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I did reference it other time, but I think the site is improved and expanded: http://www.hisutton.com/Analysis%20-%20Russian%20Status-6%20aka%20KANYON%20nuclear%20deterrence%20and%20Pr%2009851%20submarine.html

ausairpower.net you all may have seen this...but.

How US nuclear force modernization is undermining strategic stability: The burst-height compensating super-fuze (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists) Maybe I am morbid, but this stuff is fascinating.

Taking Airpower for Granted: A Smart Bomb Story (War on the Rocks) Another excellent article from Mike Benitez. Worth your time.

Nightfall: Machine Autonomy in Air-to-Air Combat (Air and Space Power Journal, May-June 2014, pdf)

Enjoy these news snippets. Maybe it will help to develop some "what if" scenarios. Enjoy ... FWFS, Greg Emerson, DM1(SW), USN-Retired Renton, WA, USA Naval News Summary: 23 December CHILE Update: Together with dock landing ship FOUDRE (renamed SARGENTO ALDEA) the French navy also sold CDIC landing ship RAPIERE and two CTM landing craft (CTM-19, CTM-24) to the Chilean navy. 28 December HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE RUSSIA KUZNETSOV deployment: Frigate LADNIY pictured in Valetta, Malta. 29 December RUSSIA KUZNETSOV deployment: Tanker SERGEI OSIPOV arrives at Valetta, Malta. 30 December HAITI Officials in Turks and Caicos have intercepted…

From The Wargamer Rumored: Matrix to Publish Harpoon Titles? Posted by Chris Abele @ 11:56 EST Harpoon – Commander’s Edition and Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare to be added to Matrix catalog "Sources close to the matter have revealed to The Wargamer that Advanced Gaming Systems' Harpoon line of products will be re-published by Matrix Games. Two of the classic naval simulation games will be re-released: Harpoon Classic will be renamed Harpoon – Commander’s Edition and will feature improved AI and database elements. It is unclear how this game is related to the "Harpoon Classic 2005" game mentioned on the AGS web site. The more recent Harpoon 3 will be published …

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You asked for it, you got it. Here today's naval summary. FWFS, Greg Emerson, DM1(SW), USN-Retired - - - - - 02 January BRAZIL British BAe Systems signed a contract for transfer of three 90-m Ocean Patrol Vessels originally ordered by the Trinidad & Tobago coast guard - and cancelled by it shortly prior delivery – to the Brazilian navy … contract value given as Euro 140 million. The first two ships will be delivered in 2012 and the third will follow in early 2013. Contract said to also provide for further vessels of the same class to be constructed in Brazil. IRAN During the final day of exercise „Velayat 90“ the Iranian navy has test-fired anti-s…

Find it hereHere Hezbollah cracked the code Technology likely supplied by Iran allowed guerrillas to stop Israeli tank assaults BY MOHAMAD BAZZI Newsday Middle East Correspondent September 18, 2006 AITA SHAAB, Lebanon -- Hezbollah guerrillas were able to hack into Israeli radio communications during last month's battles in south Lebanon, an intelligence breakthrough that helped them thwart Israeli tank assaults, according to Hezbollah and Lebanese officials. Using technology most likely supplied by Iran, special Hezbollah teams monitored the constantly changing radio frequencies of Israeli troops on the ground. That gave guerrillas a picture of Israe…

Opinion: Submarine Tech Outpacing ASW (Aviation Week)

Does anyone know if Italy has retired their Atlantique MPAs and/or have they replaced them with anything else? Thanks in advance D

New Wrinkles in Maritime Warfare (The Diplomat)

From Defense Aerospace HMS Astute (Source: UK Ministry of Defence; issued Nov. 4, 2010) Various media report that nuclear-powered submarine HMS Astute, which [ran] aground off the Isle of Skye last week was damaged in a collision with a tug which tried to free it. We can confirm HMS Astute was in a minor collision with one of the tugs that assisted in refloating her, following an incident in which she became grounded off the Isle of Skye on 22 October 2010. Damage was assessed at the time and she was deemed fit to proceed under her own power to Faslane. She remains alongside at Faslane whilst investigations into the incident continue. From Defense Aer…

Enjoy ... 02 January AUSTRALIA Two more suspected asylum seeker boats carrying a total of 54 people have been intercepted by Australian navy patrol boats off Australia’s north-western coast. 03 January CHINA Rumours that a total of 24 JIANGKAI-II class frigates may be built eventually. IRAN +++ The Iranian Navy wrapped up ten-day exercise “Velayat 90” with naval +++ parades displaying different types of warships, submarines, hovercraft, helicopter and aircraft Iranian Army chief: wargames “proved that Iran is powerful enough to exercise full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz” … the US Navy has moved aircraft carrier JOHN C STENNIS out of th…

Something to consider, in light of a seemingly 'more troubled than usual' world. No, Great Power War Isn't Obsolete (The Diplomat)

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US Overseas Military Presence: What are the Strategic Choices? From http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1211.html [excerpt of abstract]

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Revitalizing Wargaming is Necessary to Be Prepared for Future Wars (War on the Rocks)