Navy Unveils Next-Generation DDG(X) Warship Concept with Hypersonic Missiles, Lasers

Source: https://news.usni.org/2022/01/12/navy-unveils-next-generation-ddgx-warship-concept-with-hypersonic-missiles-lasers

"Notionally, the new ship could power up to 600-kilowatt lasers that would be powerful enough to interdict hostile guided missiles."

"The current DDG-51s field 96 MK-41 VLS cells and USNI News understands that Navy requirements keep the VLS cells for DDG(X) about the same."

"The SPY-6 air search radar could expand from a 14-foot aperture to an 18-foot aperture that would increase the sensitivity of the sensor. The Navy is also planning for a modular payload space for different future missions."

Did ARTEC  not try to enter the competition with the Boxer?

Saab brings in Nammo, Nordic Shelter for ground-launched small diameter bomb campaign

Source: https://defbrief.com/2021/11/30/saab-brings-in-nammo-nordic-shelter-for-ground-launched-small-diameter-bomb-campaign/

I never saw this system before. From what I understand, it launches a small diameter bomb (GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb?) to a certain height and then it will glide to the target.

Without needing something in the air. The costs will be reduced I think and you have more options to prove artillery/ air support?

Any thoughts about this system?

Video of the launch: https://www.defensenews.com/land/2015/03/10/boeing-saab-unveil-ground-launched-sdb/

Not completely sure, but I believe that the air intake of the Naval Strike Missle also contains some features in order to reduce the RCS.

Also i quite liked the book, Skunk Works.

Quite a lot of similarities with the dutch MLU.

Review: Gökdeniz 35mm naval short-range air defense system CIWS for Istanbul-class frigate

According to information released by the Turkish naval defense industry, the new generation of Istanbul-class frigate will be fitted with the Gökdeniz naval version of the Korkut self-propelled short-range air defense system that will be mounted on new Istanbul-class of Turkish Navy. a naval version of the Korkut short-range air defense system that was unveiled in May 2019 during the defense exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey.

Source: https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/focus-analysis/naval-technology/9650-review-goekdeniz-35mm-naval-short-range-air-defense-system-ciws-for-istanbul-class-frigate.html

Don't know if it has being posted before, but here it is.

Kinda looks like the copied the design of the ASELSAN KORKUT.

Wonder how many rounds it has, the Korkut has 400 according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KORKUT. Other systems have like twice that. One even 10 times that amount!

CIWS with no rotary cannon, the fire rate is also quite low compared to the others.  I miss the Avenger..

10 hours ago, 2805662 said:

Leopard 2A7A1 with Trophy. Not sure of the veracity of this pic.

Can we think of any reasons why they didn't put the radar boxes at the side of the turret instead of the front? As they did with the Abrams and Merkava?

Is the NERA specifically placed in order to fortify the crew compartment in the turret? The line of NERA on top, between the patches for the crew hatches (?), is also placed interesting. Image suggest, that NERA placement on top, is to protect the area's where the blue stuff is not possible?

Correct me if I am wrong, but does Hungary not already have a new radar network? Source: https://hungarytoday.hu/hungary-deploys-new-3d-nato-radar-medina-hill-15256/

Looks like they have Selex RAT-31DL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selex_RAT-31DL

Probably true. So they only placed forces there to make sure that the conflict does not spill over?

Source: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/11/05/nagorno-karabakh-briefing-nov-5-a71883

What i meant is, what is Iran planning to do? Also take in some land from the NKR? Help Azerbaijan?

Why is Iran moving forces to the border? 

How come that there arent any activities in Nakhchivan?

Will all these videos it looks like Armenian is getting steam rolled by a bunch of inexpensive drones.

The amount of combat footage a lot.

Just read a good article about the development of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.

Link: https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/development-of-the-queen-elizabeth-class-aircraft-carrier-a-design-history/

Anyone has some pdf/websites that give more information about the sensory and radar systems of the QEC ships?

I mostly got new websites, nothing really in detail.

Armenia is getting a lot of causalities and equipment losses by UAV's and such, are they not?

Agreed. What type of defense would be suitable against such targets. That a not easily trackable on a large scale?

Is a suitable option, the German Skyshield? 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyshield

On 10/8/2020 at 12:27 AM, Scolopax said:

This seems to be the prototype of the system that would go on to become Goalkeeper and find use in the Dutch navy.  I don't have much of anything else beyond that, but I suppose some digging into the history of Goalkeeper could give you more.

On 10/7/2020 at 5:02 PM, Eliz said:

 Does anyone know anymore then this video about this system? Google search leads to nothing

Thank you for sharing. Awesome video. They also mentioned Hollandse signaalapparaten (HS). A predecessor to the now called company Thales Netherlands. The IX83 system and the flycatcher system of HS seem to make the basis of the goalkeeper. Interesting to see the video.

Japan's converted Izumo-class carriers will not feature a ‘ski-jump' ramp for F-35B operations

So the front part of the ship will be squire instead of a point shape. I wonder how they will change the structure of the ship. Just by welding some parts to it, or cut the front part off and just install a new section. 

Still a awesome ship. I really liked the idea of a helicopter based carrier. I think, relatively cheaper and smaller. More accessible to smaller nations. 

Impressive stuff. I like the design of the ACH160. 

The USA bringing in more equipment, it is going to be interesting how Russia will respond. Does the Syrian government gave any reaction?

Epic nature! How long were the hikes?

Would that mean that Russia would be more focused on strategic offensive actions instead of the more hyper warfare. I always imagined Russia wan't only to defend their own land. Nothing major that would require a aircraft carrier. Still i think the Kirov-class battlecruiser also adds a lot of offensive strength.

Why is Russia developing a aircraft carrier? Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_23000E & https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/23000.htm

I always thought Russia might focus more on ships with a lot of missile capabilities. For example, the Kirov-class battlecruiser.

Now they are thinking of adding the future S500 to that aircraft carrier. 

Anyone got some thoughts about this?