#F-110 Frigate

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Lockheed Martin's SPY-7 Radar for Spain's F-110 Frigate Successfully Tracks Airborne Objects

Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 Radar for Spain’s F-110 Frigate: Moorestown, New Jersey – January 14, 2025 – In a significant milestone for the Spanish F-110 frigate program, Lockheed Martin, in partnership with Navantia, Spain’s national defense and shipbuilding company, has successfully demonstrated the first live track for the ship’s AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar. This critical tracking event, conducted at…

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Here's my predictions of Super Smash Bros. 6 for Nintendo Switch 2

Fighters:

01 Mario

02 Donkey Kong

03 Link

04 Samus

e04 Dark Samus

05 Yoshi

06 Kirby

07 Fox

08 Pikachu

09 Luigi

10 Ness

e10 Paula

11 Captain Falcon

12 Jigglypuff

13 Peach

e13 Daisy

14 Bowser

15 Ice Climbers

16 Sheik

17 Zelda

18 Dr. Mario

19 Pichu

20 Falco

21 Marth

e21 Lucina

22 Young Link

23 Ganondorf

24 Mewtwo

25 Roy

e25 Chrom

26 Mr. Game & Watch

27 Meta Knight

28 Pit

e28 Dark Pit

29 Zero Suit Samus

30 Wario

31 Snake

32 Ike

33/34/35 Pokemon Trainer (Squirtle/Ivysaur/Charizard)

36 Diddy Kong

e36 Dixie Kong

37 Lucas

38 Sonic

e38 Tails

39 King Dedede

40 Olimar (alts: Alph) 41 Lucario

42 R.O.B.

43 Toon Link

44 Wolf

45 Villager

46 Mega Man

47 Wii Fit Trainer

48 Rosalina & Luma

49 Little Mac

50 Greninja

51 Mii Brawler

52 Mii Swordfighter

53 Mii Gunner

54 Palutena

55 Pac-Man

56 Robin

57 Shulk

58 Bowser Jr. (alts Larry/Iggy/Wendy/Roy/Lemmy/Morton/Ludwig)

59 Duck Hunt

60 Ryu

e60 Ken

61 Cloud

62 Corrin

63 Bayonetta

64 Inkling

e64 Octoling

65 Ridley

66 Simon

e66 Richter

67 King K. Rool

68 Isabelle

e68 Lottie

69 Incineroar

70 Piranha Plant

71 Joker

e71 Panther

72 Hero

73 Banjo & Kazooie

74 Terry

75 Byleth

76 Min Min

77 Steve (alts Alex/Zombie/Enderman)

78 Sephiroth

79/80 Pyra/Mythra

81 Kazuya

82 Sora

e82 Riku

83 Jibanyan

84 Chibi-Robo

85 Rayman

86 Paper Mario

87 Birdo

88 Dr. Eggman

89 Bandana Dee

90 Slime (Dragon Quest)

91 Bomberman

92 Meowscarada

93 Monokuma

e93 Monomi

94 Susie Haltmann (Cheat Code)

95 Huggy Wuggy (Cheat Code)

96 Geno (DLC)

97 Captain Syrup (DLC)

98 Rabbid (DLC)

99 Conker (DLC)

100 White Mage (DLC)

101 Jin (DLC)

102 Krystal (DLC)

103 DJ Octavio (DLC)

104 King Boo (DLC)

105 Roxanne Wolf (DLC)

106/107 Felicia/Morrigan Aensland (DLC)

108 Catnap (alts Dogday/Craftycorn/Bubba Bubbaphant/Picky Piggy/Kickin Chicken/Hoppy Hopscotch/Bobby BeaHug) (DLC)

109/110 Sans/Papyrus (DLC)

111 Pop Fizz (DLC)

EVERYONE IS FINALLY HERE! (110 fighters)

Stages: Battlefield from "Super Smash Bros. All-Star" Small Battlefield from "Super Smash Bros. All-Star"

Big Battlefield from "Super Smash Bros. All-Star"

Peach's Castle from "Super Mario"

Kongo Jungle from "Donkey Kong Country"

Hyrule Castle from "The Legend of Zelda" Super Happy Tree from "Yoshi's Story"

Dream Land from "Kirby"

Saffron City from "Pokemon Red/Blue"

Mushroom Kingdom from "Super Mario Bros."

