Military And Intelligence News Briefs — September 18, 2009
(U.S. Navy Photo/Senior Chief Petty Officer mass communication specialist Spike Call)
So what do I want the Navy of 2025 to look like? Here are some thoughts ( and not all inclusive).
8 large aircraft carriers. Mostly because we are stuck with a lot of them.
8 medium carriers with the configuration depending widely on if the F-35B STOVL works effectively. If the F-35B works, then some other economies of the medium carrier can be put into action. For example a propulsion system not unlike the Makin Island (hybrid)
Cruisers all retired. Not needed. Too expensive.
Read more ….
The USA’s New Littoral Combat Ships (updated) — Defense Industry Daily
A New Day For Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defense — Information Dissemination
U.S. Air Force officials reveal criteria for basing of F-35 joint strike fighters — Defense Professionals
U.S. Navy brings forward F-35 operation date — Reuters
F135 Mishap Shows Second JSF Engine a Must (Rep. Abercrombie) — Defense News
UPDATED: Details on Army’s New Afghanistan Duds — Defense Tech
Artillery shells that we cannot afford — Armchair Generalist
Gates to Air Force: Want a New Bomber? Do It on the Cheap — The Danger Room
Algeria and Italy in Major Arms Deal — aaswat
GAO Urges Pentagon to Review Missile Defense Needs — Defense Professionals
Vietnam Memorial Seeks Photos of Fallen — Military.com
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