Military Talk Thread Part 2

[macrosszero]

2 hours ago, Playtime said:

I think the pla general busy googling .. 他妈的什么鸟是 discombobulating。stun like vegetable. 

Han is really Sir Humphrey Appleby standard this time,  the guy probably didn't even realise he being told :"不爽可以别来!!你以为你是谁。"

Personally I really dislike the way prc 官员talk, they absolutely fail to understand they are not talking to hometown prc who need to kow tow to their every word. 

 

Also taking a few style notes from LKY, even down to how "rambunctious" was pronounced.

But the PRC general ending his queries by speaking about his points "above" clearly shows he's reading off a paper script. 

If China does not recognize itself as a destabilizing element in the region, it will continue to be seen as the outsder. It had the chance to be part of the community but it chose to try things from another angle.

 

[Thaiyotakamli]

3 hours ago, Atonchia said:

Hahaha

The main support ship already out sailing.....

Called Jumbo.

This one hong kong carrier

 

supply food for carrier strike group 😆

[Playtime]

8 hours ago, Atonchia said:

Hahaha

The main support ship already out sailing.....

Called Jumbo.

I never eaten there or even been to hong long yet...😑

Was that a must visit for tourist ?

[Datsun366]

On 5/25/2022 at 10:49 PM, Atonchia said:

Ronald Reagan star wars revisited?

House of Flying daggers.

Lost in translation follows...

Angmo way walk Denglan lor.🤫

Yeeha, ride em cowboy. Go plant trees in merica boy and invite them over to plant carrots....😝

 

Edited June 18, 2022 by Datsun366

[Volvobrick]

11 hours ago, Atonchia said:

Hahaha

The main support ship already out sailing.....

Called Jumbo.

If I were in the Navy I want this to be behind me all the time - everyday restaurant food! 

[Datsun366]

Flower bath

口。。。口儿神 🤔👍

Not for average prilots. 😄

[Datsun366]

14 hours ago, Atonchia said:

4th Carrier should call Guangzhou.

Canton, the place where Wong Fei Hung came from. Very popular Martial Art Master and Physician😅 

If really name Guangzhou will signify China strong urge of South China Sea.

 

I suspect 4th will be Guangdong

5th will be Hainan.

I think should offer 3.3 version

The twins, Little Nyonya and Xiao Yanzi..largest Hospital ships in the world. Twins offering quality medical care in the Pacific ocean, specializing in women's health ( KK et al. ) . China got money mah, can even help wife chopping chinamen to improve...🤗

Even get angmo charbor to like, the angmo duakee liao lor.

You know Sakura sakura in DC?

Do nicely and beautifully.

How Xi? Can build at Ma wei, Hockchew yes.

😁 can jio that average prilot tricolor burGER king to pray as well.

Edited June 18, 2022 by Datsun366

[Playtime]

3 hours ago, Volvobrick said:

If I were in the Navy I want this to be behind me all the time - everyday restaurant food! 

Park at tekong 😆

[Atonchia]

7 hours ago, Playtime said:

I never eaten there or even been to hong long yet...😑

Was that a must visit for tourist ?

Not sure, it was in a few movies must be good lah.🤣

[Atonchia]

No more restaurant food for the Navy.

 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/hong-kong-jumbo-floating-restaurant-capsizes-south-china-sea-adverse-conditions-2758826?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_20062022_cna

[Playtime]

10 hours ago, Atonchia said:

No more restaurant food for the Navy.

 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/hong-kong-jumbo-floating-restaurant-capsizes-south-china-sea-adverse-conditions-2758826?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_20062022_cna

KNN.... i tell you... those Ukranians are getting too much.

Although china support russia, sink russian  cruiser i understand but cannot even Restaurants also want to sink. Missiles cannot anyhowly fire  one mah.... 

[Thaiyotakamli]

16 minutes ago, Playtime said:

KNN.... i tell you... those Ukranians are getting too much.

