ARA y US Navy coordinan actividades

Maniobras de reabastecimiento de buque neozelandés a la US Navy

HMNZS Aotearoa reabastece de combustible al buque anfibio estadounidense clase Wasp

HMNZS Aotearoa reabastece de combustible al barco anfibio estadounidense clase Wasp durante Rimpac 2024 (fotos: dvids, NZ Navy)

Durante el transcurso del RIMPAC, el HMNZS Aotearoa ha desempeñado un papel de vital importancia en el ejercicio al repostar combustible a 13 buques de guerra participantes.

Pero su trabajo más importante se produjo recientemente cuando al barco se le asignó la tarea de reabastecer un buque de asalto anfibio de la Armada de los EE. UU. que navegaba hacia Asia para un despliegue operativo.

El USS BOXER LHD 4 acababa de completar un tránsito de diez días desde San Diego a Hawaii transportando elementos terrestres de la 15ª Unidad Expedicionaria de los Marines del Cuerpo de Marines de EE. UU. y aviones V-22 Osprey Tilt Rotor, una variedad de tipos de helicópteros y aviones F-35.

Durante el tránsito desde el continente, el USS Boxer había realizado numerosas series de aviación y tanto los barcos como los aviones necesitaban repostar combustible antes de continuar a través del Pacífico.

Pero cuando un petrolero de la Marina de los EE. UU. repentinamente dejó de estar disponible para la tarea, Aotearoa dio un paso al frente y llevó a cabo el trabajo con profesionalismo, cuidado y atención.

Y qué trabajo: el USS Boxer de 44.000 toneladas tuvo que permanecer estacionado a 45 m de la manga de babor de Aotearoa durante 8 horas y media mientras se bombeaban cerca de 3.000.000 de litros de combustible diésel y 350.000 litros de combustible de aviación.

No sólo fue el reabastecimiento más largo que Aotearoa haya realizado jamás, sino que también fue el barco más grande que habían reabastecido desde su puesta en servicio hace cuatro años.

La oportunidad de brindar apoyo operativo en el "mundo real" fue un gran motivador para la tripulación y un excelente ejemplo de cómo demostrar el tema principal de RIMPAC24: "Socios: integrados y preparados".

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Ejercicios navales Malabar 22

Cuatro naciones se unen para el ejercicio Malabar 22

JS Shiranui durante una actividad cooperativa que involucró a las armadas de Australia, Estados Unidos, Japón e India durante el Ejercicio Malabar 2022 (foto: Aus DoD)

La Fuerza de Defensa de Australia (ADF) se unió a los socios regionales clave India, Japón y los Estados Unidos para el Ejercicio Malabar 22 frente a la costa este de Japón.

Este año marcó la iteración 26 de la serie de ejercicios Malabar y la tercera vez que las cuatro naciones se integraron para avanzar en la planificación colectiva, la integración y el empleo de tácticas de guerra avanzadas.

Los barcos de la Royal Australian Navy (RAN) HMAS Arunta y HMAS Stalwart, el submarino HMAS Farncomb y un avión de patrulla marítima P-8A Poseidon de la Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) desplegados en el ejercicio, que se llevó a cabo del 8 al 15 de noviembre de 2022.

Aviones P-8I, P-8A y P-1 de Australia, Estados Unidos, Japón e India sobrevuelan el HMAS Stalwart (izquierda) y el INS Shivalik durante el Ejercicio Malabar 2022 (foto: Aus DoD)

El subjefe de operaciones conjuntas, el vicemariscal del aire Michael Kitcher, dijo que los ejercicios y operaciones de rutina con los socios militares de Australia fortalecieron nuestra capacidad para enfrentar los desafíos regionales compartidos.

"Australia participa regularmente en ejercicios y capacitación con socios regionales para desarrollar el entendimiento mutuo y la interoperabilidad en apoyo de un Indo-Pacífico abierto, inclusivo y resistente", dijo Air Vice-Marshal Kitcher.

"La inclusión de un P-8A Poseidon de la RAAF por primera vez, junto con barcos RAN y un submarino, brindó una valiosa oportunidad para centrarse en la guerra marítima compleja, la interoperabilidad y la integración aeromarítima".

