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//The Wire//2300Z June 17, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: STRATEGIC BUILDUP CONTINUES AS USA CONTINUES PLANS FOR WAR WITH IRAN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: The previously observed strategic buildup of tanker aircraft continues, as over a dozen KC-135's moved from Europe to the Middle East overnight. Most of these tankers were flying under the "GOLD" callsign, indicating that they were flying in formation with fighter aircraft in tow. This morning, satellite imagery confirmed that almost every US Navy warship stationed in Bahrain has departed port, to include one Littoral Combat Ship, a few minesweepers, and over a dozen support vessels.This morning President Trump stated that the United States has achieved aerial superiority in the skies over Iran. President Trump also has taken to social media to demand the "unconditional surrender" of Iran, and has threatened to assassinate the Ayatollah if demands are not met.Strait of Hormuz: Overnight, two ships collided in the Gulf of Oman. The M/T FRONT EAGLE collided with the M/T ADALYNN, causing a large fire. Rescue operations are ongoing.AC: Despite early reports, this incident is not the result of combat action. It is not clear why, however the FRONT EAGLE executed a turn hard to starboard, which resulted in her collision with the ADALYNN.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: At this point, it is challenging to interpret the recent statements by the White House in any other manner than that a formal declaration of war with Iran is merely a formality. The decision to go to war may have already been signed and sealed as theorized months ago, or the die might not have been cast just yet. Either way, there's absolutely nothing that the American people can do about it at this point, other than improve personal readiness as best one can. Though tensions are palpably high right now, the real challenges will come many months after the US enters into a war with Iran, should that be the chosen course of action.More tactically, the threats to the average citizen living in the American homeland remain, though with debatable levels of severity due to the sheer uncertainty of what the threat really is. Anytime the United States targets anything in the Middle East, the potential for lone-wolf-style attacks here in the homeland increases. At the moment, however, the risks of a false-flag incident occurring to drag the United States into a war is also very high. Protests with varying levels of severity continue more or less persistently in many major US cities, which will present risks regardless of what's happening in the international space.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

(2:00) Well, Excuse ME! - The Corrupt Pardons of Both Biden and TrumpBiden (who tells us he never lies) lied about pardoning Hunter; pretends the DOJ is weaponized AGAINST him (but it's weaponized FOR him and for Hunter)Why did Biden stretch the pardon to an entire decade?  Why start with 2014?(15:54) Will Trump Renege on J6 Pardons?Trump's silence on J6 pardons — Hunter's pardon however, is GOOD NEWS for J6ersCowboys for Trump founder says "J6 was the greatest ENTRAPMENT in American history" — and it wasn't BidenWill Pam Bondi stop J6 pardons?Trump pardoned Jared Kushner's father, now appoints as Ambassador to FranceWhy was Jared's father's crimes described as "one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes I prosecuted"?FOX & MAGA-Media gloss over the crimes, referring to them only as "witness tampering"Trump appoints another in-law (besides Kushner).  It's a Mafia Family(40:42) Trump's Con Man for CommerceTrump's Commerce Secretary — "Lucky" Lutnick and his history of Wall Street Scams like SPACs.  Why do the financial snakes always get Commerce Secretary under Trump?(58:58) LIVE comments - Pam Bondi, literal Drug War against cartels, SPACs, and more (1:11:59) What Happens When LOCAL Law Enforcement Goes Bad?The Sheriff who called in his deputies over a burger that wasn't done HIS wayProsecutor and police lab LIED and this man served DECADES in jail for a crime he did NOT commit(1:31:28) Hanging Chad — Conservatives Go After Trump's DEA Appointment One of the worst COVID tyrants and cheerleader for Vax & LGBT has been selected by Trump to head DEA.  Here's why Chad Chronister is the PERFECT pick (and why conservatives shouldn't be surprised) (58:58) LIVE comments - and our producers (1:56:51) NATO's War — And a NEW Arms RaceBiden loads up Ukraine with weaponsRussian warnings about how quickly their hypersonic missiles (for which there's NO defense) could strike Europe.  Now they show the vulnerability of US targets in Middle East AND AmericaPentagon says it will repurpose their ludicrous "Littoral Combat Ship" (the failed Zumwalt class) to fire hypersonic missiles (that they won't have for 3 or more years) because the original gun was too expensive to fire.  Why would THAT stop the Pentagon?France "removes ALL red lines" in war with RussiaNATO refuses to face reality — tells businesses to prepare for "wartime scenario"The new Arms Race(58:58) LIVE comments - munitions being emptied, Russia & Ukraine Shanghai men to fight, the meat grinder as the fight for "line of contact" escalates — and more producers (2:38:09) Why Being Grateful is Vital — Make America Grateful AgainTrump & Musk celebrate Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago — be grateful that you've NOT fallen into the snare that entraps themTo WHOM should we be grateful?Sales of Bibles are booming — why?Ontario town fined $10,000 for not worshipping LGBT during "Pride Month"Euthanasia — most Americans favor it, UK Parliament just passed itWhat does "pro-life" REALLY mean?If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