Although china support russia, sink russian  cruiser i understand but cannot even Restaurants also want to sink. Missiles cannot anyhowly fire  one mah.... 

must be US that sink the jumbo supply ship

 

they scared china aircraft carrier group having nice meal everyday😆

[DOBIEMKZ]

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/07/sweden-a-submarine-powerhouse-for-nato-and-nightmare-for-russia/?fbclid=IwAR1YR88xBuHxMr8RPRWPQ0rfuPW_06yGV-vW8gRLGhowrm3jc4jfUFncwMw

Sweden: A Submarine Powerhouse For NATO (And Nightmare For Russia)

Above: Gotland-Class. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

Throughout the Cold War, the Soviet Union had the largest fleet of submarines in the world, as well as the largest in world naval history. Today, the Russian Navy is a shell of its former self, but its submarines are still considered capable and that is a fact that has worried NATO leaders for years. Soon, however, the international alliance will have another member state that will help counter Russia’s submarine force – namely Sweden.

It was announced in late June that Sweden, along with Finland, had been formally invited to join NATO, and that news coincided with the word that a keel-laying ceremony was held for HMS Blekinge, the first two of two A26 type submarines now on order for the Royal Swedish Navy.

“The submarine competence places Sweden among one of few nations in the world with the capability to build modern and advanced submarines,” said Micael Johansson, president and CEO of Saab, the lead contractor on the A26 program. “The ceremony is not only a milestone for HMS Blekinge, it is also proof that Sweden has regained the capability. We are looking forward to when her sister HMS Skåne will follow in her tracks.”

The Keel Laying Ceremony for HSwMS Blekinge took place at Saab’s shipyard in Karlskrona. In attendance were representatives from the Swedish Navy.

The A26 program was formally launched in 2015 after FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) placed an order for two new-generation submarines for the Royal Swedish Navy. Each of the Blekinge-class boats will be 65m in length, and the modern submarines will have a surfaced displacement of 2,000 tonnes (2,200 tons). The boats will be equipped with a Stirling AIP, and can dive for more than 18 days. The standard complement will reportedly consist of 26 sailors but can accommodate up to 35 sailors including commandos and other passengers.

HMS Blekinge is expected to be delivered to the Swedish Navy in 2027 while the second submarine, HMS Skåne, is set to be delivered in 2028.

Stockholm’s Sub Force

In addition to the Blekinge-class boats that will eventually enter service by the end of the decade, Sweden currently has three Gotland-class submarines, which were built between 1992 and 1997. Stockholm is currently undertaking mid-life upgrade (MLU) modernization efforts on the submarines of the class, which will extend the service lives of those vessels. It was the first operational submarine class in the world to use air-independent propulsion in the form of Stirling engines which use liquid oxygen and diesel as the propellant.

Above: Gotland-Class: Image Credit – Sweden.

The Royal Swedish Navy further continues to operate two of the original four Västergötland-class submarines dating from the 1980s, while two others were sold to Singapore. Two other submarines were also launched as part of the Västergötland-class, but have since been re-launched after an extensive modernization in 2003 and 2004 as the   Södermanland-class. HSwMS Södermanland (Söd) and HSwMS Östergötland (Ögd) are expected to remain in service at least until the Blekinge-class are commissioned.

All of Sweden’s submarines will likely play an important role in countering Russian aggression in the Baltic Sea, which is soon to be a NATO-controlled lake.

Now a Senior Editor for 1945, Peter Suciu is a Michigan-based writer who has contributed to more than four dozen magazines, newspapers and websites. He regularly writes about military hardware, firearms history, cybersecurity and international affairs. Peter is also a Contributing Writer for Forbes.

[DOBIEMKZ]

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/06/the-u-s-armys-new-light-tank-should-make-russian-generals-sweat/?fbclid=IwAR3uZpkVqFyRzSmHd2_tNmqSU4WWXxP3wAsqI4jns5_QX1v57o-OOrffBUo

The U.S. Army’s New Light Tank Should Make Russian Generals Sweat.

Above: General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) offering has been chosen by the U.S. Army.

The U.S. Army Has a New Light Tank: The concept of a light tank dates back to the interwar era when various nations saw a potential need for an armored vehicle – sometimes described as a “tankette” – that could be used to exploit breakthroughs in enemy lines that were created by slower but heavier tanks. These lightly armed but fast-moving tanks could disrupt communications and supply lines, and quickly flee from a fight if necessary.

The United States Army has been exploring how light tanks could be used in the 21st century via its “Mobile Protected Firepower” (MPF) program, and this week it was announced that General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has been awarded a $1.14 billion contract to produce and field up to 96 new vehicles.

