Friday, September 18, 2009

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 18, 2009

(U.S. Navy Photo/Senior Chief Petty Officer mass communication specialist Spike Call)

My Navy 2025 -- ELP Defens(c)e Blog

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.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

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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