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Like naval shipbuilding most everywhere on the globe, rather than being endemic to India.

We need a anti-torpedo torpedo hard-kill capability in the DB!!! If only it were possible in the code. We chatted about some workarounds recently, but probably more trouble than they're worth.

There is a wealth of information out there to wade through on the Collins. The program has been plagued by technical problems, but the subs have always seemed to perform well in exercises.

How China Got There First: Beijings Unique Path to ASBM Development and Deployment (China Brief, Jamestown Foundation)

Thanks, Enrique. Back from a short trip away, so these will get dealt with in the next iteration. I also notice there are now more announced hull names for the LCS and JHSV classes.

Upgraded Nuclear Cruiser to Rejoin Russian Navy in 2018 (RIA Novosti)

Part 18: Aegis BMD Sea-Based Elements (Defense Media Network)

http://thediplomat.com/flashpoints-blog/2013/06/04/japan-mulls-a-preemptive-strike-capability/ (The Diplomat, Flashpoints blog)

I should add that I will be most interested in hearing whether you think some of the ECM values (some of them longstanding) should be adjusted (upward or downward), and whether that will positively affect game play.

One of the jobs that we have never had ample time or manpower to complete was the documentation to support this sim. So you're certainly helping to flesh out the stuff we've had to try and explain piecemeal for years now. Thanks!

Thanks. Fixed in the just released new version. Added that C-17A SOLL II as well.

A new version of the official Harpoon Commander's Edition (HCE) Database (HCDB-130603) is now available. Get the new DB in the Downloads section. New additions (or overhauls of existing entries) include: Aircraft: C-17A SOLL II - USA RH-53D Sea King - Iran Ships: Luhu Type 052 (2004) DD - China Luhu Type 052 (2011) DD - China Type 052D DDG - China Submarines: Benjamin Franklin (80/1) SSBN - USA Benjamin Franklin (80/2) SSBN - USA Ethan Allen SSBN - USA Ethan Allen (1981) SSN - USA Ethan Allen (1985) SSN - USA Gymnote SSA - France James Madison SSBN - USA Le Redoutable (1981) SSBN - France Le Redoutable (1989) SSBN - France L'Inflexible (1985) SSBN - France L'Inflexible (1987) SSBN - France L'Inflexible (1988) SSBN - France Narwhal (1981) SSN - USA Narwhal (1987) SSN - USA Ohio (1981) SSBN - USA Ohio (1988) SSBN - USA Ohio (1993/1) SSBN - USA Ohio (1993/2) SSBN - USA Ohio (1997/1) SSBN - USA Ohio (1997/2) SSBN - USA Ohio (2006) SSBN - USA Ohio (2010) SSBN - USA Papa (661A) SSN - USSR Resolution (1982) SSBN - UK Resolution (1986) SSBN - UK Seawolf (2001) SSN - USA Seawolf (2007) SSN - USA Tang Type 096 SSBN - China Ula (T210/1989) SS - Norway Ula (T210/2006) SS - Norway Xia Type 092G SSBN - China Enjoy.

USAF Accepts Limited Capability With 2016 F-35 IOC (Aviation Week) The services' report to Congress here (pdf)

Reports: Russia Has Not Delivered S-300 Missiles to Syria (DefenseNews)

A new version of the Harpoon Commander's Edition (HCE) 'Cold War' Database (HCCW-130530) is now available. Get it in the Downloads section of the HarpGamer website. New additions include: Aircraft: F-9J Cougar - USA F-84E Thunderjet - USA F-84F Thunderstreak - USA F-84G Thunderjet - USA F-89D Scorpion - USA F-89H Scorpion - USA F-89J Scorpion - USA F-100C Super Sabre - USA Firefly FR.1A - UK Il-10M Beast - USSR P-2F/G Neptune - USA RF-9J Cougar - USA Sea Fury FB.11 - UK SP-2E/H Neptune - USA Wasp HAS.1 - UK Ships/MLUs: Akizuki DD - Japan Ayanami (1958/1) DD - Japan Ayanami (1958/2) DD - Japan Ayanami (1958/3) DD - Japan Ayanami (1965) DD - Japan Ayanami (1967) DD - Japan Ayanami (1974/1) DD - Japan Ayanami (1974/2) DD - Japan Champlain LSM - France Chikugo (1971/1) FF - Japan Chikugo (1971/2) FF - Japan Chikugo (1974/1) FF - Japan Chikugo (1974/2) FF - Japan Cmdt Riviere FF - France EDIC LCU - France DF-3 Bty - China FROG-3 Bty - USSR FROG-5 Bty - USSR FROG-7 (9M21B) Bty - USSR FROG-7 (9M21G) Bty - USSR Jean Bart (1955) BB - France La Galissonniere CL - France Le Corse (E50/55) FFL - France Le Corse (E50/60) FFL - France Le Corse (E50/62) FFL - France Le Normand (E52) FFL - France Le Normand (E52B) FFL - France Minegumo (1/1968) DD - Japan Minegumo (1/1974) DD - Japan Minegumo (2/1970) DD - Japan Minegumo (2/1974) DD - Japan Murasame (1958) DD - Japan Murasame (1968) DD - Japan Murasame (1975) DD - Japan Ouragan (L9021) LSD - France Ouragan (L9022) LSD - France Richelieu BB - France Yamagumo (1/1967) DD - Japan Yamagumo (1/1974) DD - Japan Yamagumo (2/1972) DD - Japan Yamagumo (2/1974) DD - Japan

