Friday, March 02, 2012
Quietly the USMC got its full allotment of LPD-17 class ships.
Long lead items are already being awarded for the LPD-27. On the down low the USMC got its full allotment of these ships.Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems division in San Diego has been awarded $55 million to help provide advanced electronics for LPD 27, a planned San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock warship. The 684-foot vessels are designed to carry and land Marines, as well as amphibious assault vehicles. They are among the toughest troop carriers ever built.The Defense Department says Raytheon will work on the ship's control, navigation and communications systems, and search sensors. Much of the work involves integrating the complex systems carried aboard such vessels.Two of these ships -- the New Orleans and Green Bay -- are home-ported in San Diego. And the newly built San Diego is scheduled to operate out of San Diego Bay.
Interesting.
With the capability that we've seen for these ships to operate MANY more helicopters than the ships that they're replacing (they're almost a mini-LHD) I'm finally understanding why there wasn't a bigger roar from HQMC when it came to the Navy reducing the number of amphibs.
If these ships can be made to operate reliably then the Secretary of the Navy's view that a smaller Navy doesn't mean a less capable one will be borne out....at least in the Gator Navy that is.
Chart via Wikipedia.
Ships of the class
| Name | Number | Launched | Home port | Status | ||
| San Antonio | LPD-17 | 12 July 2003 | Norfolk, Virginia | Active | ||
| New Orleans | LPD-18 | 11 December 2004 | San Diego, California | Active | ||
| Mesa Verde | LPD-19 | 19 November 2004 | Norfolk, Virginia | Active | ||
| Green Bay | LPD-20 | 11 August 2006 | San Diego, California | Active | ||
| New York | LPD-21 | 19 December 2007 | Norfolk, Virginia | Active | ||
| San Diego | LPD-22 | 7 May 2010 | Under construction | |||
| Anchorage | LPD-23 | 12 February 2011 | Under construction | |||
| Arlington | LPD-24 | 23 November 2010 | Under construction | |||
| Somerset | LPD-25 | Under construction | ||||
| John P. Murtha | LPD-26 | Under construction[7] | ||||
| LPD-27 | Materials being purchased[8] |
The best snipers in the world...US Marine Scout Snipers
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| A Marine Scout Sniper conceals himself as he sites in on his target
aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., during the Scout Sniper Training
Course. Sniper students must successfully complete three phases of
training: marksmanship and basic field craft; unknown distance and
stalking; and advanced field skills and mission employment before
obtaining the 0317 military occupational specialty. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lance Cpl. Cody A. Fodale |
HMLA-167 trains with reconnaissance Marines
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| MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -2nd Reconnaissance Battalion,
Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Platoon Marines prepare to SPIE rig
from the HMLA-167 UH-1Y Huey helicopter, Feb. 14. , Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Estrada, 2/14/2012 11:23 |
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| MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -2nd Reconnaissance Battalion,
Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Platoon Marines, fast rope out of a
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 UH-1Y Huey helicopter, Feb.
14. , Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Estrada, 2/14/2012 9:59 |
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| ARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -Marine Light Attack Helicopter
Squadron 167 Marines observe 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, Force
Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Platoon Marines, fast rope out of a UH-1Y
Huey helicopter, Feb. 14. , Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Estrada, 2/14/2012 9:34 |
Turkish Defense Products Guide.
Product Guide 2009
The Turks have put together a very interesting military program. Not only are they assembling what will soon be the most powerful military in Europe, but they're also putting together a very robust defense industry.
I would list the following countries as bearing watching when it comes to defense matters in Europe...
1. Romania. They're not hardly rich but they are extremely innovative and have made some unique defense ties. They were the first to start training with the Israeli's, have a strong relationship with US forces and are taking steps despite the current financial difficulties to upgrade their military.
2. Poland. Again, they also are developing a strong defense industry having recently partnered with Sikorsky and are upping defense spending while others are decreasing outlays.
3. Georgia. With a clear and present threat from Russia, this small country is developing a very strong force for its size, established strong relationships with the USMC and has a large cadre of combat experienced troops.
4. Turkey. Combat experience due to ongoing warfare with the Kurds, a quickly developing industrial defense sector and the buys of advanced systems from Europe and the US.
The Turks have put together a very interesting military program. Not only are they assembling what will soon be the most powerful military in Europe, but they're also putting together a very robust defense industry.
I would list the following countries as bearing watching when it comes to defense matters in Europe...
1. Romania. They're not hardly rich but they are extremely innovative and have made some unique defense ties. They were the first to start training with the Israeli's, have a strong relationship with US forces and are taking steps despite the current financial difficulties to upgrade their military.
2. Poland. Again, they also are developing a strong defense industry having recently partnered with Sikorsky and are upping defense spending while others are decreasing outlays.
3. Georgia. With a clear and present threat from Russia, this small country is developing a very strong force for its size, established strong relationships with the USMC and has a large cadre of combat experienced troops.
4. Turkey. Combat experience due to ongoing warfare with the Kurds, a quickly developing industrial defense sector and the buys of advanced systems from Europe and the US.
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