Jura The idiot
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... so I wonder if 'mainstream' outlets like NavyTimes, USNI News, BreakingDefense etc. will say anything (I looked now, didn't see anything)
Aircraft Carriers III
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Jura The idiot
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quite interesting part of
2019 NDAA Amendments Question Carrier Long-Range Strike, Future of ASW Helos
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“The committee notes that the aircraft carrier air wing has been optimized for striking power and sortie generation and believes that it may not be configured to support the long-range strike required by current and future threat systems. While the introduction of the F-35C will significantly expand stealth capabilities, the F-35C could require increased range to address necessary targets. The committee believes that several options could be used to address this issue to include developing a stealth tanker capability, improved engine technology or to develop and procure a strike capability that is purposely built to strike at increased range. The committee further notes that the Navy previously desired to significantly increase the carrier air wing range with the development of the A-12 aircraft. The committee understands that the A-12 would have included a 5,000-pound internal carriage payload, stealth, and a range of 800 nautical miles. While the committee believes that requirements to support this capability remain relevant and the technology available, the development of the A-12 aircraft was mired in acquisition challenges that eventually resulted in the cancellation of the program. While the committee further believes that the Department of Defense has successfully developed a suite of long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, the committee also believes that it is vital that the Navy develop a carrier-based long-range strike capability. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy to provide a briefing to the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Armed Services by January 25, 2019, on options to expand the strike range of a carrier air wing in a contested environment, including manned and unmanned capabilities, and, Department of the Navy capabilities it plans to pursue in the Next Generation Air Dominance capability,” according to the amendment.
2019 NDAA Amendments Question Carrier Long-Range Strike, Future of ASW Helos
:
“The committee notes that the aircraft carrier air wing has been optimized for striking power and sortie generation and believes that it may not be configured to support the long-range strike required by current and future threat systems. While the introduction of the F-35C will significantly expand stealth capabilities, the F-35C could require increased range to address necessary targets. The committee believes that several options could be used to address this issue to include developing a stealth tanker capability, improved engine technology or to develop and procure a strike capability that is purposely built to strike at increased range. The committee further notes that the Navy previously desired to significantly increase the carrier air wing range with the development of the A-12 aircraft. The committee understands that the A-12 would have included a 5,000-pound internal carriage payload, stealth, and a range of 800 nautical miles. While the committee believes that requirements to support this capability remain relevant and the technology available, the development of the A-12 aircraft was mired in acquisition challenges that eventually resulted in the cancellation of the program. While the committee further believes that the Department of Defense has successfully developed a suite of long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, the committee also believes that it is vital that the Navy develop a carrier-based long-range strike capability. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy to provide a briefing to the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Armed Services by January 25, 2019, on options to expand the strike range of a carrier air wing in a contested environment, including manned and unmanned capabilities, and, Department of the Navy capabilities it plans to pursue in the Next Generation Air Dominance capability,” according to the amendment.
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Wait? A12? You mean this A 12?
I mean the A12 Avenger 2 was canceled in 91? That's a Old reference.
Jura The idiot
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LOL you have a catch (I kinda assumed they meant which apparently was a wrong assumption)
We Need this first! Just FF to 0.42 seconds....I love this scene in Casablanca with La Marseillaise sung by the Free French.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 10, 2018) Rafale's attached to squadron 17F of the Marine Nationale (French Navy) prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The Ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier air wing exercises with the French navy to strengthen partnerships and deepen interoperability between the two nations' naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary P. Wickline)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 10, 2018) Rafale attached to squadron 17F of the Marine Nationale (French Navy) prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Mora Jr.)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 10, 2018) A Rafale attached to squadron 17F of the Marine Nationale (French Navy) lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Mora Jr.)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 10, 2018) Rafale's attached to squadron 17F of the Marine Nationale (French Navy) prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The Ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier air wing exercises with the French navy to strengthen partnerships and deepen interoperability between the two nations' naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary P. Wickline)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 10, 2018) Rafale attached to squadron 17F of the Marine Nationale (French Navy) prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Mora Jr.)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 10, 2018) A Rafale attached to squadron 17F of the Marine Nationale (French Navy) lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Mora Jr.)
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Jura The idiot
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Apr 21, 2018
Just like old times: warships are tailing US HARRY S CVN75 operating in the eastern Mediterranean. Exchanges are "professional," sez the US admiral.
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Just like old times: warships are tailing US HARRY S CVN75 operating in the eastern Mediterranean. Exchanges are "professional," sez the US admiral.
Jura The idiot
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Yes...that was my whole point. It normally would not get posted here...which is why I posted the pic.