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LCS deployment chart
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
LCS deployment chart
F-35 program chart
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
F-35 program chart
US RCPFH 2024 vs 2025
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
US RCPFH 2024 vs 2025
The upgraded versions does but good luck making a USN specific version . Lastly we have some other competitors like MEKO and South Korean FFX all great but same problem integration of USN equipment and technical requirements
June 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The upgraded versions does but good luck making a USN specific version . Lastly we have some other competitors like MEKO and South Korean FFX all great but same problem integration of USN equipment and technical requirements
Next up Mogami , people often say they are cheap ..which is true but they aren't produced in US yards which would really drive up the price . Apart from the design changes required for radar and internals i don't think og Mogami evens passes the FFGX requirement of 16 vls min
June 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Next up Mogami , people often say they are cheap ..which is true but they aren't produced in US yards which would really drive up the price . Apart from the design changes required for radar and internals i don't think og Mogami evens passes the FFGX requirement of 16 vls min
Coming to next bit ,above were the FFGX competitors let's look at some of the other ships that are talked about.
Type 26 derivative - Basically CSC 2.0 given delays + adjustments in that program we would get a similar internet reaction
Type 26 derivative - Basically CSC 2.0 given delays + adjustments in that program we would get a similar internet reaction
June 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Coming to next bit ,above were the FFGX competitors let's look at some of the other ships that are talked about.
Type 26 derivative - Basically CSC 2.0 given delays + adjustments in that program we would get a similar internet reaction
Type 26 derivative - Basically CSC 2.0 given delays + adjustments in that program we would get a similar internet reaction
Is exactly new but for ASW duties the latter is much better.
Next come we have Modded LCS's
I don't think I need to ramble why they would have been a suboptimal choice . Between having less vls , being derived from not so optimal FFG design you get the point
Next come we have Modded LCS's
I don't think I need to ramble why they would have been a suboptimal choice . Between having less vls , being derived from not so optimal FFG design you get the point
June 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Is exactly new but for ASW duties the latter is much better.
Next come we have Modded LCS's
I don't think I need to ramble why they would have been a suboptimal choice . Between having less vls , being derived from not so optimal FFG design you get the point
Next come we have Modded LCS's
I don't think I need to ramble why they would have been a suboptimal choice . Between having less vls , being derived from not so optimal FFG design you get the point
F-100
Very nice ship , has more cells and already equipped with USN standard equipment would have been produced in BiW iirc so much less workforce related delay probably too . But the fundamental problem as i understand is it's a AAW design and bit old one that not saying FREMM
Very nice ship , has more cells and already equipped with USN standard equipment would have been produced in BiW iirc so much less workforce related delay probably too . But the fundamental problem as i understand is it's a AAW design and bit old one that not saying FREMM
June 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
F-100
Very nice ship , has more cells and already equipped with USN standard equipment would have been produced in BiW iirc so much less workforce related delay probably too . But the fundamental problem as i understand is it's a AAW design and bit old one that not saying FREMM
Very nice ship , has more cells and already equipped with USN standard equipment would have been produced in BiW iirc so much less workforce related delay probably too . But the fundamental problem as i understand is it's a AAW design and bit old one that not saying FREMM
(copy pasting my rant)I have come to conclusion most people have no idea what's going with the FFG program. First getting the basics out of the way , modifications are necessary you can't expect a USN ship to be operating on Italian equipment like USN have different radars , VLS , missiles etc (1/n)
June 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
(copy pasting my rant)I have come to conclusion most people have no idea what's going with the FFG program. First getting the basics out of the way , modifications are necessary you can't expect a USN ship to be operating on Italian equipment like USN have different radars , VLS , missiles etc (1/n)
CEC Antenna evolution (16/n)
December 14, 2024 at 8:02 PM
CEC Antenna evolution (16/n)
This also goes for TBM interception . What was once a concept can now be done in reality (15/n)
December 14, 2024 at 8:02 PM
This also goes for TBM interception . What was once a concept can now be done in reality (15/n)
Over time USN has further enhanced CEC , by integrating more ships/planes and programs such as Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) which itself was built Forward Pass to extend the battle space (14/n)
December 14, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Over time USN has further enhanced CEC , by integrating more ships/planes and programs such as Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) which itself was built Forward Pass to extend the battle space (14/n)
In 2001 CEC faced its biggest test OPEVAL and TECHEVAL. It had 18 days of at-sea testing with 10 warships, 198 dedicated aircraft sorties, 43 drone presentations, and 29 missile firings and CEC excelled in every scenario . Notable this test was the one with the Big Crow aircraft (13/n)
December 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM
In 2001 CEC faced its biggest test OPEVAL and TECHEVAL. It had 18 days of at-sea testing with 10 warships, 198 dedicated aircraft sorties, 43 drone presentations, and 29 missile firings and CEC excelled in every scenario . Notable this test was the one with the Big Crow aircraft (13/n)
Post this USS Dwight D. Eisenhower battlegroup
participated in a series of Joint Task Force-95 (JTF-95) exercises to further test out CEC.Such as cueing and composite tracking of a TBM target , CEC data was made available to Army Patriot and USMC Hawk Radars. (12/n)