(2:00) Well, Excuse ME! - The Corrupt Pardons of Both Biden and TrumpBiden (who tells us he never lies) lied about pardoning Hunter; pretends the DOJ is weaponized AGAINST him (but it's weaponized FOR him and for Hunter)Why did Biden stretch the pardon to an entire decade?  Why start with 2014?(15:54) Will Trump Renege on J6 Pardons?Trump's silence on J6 pardons — Hunter's pardon however, is GOOD NEWS for J6ersCowboys for Trump founder says "J6 was the greatest ENTRAPMENT in American history" — and it wasn't BidenWill Pam Bondi stop J6 pardons?Trump pardoned Jared Kushner's father, now appoints as Ambassador to FranceWhy was Jared's father's crimes described as "one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes I prosecuted"?FOX & MAGA-Media gloss over the crimes, referring to them only as "witness tampering"Trump appoints another in-law (besides Kushner).  It's a Mafia Family(40:42) Trump's Con Man for CommerceTrump's Commerce Secretary — "Lucky" Lutnick and his history of Wall Street Scams like SPACs.  Why do the financial snakes always get Commerce Secretary under Trump?(58:58) LIVE comments - Pam Bondi, literal Drug War against cartels, SPACs, and more (1:11:59) What Happens When LOCAL Law Enforcement Goes Bad?The Sheriff who called in his deputies over a burger that wasn't done HIS wayProsecutor and police lab LIED and this man served DECADES in jail for a crime he did NOT commit(1:31:28) Hanging Chad — Conservatives Go After Trump's DEA Appointment One of the worst COVID tyrants and cheerleader for Vax & LGBT has been selected by Trump to head DEA.  Here's why Chad Chronister is the PERFECT pick (and why conservatives shouldn't be surprised) (58:58) LIVE comments - and our producers (1:56:51) NATO's War — And a NEW Arms RaceBiden loads up Ukraine with weaponsRussian warnings about how quickly their hypersonic missiles (for which there's NO defense) could strike Europe.  Now they show the vulnerability of US targets in Middle East AND AmericaPentagon says it will repurpose their ludicrous "Littoral Combat Ship" (the failed Zumwalt class) to fire hypersonic missiles (that they won't have for 3 or more years) because the original gun was too expensive to fire.  Why would THAT stop the Pentagon?France "removes ALL red lines" in war with RussiaNATO refuses to face reality — tells businesses to prepare for "wartime scenario"The new Arms Race(58:58) LIVE comments - munitions being emptied, Russia & Ukraine Shanghai men to fight, the meat grinder as the fight for "line of contact" escalates — and more producers (2:38:09) Why Being Grateful is Vital — Make America Grateful AgainTrump & Musk celebrate Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago — be grateful that you've NOT fallen into the snare that entraps themTo WHOM should we be grateful?Sales of Bibles are booming — why?Ontario town fined $10,000 for not worshipping LGBT during "Pride Month"Euthanasia — most Americans favor it, UK Parliament just passed itWhat does "pro-life" REALLY mean?If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific.This episode addresses the U.S. Navy's challenges to project power in a potential "away game" conflict. Following the Cold War, surface ship design changed radically. Revolutionary concepts were introduced including the Zumwalt destroyer and Littoral Combat Ship. When technology didn't work the only way to pay for fixes in the Global War on Terror era was to retire existing hulls and cut back on ship building. This has led to closure of public and private shipyards, limiting our capacity to build ships and grow the fleet.Brought to you by Authentic Media with the support of Cubic Defense.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

Josh interviews and gets the real talk from two junior Sailors who are in their first enlistment and completing their first deployment aboard an Independence class Littoral Combat Ship.

