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At any given moment, the Navy's submarine force is patrolling the deep, carrying deadly weapons and skilled crews anywhere they are needed. The submarine force can operate in any environment, from the icy seas of the Arctic to the world's deep oceans. It can accomplish a variety of missions as well, including long-range missile attacks, special forces delivery, anti-ship and submarine warfare, and many top-secret missions. US Navy Compass Datacenters Infrastructure Masons Navy League of the United States United States Submarine Veterans Naval Submarine League Naval Submarine League #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans

The Australian Government has released its blueprint for a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet for the Royal Australian Navy in response to the recommendations made by the Independent Analysis of Navy’s Surface Combatant Fleet. Australia’s strategic circumstances require a larger and enhanced lethality surface combatant fleet, complemented by a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Navy’s future surface combatant fleet will be an integral component of Australia’s joint force for operations in the immediate region to ensure the safety and security of our sea lines of communication and maritime trade. In response to the recommendations of the Defence Strategic Review, the Government initiated an independent analysis of Navy’s surface combatant fleet capability. #Navy #ADF #Military #DSR #SurfaceCombatant #AUKUS #safety #security

again there is so much firepower as stated before.

All V-22s Grounded, Probe Finds Materiel Failure Possible In USAF Crash The entire Bell Boeing V-22 fleet has been grounded after a preliminary U.S. Air Force investigation into the Nov. 29 crash near Japan found that a “potential materiel failure” could have caused the mishap. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) boss Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind ordered the operational stand down of the command’s fleet on Dec. 6, shortly after Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) instituted a grounding bulletin for all its V-22 variants. It is the second time this year that V-22s from all U.S. military services have been grounded. The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force had also grounded its V-22s following the Nov. 29 crash. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dU8U8Vuv #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation #safety

Great article by Andrea K. on the strategic importance of Military Sealift Command.

As I understand it under the recently released Australian Government Surface Fleet Review and other studies, there is no requirement for additional support vessels for the Royal Australian Navy. If we are expanding the fleet we will need more than the current two AORs ... won't we? The capability 'rule of three' applies. We can't always rely on allies and partners. "With the Navy planning to expand its surface fleet over the next decade, it has been left in the embarrassing situation of currently having no operational replenishment ships. HMAS Stalwart, the second of two Supply-class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) vessels acquired by the Navy just three years ago has been berthed at #Darwin for more than a month with engine defects requiring urgent repairs. This comes after the lead ship of the class, HMAS Supply has been docked at Garden Island naval base in Sydney for more than a year with major mechanical defects. The mechanical issues effectively leave the #Navy with no #sovereigncapability to resupply its vessels at sea, during a time of heightened tensions in the #indopacifc region and increasing regional deployments and engagements by Australian vessels. While replenishment evolutions from vessels from other nations can and frequently are conducted, these are usually done as part of exercises in order to train for #interoperability". Thanks for the article Andrew McLaughlin. #defence #defense U.S. Indo-Pacific Command US Navy United States Marine Corps Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Japan Ministry of Defense #china #taiwan Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) Defense News Defence Connect #maritime Mark Dodd https://lnkd.in/ggduaCDP

🟨🟤 • 🇹🇼 Taiwan’s largest private shipbuilder has started building an anti-submarine warfare frigate expected to relieve stress on the fleet. The construction comes as China continues growing its naval force, which includes 48 diesel-electric and 12 nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Pentagon report. The submarine force is expected to grow to 65 boats by 2025 and 80 by 2035. Taiwan plans to acquire a dozen light frigates, six for anti-submarine warfare and six for anti-air warfare, to replace its already decommissioned Knox-class frigates. The island nation’s naval fleet carries out missions in the Taiwan Strait, including patrol, surveillance, offshore-island transportation and escort, maintenance of maritime communication lines, and training support. Jong Shyn Shipbuilding held a ceremony Jan. 16 in Kaohsiung to mark the beginning of construction. The company had signed a contract on May 12, 2023, and began constructing one of the anti-air warfare frigates on Nov. 17, 2023. • Global Defense News

Via Navy Recognition - Analysis China's Naval modernization: impact on US Navy and global maritime power - Army Recognition https://lnkd.in/e2QhcbbA

Did you know that the U.S. Armed Forces comprise six branches, each with its unique responsibilities and motto? U.S. Army - Mission: Land-based military operations - Motto: "This We'll Defend" U.S. Navy - Mission: Naval and maritime operations - Motto: "Not for Self, but for Country" U.S. Marine Corps - Mission: Amphibious and expeditionary warfare - Motto: "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful) U.S. Air Force - Mission: Aerial and space warfare - Motto: "Aim High...Fly-Fight-Win" U.S. Coast Guard - Mission: Maritime safety, security, and environmental protection - Motto: "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready) U.S. Space Force - Mission: Protecting and defending U.S. interests in space - Motto: "Semper Supra" (Always Above) Did you know the mottoes of each branch? Let us know in the comments below!