El USS Ronald Reagan navega mientras el helicóptero MH-60R embarcado de HMAS Arunta vuela durante el Ejercicio Malabar 2022 (foto: Aus DoD)

El componente en el mar del Ejercicio Malabar este año incluyó una variedad de actividades de entrenamiento táctico de alto nivel que van desde escenarios de planificación de combates conjuntos, simulacros de comunicaciones y reabastecimientos multinacionales en el mar hasta operaciones submarinas, guerra antisubmarina, defensa aérea, naval ejercicios de artillería y operaciones de interdicción marítima.

HMA Ships Arunta y Stalwart continuarán con su despliegue de presencia regional y regresarán a Australia a principios de diciembre.

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Ejercicio tripartito australiano-norteamericano-japonés

Capacitación trilateral impulsa seguridad regional

El HMAS Arunta, a la izquierda, navega en compañía del destructor de la Marina de los EE. UU. USS Momsen y el destructor de la Fuerza de Autodefensa Marítima de Japón JS Yūdachi (fotos: Marina de los EE. UU.)


La fragata HMAS Arunta de la Marina Real Australiana y un avión de patrulla marítima Poseidon P-8A de la Fuerza Aérea Real Australiana se unieron recientemente al destructor de la Marina de los EE. UU. USS Momsen y al destructor de la Fuerza de Autodefensa Marítima de Japón JS Yudachi para entrenar en el Mar de China Meridional.

La capacitación trilateral, que concluyó el 15 de marzo, fue diseñada para mejorar la interoperabilidad y las comunicaciones entre los tres socios y profundizar las relaciones mutuamente beneficiosas mientras se promueve una región del Indo-Pacífico abierta, inclusiva y resiliente.




Durante el entrenamiento, las tripulaciones de los tres barcos ejercitaron una variedad de habilidades de marineros profesionales, incluida la navegación cooperativa, las comunicaciones y las operaciones con helicópteros.

Arunta está realizando actualmente el primer despliegue de presencia regional de Australia para 2022.



Durante el despliegue, que comenzó a fines de febrero, Arunta atravesó las rutas marítimas regionales, visitó puertos regionales, participó en el Ejercicio multilateral Milán 2022 y participó en otras actividades de cooperación y compromisos de capacitación con socios regionales.

Los despliegues de presencia regional son parte del sólido y duradero programa de compromisos internacionales de la Fuerza de Defensa de Australia y demuestran el compromiso de Australia de trabajar con socios regionales para abordar los desafíos compartidos, incluida la seguridad marítima de la región.

US Navy: Muere un candidato y otro hospitalizado en la "Semana Infernal" de los SEALs

Navy SEAL Candidate Dies Following ‘Hell Week’ Training

Seaman wasn’t actively training at time of death; cause is unknown and investigation is continuing, Navy says
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U.S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in days of mentally and physically demanding training, including ’surf immersion.’ Photo: MC1 Anthony Walker/Associated Press



A U.S. Navy SEAL candidate died and another was hospitalized following a strenuous training known as “Hell Week” that is part of the elite military force’s selection process, according to the Navy.

Kyle Mullen, a 24-year-old seaman from Manalapan, N.J., died in a hospital in Coronado, Calif., on Friday, not long after successfully completing the training, the Navy said in a statement Sunday.

The cause of death is unknown and an investigation is continuing, the Navy said.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to Seaman Mullen’s family for their loss,” Rear Adm. H.W. Howard III, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, said in the statement. “We are extending every form of support we can to the Mullen family and Kyle’s classmates.”

The other candidate, part of the same training class, was in stable condition at Naval Medical Center San Diego, the Navy said Saturday.

A Navy representative didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.

Hell Week, part of the first phase of the assessment and selection process for the SEALs, puts trainees through days of mentally and physically demanding training, according to the Navy.

Training for the elite maritime military force—which often engages in unconventional warfare and was responsible for killing Osama bin Laden in 2011—consists of running, swimming, trekking through difficult terrain and carrying heavy objects while sleep deprived.

Maniobras de la US Navy con la Armada Real de Brunei

USS Jackson realiza ejercicio bilateral con Royal Brunei Navy

USS Jackson LCS 6 (fotos: Brunei Mindef, USN)



MUARA, Brunei -- El buque de combate litoral USS Jackson (LCS 6), variante de la independencia, llegó a Brunei el 14 de enero después de un ejercicio de un día en el mar con la Marina Real de Brunei (RBN).