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy's troubled littoral combat ship, this year's Army-led Project Convergence exercise, and the Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System.

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1. US Foreign Military Sales: F35A variant (South Korea) & F16 support (Poland).2. Ukraine Pilots train on Gripen warplanes (Sweden).3. Dr. William LaPlante (Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment ), describes increase in US 155mm ammunition production.4. B21 Raider undergoing ground tests in preparation for first flight.5. M1E3 potential characteristics (Engine, Crew-size, Protection).6. BAE develops counter-UAS AMPV.7. General Dynamics pitches updated Foxhound armored protected vehicle to UK Army.8. US Navy-Army collaborate on missile launch from Littoral Combat Ship (USS Savannah).9. China Carrier Strike Group and North Korea Missile Launch.

Newt Gingrich- Biden Admin ‘Enormously Dangerous' to the Survival of U.S. and Say Goodbye to the Crappy Little Ships   Biden admin is ‘enormously dangerous' to the survival of America: Newt Gingrich Watch this news clip at- https://youtu.be/dB8YNrfbD_E Fox News 10.5M subscribers 242,367 views Jul 9, 2023 #foxnews Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute Gordon Chang discuss Secretary Yellen's controversial trip to China in an effort to ease tensions. #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The number one network in cable, FNC has been the most-watched television news channel for 18 consecutive years. According to a 2020 Brand Keys Consumer Loyalty Engagement Index report, FOX News is the top brand in the country for morning and evening news coverage. A 2019 Suffolk University poll named FOX News as the most trusted source for television news or commentary, while a 2019 Brand Keys Emotion Engagement Analysis survey found that FOX News was the most trusted cable news brand. A 2017 Gallup/Knight Foundation survey also found that among Americans who could name an objective news source, FOX News was the top-cited outlet. Owned by FOX Corporation, FNC is available in nearly 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre. Watch full episodes of your favorite shows The Five: https://www.foxnews.com/video/shows/t... Special Report with Bret Baier: https://www.foxnews.com/video/shows/s... Jesse Watters Primetime: https://www.foxnews.com/video/shows/j... Hannity: https://www.foxnews.com/video/shows/h... The Ingraham Angle: https://www.foxnews.com/video/shows/i... Gutfeld!: https://www.foxnews.com/video/shows/g... Fox News @ Night: https://www.foxnews.com/video/shows/f... Follow Fox News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoxNews/ Follow Fox News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoxNews/ Follow Fox News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxnews/   https://youtu.be/vhvV21P_ygc Say Goodbye to the Crappy Little Ships Bill Whittle 187K subscribers 17,670 views Jun 26, 2023 In the early 2000's the Littoral Combat Ship looked like the future for the US Navy: small, relatively inexpensive, and designed for 'brown-water' operations close to shore. But it soon became ever more apparent that the LCS was not able to survive in the modern naval environment, and so in the face of a growing Chinese navy the USN has decided to retire some three dozen of what many of their crews referred to as the Little Crappy Ships. Their replacement, while little, does not seem to be very crappy at all. Join our elite squad of anti-elitists by becoming a Citizen Producer today: https://billwhittle.com/register/ Please ignore the following search engine terms: LCS Littoral Combat Ship Crappy Little Ship Constellation Frigate Burke Destroyer Freedom Independence Brown Water Blue Water US Navy China Chinese Navy.   Also watch - Kelly Meggs Is Being Housed In Solitary Confinement By The Absolute Truth with Emerald Robinson, 30 June, 2023 https://frankspeech.com/video/kelly-meggs-being-housed-solitary-confinement

