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The Evolution of Naval Aviation: Rafale Marine, MiG-29K, and Anti-Ship Missiles in Modern Maritime Warfare

Introduction:

Naval aviation represents the pinnacle of military aerospace technology, providing unmatched capabilities for power projection, sea control, and force multiplication. At the forefront of this domain stand the Rafale Marine and the MiG-29K, two formidable fighter aircraft tailored for carrier-based operations. Paired with advanced anti-ship missiles, these aircraft form an integral part of naval strategy, ensuring maritime superiority and safeguarding vital sea lanes. This article explores the evolution of naval aviation and the pivotal role played by these aircraft and their armaments in modern maritime warfare.

Rafale Marine: A Versatile Maritime Powerhouse

Born out of France's rich aviation heritage, the Rafale Marine represents the epitome of naval aviation excellence. Designed to operate from aircraft carriers, this multirole fighter embodies versatility, agility, and lethality, making it a formidable adversary in both air-to-air and air-to-surface engagements.

Advanced Features and Capabilities:

Carrier Compatibility: Engineered with reinforced landing gear and arresting hooks, the Rafale Marine seamlessly integrates into carrier strike groups, extending the reach of naval air power and enhancing maritime deterrence.

Multirole Superiority: With its ability to carry an extensive array of weapons, including advanced anti-ship missiles like the Exocet and the Scalp Naval, the Rafale Marine excels in a diverse range of missions, from fleet defense to maritime interdiction.

Cutting-edge Avionics: Equipped with state-of-the-art radar systems, electronic warfare suites, and sensor fusion technology, the Rafale Marine offers unparalleled situational awareness and target acquisition capabilities, ensuring mission success in complex maritime environments.

Enhanced Survivability: Featuring robust airframe construction, redundant systems, and advanced countermeasures, the Rafale Marine is designed to withstand the rigors of carrier-based operations while maintaining mission effectiveness in contested airspace.

Role in Naval Operations:

As a key component of naval air power, the Rafale Marine plays a crucial role in shaping the outcome of maritime engagements, providing air superiority, precision strike capabilities, and maritime domain awareness. Whether conducting combat air patrols, conducting anti-ship missions, or supporting ground forces ashore, the Rafale Marine serves as a force multiplier, projecting power across vast maritime domains and deterring potential adversaries.

MiG-29K: Russia's Naval Air Dominance

Developed by the renowned Mikoyan Design Bureau, the MiG-29K represents Russia's commitment to carrier-based aviation, combining the proven capabilities of the MiG-29 with enhancements tailored for maritime operations. With its high-performance airframe, advanced avionics, and formidable weapons suite, the MiG-29K stands as a symbol of Russian naval air dominance.

Key Features and Capabilities:

Carrier Compatibility: Engineered for catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested recovery, the MiG-29K's robust design enables it to operate effectively from aircraft carriers, providing unparalleled flexibility and reach in maritime theaters of operation.

Superior Performance: Powered by twin afterburning turbofan engines, the MiG-29K delivers exceptional speed, maneuverability, and altitude capability, allowing it to outperform and outmaneuver adversary aircraft in both air-to-air and air-to-surface engagements.

Comprehensive Weapons Arsenal: Armed with a diverse array of munitions, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and anti-ship missiles like the Kh-35, the MiG-29K offers versatile strike capabilities, enabling it to engage a wide range of maritime and ground targets with precision.

Advanced Avionics Suite: Equipped with modern radar systems, electronic warfare suites, and helmet-mounted displays, the MiG-29K provides its pilots with enhanced situational awareness, target acquisition, and engagement capabilities, ensuring mission success in dynamic and contested environments.

Role in Naval Operations:

As a cornerstone of Russian naval aviation, the MiG-29K plays a vital role in defending maritime interests, protecting naval assets, and projecting power across strategic maritime theaters. Whether conducting defensive patrols, providing air cover for surface fleets, or executing precision strikes against adversary targets, the MiG-29K remains a potent force multiplier, ensuring naval superiority and deterrence in an increasingly complex and contested maritime environment.