La visita destacó la fuerte asociación y la relación militar entre Brunei y los Estados Unidos. En consideración a las mitigaciones de seguridad de COVID-19, la visita fue sin contacto, lo que significa que la tripulación del barco permaneció a bordo del barco, donde se les permitió descansar y reabastecerse de suministros.

“Estados Unidos y Brunei tienen una larga relación que incluye una visita notable del USS Constitution a Brunei Bay el 6 de abril de 1845”, dijo el capitán Tom Ogden, comodoro, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7. “La visita y el entrenamiento de Jackson con el RBN es una continuación de los 177 años de fuerte amistad y profundos lazos históricos entre Brunei y los EE. UU.”



Jackson y RBN Darussalam-clase patrullera costa afuera KDB Daruttaqwa (DTQ 09) realizaron ejercicios bilaterales mientras navegaban juntos en el Mar de China Meridional el 13 de enero. Jackson y Daruttaqwa se reunieron en el mar para practicar y mejorar la interoperabilidad bilateral entre las dos armadas y enfatizar la importancia de trabajar juntos.

"La oportunidad de navegar junto a KDB Daruttaqwa demuestra nuestro compromiso y objetivos compartidos con la Royal Brunei Navy para mejorar nuestra interoperabilidad y mantener una región del Indo-Pacífico libre y abierta", dijo Cmdr. Michael Root, oficial al mando del USS Jackson.

Los eventos incluyeron ejercicios de comunicaciones bilaterales y tácticas de división para practicar maniobras de precisión. Todos los eventos fueron diseñados para mejorar la cooperación entre las dos armadas y permitir que los barcos practiquen las comunicaciones y la coordinación mientras operan muy cerca uno del otro.




El ejercicio y la visita al puerto fomentan la amistad entre Brunei y los EE. UU. Los EE. UU. participan habitualmente en 300 compromisos bilaterales al año, desde intercambios de expertos hasta visitas a barcos, ejercicios de componentes y ejercicios de entrenamiento importantes como Cooperación y Entrenamiento del Sudeste Asiático (SEACAT) y Cooperación Preparación y entrenamiento a flote (CARAT) Brunei. Estos ejercicios significan un compromiso conjunto con la paz y la seguridad en la región del Indo-Pacífico.

La RBN declaró que sigue comprometida con el fortalecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales con la Marina de los EE. UU., mejorando la interoperabilidad y las oportunidades de desarrollo de capacidades hacia el objetivo de la cooperación en el mar. La RBN le deseó a Jackson vientos favorables y mar de seguimiento hasta su próximo puerto de escala.

Como el escuadrón de destructores desplegados hacia adelante de la Marina de los EE. UU. en el sudeste asiático, DESRON 7 sirve como el principal comandante táctico y operativo de los barcos de combate litorales desplegados rotativamente en Singapur, funciona como Comandante de Combate Marítimo del Grupo de Ataque Expedicionario 7 y crea asociaciones a través de ejercicios de entrenamiento y militares. -a-compromisos militares.

Bajo el Comandante de la Flota del Pacífico de los EE. UU., la 7.ª Flota es la flota numerada desplegada hacia adelante más grande de la Marina de los EE. UU., e interactúa y opera de manera rutinaria con 35 naciones marítimas para preservar una región del Indo-Pacífico libre y abierta.

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Maniobras navales US-Tailandia

U.S., Thailand Participate in 20th SEACAT

SEACAT Exercise between US and Thailand (all photos : DVIDS)



PHUKET, Thailand -- U.S. Navy and Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai MECC) personnel practice maritime tactics, techniques and procedures during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, Aug. 15.








In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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USS Tulsa (LCS 16) and the Indonesian Navy Participate In 20th SEACAT Exercise

SEACAT Exercise between Indonesia and US (all photos : DVIDS)


SOUTH CHINA SEA -- An Indonesian navy helicopter practices maritime tactics, techniques and procedures on a small boat from the Indonesian navy fast attack craft KRI Kujang (642), simulating a suspicious vessel of interest during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, as seen from Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Aug. 20, 2021.



Sailors conduct watch standing duties aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, Aug. 20, 2021.