In the early 2000's the Littoral Combat Ship looked like the future for the US Navy: small, relatively inexpensive, and designed for 'brown-water' operations close to shore. But it soon became ever more apparent that the LCS was not able to survive in the modern naval environment, and so in the face of a growing Chinese navy the USN has decided to retire some three dozen of what many of their crews referred to as the Little Crappy Ships. Their replacement, while little, does not seem to be very crappy at all. Join our elite squad of anti-elitists by becoming a Citizen Producer today: https://billwhittle.com/register/

Scott speaks with William Hartung from the Quincy Institute about ways the arms industry is ripping off American taxpayers. They take a close look at a few cases such as the F-35 and the Littoral Combat Ship. Both weapons systems don't work, but have made the manufacturers and their friends a lot of money. Scott and Hartung also take a step back and examine the overall dynamics of the military-industrial-congressional complex and how they use threat inflation and bad economic arguments to keep the money flowing into their pockets.   Discussed on the show: “How the Arms Industry Scams the Taxpayer” (Antiwar.com) The Iron Triangle by Gordon Adams Scott's interview with Michael Tracey William Hartung is a Senior Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and the author of Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military-Industrial Complex. Find him on Twitter @WilliamHartung. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: The War State and Why The Vietnam War?, by Mike Swanson; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; and Thc Hemp Spot. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjYu5tZiG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Scott speaks with William Hartung from the Quincy Institute about ways the arms industry is ripping off American taxpayers. They take a close look at a few cases such as the F-35 and the Littoral Combat Ship. Both weapons systems don't work, but have made the manufacturers and their friends a lot of money. Scott and Hartung also take a step back and examine the overall dynamics of the military-industrial-congressional complex and how they use threat inflation and bad economic arguments to keep the money flowing into their pockets.   Discussed on the show: “How the Arms Industry Scams the Taxpayer” (Antiwar.com) The Iron Triangle by Gordon Adams Scott's interview with Michael Tracey William Hartung is a Senior Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and the author of Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military-Industrial Complex. Find him on Twitter @WilliamHartung. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: The War State and Why The Vietnam War?, by Mike Swanson; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; and Thc Hemp Spot. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjYu5tZiG.

Littoral Combat Ship. Unless you've been living under a rock recently, you would've heard about the latest scandal Malaysia is embroiled in, this time centred around six military ships and 9 billion ringgit. Some have called it 1MDB 2.0, but why and who is entangled in this scandal? We're joined by Cynthia Gabriel, Human Rights Advocate, Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4). Image credit: U.S. Pacific FleetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest is Jerry Hendrix, PhD, President of Hendrix and Associates LLC and Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute on his recent National Review article "The Navy's Littoral Hubris," how the service bet its future on a mistaken assumption. During our conversation we discussed the troubled Littoral Combat Ship program, Navy force structure and why culture may be the root cause of many of the Navy's recent operational and programatic stumbles.

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Hondo Geurts, a former US Air Force colonel who served as both Special Operations Forces acquisition chief as well as the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, discusses the article he co-wrote with Gen. Joe Votel, USA Ret., the president at Business Executives for National Security — “Forging the Industrial Network the Nation Needs” that ran on The National Interest website — why DoD needs a guiding vision for its industrial base and why a networked approach is critical, how to drive change, overcoming bureaucratic and cultural barriers, lessons learned from failed major programs like Littoral Combat Ship and more with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

The Navy's littoral combat ship program has never lived up to its promises. Although it scaled back the program, the Navy still plans to field 35 of the ships. But they have serious and persistent problems. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin got highlights of the latest look-see from the Director of Defense Capabilities and Management Issues at the Government Accountability Office, Diana Maurer.

By Jared Samuelson Emma Salisbury joins the podcast for a deep dive into the military-industrial complex as we explore her War on the Rocks article, “Lessons on the Littoral Combat Ship.” Download Sea Control 309 – Lessons from LCS with Emma Salisbury Links 1. “Lessons from the Littoral Combat Ship,” by Emma Salisbury, War on … Continue reading Sea Control 309 – Lessons from LCS with Emma Salisbury →

Links:Lessons from the Littoral Combat Ship , by Emma Salisbury, War on the Rocks, November 15, 2021.