Princess Peach's Castle from "Super Mario 64" Rainbow Cruise from "Super Mario 64"

Kongo Falls "Donkey Kong Country"

Jungle Japes from "Donkey Kong 64"

Great Bay from "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask"

Temple from "The Legend of Zelda"

Brinstar from "Metroid"

Yoshi's Island (Melee) from "Super Mario World" Yoshi's Story

Fountain of Dreams from "Kirby's Adventure"

Green Greens from "Kirby" Corneria from "Star Fox" Venom from "Star Fox"

Pokemon Stadium from "Pokemon"

Mute City from "F-Zero"

Onett from "Earthbound"

Mushroom Kingdom II from "Super Mario Bros. 2"

Brinstar Depths from "Metroid"

Poke Floats from "Pokemon" Big Blue from "F-Zero"

Fourside from "Earthbound"

Delfino Plaza from "Super Mario Sunshine"

Mushroomy Kingdom from "Super Mario Bros."

Figure-8 Circuit from "Mario Kart DS"

WarioWare, Inc.

Bridge of Eldin from "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess"

Norfair from "Metroid"

Frigate Orpheon from "Metroid Prime"

Yoshi's Island from "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island"

Halberd from "Kirby Super Star" Lylat Cruise from "Star Fox"

Pokemon Stadium 2 from "Pokemon" Port Town Aero Dive from "F-Zero GX/AX"

Castle Siege from "Fire Emblem"

Distant Planet from "Pikmin"

Smashville from "Animal Crossing: Wild Wood" New Pork City from "Mother 3"

Summit from "Ice Climber"

Skyworld from "Kid Icarus" Shadow Moses Island from "Metal Gear Solid" Luigi's Mansion

Pirate Ship "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker"

Spear Pillar from "Pokemon Diamond/Pearl"

75m from "Donkey Kong"

Mario Bros.

Hanebow from "Electroplankton"

Green Hill Zone from "Sonic the Hedgehog"

3D Land from "Super Mario 3D Land"

Paper Mario

Gerudo Valley from "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time"

Spirit Train from from "The Legend of Zelda: Spirt Tracks" Dream Land GB from "Kirby"

Unova Pokemon Leauge from "Pokemon Black/White"

Prism Tower from "Pokemon X/Y"

Mute City SNES from "F-Zero" Magicant from "Earthbound"

Arena Ferox from "Fire Emblem Awakening"

Reset Bomb Forest from "Kid Icarus Uprising"

Tortimer Island from "Animal Crossing: New Leaf" Balloon Fight

Living Room from "Nintendogs"

Tomodachi Life

Pictochat 2 from "Pitcochat"

Pac-Maze from "Pac-Man"

Mushroom Kingdom U from "New Super Mario Bros. U"

Mario Galaxy from "Super Mario Galaxy" Mario Circuit from "Mario Kart 8"

Jungle Hijinxs from "Donkey Kong Country Returns" Skyloft from "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" The Great Cave Offensive from "Kirby Super Star"

Orbital Gate Assault from "Star Fox Assault" Kalos Pokemon Leauge from "Pokemon X/Y"

Coliseum from "Fire Embelm" Flat Zone X from "Game & Watch"

Palutena's Temple from "Kid Icarus Uprising" Gamer from "Game & Wario"

Garden of Hope from "Pikmin 3" Town and City from "Animal Crossing: City Folk"

Wii Fit Studio from "Wii Fit" Boxing Ring from "Punch-Out!!"