In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Grupo de Ataque de Portaaviones de la US Navy en ejercicios con Singapur

US Carrier Strike Group Exercises with Republic of Singapore Navy

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Shiloh (CG 67) and RSS Intrepid (69) steam in formation while training together in the South China Sea (photos : US Navy, RSN)

SOUTH CHINA SEA - Ships and aircraft from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG 5) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) conducted integrated bilateral training, June 17.

CSG 5 sailed in international waters with RSN’s Formidable-class frigate RSS Intrepid (69) and the Victory-class corvette RSS Vigilance (90). While training together, the strike group and the RSN ships conducted maritime security drills, flag hoist and communication drills as well as formation sailing, and a publication exercise (PUB-EX), during which the watchstanders of each ship quizzed each other on tactical and technical literature.

“Any opportunity to train and exercise with our Singaporean partners, especially in the South China Sea, is essential in demonstrating our commitment to freedom of navigation and peace in the region,” said Capt. Fred Goldhammer, commanding officer of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). “As America's flagship, Ronald Reagan maintains a forward presence here, or anywhere else where our mission may take us. Our crew always remains focused, flexible and ready.”


The strike group is committed to upholding U.S. security agreements with regional allies and partners, demonstrating the capability of forward-deployed naval forces to quickly respond across the region.

"We are always pleased with the opportunity to operate with and improve our cohesiveness with our partners, and this was no exception," said Capt. Sharif Calfee, USS Shiloh commanding officer. "The Shiloh Hornets were proud to exhibit our shared commitment to maritime security and freedom of the seas with the RSN."

This exercise accomplished the mission of strengthening the U.S. Navy’s bilateral relationship and cooperation with RSN by demonstrating the ability to integrate and coordinate maritime operations.



The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies work together on a number of initiatives at sea such as Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX), Exercise Pacific Griffin, Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT), and Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), as well as combined operations such as multi-national counter-piracy.

The strike group consists of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, the embarked staffs of Task Force 70 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97).

CSG 5, is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet. The U.S. Navy has operated in the Indo-Pacific for more than 70 years, through 7th Fleet, helping allies and partners from 35 other maritime-nations by providing credible, ready forces to develop interoperability that fosters maritime security, promotes stability, and prevents conflict all in order to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Malasia: Real Fuerza Aérea participa con el USS Theodore Roosevelt en maniobras

RMAF Participates in Passex with USS Theodore Roosevelt

Passex with USS Theodore Roosevelt (photos : USN)


Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and United States Navy (USN) will undertake PASSEX or Passing Exercise on April 6 and 7. Su-30MKM and F/A-18D aircrafts represented the RMAF, while the USN is represented by F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G from the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (CVN 71).



The two days exercise aims to strengthen the bilateral relations and military diplomacy. It is a privilege to operate with the US Navy in this year PASSEX which to enhance the operational interoperability and overall cooperation among the two forces. This years' exercise focuses on Dissimilar Basic Fighter Manoeuvre and Dissimilar Air Combat Tactics.

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Maniobras Pacific Vanguard (Australia-Surcorea-USA)

Royal Australian Navy Joins Regional Partners for Exercise Pacific Vanguard





HMAS Stuart and HMAS Arunta frigates joins this exercise (photo : dvids)

The Royal Australian Navy has joined an eight-ship fleet with more than 1,500 personnel aboard from Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States for Exercise Pacific Vanguard, in waters off Guam.

Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the exercise brings together four key likeminded regional partners, working in support of a shared vision for a secure, open, prosperous and inclusive region.

“The increasing complexity of our security environment highlights the importance of maintaining and growing our regional partnerships,” Minister Reynolds said.

“Ours is a strong community built on shared interests, and activities like Exercise Pacific Vanguard increase our ability to contribute to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific.”

HMA Ships Stuart and Arunta will participate from the Royal Australian Navy, in this third iteration of Pacific Vanguard.

During the exercise, naval forces will practice a range of activities, including combined manoeuvers, surface warfare, live-fire exercises, anti-submarine warfare and replenishment at sea.

Commander of the Australian Maritime Task Group, Captain Phillipa Hay, CSC, RAN said the Royal Australian Navy welcomed the opportunity to work with key regional partners on complex warfighting skills within a task group.