Today we spoke with Capt. Emily Bassett - Nuclear Engineer and Commander for US Navy, and Founder of Lean On Navy. This episode was sponsored by Skill Yoga. With hundreds of workouts on functional strength, mobility, flexibility, and mindfulness. Get your personal yoga training plan today! Available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. Sleep Eat Perform Repeat listeners can get an exclusive 50% off their annual subscription package when you enter SEPR as a promo code or use the link https://skill-yoga.com/getcoachnow?c=sepr. Emily is a lifelong learner - a Classical Civilisations major and Italian minor, a Nuclear Engineer, and a Surface Warfare Officer for the US Navy. After commanding the Navy's newest Littoral Combat Ship, USS Manchester, Emily was the Reactor Officer on the USS Gerald R Ford. She gets strength from other leaders who share their stories and ideas with her. She loves mentoring, being mentored, and Lean In Circles. Today we speak about what her role on the ships involve - what a day looks like. We dig into the importance of reading and journaling as self-care of the highest level. We unpack what Lean In Circles are, and discuss Emilys' work with the Sea Service Leadership Association, and Lean On Navy, a space for developing female leaders, filled with connection and community. Emily tells us what her purpose is...and an amazing story of a potential coffee shop start-up; we had to ask about coffee, as Emily is based in Seattle, home of Starbucks.

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Is the F-35 too pricey to fail? Is the F-35 a platinum-plated spork?  Taxpayers for Common Sense Senior Policy Analyst Wendy J Jordan joins Steve Ellis for a readout of the TCS cut list of legacy weapons systems that President Biden, Congress, and the Department of Defense need to come to grips with this budget cycle.  Weapons systems recommended for cutting:  The Rockwell B-1 Lancer, The Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, The Boeing RC-135,  The Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk, The “A-10  Warthog,”  and the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor platforms. Plus, the Littoral Combat Ship program and the Minuteman Missile System.  

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas, discusses the high points from the recent Surface Navy Association National Symposium and the latest on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship. In segment two, retired Navy Capt. Jerry Hendrix, PhD, Vice President at The Telemus Group on his new book author of the upcoming book,  To Provide and Maintain a Navy: Why Naval Primacy is America’s First, Best Strategy.  Our sponsors for this year’s Surface Navy Association National Symposium are Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Leonardo DRS and GE Marine.

Payroll tax deferrals and federal employees Tony Reardon, President of the National Treasury Employees Union, provides updates on the payroll tax deferral and explains potential issues regarding paid parental leave Cyberspace Solarium Commission suggestions for the cyber workforce Ron Sanders, Staff Director at the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida, discusses reforms that could make the federal government more competitive for cyber talent Updates on the Navy’s frigate program Thibaut Delloue, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy Reserve, highlights lessons from the Littoral Combat Ship program that can be applied to the Navy’s frigate program

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we present our monthly digest of news from the Asia-Pacific region. We also look at the global market forecast for IFVs and chat with Viasat's CTO about next-generation data links.Newsround (00:36)The Malaysian MoD is considering how to proceed with its troubled Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ship programme.The Brazilian Air Force expects to introduce its first modified Embraer E-99 aircraft in November this year, as it seeks to enhance its AEW&C capabilities.The British Army has received its first batch of vehicles under the delay-plagued and financially costly Ajax programme.News in focusSenior Editor Naval Richard Thomas and News Editor Ben Vogel look at the Israeli Navy's (IN's) future as a redesign of the Sa'ar S-72 corvette is expected to be completed next year. What does this mean for Israel?As disruption from COVID-19 continues, an order from Kuwait for a fleet of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A is like to cause some short- term cash flow slippages for Leonardo. Air Editor Tim Martin tells us more.Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira looks at ongoing technological developments at the US Army Research Laboratory, which is testing a new software suite to train robots in subterranean conditions (pictured).Deep Dive- News from the Asia Pacific (15:12)Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur is on the line to round up and discuss highlights from Indonesia, Japan, China and New Zealand. Analysis – Defence Insight on IFV market (31:45)Richard Thomas interviews Sonny Butterworth, Senior Land Analyst at Shephard, to look at the forecast global market for IFVs, with a focus on wheeled platforms.Industry Voice- Viasat (48:56)VP Content Tony Skinner talks to Jon Stearn, Viasat CTO for next-generation data links, about the use of Link 16 to provide digital situational awareness for dismounted ground forces.Listeners can find more information in a white paper called “A New Era in Close Air Support”.This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest

