Submarine & Other Matters

I publish analysis about subs, other naval matters, nuclear weapons and broad political issues. Unlike most advanced countries Australian submarine changes are very slow. The first Collins LOTE may be limited to optronic masts (?) and only ready in 2030 (?). Triumphant Trump may decide to cancel Biden's "Democrat" AUKUS Virginia offer because the US Navy needs all operational SSNs right through to the 2040s. My colleagues Shawn C and Gessler are excellent writers. Pete

January 19, 2021

Sonobuoys from MQ-9A Block V Reaper: pre SkyGuardian

The SkyGuardian (aka Sky Guardian) might turn out to be cheaper than relying on sonobuoys only dropped from manned P-8s. See this DefenseNews report of
January 18, 2021.

Australia has selected the Sky Guardian UAV. Presumably the US military would also buy it, if its a successful sonobuoy dropper, fixed sensor and (maybe) weapons carrier.