Gaur Plain from "Xenoblade Chronicles"

Duck Hunt

Pilotwings

Wuhu Island from "Wii Sports Resort"

Wily Castle from "Mega Man 2"

Pac-Land

Super Mario Maker

Suzaku Castle from "Street Fighter 2"

Midgar from "Final Fantasy VII"

Umbra Clock Tower from "Bayonetta"

New Donk City Hall from "Super Mario Odyssey"

Great Plateau Tower from "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild"

Moray Towers from "Splatoon"

Dracula's Castle from "Castlevania" Mementos from "Persona 5"

Yggdrasil's Altar from "Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusice Age"

Spiral Mountain from "Banjo Kazooie"

King of Fighters Stadium from "Fatal Fury" Garreg Mach Monastery from "Fire Emblem Three Houses" Spring Stadium from "Arms" Minecraft World from "Minecraft"

Northern Cave from "Final Fantasy VII" Cloud Sea of Alrest from "Xenoblade Chronicles 2" Mishima Dojo from "Tekken 7" Hollow Bastion from "Kingdom Hearts" Flower Kingdom from "Super Mario Bros. Wonder"

Forest Maze from "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars"

Dr. Mario

Great Sky Island from "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom"

??? from "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond"

Natural Plains from "Kirby and the Forgotten Land"

City Trial from "Kirby Air Ride"

Krazoa Palace from "Star Fox Adventures"

Wyndon Stadium from "Pokemon Sword/Shield"

Mesagoza from "Pokemon Scarlet/Violet"

Erythia Sea from "Xenoblade Chronicles 3"

Desk from "Chibi-Robo"

Venus Lighthouse from "Golden Sun"

Night Walk from "Rhythm Heaven"

Tetris

Steel Diver

Miitopia

Spocco Square from "Nintendo Switch Sports"

Chemical Plant Zone from "Sonic the Hedgehog 2"

Sky Sanctuary Zone "Sonic & Knuckles"

Central Highway from "Mega Man X"

Namco Museum

Midnight Channel from "Persona 4" The World That Never Was from "Kingdom Hearts II"

Fairy Glade from "Rayman 2: The Great Escape"

N. Sanity Island from "Crash Bandicoot: N. Sanity Trilogy"

Sky City Tokyo from "Ninja Gaiden"

Hopes Peak Acadamy From "Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc"

Yokai World From "Yokai Watch"

Items:

Smash Ball

Assist Trophy

Poke Ball

Dragoon Parts

Daybreak Parts

Bomber

Fake Smash Ball

Food

Maxim Tomato

Heart Container

Fairy Bottle

Healing Field

Super Mushroom

Poison Mushroom

Super Star

Warp Star

Metal Box

Bunny Hood

Superspicy Curry

Timer

Lightning

Bullet Bill

Beam Sword

Star Rod

Home-Run Bat

Hammer

Golden Hammer

Lip's Stick Fire Bar

Ore Club

Killing Edge

Death's Scythe

Ray Gun

Fire Flower

Super Scope

Gust Bellows

Drill

Banana Gun

Rage Blaster

Ramblin'n Evil Mushroom

Staff

Bob-Omb

Motion-Sensor Bomb

Green Shell

Bumper

Freezie

Mr. Saturn

Smart Bomb

Deku Nut

Smoke Ball

Pitfall

Hothead

Banana Peel

Unira

Soccer Ball

Bombchu

X Bomb

Hocotate Bomb

POW Block

Spiny Shell

Boomerang

Beetle

Cucco

Beehive

Boss Galaga

Baseball

Black Hole

Franklin Badge

Screw Attack

Super Leaf

Rocket Belt

Super Lunch Star

Special Flag

Crate

Rolling Crate

Barrel

Capsule

Party Ball

Grass

Super Bell

Power-Up Shield

Energy Tank

TNT Crate

PokeBalls:

Alolan Vulpix

Alolan Exeggutor

Bewear

Mimikyu

Solgaleo

Lunala Meowth

Electrode

Eevee

Snorlax

Wobuffet

Alolan Raichu

Pyukumuku

Togedemaru

Tapu Koko

Abra

Ditto

Marshadow

Oshawott

Moltres

Suicune

Lugia

Kyogre

Palkia

Giratina

Arceus

Xerneas

Scizor

Staryu

Togepi

Gardevoir

Metagross

Abomasnow

Chespin

Entai

Latias & Latios

Deoxys

Darkrai

Victini

Zoroark

Weavile

Keldeo

Meloetta

Genesect

Snivy

Delphox

Fletchling

Spewpa

Gogoat

Dedenne

Scorbunny

Sprigatito

Zeraora

Urshifu

Aegislash

Tinkaton

Wooloo Cramorant

Lycanroc (dusk form)

Armarouge

Ceruledge

Toxtricity

Melmetal

Dragapult

Ogerpon

Zacian

Miradon

Zygarde (100% form)

Assist Trophies: Hammer Bro.