“It’s more important than ever to increase practical cooperation with regional partners,” Captain Hay said.

“Pacific Vanguard is an invaluable opportunity to increase the Royal Australian Navy’s understanding and experience working with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy and United States Navy.”

Japanese Ships Ashigara and Ise, Republic of Korea Ships Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin and Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, and USS Barry, a submarine and USNS John Erickson from the United States will also take part.

The exercise is part of the Royal Australian Navy’s Regional Presence Deployment through Southeast Asia and the Pacific, which demonstrates Australia’s enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.

Exercise Pacific Vanguard was conducted in accordance with COVID-19 safety measures.

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Maniobras enfrentadas de China y USA en el Mar del Sur de China

Maniobras navales entre la 7ma Flota y Singapur en el Mar del Sur de China

U.S., Singapore Navies Exercise Together in the South China Sea

USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and RSS Steadfast (FFG 70) during exercise (photos : USN, RSN)

SOUTH CHINA SEA – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and the Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class multi-role stealth frigate RSS Steadfast (FFS 70) conducted a bilateral exercise in the South China Sea, May 24-25.

The events were an opportunity for Gabrielle Giffords and Steadfast to practice and enhance bilateral interoperability between the two navies, with emphasis on the importance of communications and coordination while sailing together.

“Meeting our partners at sea gives our navies the opportunity to practice maritime proficiencies, and further strengthen the bond between both countries,” said Capt. Ann McCann, commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7. “Engaging with our network of partners in the region is essential to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.”

The events included a publication exercise, flashing light exercise, maneuvering exercise, large and small caliber gun shoots, and a photo exercise. All events were planned with an emphasis on COVID-19 social distancing measures, resulting in a successful multi-event exercise, with no in-person planning.

“This was the first time that Gabrielle Giffords Blue Crew sailed alongside the Singapore Navy at sea, and they demonstrated high tactical proficiency throughout the exercise,” said Cmdr. Dustin Lonero, commanding officer of Gabrielle Giffords Blue Crew. “Working with Steadfast was an excellent learning opportunity and gave us the chance to strengthen bonds, and enhance our mutual maritime professionalism in the shared naval environment.”

Exercise Pacific Griffin, U.S.-Singapore’s most complex naval exercise to date, occurred near Guam in October 2019 and was the last time the two countries exercised at sea.



Commanding Officer of RSS Steadfast, Lieutenant Colonel Carlin Song highlighted the importance of conducting the exercise.

“This exercise at sea provides both navies the opportunity to continue to hone our professional competencies and interoperability,” Song said. “Due to COVID-19, we had to conduct the exercise planning virtually. We were able to do so and execute the evolutions smoothly because of the good understanding that we have built over the years.”

The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies work together on a number of initiatives at sea such as ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX), Exercise Pacific Griffin, Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT), and Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), as well as combined operations such as multi-national counter-piracy.

Attached to Destroyer Squadron 7, Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet, 7th Fleet interacts with 35 other maritime nations to build partnerships that foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict.

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US Navy firma contrato por FFG(X), las FREMM italianas modificadas

US Navy Awards Guided Missile Frigate FFG(X) Contract

Fincantieri FFG(X) Design based on the FREMM (image : Fincantieri)

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- WASHINGTON — Navy awarded a contract to design and produce the next generation small surface combatant, the Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) today. The contract for detail design and construction (DD&C) of up to 10 Guided Missile Frigates (consisting of one base ship and nine option ships) was awarded to Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) of Marinette, Wisconsin, officials announced.

The FFG(X) will have multi-mission capability to conduct air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, electronic warfare, and information operations. Specifically FFG(X) will include an Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) radar, Baseline Ten (BL10) AEGIS Combat System, a Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS), communications systems, MK 57 Gun Weapon System (GWS) countermeasures and added capability in the EW/IO area with design flexibility for future growth.

“I am very proud of the hard work from the requirements, acquisition, and shipbuilder teams that participated in the full and open competition, enabling the Navy to make this important decision today,” said James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition. “Throughout this process, the government team and our industry partners have all executed with a sense of urgency and discipline, delivering this contract award three months ahead of schedule. The team’s intense focus on cost, acquisition, and technical rigor, enabled the government to deliver the best value for our taxpayers as we deliver a highly capable next generation Frigate to our Warfighters.”

