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September Q&A with Aaron

Lots of things happening right now. Here you will get a peek behind the scenes of what is going on.

Jive Turkey Discord is Live: https://discord.gg/pNTJq576

That is your invite to more chill, video game and military sim community side our house. Click the invite, look around, say hi.

I setup a dedicated Q&A section in the Community tab for your questions.

Research notes on Oceangate Titan

Here is my information from the USCG hearings on the Oceangate Titan submersible. Lots of mistakes were made.

Izumo-class Sub Brief

The Izumo-class warships are a class of helicopter destroyers operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). These vessels are among the largest and most capable ships in the JMSDF fleet, designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime patrol missions. With advancements in technology and evolving defense strategies, the Izumo-class has undergone significant upgrades to enhance its operational flexibility, including modifications to support fixed-wing aircraft oper...

Izumo-class Audio Brief

Audio only briefing for your mobile devices and easy download.

Steregushchiy-class Corvette Ship Brief

The Steregushchiy-class corvette, also known as Project 20380, is a class of multipurpose corvettes designed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau for the Russian Navy. The corvette is intended for littoral zone operations, engaging surface ships, submarines, and airborne targets, either independently or as part of a task force.

 General Characteristics:

• Displacement: Approximately 2,200 tons • Length: 104.5 meters (343 feet)

• Beam: 13 meters (42.7 feet) â€...

Stereguschiy-class Audio Brief

Audio Only version of the Stereguschiy Ship Brief for your mobile devices and easy download.

Steregushchiy-class photos

Photos used in the Stereguschiy lecture.

September Shift to Asia

Russia's Stereguschiy class Ship Brief wraps up the Russia fleet this month and we move to Japan. Japan's navy has undergone a major upgrade in capability centered around the United States Aegis combat system. From Aegis Ashore to Aegis at sea, Japan has become a major naval power in their region.

Beginning this month and for the rest of the year, we will be documenting each of class of warship including the modified Helicopter carrier to F-35 aircraft carrier and Taigei-class submar...

Kirov Modernization Ship Brief (audio fixed)

Fixed the audio issue.

Updated for the Admiral Nakhimov modernization and new capabilities of the Peter Velikiy, the last of the Kirov-class. As of 2024, the modernized versions, notably Admiral Nakhimov and Pyotr Velikiy, feature extensive upgrades to their weaponry and electronics.

 Missile Systems: The outdated P-700 Granit anti-ship missiles have been replaced with more advanced systems (P-800 and more) enhancing both land-attack and anti-ship capabilities.

Air De...

Kirov-class Photo Library (2024)

Photos for the Kirov class warship.

Wrapping up this lecture today. Will be posted soon.

Kirov 2024 Modernization Audio Brief

The audio brief for your mobile devices and easy download.

Nord Stream Sabotage Update (Aug 2024)

Nearly two years since the attacks damaging NS 1 & 2, Germany has issued a warrant for the arrest of Volodmyr Z. A Ukrainian scuba diver living in Poland.

August '24 Q&A with Aaron

This one starts a little heavy, sorry. I talk about my struggle with mental illness and social media. Trying to make a living online with a mental disorder is tough and sometimes funny. Today, this week, was tough.

Philippines get $32 investment in their Airforce base that U.S. uses.

Marine Corp aviation investigation of last year's Osprey crash in Australia is released. 21 year old crew chief gave his life trying to save the pilots.

Australia gets the SM-6 on its ships....

Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 CSG Pacific Transit

CVN 72, currently under 7th Fleet command, is on its way to the 5th Fleet for deployment. Currently West of Guam, transiting South China Sea and eventually into the Indian Ocean. Expected to participate in convoy escorts near Yemen. (not confirmed)

Taiwan Troops Training at Camp Grayling, Michigan

I stumbled across something unexpected this month. My wife's military ID was due to be replaced/updated and the closest military base is Camp Grayling, Michigan.

We get there, it's very small base facility area, just a few buildings in the middle of 'No-Where' Michigan. But, it is surrounded by 148,000 acres of woodland, lakes and firing ranges used for Joint Military training.

After we get her ID updated, we go to the 'PX' which is a combination convenient store and uniform shop ...

Yasen-M Sub Brief (Post Cuba Visit 2024)

The Russian Navy's Yasen Modernized SSGN (Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Submarine), also known as Project 885M Yasen-M, is an advanced nuclear-powered submarine designed to enhance the capabilities of the Russian Navy.

Here’s a detailed technical summary:

General Specifications • Class: Yasen-M (Project 885M) • Displacement: Approximately 13,800 tons submerged

• Length: 139 meters (456 feet)

ʉۢ Beam: 13 meters (43 feet)

ʉۢ Draft: 9.4 meters...

Yasen-M class Photos

Photos used in the Yasen-M Sub Brief.

Welcome to August 2024!

It is so hot right now, I hope you are staying cool. Mrs. and I even talked about moving to Canada, ha. August is going to be a great month to stay inside and binge Sub Briefs.

Russia's Kazan SSGN visited Cuba earlier this summer and I thought it was a good opportunity to update our old 2022 Yasen-class Sub Brief with all the new data we've learned over the past two years. Tayfun has been nose down in Janes Information Services and other sources we have to write a whole new lecture. I ...

7 year Anniversary Q & A Edition

How it started and How it's going.

China and Russia Pacific Fleet operations.

Alaska representative asks for stronger military presence in his state.

Q&A your July questions.

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SUBSCOL Damage Control "Wet Trainer"

This is pretty fun. I only got to do this a couple times because there is limited spaces and it's important to get the young sailors some experience.

Aussie and US sailors training together. Great to see.

Credit: DoD/US Navy photographer Lauren Laughlin

Gerald R Ford Class Ship Brief

The Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers (CVN 78 class) are the latest generation of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers being built for the United States Navy. These carriers are designed to replace the older Nimitz-class carriers, offering significant advancements in technology, operational capabilities, and efficiency. Below is a detailed technical description of various aspects and systems of the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers.

General Characteristics

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