Su-30SM firing Kh-31 supersonic anti-ship missile - Video

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Published on Sep 27, 2018
Россия показала самолёты Су-30СМ в действии

The Russians seem to be firing many anti-ship missiles lately it is likely they are preparing for an inevitable clash with the USA.  We will be seeing some ships going down soon.

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Russian Bastion missile complex successfully tested in the Arctic

RT
Published on Sep 26, 2018

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Su-34 fighter-bombers carried out launches of the latest airborne guided anti-ship missiles Kh-35U

Россия 24

Su-34 aircraft to fire Kh-35U anti-ship missiles at maritime targets


Within a scheduled combat training the Su-34 multi-purpose bombers will fire advanced guided air anti-ship missiles at the naval training zone.

Pilots attacked a complicated military target system simulating a ship detachment.

Troops trained single ans salvo launching by various flight paths making in total eight launches. They made a total of eight launches.

All the missiles successfully engaged the targets.

The Kh-35U anti-ship missile is designed to engage surface maritime targets. Weapon carriers can operate outside the air defence zone. It maximum operation range is over 250km. One missile is enough to eliminate a modern corvette.

The Kh-35U has been fielded in military units since 2014.

It is planned to arm all modern operational and tactical aircraft with these missiles.

Source: mil.ru

Ruptly

Published on Sep 25, 2018

Russia: Latest Kh-35U missiles successfully hit targets during combat training

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Izhevsk plant "Kupol" to make the first delivery of the Arctic SAM "Tor" to the troops before the end of this year

Sputnik

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In Izhevsk, they told us about the delivery dates of the Arctic Tor missile system


Izhevsk plant "Kupol" plans to make the first delivery of the Arctic SAM "Tor" to the troops before the end of this year, TASS reported the company's general director Fanila Ziyatdinova.

The plant finishes OCD and plans the first delivery this year, Ziyatdinov said on the margins of the forum of Russian gunsmiths. He also said that at present the enterprise together with the Defense Ministry is preparing a ten-year program that will allow to conclude long-term contracts and "work with cooperation". In addition, as part of the program, the plant will accumulate experience, calculate its economy for longer periods, implement planned personnel policy and so on, the CEO added. Recall that in February, the Arctic complexes "Tor-M2DT" successfully passed tests at the Kapustin Yar test range (Astrakhan region), having performed live firing.

According to the developers, "Tor-M2" is designed to solve air defense problems at the level of the division. The anti-aircraft complex is capable of protecting ground forces from the attacks of cruise and anti-radar missiles, planning aerial bombs and aircraft. 

The Arctic version of the "Torah" is installed on the chassis of a two-link tractor DT-30PM-T1.

Source: topwar.ru

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U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics a $480.6 million contract to continue the development of the lead Columbia-class submarine

Columbia-class submarine

General Dynamics Awarded $481 Million for Continued Development of U.S. Navy’s Next Ballistic-Missile Submarine

September 17, 2018 – The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $480.6 million contract modification to continue the development of the lead Columbia-class submarine, the nation’s next-generation sea-based strategic deterrent. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics.

The modification includes funding for advance procurement, advance construction and long lead time material for Columbia (SSBN 826). Construction of the lead ship of the class is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2020. The Navy plans to build a fleet of 12 new SSBNs.

Initially awarded in September 2017, the overall contract has a potential value of $6.1 billion.

“In close collaboration with the Navy and the submarine industrial base, Electric Boat will continue to lead key aspects of the Columbia-class development effort. This work includes design, material procurement, construction and operating-cost reduction. The entire Columbia-class team is committed to achieving an affordable and effective program. Our nation’s security depends on it,” said Electric Boat President Jeffrey S. Geiger.

Source: seawaves.com

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U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the 17th Virginia class submarine the future USS South Dakota (SSN 790)

Virginia class - Associated Press

Future USS South Dakota delivered to U.S. Navy


September 25, 2018 – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS South Dakota (SSN 790), the 17th submarine of the Virginia class, Sept. 24.

The ship began construction in 2013 and is scheduled to commission in early 2019. This next-generation attack submarine provides the Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation’s undersea superiority.

South Dakota is the seventh Virginia-class Block III submarine. Block III submarines feature a redesigned bow with enhanced payload capabilities, replacing 12 individual vertical launch tubes with two large-diameter Virginia Payload Tubes, each capable of launching six Tomahawk cruise missiles. This, among other design changes, reduced the submarines’ acquisition cost while maintaining their outstanding warfighting capabilities.

“South Dakota’s delivery is an important milestone,” said Capt. Chris Hanson, Virginia Class Program manager. “It marks the penultimate Block III delivery and will be a vital asset in the hands of the fleet.”

The submarine’s sponsor is Deanie Dempsey, wife of former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman and retired Army Gen. Martin Dempsey.

The submarine will be the third U.S. Navy ship to be commissioned with the name South Dakota. The first South Dakota (ACR 9) was a Pennsylvania-class armored cruiser. The ship served in the Pacific until the American entry into World War I, where it patrolled the South Atlantic operating from Brazil, and escorted troop transports destined for Europe.

During World War II, the second South Dakota (BB 57) was commissioned as the lead ship in its class. The four ships of the South Dakota class are considered the most efficient battleships built under the limitations of the Washington Naval treaty. South Dakota served in the Pacific and Atlantic as a carrier escort and patrolled the North Atlantic with the British navy. During the ship’s second tour in the Pacific, it helped to cripple the Japanese navy during the Battle of the Philippine Sea before helping to bombard shore defenses at Okinawa and preparing for an eventual invasion of the Japanese home islands.

Virginia-class submarines are built to operate in the world’s littoral and deep waters while conducting anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface ship warfare; strike warfare; special operations forces support; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; irregular warfare and mine warfare missions. Their inherent stealth, endurance, mobility and firepower directly enable them to support five of the six maritime strategy core capabilities – sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security and deterrence.

Source: seawaves.com

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Work on new S-500 Air Defense System almost complete and their serial production will begin soon

S-500 Air Defense System

Work on Russia's New S-500 Air Defense System Almost Complete - Deputy PM 



20:25 26.09.2018 (updated 21:53 26.09.2018) 

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Work on the latest Russian S-500 air defense system is almost complete, and their serial production will begin soon, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov said on Wednesday.

"Our S-300, S-400 and S-500 systems, which are close to serial production, do have better specifications in comparison with all competitors, be it either [US-produced] Patriot, or French and Israeli systems," he said during the Revunov Award ceremony, annually held for young engineers at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

The S-500 Prometey ("Prometheus") is a new generation surface-to-air missile system with a range of 400-600 kilometers (250-370 miles), designed for intercepting and destroying intercontinental ballistic missiles, as well as hypersonic cruise missiles and aircraft.

On May 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that development and preparation for the serial production of the newest S-500 air defense system should be completed as quickly as possible. The deliveries of S-500 systems to Russia's Aerospace Forces are expected to start around 2020.

Source: sputniknews.com

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