The acquisition process for FFG(X) began in 2017. Since then the Navy has worked closely with Industry to balance cost and capability. This approach was successful in achieving an Average Follow ship cost across ships 2 – 20 that is below the objective set in the CDD and aligns to the National Defense Strategy’s stated goal of achieving a more lethal, resilient, and agile force by pursuing acquisition strategies to build ships more quickly and affordably. For example, because the Frigate acquisition program promoted shipbuilding competition, included early industry involvement, and open communication between all stakeholders the program was able to accelerate almost 6 years as compared to normal shipbuilding programs.

The Navy released the FFG(X) DD&C Request for Proposals to industry on June 20, 2019. Technical proposals were received in August 2019 and cost proposals were received in September 2019. This was a full and open competition with multiple offers received.

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Amenaza de Trump a buques iraníes que acosen a la US Navy

Iranian Vessels Will Be Destroyed if They Harass US Navy at Sea, Trump Says

The warning followed the latest encounter in which a group of armed Iranian speedboats came dangerously close to US Navy ships
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US President Donald Trump on April 22 warned that the US will take action against Iranian naval speedboats that surround and repeatedly cross in front of and behind US Navy ships at close range, as they did a week earlier in the northern Persian Gulf.

"I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea," Trump said in a Twitter posting.

Tensions have grown between Washington and Tehran during the last few months. Earlier in the day, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that it had successfully launched a military satellite into space for the first time. The Guard's top naval officer was quoted as saying on April 20 that the force has upgraded the range of its surface-to-surface and subsurface anti-warship missiles to 700 kilometers.

Meanwhile, at a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 22, Deputy Secretary of Defense David Norquist said "The President issued an important warning to the Iranians, what he was emphasizing is all of our ships retain the right of self-defense."

At the same briefing, Air Force General John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said "Nobody should doubt that the commanders have the authority right now to respond to any hostile act or hostile intent."

Later in the day, in comments to reporters at the White House, Trump said, "We don’t want their gunboats surrounding our boats, and traveling around our boats and having a good time," adding "We're not going to stand for it….They'll shoot them out of the water."

Despliegue norteamericano en el Caribe para apretar a Maduro

Barcos, aviones y tropas desplegados en el Caribe para ayudar a detener a los narcotraficantes

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WASHINGTON - El Pentágono ha desplegado varios barcos, aviones y miles de tropas para fortalecer las operaciones antinarcóticos en el Mar Caribe y el Océano Pacífico oriental y ayudar a prevenir la entrada de drogas en los Estados Unidos, anunció el miércoles el Secretario de Defensa, Mark Esper.

Esper hizo el anuncio en la Casa Blanca junto con el presidente Donald Trump, el general Mark Milley, presidente del Estado Mayor Conjunto, el almirante Michael Gilday, jefe de operaciones navales, y el almirante Karl Schultz, comandante de la Guardia Costera.

La operación, que comenzó el miércoles, se lleva a cabo como parte de los esfuerzos del gobierno de Estados Unidos para detener el flujo de drogas al país, dijo Esper.

"Hace algún tiempo descubrimos cierta inteligencia de que los carteles de la droga, como resultado de [el coronavirus], iban a tratar de aprovechar la situación e intentar infiltrarse en drogas adicionales en nuestro país", dijo Milley.

Miles de personal de la Marina, la Infantería de Marina, la Fuerza Aérea, el Ejército y la Guardia Costera ahora están bajo el liderazgo del Almirante Craig Faller, comandante del Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos, para la operación, dijo Milley. Los barcos y aviones involucrados en la operación incluyen varios destructores de la Armada, barcos de combate litorales, cortadores de la Guardia Costera y aviones patrulleros P-8 Poseidon.

Parte del personal, barcos y aviones ya han llegado al Caribe.

"Este es el ejército de los Estados Unidos, no penetrará en este país, no pasará Jump Street, no entrará aquí y matará a más estadounidenses y reuniremos todos los activos necesarios para evitar su entrada en este país para matar estadounidenses ", dijo Milley.

Esper señaló al gobierno del líder venezolano Nicolás Maduro por usar el tráfico ilícito de drogas para mantener su poder.