Waluigi

Chain Chomp

Thwomp

Wiggler

Flies & Hand

Klaptrap

Midna

Ghirahim

Moon

Impa (Age of Calamity)

Metroid

Mother Brain

E.M.M.I.

Knuckle Joe

Chef Kawasaki

Magolor

Andross

Slippy Toad

Jeff

Starman

Samurai Goroh

Lyn

Black Knight

Magnus

Phosphora

Ashley

Jimmy T

Burrowing Snagret

Kapp'n

Riki

Pneuma

Squid Sisters (Callie & Marie)

Spring Man

Drake Redcrest

Starfy

Dr. Wright

Devil

Nintendog

Color TV Game

Prince of Sable

Takamaru

Dillon

Dr. Kawashima

Sukapon

Arcade Bunny

Nikki

Vince

Yuri Kozukata

Ring Fit Trainer

NL Robot Kit

Knuckles

Shadow

Amy Rose

Wily Capsule

Zero

Roll

Krystal

Ghost (Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde)

Miru

Guile Cactuar

Rodin

Alucard

Jack Frost

Gruntilda

Iori Yagami

Morgana

Kuma

Morgana

Donald And Goofy

Aqua

Globox

Crash Bandicoot

Dr. Cortex

Akira

Rathalos

Q*Bert

Shantae

Risky Boots

Mommy Long Legs

Player (Poppy Playtime)

Makoto Naegi

Kyoko Kirigiri

Maki Harukawa

Kokichi Ouma

Monokuma Kubs (Monotaro, Monophanie, Monodam, Monosuke And Monokid)

Usapyon

Blizzaria

Venoct

Whisper

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Spain Defense Market: A Comprehensive Overview

The Spain defense market has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by both domestic security concerns and Spain’s commitment to its international alliances, particularly NATO and the European Union. This article delves into the key factors shaping the defense industry in Spain, including market trends, major players, procurement strategies, and future forecasts.

Overview of Spain's Defense Market

Spain is among the leading defense spenders in Europe, reflecting its strategic position in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. As of 2023, Spain’s defense budget is estimated at €14.7 billion, representing a substantial increase over the past decade. The country's defense policy aims to modernize its military capabilities, ensuring that Spain can respond to both conventional and non-conventional threats.

Key areas of investment include air and missile defense systems, naval modernization, cybersecurity, and defense electronics. Spain is also heavily involved in European defense initiatives, participating in collaborative projects such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) alongside France and Germany.

Defense Spending and Procurement

Spain’s defense spending has been gradually increasing, largely due to international pressure from NATO to allocate 2% of its GDP to defense. While it has not yet reached this target, Spain has steadily raised its defense budget, with significant investments in research and development, personnel, and procurement programs.

Major procurement programs include:

Naval Expansion: The Spanish Navy continues to modernize its fleet with the acquisition of new frigates, submarines, and support vessels. The F-110 frigate project is one of the flagship programs, providing advanced combat and defense capabilities.

Air Force Modernization: Spain is upgrading its fighter fleet by participating in the FCAS program. Additionally, Spain has been updating its fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon jets and has procured transport aircraft like the Airbus A400M.

Cyber Defense: With the growing threat of cyberattacks, Spain has placed increased emphasis on cybersecurity and digital defense systems. The country has launched initiatives to strengthen its cyber resilience, particularly within military and governmental infrastructure.

Major Players in Spain's Defense Industry

Several key defense contractors dominate the Spanish market, both domestic and international. The most notable domestic players include Navantia, Indra Sistemas, and Expal Systems.

Navantia: One of the largest shipbuilders in Spain, specializing in military vessels and submarines. Navantia plays a crucial role in Spain's naval expansion and modernization efforts.

Indra Sistemas: A technology and consulting firm that provides advanced defense electronics, IT solutions, and cybersecurity services to both the military and civilian sectors.

Expal Systems: A leading company in the field of ammunition and explosives, supporting the Spanish Armed Forces and export markets.