participated in a series of Joint Task Force-95 (JTF-95) exercises to further test out CEC.Such as cueing and composite tracking of a TBM target , CEC data was made available to Army Patriot and USMC Hawk Radars. (12/n)
December 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Post this USS Dwight D. Eisenhower battlegroup
participated in a series of Joint Task Force-95 (JTF-95) exercises to further test out CEC.Such as cueing and composite tracking of a TBM target , CEC data was made available to Army Patriot and USMC Hawk Radars. (12/n)
participated in a series of Joint Task Force-95 (JTF-95) exercises to further test out CEC.Such as cueing and composite tracking of a TBM target , CEC data was made available to Army Patriot and USMC Hawk Radars. (12/n)
In June 1994, a CEC-equipped battle group tested its capabilities at the AFWTF(Atlantic Fleet Weapons Test Facility). Sea-skimming drones and ECM aircraft simulated complex threats. The group practiced networked air defense under severe electronic countermeasures. (11/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:59 PM
In June 1994, a CEC-equipped battle group tested its capabilities at the AFWTF(Atlantic Fleet Weapons Test Facility). Sea-skimming drones and ECM aircraft simulated complex threats. The group practiced networked air defense under severe electronic countermeasures. (11/n)
Early testing and integration into units (10/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Early testing and integration into units (10/n)
The CEC system was also integrated into CMS of CVN and Amphibs to provide better protection , along the Aegis DDGs (9/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:57 PM
The CEC system was also integrated into CMS of CVN and Amphibs to provide better protection , along the Aegis DDGs (9/n)
The Data Distribution System (DDS) is CEC’s high-speed data link, transferring radar and sensor data with unmatched reliability.Using phasedarray antennas, it ensures real time,jam-resistant communication across units, enabling seamless coordination even over miles of separation.(8/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:56 PM
The Data Distribution System (DDS) is CEC’s high-speed data link, transferring radar and sensor data with unmatched reliability.Using phasedarray antennas, it ensures real time,jam-resistant communication across units, enabling seamless coordination even over miles of separation.(8/n)
At the heart of CEC are two key components:
1)Cooperative Engagement Processor (CEP)
2)Data Distribution System
(DDS). (6/n)
1)Cooperative Engagement Processor (CEP)
2)Data Distribution System
(DDS). (6/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:55 PM
At the heart of CEC are two key components:
1)Cooperative Engagement Processor (CEP)
2)Data Distribution System
(DDS). (6/n)
1)Cooperative Engagement Processor (CEP)
2)Data Distribution System
(DDS). (6/n)
3.Coordinated,Cooperative Engagements-CEC enables engagement on remote data, where a missile can intercept a target using radar data from another unit, even if the firing unit never detects it. With SM-2 missiles, this supports midcourse guidance and terminal homing.(5/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:55 PM
3.Coordinated,Cooperative Engagements-CEC enables engagement on remote data, where a missile can intercept a target using radar data from another unit, even if the firing unit never detects it. With SM-2 missiles, this supports midcourse guidance and terminal homing.(5/n)
2.Precision Cueing-CEC maximizes sensor coverage with special acquisition cueing.If a unit lacks a local track, it cues its radar to start tracking based on precise remote data. This allows quick target acquisition, even during maneuvers,using radar sweeps and precision alignment (4/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:54 PM
2.Precision Cueing-CEC maximizes sensor coverage with special acquisition cueing.If a unit lacks a local track, it cues its radar to start tracking based on precise remote data. This allows quick target acquisition, even during maneuvers,using radar sweeps and precision alignment (4/n)
Types of Operation
1.Composite Trackingradar data from all units are fused into composite tracks,weighted by sensor accuracy. If one radar fails,the track continues w others. It integrates IFF inputs,ensures consistent track numbers,and uses a shared info to classify targets (3/n)
1.Composite Trackingradar data from all units are fused into composite tracks,weighted by sensor accuracy. If one radar fails,the track continues w others. It integrates IFF inputs,ensures consistent track numbers,and uses a shared info to classify targets (3/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Types of Operation
1.Composite Trackingradar data from all units are fused into composite tracks,weighted by sensor accuracy. If one radar fails,the track continues w others. It integrates IFF inputs,ensures consistent track numbers,and uses a shared info to classify targets (3/n)
1.Composite Trackingradar data from all units are fused into composite tracks,weighted by sensor accuracy. If one radar fails,the track continues w others. It integrates IFF inputs,ensures consistent track numbers,and uses a shared info to classify targets (3/n)
The goal was simple fuse allied forces' unique vantage points and coordinate 20-30 missile launchers + aircraft interceptors. The system had to create an identical, high-quality picture usable as local data for engagements even if sourced from 30-40 miles away.(2/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:53 PM
The goal was simple fuse allied forces' unique vantage points and coordinate 20-30 missile launchers + aircraft interceptors. The system had to create an identical, high-quality picture usable as local data for engagements even if sourced from 30-40 miles away.(2/n)
THREAD🧵Cooperative Engagement Capability ( CEC) In the Post Cold War 1990's USN found itself performing many littoral missions that it wasn't best suited for , Aegis had revolutionized USN air dense but as always improvements are always necessary (1/n)
December 14, 2024 at 7:52 PM
THREAD🧵Cooperative Engagement Capability ( CEC) In the Post Cold War 1990's USN found itself performing many littoral missions that it wasn't best suited for , Aegis had revolutionized USN air dense but as always improvements are always necessary (1/n)
Fairchild Republic (the winner which became the A-10)
(8/8)
(8/8)
December 10, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Fairchild Republic (the winner which became the A-10)
(8/8)
(8/8)