"Estas operaciones antinarcóticos mejoradas que ahora están en curso interrumpirán aún más el flujo de drogas ilícitas a Estados Unidos, negarán a nuestros adversarios los recursos financieros de los que dependen y desarrollarán la capacidad de nuestros países socios en toda la región", dijo.

La operación también involucra a 22 países socios que están ayudando a Estados Unidos a detener las organizaciones del cartel de drogas, dijo Esper, sin nombrar a los países.

Los carteles de la droga se están aprovechando del enfoque de los Estados Unidos para responder al brote de coronavirus, dijo Trump, y Estados Unidos necesita volver a detener el flujo de drogas.

"No creo que estemos perdiendo terreno, pero no queremos perder terreno". Por eso lo estamos haciendo. No quiero perder terreno. Es una gran pelea ", dijo Trump.

Esper no dijo cuánto duraría la operación, solo que se ejecutaría "por alguna cuestión de tiempo".

Buque americanos lanza RAMs en maniobras sobre las Filipinas

US Warship Launches RAM in Philippine Sea Live Fire Training

USS Germantown (LSD 42) launches rolling airframe missile during a live fire training evolution (photo : dvids)

United States Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) conducted a live fire training evolution in Philippine Sea on March 19.

As part of the live fire training, the US warship launched a rolling airframe missile. Firing of chaff was also held as part of the training.


USS Germantown (LSD 42) launches chaff during a live fire training evolution (photo : dvids)

USS Germantown is a part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team. US Navy amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) is the lead ship of the said expeditionary strike group.

According US Navy America Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the US 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Contratos para buques de guerra con inteligencia artificial revolucionarios

Revolutionary Artificial Intelligence warship contracts announced

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The funding aims to revolutionise the way warships make decisions and process thousands of strands of intelligence and data by using Artificial Intelligence (A.I.).


Intelligent Ship - the Next Generation (Picture source: Crown Copyright)

Nine projects will share an initial £1 million to develop technology and innovative solutions to overcome increasing ‘information overload’ faced by crews as part of DASA’s Intelligent Ship – The Next Generation competition.

According to Defence Minister James Heappey, the astonishing pace at which global threats are evolving requires new approaches and fresh-thinking to the way we develop our ideas and technology. The funding will research pioneering projects into how A.I and automation can support our armed forces in their essential day-to-day work.

Intelligent Ship is focused on inventive approaches for Human-AI and AI-AI teaming for defence platforms – such as warships, aircraft, and land vehicles – in 2040 and beyond.

DASA, on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), is looking at how future defence platforms can be designed and optimised to exploit current and future advances in:

- Automation
- Autonomy
- Machine learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- These key areas of research will look to address the complex and constantly evolving threats to national security.

This work will inform requirements then develop applications essential to the future force in an increasingly complex and A.I. driven environment. Although titled Intelligent Ship, a warship is just the prototype demonstrator for this competition – the project will inform development relevant to all defence equipment and military services.

According to Julia Tagg, technical lead from Dstl, this DASA competition has the potential to lead the transformation of our defence platforms, leading to a sea change in the relationships between AI and human teams. This will ensure UK defence remains an effective, capable force for good in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Crews are already facing information overload with thousands of sources of data, intelligence, and information. By harnessing automation, autonomy, machine learning and artificial intelligence with the real-life skill and experience of our men and women, we can revolutionise the way future fleets are put together and operate to keep the UK safe.

The competition, currently backed by a total of £4 million over two phases, has the potential to transform the way the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force equipment platforms are designed, work together, operated and manned by the 2040s.

Innovations developed in phase 1 of the competition could later help determine the different platform types, size and role of future platforms as well potentially being adapted and integrated into the existing fleet.

DASA Delivery Manager Adam Moore said that DASA brings together the brightest minds in science, industry and academia to turbocharge innovations to keep the UK, as well as those who protect us, safe from emerging and evolving threats to our way of life.

This project will ensure the Royal Navy and all our Armed Forces stays one step ahead of our adversaries.