International defense companies, such as Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Thales, also have a strong presence in Spain, providing key systems and technologies for the Spanish military.

Spain’s Role in International Defense

Spain is a vital member of NATO and the European Union’s Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP). Its strategic location near the Strait of Gibraltar and its borders with North Africa make it a key player in regional security and counterterrorism operations.

Moreover, Spain actively participates in international peacekeeping missions, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, contributing both military personnel and resources to support stability and security in these regions. Spain’s involvement in multilateral organizations reinforces its commitment to collective defense and global security.

Challenges Facing Spain's Defense Market

While Spain’s defense market is growing, it faces several challenges:

Budgetary Constraints: Despite increasing defense spending, Spain faces economic pressures that could limit its ability to sustain high levels of defense investment in the long term.

Technological Gaps: While Spain is involved in cutting-edge programs like FCAS, it still relies on foreign technology for many critical defense capabilities, particularly in areas like missile defense and advanced avionics.

Geopolitical Risks: Spain’s proximity to North Africa and the Sahel region exposes it to geopolitical instability, including terrorism, illegal migration, and organized crime. Addressing these threats requires sustained investment in defense capabilities and international collaboration.

Future Outlook for Spain's Defense Market

The future of Spain’s defense market looks promising, with sustained growth expected over the next decade. The country’s commitment to NATO, its involvement in European defense projects, and the ongoing modernization of its armed forces will drive demand for advanced defense technologies and systems.

In the coming years, Spain is likely to focus on enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities, improving military mobility, and expanding its space defense capabilities. Additionally, Spain’s defense industry will likely seek to expand its footprint in the global market, particularly in Latin America and Africa, where Spanish companies are already well-positioned to offer defense solutions.

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Navantia’s F-110 Frigate Programme for Spanish Navy Ahead of Schedule

Navantia has started the construction process of the second frigate of the F-110 class for the Spanish Navy, thus confirming the speeding up of this programme valued at €4.325 million. The cut of the first steel of the F-112 took place last Saturday 16th December at Navantia’s shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña, Spain), in the presence of the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez; the…

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Navantia offers F-110 class frigates to the Hellenic Navy

Navantia offers F-110 class frigates to the Hellenic Navy

Navantia has committed to the delivery of 4 new frigates for the Hellenic Navy fleet and the modernization of the Hydra Class within the highly demanding Hellenic Navy schedule, Navantia announced with a press release. The new frigates include their latest smart frigate design, the F-110, set to become the backbone of the Spanish Navy. The F-110 embeds cutting-edge naval technologies along with…

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An epic naval exercise....

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (July 2, 2018) -- Dozens of international warships participating in the 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercise gather at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam prior to beginning the at-sea phase of the exercise.

During this initial in-port phase, participating nations work together to ensure every aspect of safety, coordination and maximized training are addressed, briefed and agreed upon. Allied crews participate in sporting events and other social events after working/training hours to forge better understandings between nations.

Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to August 2, 2018 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California operating areas. 

The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity....fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants....critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans.

Bottom line: RIMPAC goes a long way towards keeping peace!

RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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I actively participated in at least five RIMPACs during my seagoing career. These exercises were probably the most exciting, interesting and productive of all.

There was always a special aura to a RIMPAC!

Just the opportunity to mingle, train and go to sea with ships and crews from a wide spectrum of allied nations and cultures -- all professional seamen and naval warriors -- was a unique experience for everyone involved.

We forged relationships....personal, cultural, national....that endure the test of time....

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                                  RIMPAC 2018 naval participants

Australia / Royal Australian Navy HMAS Adelaide (L01) -- helicopter carrier HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05) -- guided-missile frigate HMAS Rankin (SSG 78) --  diesel-electric submarine HMAS Success (OR 304) -- oiler/supply ship HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) -- guided-missile frigate

Canada / Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) -- guided-missile frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) -- guided-missile frigate HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705) -- coastal defense vessel HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706) -- coastal defense vessel MV Asterix -- supply ship