The award was made just days after the Army closed out the MPF middle-tier acquisition rapid-prototyping phase and transitioned to a major capability acquisition program with a favorable Milestone C decision – the incremental step in the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) acquisition process that moves into the production and deployment phase.

“The MPF program did exactly what the Army asked, which was to complete a competitive and accelerated rapid prototyping effort with Soldier touchpoints,” explained Doug Bush, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, and the Army’s acquisition executive. “MPF is a benchmark program, as the acquisition and requirement communities worked together to complete the [middle-tier acquisition rapid-prototyping] phase and move this system into production in just under four years.”

The MPF is meant to provide infantry brigades greater survivability while providing the ability to identify threat systems earlier and at greater distances, yet would not restrict movement in off-road terrain. MPF will further allow U.S warfighters to move at a faster pace, protecting the assaulting force.

“MPF represents a new capability for the Army, allowing our light maneuver forces to overmatch adversaries. Through multiple Soldier touchpoints, our Soldiers have operated the prototypes and provided crucial feedback to the design team, ensuring our forces will have the asset they need on the future battlefield,” Maj. Gen. Ross Coffman, director of the Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross Functional Team.

First New Design in Four Decades

The MPF will be the U.S. Army’s first new design vehicle fielded in more than forty years, with the first unit being equipped by late fiscal year 2025 (FY25). GDLS will deliver 26 vehicles initially, though the contract could be increased with the army acquiring 70 more over the course of low-rate initial production for a total of $1.14 billion.

The MPF is the first major platform to advance from prototyping to production under the U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC), Defense News first reported. Established in 2018 as a public-private initiative, AFC has been tasked with modernizing the U.S. Army.

The command utilized its competitive prototyping approach to select the light tank design. The process actually began in 2018, and over a period of four years, the U.S. Army tested and evaluated twenty-four prototypes. The U.S. Army has announced that it could spend upwards of $6 billion on the MPF program, including what has already been spent on research and development and prototyping.

The total lifecycle cost of the program is reportedly $17 billion, which includes sustainment, military construction, and personnel. The Army’s long-term goal is to procure upwards of 504 MPFs by 2035, and those vehicles are expected to remain in its inventory for at least 30 years. However, given that this is the first armored vehicle to enter service in more than four decades, it is likely these light tanks could be ready to roll for longer.

What the Experts Are Saying

“In the new era of highly lethal, maneuver warfare, the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) platform is an important asset for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams that may be confronted by peer competitors deploying massed armored combat vehicles,” noted Dr. Daniel Goure, a Vice President at the Lexington Institute. “MPF also will support the infantry as it confronts adversaries operating from prepared positions and complex urban terrain.”

Now a Senior Editor for 1945, Peter Suciu is a Michigan-based writer who has contributed to more than four dozen magazines, newspapers and websites. He regularly writes about military hardware, firearms history, cybersecurity and international affairs. Peter is also a Contributing Writer for Forbes.

Note: This piece was updated to include expert analysis by Daniel Goure.

[macrosszero]

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/29/asia/malaysia-army-tank-breakdown-intl-hnk/index.html

Rosak...

[Didu]

Wah.....Those tug boats look so HUGE!!    😁

India to commission first home-built carrier, but short of jets on deck

India will formally commission its first home-built aircraft carrier on Friday (Sept 2), the culmination of 17 years of construction and tests as the country seeks to catch up with regional rival China and its far larger naval fleet.

The INS Vikrant however will not have its own fleet of fighter jets on deck and instead will rely on a few Russian-designed aircraft borrowed from India's only other carrier, the INS Vikramaditya.

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-to-commission-first-home-built-carrier-but-short-of-jets-on-deck

[inlinesix]

29 minutes ago, Didu said:

Wah.....Those tug boats look so HUGE!!    😁

India to commission first home-built carrier, but short of jets on deck

India will formally commission its first home-built aircraft carrier on Friday (Sept 2), the culmination of 17 years of construction and tests as the country seeks to catch up with regional rival China and its far larger naval fleet.

The INS Vikrant however will not have its own fleet of fighter jets on deck and instead will rely on a few Russian-designed aircraft borrowed from India's only other carrier, the INS Vikramaditya.

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-to-commission-first-home-built-carrier-but-short-of-jets-on-deck

Usually this type of carrier quite narrow 

[inlinesix]