Piloto aeronaval saudí abrió fuego por insultos personales previos

El militar saudí que mató a tres soldados en EE.UU. se quejó de un instructor por haberle llamado “Porn Stash”

“Me enfureció el por qué diría eso delante de la clase”, escribió el aprendiz saudí en su queja


 
Los estudiantes de las Fuerzas Navales Reales de Arabia Saudita se gradúan del primer Curso de Operador de Sensor MH-60R en la Estación Aérea Naval de Pensacola. (Naval Education and Training Com / EP)

La Vanguardia

La investigación sobre el tiroteo la semana pasada en un centro de la Armada de Estados Unidos en Florida, que se llegó a vincular como un acto de terrorismo, ha revelado hoy que el militar en prácticas de Arabia Saudí que mató a tres marineros en la base había presentado una queja anteriormente contra un instructor.

Mientras el FBI continúa realizando entrevistas en la Estación Aérea Naval de Pensacola que pudieron haber tenido contacto con el hombre armado, identificado como el segundo teniente Mohammed Alshamrani, surgió un nuevo informe según el cual el aprendiz saudí presentó una queja formal a principios de este año contra uno de sus instructores, que lo dejaron “enfurecido” en clase al etiquetarlo con un apodo despectivo, informó hoy The New York Times.

El FBI investiga el caso con la “presunción de que es un acto terrorista”

La queja decía que el instructor se refirió al teniente Alshamrani de forma despectiva, llamándolo “Porn Stash” ante otros 10 estudiantes de aviación, avergonzándolo y enojándolo.

”Me enfureció el por qué diría eso delante de la clase”, escribió el aprendiz saudí en su queja, un documento al que tuvo acceso el New York Times y que fue autentificado por una persona que habló con el teniente Alshamrani poco después del incidente.

Este mismo domingo, el FBI dijo que, como todos los casos de este tipo, está investigando el tiroteo ocurrido en la Estación Aeronaval de Pensacola con la “presunción de que es un acto terrorista”, pero que aún no había llegado a una conclusión.

Lo que sí está determinado es que el fallecido militar saudí Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani fue la única persona que disparó el pasado viernes, que el arma que usó fue adquirida legalmente y que no hay amenaza creíble en ciernes para la comunidad de Pensacola, dijo la agente especial del FBI Rachel Rojas en una rueda de prensa.

Huntington Ingalls anticipa demanda de UUV de la USN

Huntington Ingalls Industries anticipates high U.S. Navy UUV demand

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Huntington Ingalls Industries is preparing for a future where unmanned undersea vehicles are as integral to the Navy’s fleet as are capital ships, the company’s chief executive told analysts last week. Ben Werner reports on USNI News.


Huntington Ingalls Industries’ unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) Proteus (Picture source: Huntington Ingalls Industries)

HII expects the Navy will soon request ships that look and function quite differently than the platforms it buys today, Mike Petters, HII’s chief executive, told analysts during a conference call discussing the company’s second-quarter financial results. “The world is changing. The Navy is changing in response to that. And we are changing in response to the Navy,” Petters said.

For more than a half-century, perhaps no company has been as linked to the U.S. Navy’s largest platform – the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier – as HII, which has made all of them. However, technological improvements and new mission requirements mean the company needs to look far into the future for the platforms the Navy will need. “Overall, we think unmanned space is going to fundamentally change the Navy going forward,” Petters said. “The intent to try to make ships more lethal, from the Navy standpoint, is something we’re paying closer attention to.”

In the future, it will likely not be practical to mass an armada of amphibious warships offshore and send in swarms of landing craft, wrote new Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger in his “38th Commandant’s Intent” and “38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance” documents. “We must accept the realities created by the proliferation of precision long-range fires, mines, and other smart-weapons, and seek innovative ways to overcome those threat capabilities. I encourage experimentation with lethal long-range unmanned systems capable of traveling 200 nautical miles, penetrating into the adversary enemy threat ring, and crossing the shoreline – causing the adversary to allocate resources to eliminate the threat, create dilemmas, and further create opportunities for fleet maneuver,” Berger wrote.

Petters said these are not “light-switch changes” that the Navy and Marine Corps are considering. The services need to evolve from “an operational concept perspective and then from a technology and platform perspective, and then all the way down to our training and recruiting perspective.”

The Marines, Petters said, are sending a clear message to the industry that, looking “over the horizon, the way we’ve always done business may not be the way we need to do business in the future. And I think that’s true for everybody. And we are very actively engaged in trying to support that.”