications, radar signals. 📊The gathered intel is then analyzed by our amazing crew - linguists, cryptographers, and technicians working together to decipher the data and turn it into actionable intelligence for key regional stakeholders. This can be anything from real-time threat warnings to situational awareness for air and submarine warfare. 😁Every mission on the EP3E is a thrilling exercise in teamwork and national security. We may not have gotten the dogfights or dramatic landings, but the work we do on the EP3E was absolutely crucial. If you ever have the chance to learn more about electronic reconnaissance and the vital role it plays, I highly recommend it! This plane may be getting put to bed soon, but her contributions will never be forgotten. Credit to LCDR Sheehan for this incredible landing during one of our most recent global projects, low and slow is how we roll. Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE (VQ-1) #Navy #EP3E #ElectronicReconnaissance #NationalSecurity #AvGeek #Navy #veteranjobs #lockheedmartin #militaryaviation #warbird #avgeek #fighterjet #militaryaircraft #aircraftphotography #aviationlovers #wings #airforce #navyaviation #armyaviation #marinesaviation

Brazilian Navy Launches First Tamandaré-class Frigate in Historic Ceremony In a significant milestone for the Brazilian Navy, the first Tamandaré-class frigate, named F200 Tamandaré, was launched on August 9, 2024, at the ThyssenKrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Santa Catarina. The historic ceremony marked the beginning of a new era for Brazil's naval capabilities. The Tamandaré-class frigates are part of the Corvettes Class Programme (CCT), aimed at enhancing national territorial defense and safeguarding the country's extensive natural resources, particularly in the strategic Blue Amazon region. With a displacement of approximately 3,500 tons, the 107.2-meter-long vessels incorporate stealth characteristics and are designed for a variety of operational roles, including escort duties, maritime traffic protection, and humanitarian missions. The frigates are being developed by the Águas Azuis consortium, comprising Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Embraer Defense & Security, and Atech. The construction process involves a high degree of domestically produced local content, consisting of over 30% for the first ship and 40% for subsequent ships, along with a substantial transfer of naval engineering technology. The sensor suite of the Tamandaré-class includes state-of-the-art radars such as the Raytheon X- and S-band radars, Hensoldt TRS-4D surveillance radar, and the Thales STIR fire-control radar. The frigates are also equipped with the Atlas Elektronik ASO 713 hull-mounted sonar and Safran's Paseo XLR optronic sights, enhancing their ability to detect and engage various threats in complex maritime environments. The launch of the F200 Tamandaré marks a significant step forward in the CCT program, with the remaining three vessels scheduled for delivery by 2029. These frigates will play a crucial role in Brazil's defense strategy, ensuring the security of the Blue Amazon and enhancing the Navy's ability to respond to both conventional and asymmetric threats in its maritime domain. #defense #defence #military #ship #ships #naval #marines #maritime #vessel #militarytechnology #technology #technologies #navy #defenseindustry #defensetechnology #Brasil #sonar #radar #radars #surveillance #frigates

Reality now! UMCADS using proven TypeV platform interfaces, NATO standard parachutes and suite of Program of Record ancillaries is installed and deployed using standard aircraft operating procedures and role equipment, all of which have decades of pedigree. UMCADS is the only modular, universal and user adaptable system that can be shipped in a standard shipping container reducing the logistic burden, yet able to deploy by parachute a wide range of watercraft across the spectrum of the TypeV certification OR switched to deliver vehicles operating in the land domain, reducing user inventory holdings yet increasing warfighter flexibility. First vessels fitted out for the system being delivered, first system shipped to Europe, second system in train and multiple user enquires, UMCADS is the universal, interoperable system of choice. #UMCADS #C17 #A400M #C130 #C390 #C2 #AIRDROP #PARACHUTE #USMC #RAF #britisharmy #ADF

Check out this link - it is stimulating much needed debate on future #navy #aircraftcarrier strategies:

Landing and taking off in a fighter aircraft in middle of sea from a 300ft runaway on an Aircraft Carrier in all circumstances is one of the most important technological advances of humans. Navy Aviation is one of the most challenging stream of Aviation which humans navigate everyday .

