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The ASW model in HCE is very rudimentary. Principally because we lack a realistic model of the ocean environment or how sonar behaves in it. We have only the most basic representation, with no consideration for temperature, salinity, currents, ambient noise, bottom topography, etc, etc. As for sonar, we have only a single "frequency", no accounting for different techniques, etc. There's also no accounting for countermeasures or decoys. The list goes on. Have a look through the Tactics 101 threads for a lot more background on what a truly realistic model would need to address.

US Says Syria Has Beefed Up Air Defenses (DefenseNews)

Israel Inaugurates 5th Dolphin-Class Sub (DefenseNews)

Interesting post. You're quite right about the necessity to close the distance. Its not simply because of torpedo range, however, but because of typically short torpedo seeker acquisition range. You've probably noticed that all but the most modern torpedoes will easily lose their target and wander away if not dropped virtually right on top of the target. Most of your other "advice" would be considered gaming the game, to be honest. If it doesn't bother you, then by all means have at it and enjoy yourself. Others, however, myself included, might want to avoid doing that because it tends to "cheapen" the simulation experience. Dumping multiple torpedoes in rapid succession, for example, is often a quick and easy recipe for a kill in the game. But in real life, ASW operators would want to conserve torpedoes (they are not in unlimited supply as they are in the game) and avoid mutual interference between multiple torpedoes. Mines are modeled as submarines because we don't have any other choice but to do that in the current model. One of the drawbacks being that mine countermeasures gear is also effective against actual submarines, albeit typically short ranged and with low DP. Thankfully, MCM assets are usually in short supply in most scenarios and limit the opportunity for "gaming". And, lastly, it should be noted that the SV-22 is a fictional platform.

Part 13: Organizing - The Strategic Framework for Aegis BMD Part 14: The Intersection - The Air-Sea Battle Concept and Aegis BMD

I am not seeing an air to surface attack with guns as an option in 2009.076.

Cancelled: Britains High-Mach Heartbreak (Air & Space Magazine)

You can fly at Vlow altitude and potentially avoid detection from air search radar, but then fly into the envelope of a surface search radar and get detected.

Why America Still Needs Aircraft Carriers (Foreign Policy) I agree!

Yes, you're right. We're really fumbling around in this thread, aren't we. Two targets for the two directors, but (under Rule 5.3.5) as many missiles per target as the launcher can handle. For a single target like the Chinese frigate, then, Brains can go with his original eight missiles.

Pentagon Downplays Comment On F-35 Cyberthreat (Aviation Week/Reuters)

F-35 Office Sees Improved Relations With Contractor (DefenseNews) F-35 Chief Cautious But Hopeful On F-35 Software (Aviation Week)

Syria, Chemical Weapons, Obama, and the Problem with ‘Red Lines’ (DefenseNews, Intercepts blog)

Pakistan's Dream Navy? (DefenseNews)

U.S.: Intelligence points to small-scale use of sarin in Syria (CNN)

Some further inspiration here: BOOK REVIEW – Battle of North Cape, the Death Ride of the Scharnhorst, 1943

I am now. Great stuff. Link added here at HG as well in the Blogs section.

New T-50 Fighter Jet to Enter Service in 2016 – Putin (RIA Novosti)

Another Installment of ... F-35 Cost Per Flying Hour (Aviation Week, Ares blog)

Okay, more accident than the dramatic title indicates. Trawler strikes navy ship sending 6 to B.C. hospital (CBC News) Winnipeg is in the middle of the FELEX upgrade.

State Media: China Plans Second, Larger Aircraft Carrier (DefenseNews)

Planning the unthinkable war: 'AirSea Battle' and its implications for Australia (ASPI)

That actually makes a lot more sense now that I think about it. Were you able to confirm that the FCS 2-31 has an X band uplink?

Grappled with this one before, because the AIM-120 loadout was very rare, but since they've appeared recently, I've decided to put the AIM-120 option back in there. Unless modifications of existing options, further loadouts are unlikely. Sorry. Doesn't meet the criteria. This is possible, but only (maybe) if we use the existing 'fictional' MH-64J Apache Scout entry. What say you?

Thanks, Enrique. There will be a new release of the HCDB in the near future.