Recent content by Saithan

https://news.usni.org/2026/09/01/japanese-south-korean-turkish-warships-under-consideration-for-new-u-s-frigate-competition In case we get dragged into this

We have no idea what kind of behind closed doors blackmail could be used to force the hand of Türkiye to make such investment. That is what I am fearing. Sugarcoat it with something, but hide the truth from the public.

A second island strategy sounds like bowling out. Compared to Europe who is western like US. The same robustness is not present in Asia. As such compromising on Japan, SK and Philippines will mean that US will lose terrain and the aforementioned strategic access to freely sail. Compared to...

I know some threads have EV produced nationally, and the discussions can be lively, but I was thinking it's about time we had a thread for it, where everyone can share their experience. https://fdm.dk/guides/elbil/test-af-elbiler-komplet-oversigt FDM is a Danish organization for consumers that...

Considering the content of the Naval News article on the same matter. I'd says US is looking for ways to modernize their ancient ship building capabilities. Build 1-2 ships in Türkiye, then invest insane amount of money in US to enable them to produce the ships themselves. And it ain't over...

Home » Why Japan’s Industry is Pulling Back from the U.S. Navy Frigate Plan Why Japan’s Industry is Pulling Back from the U.S. Navy Frigate Plan Published on 10/09/2026 By Yoshihiro Inaba In Features Launch of the 12th Mogami-class frigate 'Yoshii' by MHI. Photo credit: MHI Share Japanese...

It is surprising that Philippines armed forces has lost its capabilities since the 70's. I think the corruption and governance method has a lot to do with it. Nevertheless it's good to see that they're reacquiring them, albeit it goes slowly. Unlike Vietnam who is capable of building their...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/sweden-accelerates-work-on-advanced-fighter-jet/

I wanted to ask for a while, but keep forgetting, but looking at Sea of Islands (Aegean), what type of naval vessel would be good for patroling the area ? If we implement a Smart Buoy network for various reasons we've mentioned in the past. What type of Naval vessel would be ideal to patrol the...

would that be enough to render the YAK unusuable ? wouldn't targetting the engine not have been a better choice ?

Please remember that in old times when people were living in rural areas and struggling to survive, they got more children because it was one way of ensuring themselves when they got too old to work. Their families took care of them. My take on it is that if you create an environment where...

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recorded multiple flare discharges by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) against an unarmed PCG aircraft conducting a Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flight over the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) on Sept. 7. In a statement on Thursday, PCG...

I think it's necessary to have a new vessel designed for what is being suggested, unless LHD types can be used for same purpose, the USV would need to be on small wheeled trailer types that can be used to put them in water for missions. I am more in favor of smaller USV with cirit and umtas...

I don't see the US acquiring Turkish warships. Japanese or Korean. Or they'll go with Italians again.

They might as well just ask Syria to hand over their sovereignity.