Anti-Ship Missiles: Precision Strike Capability at Sea

In the realm of modern maritime warfare, the effectiveness of carrier-based aircraft is greatly enhanced by the deployment of advanced anti-ship missiles. These precision-guided munitions serve as the primary means of engaging enemy surface vessels, disrupting maritime operations, and exerting control over vital sea lanes and chokepoints.

Key Types of Anti-Ship Missiles:

Subsonic Cruise Missiles: Exemplified by platforms such as the Exocet and the Kh-35, subsonic cruise missiles offer long-range precision strike capabilities against surface targets, utilizing low-altitude flight profiles to evade enemy detection and interception.

Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles: Represented by weapons like the BrahMos and the Kh-31, supersonic anti-ship missiles combine high speed with advanced guidance systems to deliver devastating blows to enemy naval assets, overwhelming their defenses and inflicting significant damage.

Stealthy Standoff Weapons: Emerging technologies, including hypersonic glide vehicles and stealthy standoff missiles, are reshaping the future of anti-ship warfare, offering unprecedented speed, range, and lethality against adversary naval forces while minimizing the risk to launching platforms.

Significance in Naval Warfare:

The integration of anti-ship missiles with carrier-based aircraft represents a paradigm shift in naval warfare, providing navies with the ability to project power and deter aggression across vast maritime expanses. By leveraging advanced targeting systems, satellite navigation, and real-time intelligence, naval aviators can effectively neutralize maritime threats, control key sea lanes, and safeguard vital maritime interests, thereby ensuring maritime superiority and deterring potential adversaries in an increasingly contested maritime environment.

In the dynamic and evolving landscape of modern maritime warfare, the synergy between advanced aircraft like the Rafale Marine and the MiG-29K, coupled with potent anti-ship missiles, is reshaping the balance of power at sea. As naval forces continue to adapt to emerging threats and operational challenges, the role of naval aviation in securing maritime interests and projecting power ashore remains paramount. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, operational expertise, and strategic foresight, naval aviation stands ready to confront and overcome any challenge, ensuring the safety, security, and prosperity of maritime nations in an ever-changing world.

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INS Vikramaditya the First Indian Aircraft Carrier to Get Operational by the End of January 2023

INS Vikramaditya, India’s first aircraft carrier is going to join the Karwar Naval base by the end of January 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address in March the Combined Commanders Conference, where the hulk of battleship will be the center of attention. Sea trials will begin soon along with that for INS Vikrant, its successor leaving an impact in the Indo-Pacific waters. INS Vikramaditya is weaponized with Russian MiG-29K fighters onboard.

As for INS Vikrant, a landing of maritime LCA and test case scenario is also being considered this year. With US F-18 and French Rafale-M, a decision to bring forth 8 trainers and 26 maritime strike fighters for INS Vikrant will also take place. The Indian Navi submitted to the Defence Ministry the trial reports for the two operational aircraft carriers. The Modi government will assess the performance of the battleships and then finalize its call.

Both the carriers will remain on the western coast of India until the huge war machines find a place on a jetty at the eastern seaboard of Vishakhapatnam. But the aircraft carriers may be accommodated on a jetty at Kattupalli Port in north Chennai as the Indian Navy is planning to lease it with another jetty at Campbell Bay of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant will empower Indian national security.

Plans are in motion as the strike forces will go well beyond the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal to India-Pacific and even further. The Indian Ocean could be patrolled by three aircraft carriers of Chinese Navi by 2025, the two war machines will play in defense and deepen cooperation with PLA Navy and other major naval giants in the region.

The Indian Ocean is already being mapped by the PLA strategic surveillance vessels including the five ingress straits and 90-degree ridge to South China for maritime operations in the future. India has also been offered by Beijing naval cooperation for the littoral states surrounding the Indian Ocean. They have a proposal to gift the country off-shore patrol vessels the same that was offered to Seychelles. INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant will help India to secure the eastern seaboard from Africa to the Australian west coast.

