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Maya-class Destroyer (4K update)

The Maya-class warships are advanced guided-missile destroyers (DDGs) operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Derived from the Atago-class, the Maya-class represents the latest evolution of Japan's Aegis destroyer program, designed for multi-role operations including anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine, and ballistic missile defense (BMD).

General Characteristics:

• Displacement: Approximately 10,250 tons (full loa...

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Istanbul (I-class) Frigate (4K update)

The I-class frigate, officially known as the Istanbul-class, is a modern multi-role frigate developed for the Turkish Navy under the MILGEM (National Ship) project. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and surface warfare (ASuW), the I-class also provides air defense capabilities and advanced command and control systems.

The lead ship, TCG Istanbul (F-515), serves as an advanced derivative of the Ada...

Photos from Russian Med. Flt. YT video

Here are some additional photos about the situation I covered in today's video.

2025 Is Gonna Be Great!

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard returned two submarines to the fleet in 2024 with modernization installs. Here are some photos of the sub getting underway. I spent about 2 of my 20 years working on this river waterfront. Brings back a lot of memories.

Q&A December 2024

President Jimmy Carter passed away.

Med. Russian Fleet rebasing to Libya.

2025 plans.

Early Look At USV Employment

This lecture is the culmination of months of work by Tayfun and myself. This assembly of information is a framework of how to employ USV drones in modern naval warfare.

I am releasing it to the Patron's first, days before YouTube will see this because this is what your funding goes to. Sub Brief hires naval analysts and experts from around the globe to create informative presentations.

Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Halifax-class Ship Brief

The Halifax-class frigate is the primary surface combatant of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-aircraft warfare (AAW), and general-purpose operations. Built between 1988 and 1996, these vessels are a cornerstone of Canada’s naval defense and power projection.

 The Halifax-class combines robust capabilities, modern systems, and mission versatility, making it a key component of Canada's maritime defense strategy.

Halifax class Audio Brief

Audio only version of the brief for download and your mobile devices.

Photos from Halifax class brief

IDF Air Strike at Latakia Initial BDA

Credit to Sam Lagrone of USNI for reporting on this first.

Hours after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the IDF conducted precision air strikes to destroy weapons that would other wise be captured by the incoming leadership.

From the initial photos obtained through MAXAR imaging and Google Earth (older photos for reference), the first attack had limited success at the Port of Latakia, Syria damaging only 2 of 5 OSA II corvettes.

Mogami-class Frigate Ship Brief

The Mogami-class frigates, also known as the 30FFM, are a class of multi-role guided-missile frigates developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Designed for versatility and efficiency, these ships integrate advanced technologies to fulfill diverse operational roles, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), and mine countermeasures (MCM).

Key Specifications:

• Displacement: Approximately 5,500 to...

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Mogami Frigate Audio Brief

The Mogami-class frigates, also known as the 30FFM, are a class of multi-role guided-missile frigates developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Designed for versatility and efficiency, these ships integrate advanced technologies to fulfill diverse operational roles, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), and mine countermeasures (MCM).

Mogmai-class Frigate photos

Japan's new multi-role frigate.

Batch I focuses on ASW and Mine warfare

Batch II focuses on AAW (future lecture)

Q&A with Aaron November 2024

New SECNAV Phelan (nominee) was a Hedge Fund founder.

 Constellation class Frigate update.

IUSS gets money for new gear.

China finds our ocean floor navigation aids and freaks out calling them spy devices. They even took one (put it back).

Bad year for fishing, a second Virginia class sub get caught in a net.

Atago-class Ship Brief

The Atago-class destroyers are a class of guided-missile destroyers operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). They are a highly advanced evolution of the earlier Kongo-class destroyers and are optimized for air defense and fleet escort roles.

General Characteristics

• Displacement: Approximately 10,000 tons (full load)

• Length: 165 meters

• Beam: 21 meters

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Atago-class Audio Brief

Audio only version of the Atago Ship Brief for you mobile device.

Atago-class Photos

Photos from the Atago-class Japanese Destroyer lecture.

Maya-class Audio Brief

Audio only version of the Maya-class destroyer Ship Brief.

Japan's Maya-class Ship Brief

The Maya-class destroyer is a class of advanced guided-missile destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Developed as an evolution of the Atago-class, these destroyers are equipped with the Aegis combat system and are designed to support multi-layered missile defense, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and advanced surface warfare capabilities.

 Displacing approximately 10,250 tons when fully loaded, the Maya-class ships are powered by a COGLAG (Combined Gas Turbine-e...

November Focuses on Japan's Maritime Self Defense Force

Great news, I have the next Japanese destroyer Ship Brief in hand and will be recording it today. We are beginning with the Maya-class destroyer. These are Aegis based warships that fully integrate into the U.S. Navy data networks. This is a critical capability for today's complex, information based warfare.

We are well into the Holiday season now. The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. It just seems happier. I hope you get to spend som...

Full Presentation of Lessons Learned Russo-Ukraine War

While writing continues on the Japanese Destroyer briefings, I wanted to offer you a glimpse inside what Tayfun is presenting during his lecture tour. Parts of this brief will be published to YouTube, but you have the entire briefing here.

Thank you for your patients as we bring additional writing talent into the production process. We will have more Ship Briefings in November for you.

October Q&A with Aaron

Welcome Mike into the Sub Brief staff. Mike is a naval historian who will be writing Cold War ship and submarine briefings.

Tayfun continues in his role as Lead Technical Writer, but is working with other navies to provide training and lectures.

Sub Briefs are becoming wildly popular on a global scale. Sub Brief has been recognized for our effective training and demand is growing.

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Soryu-class Audio Brief

Audio only version for your mobile device.

Soryu-class Sub Brief

The JMSDF Soryu-class submarine is a diesel-electric attack submarine utilized by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Launched in 2009, the Soryu class represents the latest generation of conventional submarines with several advanced features. It displaces approximately 4,200 tons submerged, with a length of 84 meters and a beam of 9.1 meters. The propulsion system is a key feature, combining diesel engines with air-independent propulsion (AIP) 2024-10-21 13:39:35 +0000 UTC View Post