Chile / Armada de Chile CNS Almirante Lynch (FF 07) -- guided-missile frigate

France / Marine Nationale FS Prairial (F 731) -- guided-missile frigate

India / Indian Navy INS Sahyadri (F47) -- guided-missile frigate

Indonesia / Indonesian Navy KRI Makassar (590) -- landing platform dock ship KRI Martadinata (OPV 331) -- guided-missile frigate

Japan / Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Ise (DDH 182) -- helicopter carrier / destroyer

Malaysia / Royal Malaysian Navy KD Lekiu (FFG 30) -- guided-missile frigate

Mexico / Armada de México ARM Usumacinta (A 412) -- tank landing ship

New Zealand / Royal New Zealand Navy HMNZS Te Mana (F 111) -- guided-missile frigate

Peru / Marina de Guerra del Perú BAP Ferré (PM 211) -- maritime patrol boat / corvette

Philippines / Philippine Navy BRP Andrés Bonifacio (FF 17) -- frigate BRP Davao Del Sur (LD 602) -- landing platform dock ship

Philippine Navy frigate BRP Andrés Bonifacio (FF 17) arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for RIMPAC 2018

Singapore / Republic of Singapore Navy RSS Tenacious (71) -- guided-missile frigate

South Korea / Republic of Korea Navy ROKS Dae Jo Yeong (DDH 977) -- multi-purpose guided-missile destroyer ROKS Park Wi (SS 065) -- diesel-electric submarine ROKS Yulgok Yi (DDG 992) -- guided-missile destroyer

United States / United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command HOS Mystique -- anchor-handling supply tug USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) -- U.S. Coast Guard maritime security cutter USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7) -- dry cargo ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE-10) -- dry cargo ship USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) -- underway replenishment oiler USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) -- hospital ship USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) -- underway replenishment oiler USNS Sioux (T-ATF-171) -- fleet ocean tug USS Ardent (MCM 12) -- mine countermeasures ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) -- amphibious assault ship USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) -- nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dewey (DDG 105) -- guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) -- guided-missile destroyer USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) -- landing ship dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) -- amphibious transport dock ship USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) -- guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) -- guided-missile cruiser USS Momsen (DDG 92) -- guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) -- guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) -- guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) -- guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) -- guided-missile destroyer

         *CLICK on a ship’s name in the list above for more details....

                                      USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

          **Note: Not every participating nation, ship and submarine is listed here due to operational security considerations and concerns for some. (Yeah, apparently some of the participants’ roles are classified. Normal.)

          ***Note: A scan of the list of ships, types and missions above shows the huge scope of a RIMPAC....and the massive logistics support required to keep all those ships and crews in peak operating condition. This why a full-scale naval exercise like RIMPAC every two years is essential for so many strategic and tactical reasons....for a web of friendly nations spanning the globe.

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>>CLICK the top photos for larger images and more information....

>>Top photo: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez, USN 

>>Second photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco, USN (Note iconic Diamond Head far in the background.)

>>Note: I’ll be posting highlights from RIMPAC 2018 in the weeks ahead, as the at-sea phase of the exercise gets underway. Towards the end of the at-sea phase, all ships from all participating nations will gather to form one huge armada -- to be photographed from the air. It’s always most impressive! I’ll post those photos here.

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SAES signs an agreement with Thales to provide the F-110 with sonar technology

SAES signs an agreement with Thales to provide the F-110 with sonar technology

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Future frigates of the Spanish Navy

Recreation of the frigate F-110. Photo: Indra

The spanish company SAES has signed a contract with Thales for the manufacture, integration and testing of sonar technology for the new frigates project F-110 of the Spain navy.

This contract is part of the agreement between Thales and Navantia for more than 160 million euros to provide…

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Lockheed Martin Continues Partnership With Spain For Future Frigates Published: December 2019 Spain builds on its 20-year partnership with Lockheed Martin with the selection of SPY-7, the company’s latest radar technology and combat system for the new F-110 frigates…

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Navantia and Ministry of Defense to construct warships using additive manufacturing Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense to construct five F-110 frigates (warships) incorporating additive manufacturing for the Spanish Navy. According to the company, these ships will be the first in the fleet to have integrated Industry 4.0 technologies with 3D printed components as well as cybersecurity system that shields […] https://buff.ly/2PAh7I6

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Lockheed Martin completes delivery of first antenna panels for Long Range Discrimination Radar

The U.S Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Lockheed Martin announced on Tuesday that Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) closer to delivery.