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Russian Navy MiG-29K landing on the Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya in the Barent Sea

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RUSSIA: With the only aircraft carrier stopped in reform, MiG-29K embarked fighters were sent to the war in Ukraine

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 23/01/2024 - 08:49in Military, War Zones

The Russian navy embarks its new Mikoyan MiG-29KR fighters aboard its only aircraft carrier. But the elderly - and unreliable - Admiral Kuznetsov has been under renovation since 2017. So the Russian Navy gave new use to the jets of the embarked squadron.

The 1980 vintage flattop aircraft carrier of 58,000 tons may never return to frontline service, effectively stranding its twin-engine supersonic MiGs.

The Navy may have found another use for some of the approximately 22 MiG-29KR survivors of the 24 that the fleet acquired from 2013: according to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies, it unfolded them to Crimea. From there, they supposedly hunt Ukrainian navy boats.

The new MiGs, which have multifunctional capability with modern air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, were left out of the first 18 months of Russia's 23-month broader war against Ukraine. Perhaps already last fall, at least two MiG-29KR belonging to the 100º Independent Ship Fighter Aviation Regiment were flying from the Saky air base in Russia-occupied Crimea.

The medium-weight MiGs allegedly flew alongside Russian navy Sukhoi Su-30SM heavy fighters on patrols in search of Ukrainian navy boats operating in the western Black Sea.

After sinking the frigate Hetman Sahaydachniy, the Ukrainian navy no longer has large armed warships. What it has are many missiles, air and sea drones and small fast boats.

Manned boats carry Ukrainian commands in attacks on Russian-controlled territory. Robotic boats loaded with explosives infiltrate the ports to attack Russian warships.

A supersonic fighter versus a small boat may seem like an unfair fight, but the crews of Ukrainian boats usually carry ground-to-air missiles fired in the shoulder. In August, a Ukrainian crew hit a Russian Sukhoi fighter, apparently damaging it and forcing it to return to the base.

Despite the danger, do not be shocked to see more MiG-29KRs in the sky of Ukraine. Some of the Russian navy's MiG-29KR patrol the Russian Arctic, but most of the force - more than a dozen jets - may be available for wartime operations.

And it's not as if the MiGs need to board Kuznetsov anytime soon. Although the Kremlin optimistically projects that the aircraft carrier may return to the fleet this year, it is possible that the review will extend until 2025.

There is even a remote chance that Kuznetsov will never return to the fleet. The aircraft carrier has very little real combat power - perhaps too little to justify the risk that the crew must accept every time the geriatric ship sails.

The last time Kuznetsov unfolded off the coast of Syria to attack Syrian rebels in 2016, his air wing lost a MiG-29 and a Su-33 due to faulty detention equipment. The fleet leaders decided that Kuznetsov was not safe for flight operations before the planned overhaul and transferred its air wing - including the surviving MiGs - to an air base in Syria.

Source: Forbes

Tags: Military AviationMiG-29Kaircraft carrierWar Zones - Russia/Ukraine

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Why is Tehran buying Sukhoi Su-35 instead of Sukhoi Su-34 or Mikoyan MiG-29K ?

The Su-35 has better design specs than the Su-34. They don't buy the MiG-29K because it's a carrier aircraft and the Iranian navy doesn't have a carrier; there's no reason for Iran not to pick a land-based aircraft.

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In-Depth Review of the MiG-29K Naval Fighter for Russia and India

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The Dynamic Duo: Rafale Marine and MiG-29K - Unveiling the Power of Naval Aviation

Introduction:

Naval aviation stands at the forefront of maritime defense, offering unparalleled capabilities in protecting maritime interests, projecting power, and ensuring maritime superiority. At the heart of this formidable force lie two of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world: the Rafale Marine and the MiG-29K. Paired with cutting-edge anti-ship missiles, these aircraft form a potent combination capable of dominating the seas and skies. This article delves into the capabilities, roles, and significance of these aircraft in naval and aviation operations.