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Rep. Rob Wittman, chair of the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee sits down in his trophy fish-decked office on Capitol Hill with Colin Clark and discusses the Littoral Combat Ship’s eternally delayed Mine Countermeasure Module, the late and over-budget KC-46A which is stacking up on the runway while Boeing tries to get it ready, the Navy’s MQ-25 Drone Tanker and the expansion of unmanned systems.   In these podcasts, Colin brings his dulcet tones and sharp wit to bear interviewing top Pentagon officials, members of Congress and defense experts. He'll bring the Farnborough and Paris air shows to your headphones, along with visits to bases and defense plants.   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://breakingdefense.com   Connect with Colin Clark https://breakingdefense.com/author/colinclark   https://twitter.com/colindefense   https://twitter.com/breakingdefense   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Wittman   Show Notes LCS mine Mine Countermeasure Module Need for Boeing to “Get it done” on the KC-46A Pegasus MQ-25 Drone Tanker The expansion of unmanned systems The B-21, B-52 and other long range strike capabilities The amphibious component of the Navy: go, Gator Navy!   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts

In this episode of the PROCEEDINGS Podcast, Bill and Ward are joined by CAPT Kevin Eyer, USN (Ret.), surface warfare expert, to talk about the state of the Littoral Combat Ship in the wake of the recent CRS report on the program.

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The unique aspect of the LCS program.

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MQ-8C Fire Scout Completes Successful First Flight from Littoral Combat Ship, Nimitz conducts COMPTUEX

By Sally DeBoer Few platforms have introduced the degree of controversy that has resulted from the introduction of and growing pains associated with the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). From online message boards to the less-than-enthusiastic 72 page Government Accountability Office report on the program, one doesn’t need to search far to find exasperated and at … Continue reading Sea Control 124 – In Defense of the Littoral Combat Ship →

If the requirement is to be able to operate, fight, and win in the Littorals - is the Littoral Combat Ship the answer?Other nations have the same requirement - yet have come up with different answers.Are we defining our requirements properly in face of larger Fleet needs and the threats we expect?What platforms and systems need to be looked at closer if we are to have the best mix of capabilities to meet our requirements?Using his article in Armed Forces Journal, Go smaller: Time for the Navy to get serious about the littorals, as a stepping off place, our guest for the full hour will be Milan Vego, PhD, Professor of Joint Military Operations at the US Naval War College.This episode first appeard in April 2013.

The Littoral Combat Ship is the Navy’s newest class of warship. The INDEPENDENCE variant LCS is an aluminum Stabilized Slender Monohull ship and the FREEDOM variant LCS is a steel Double Chine Advanced Semi-Planing Monohull ship.

If the requirement is to be able to operate, fight, and win in the Littorals - is the Littoral Combat Ship the answer?Other nations have the same requirement - yet have come up with different answers.Are we defining our requirements properly in face of larger Fleet needs and the threats we expect?What platforms and systems need to be looked at closer if we are to have the best mix of capabilities to meet our requirements?Using his article from 2013 in Armed Forces Journal, Go smaller: Time for the Navy to get serious about the littorals, as a stepping off place, our guest for the full hour will be Milan Vego, PhD, Professor of Joint Military Operations at the US Naval War College.NB: Show first aired APR13.

If the requirement is to be able to operate, fight, and win in the Littorals - is the Littoral Combat Ship the answer? Other nations have the same requirement - yet have come up with different answers. Are we defining our requirements properly in face of larger Fleet needs and the threats we expect? What platforms and systems need to be looked at closer if we are to have the best mix of capabilities to meet our requirements? Using his article in Armed Forces Journal, Go smaller: Time for the Navy to get serious about the littorals, as a stepping off place, our guest for the full hour will be Milan Vego, PhD, Professor of Joint Military Operations at the US Naval War College.