According to a recent service news release, MDA has completed delivery of the first ten antenna panels to Clear, Alaska, that will make up the first of the system’s two radar antenna arrays. Lockheed Martin continues to successfully achieve all program milestones as it works towards delivering the radar to MDA in 2020.

The system will serve as a critical sensor within MDA’s layered defense strategy to protect the U.S. homeland from ballistic missile attacks.

The two radar antenna arrays will be comprised of a total of 20 panels, each about 27 feet tall, measuring approximately four stories high and wide. Temporary structures have been assembled in front of the radar facility to ensure the panels are installed on schedule, regardless of weather conditions. The installation and integration of the radar system began last year and will be followed by the transition to the testing period.

Over 66% of program technical requirements have already been verified at Lockheed Martin’s Solid State Radar Integration Site (SSRIS). “We are confident in our product because of the extensive testing that we have been able to perform in the SSRIS over the past few years with production hardware and tactical software. We have successfully reduced a large amount of risk to ensure fielding of this critical capability on schedule in 2020,” says Chandra Marshall, director of Lockheed Martin’s Missile Defense and Space Surveillance Radar programs.

In 2018, LRDR achieved Technical Readiness Level 7 using a scalable and modular gallium nitride based “subarray” radar building block, providing advanced performance and increased efficiency and reliability to pace ever-evolving threats. Scaled versions of the LRDR technology will be utilized for future radar programs including Aegis Ashore Japan, recently designated AN/SPY-7(V)1, Canadian Surface Combatant, and Spain’s F-110 Frigate program.

LRDR combines proven solid state radar (SSR) technologies with proven ballistic missile defense algorithms, all based upon an open architecture platform capable of meeting future growth. The system will provide around-the-clock threat acquisition, tracking and discrimination data to enable defense systems to lock on and engage ballistic missile threats.

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The U.S Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Lockheed Martin announced on Tuesday that Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) closer to delivery.

According to a recent service news release, MDA has completed delivery of the first ten antenna panels to Clear, Alaska, that will make up the first of the system’s two radar antenna arrays. Lockheed Martin continues to successfully achieve all program milestones as it works towards delivering the radar to MDA in 2020.

The system will serve as a critical sensor within MDA’s layered defense strategy to protect the U.S. homeland from ballistic missile attacks.

The two radar antenna arrays will be comprised of a total of 20 panels, each about 27 feet tall, measuring approximately four stories high and wide. Temporary structures have been assembled in front of the radar facility to ensure the panels are installed on schedule, regardless of weather conditions. The installation and integration of the radar system began last year and will be followed by the transition to the testing period.

Over 66% of program technical requirements have already been verified at Lockheed Martin’s Solid State Radar Integration Site (SSRIS). “We are confident in our product because of the extensive testing that we have been able to perform in the SSRIS over the past few years with production hardware and tactical software. We have successfully reduced a large amount of risk to ensure fielding of this critical capability on schedule in 2020,” says Chandra Marshall, director of Lockheed Martin’s Missile Defense and Space Surveillance Radar programs.

In 2018, LRDR achieved Technical Readiness Level 7 using a scalable and modular gallium nitride based “subarray” radar building block, providing advanced performance and increased efficiency and reliability to pace ever-evolving threats. Scaled versions of the LRDR technology will be utilized for future radar programs including Aegis Ashore Japan, recently designated AN/SPY-7(V)1, Canadian Surface Combatant, and Spain’s F-110 Frigate program.

LRDR combines proven solid state radar (SSR) technologies with proven ballistic missile defense algorithms, all based upon an open architecture platform capable of meeting future growth. The system will provide around-the-clock threat acquisition, tracking and discrimination data to enable defense systems to lock on and engage ballistic missile threats.

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The Spanish Navy has today awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) a contract worth EUR 305 million for the delivery of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM). The first ship class to be equipped with NSM is the F-110 class frigate, which is currently under construction by Navantia. The missiles are intended to be deployed on the F-100 frigates during their Mid-Life Update, as well as on future…

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