Most of us take the train or drive our cars to work, but these U.S. troops have a much more exciting means of transportation to their jobs. Whether on a special ops jump from 25,000 feet or with hundreds of paratroopers filling the sky, U.S. troops use a wide variety of parachutes. Check out this article — with video — about all of those parachutes. Task & Purpose: https://lnkd.in/gwK-pu-9

#China🇨🇳⚓️The #Type075, #Type076, and the #Fujian (Type 003) represent three significant milestones in China's naval expansion, each serving distinct purposes within the People’s Liberation Army Navy (#PLAN). #Type 075: The Type 075 is a large amphibious assault ship, primarily designed for transporting troops, vehicles, and helicopters to amphibious operations. It functions similarly to a helicopter carrier and has significant airlift capability. The Type 075 is essential for China’s ambitions in conducting amphibious landings, making it a critical asset for potential operations in Taiwan or the South China Sea. #Type 076: While still in development, the Type 076 is expected to be a more advanced version of the Type 075, featuring enhanced capabilities such as electromagnetic catapults for launching drones and possibly fixed-wing aircraft. This would make the Type 076 more versatile in both assault and air support roles, bridging the gap between amphibious assault ships and full-scale aircraft carriers. #Fujian (Type 003 Carrier): The Fujian is China’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier to date. Unlike China’s earlier carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong, which use ski-jump ramps, the Fujian is the first to be equipped with #electromagnetic #catapults (#EMALS), allowing for the launch of heavier aircraft and improving sortie rates. As a full-fledged supercarrier, the Fujian is designed to project power far beyond China's coastline, competing with the capabilities of the U.S. 🇺🇸⚓️Navy's #Nimitz and #Ford-class carriers. Together, the Type 075, Type 076, and the Fujian reflect China’s growing emphasis on both regional dominance (with amphibious capabilities) and global naval projection through a modern carrier force.

Is #Big still so beautiful? Now that we have drones of all kinds to deal with, the size of the platform is indeed inversely proportional to stealth, no matter how far behind the enemy lines, it might be positioned. The next generation of loitering munitions would have surely overcome the range and comms limitations in a manner that targets across the continents will be within their arms length, so to say. If the current conflicts and the Red Sea strife are any indication, these floating assets might have to take a deeper dive and turn tube. #SafeSkies

The Power of Synergy: Aircraft Carriers and OMFTS-Capable Ships in a Modern Fleet-The use of both by PLAN In today's rapidly evolving warfare landscape, naval forces require versatility, agility, and the ability to project power across multiple domains. Having both an aircraft carrier and an Operational Maneuver from the Sea (OMFTS)-capable ship in a fleet creates a force multiplier, providing strategic advantages that are hard to match. 🛡 Air Superiority: An aircraft carrier ensures air dominance, offering robust ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) and precision strike capabilities. With its air wing, it can neutralize threats, support ground operations, and control vast areas of the sea and airspace. ⚔️ Ground Power Projection: OMFTS-capable ships allow for the rapid deployment of forces directly from sea to inland objectives. This bypasses traditional beachhead operations, ensuring speed, flexibility, and the element of surprise—all critical in denying adversaries time to react. 🌍 Operational Flexibility: Together, these assets create a holistic force. While the carrier strikes from the skies, OMFTS assets deliver boots on the ground, securing strategic objectives. This synergy enables the fleet to conduct distributed operations, confront Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) threats, and maintain combat effectiveness in both littoral and open-ocean environments. In a world where modern threats demand innovative solutions, combining the capabilities of both platforms ensures that navies can operate effectively across multiple domains, retaining the edge in the battlespace of tomorrow. #NavalStrategy #OMFTS #AircraftCarrier #PowerProjection #WarfareInnovation #MaritimeLeadership #JointOperations