The Bomb Didn't Beat Japan... Stalin Did (Foreign Policy)

Tensions high between Russia and Israel over S-300 missiles (Flight Global, Ariel View blog)

US Navy Details Amphibious Ship Mods Required For F-35 (Aviation Week)

Good stuff, SHUK. I hope the experience hasn't left you too jaded about these kinds of games. I know they are a tremendous amount of work, but they are also a LOT of fun for the players who go the distance. There must be a happy medium somewhere!

A new version of the official Harpoon Commander's Edition (HCE) Database (HCDB-130527) is now available. Get the new DB in the Downloads section. New additions (or overhauls of existing entries) include: Installations: Cam Ranh Bay - Vietnam Dolinsk-Sokol - Russia Aircraft: CH-46E Sea Knight - USA CH-53K Super Stallion - USA EP-3E ARIES - USA F-4N Phantom II - USA Phantom F-4J(UK) - UK UH-46D Sea Knight - USA Ships/MLUs: Al Hussein Bty - Iraq BPS 500 PTG - Vietnam Hwasong-5 Bty - North Korea Hwasong-6 Bty - North Korea KN-02 Toksa Bty - North Korea Mispillion AO - USA Neosho AO - USA Osa (205ME) PTG - Vietnam SS-20 Saber Bty - USSR SS-21 Scarab A Bty - USSR SS-21 Scarab B Bty - USSR SS-23 Spider Bty - USSR SS-27 Sickle Bty - Russia Tarantul I (1241RE) PTG - Vietnam TT-400TP PG - Vietnam Virginia (1982) CGN - USA Submarines: Akula I (971/1984) SSN - USSR Akula I (971/1987) SSN - USSR Akula I (971/2002) SSN - Russia Akula II (971M/1995) SSN - Russia Akula II (971M/2002) SSN - Russia Charlie II (6704) SSGN - Russia Charlie III (686) SSGN - USSR Delta III (667BDR/80) SSBN - USSR Delta III (667BDR/92) SSBN - Russia Delta IV (667BDRM/84) SSBN - USSR Delta IV (667BDRM/08) SSBN - Russia Delta Stretch (9786) SSAN - Russia Dolgorae (KSS-1) SS - South Korea Dolphin II SS - Israel Imp Akula I (971U/91) SSN - Russia Imp Akula I (971U/02) SSN - Russia Kilo (877V) SS - Russia Klasse 212B - Germany Oscar I (949/1981) SSGN - USSR Oscar I (949/1992) SSGN - Russia Oscar II (949A/1986) SSGN - USSR Oscar II (949A/2002) SSGN - Russia Sierra I (945/1984) SSN - USSR Sierra I (945/1992) SSN - Russia Sierra II (945A/1990) SSN - Russia Sierra II (945A/2002) SSN - Russia Typhoon (941/1981) SSBN - USSR Typhoon (941/1992) SSBN - Russia Typhoon (941Kh) SSBN - USSR Typhoon (941UM) SSBN - Russia

I always switch to 'source view' as well.

Two items stand out in naval history on today's date. First, the destruction of the Royal Navy's battlecruiser HMS Hood at the hands of the Nazi battleship Bismarck, on 24 May 1941. And, the rescue of 33 sailors from the sunken USS Squalus, on 24 May 1939:

Department of Defense Announces Selected Acquisition Report (US DOD, 23 May 2013) DOD-JSF-2012-SAR-May-2013-20130524-pdf (Link to SAR report)

F-35 Costs Dip A Tiny Bit; SAR Says Program Costs Down $4.5 Billion (Breaking Defense)

Selling the simulation at Lockheed Martin: A journey into the heart of procurement PR (iPolitics)