Rafale Marine: The French Jewel of Naval Aviation

The Rafale Marine, a variant of the Dassault Rafale multirole fighter, stands as a testament to French ingenuity and aerospace excellence. Designed to operate from aircraft carriers, the Rafale Marine boasts a plethora of features tailored for maritime operations. Equipped with a robust airframe, advanced avionics, and powerful engines, it excels in a wide range of missions, from air superiority to ground attack and reconnaissance.

Key Features and Capabilities:

Carrier Compatibility: The Rafale Marine's strengthened landing gear and arrestor hook enable it to take off and land on aircraft carriers with precision, ensuring seamless integration into naval fleets.

Multirole Versatility: With its ability to carry a diverse array of weapons, including air-to-air, air-to-ground, and anti-ship missiles, the Rafale Marine is a true multirole platform capable of adapting to evolving operational requirements.

Advanced Avionics: Equipped with state-of-the-art radar systems, electronic warfare suites, and sensor fusion capabilities, the Rafale Marine offers unparalleled situational awareness and target engagement capabilities.

Superior Maneuverability: Agile and nimble, the Rafale Marine excels in both dogfighting and high-speed maneuvers, giving it a decisive edge in aerial combat scenarios.

Role in Naval Operations:

In maritime theaters, the Rafale Marine plays a pivotal role in safeguarding naval assets, controlling the seas, and projecting power ashore. Its ability to conduct anti-ship operations with precision-guided munitions, such as the Exocet and the Scalp Naval, ensures maritime superiority by neutralizing hostile naval threats effectively.

MiG-29K: Russia's Naval Air Power

The MiG-29K, developed by Mikoyan Design Bureau, represents Russia's foray into carrier-based aviation. As the naval variant of the renowned MiG-29, it combines the proven capabilities of its predecessor with enhancements tailored for maritime operations. Designed to operate from aircraft carriers such as the Admiral Kuznetsov and the INS Vikramaditya, the MiG-29K embodies Russian engineering prowess and naval aviation expertise.

Key Features and Capabilities:

Carrier Compatibility: Engineered for catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested recovery, the MiG-29K's robust airframe and landing gear enable it to operate seamlessly from aircraft carriers, extending the reach of naval air power.

High Performance: Powered by twin afterburning turbofan engines, the MiG-29K delivers exceptional speed, altitude, and agility, making it a formidable adversary in both air-to-air combat and strike missions.

Advanced Weapons Suite: Armed with a wide range of air-to-air, air-to-ground, and anti-ship missiles, including the Kh-35 and the Kh-31, the MiG-29K packs a lethal punch capable of engaging diverse targets with precision.

Enhanced Survivability: Incorporating modern electronic warfare systems, countermeasures, and hardened structures, the MiG-29K is designed to withstand the rigors of naval operations while maintaining mission effectiveness.

Role in Naval Operations:

The MiG-29K serves as a critical asset in naval aviation, providing air superiority, fleet defense, and precision strike capabilities in maritime environments. Whether conducting combat air patrols, intercepting hostile aircraft, or delivering precision strikes against surface targets, the MiG-29K plays a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of naval engagements.

Anti-Ship Missiles: The Tip of the Spear

In modern naval warfare, the effectiveness of carrier-based aircraft is amplified by the lethality of anti-ship missiles. These precision-guided munitions serve as the primary means of engaging hostile surface vessels, denying enemy freedom of movement, and projecting power across vast maritime domains. From subsonic cruise missiles to supersonic anti-ship missiles, the arsenal of naval aviation encompasses a diverse array of weapons designed to neutralize maritime threats with precision and efficiency.

Key Types of Anti-Ship Missiles:

Subsonic Cruise Missiles: Exemplified by the French Exocet and the Russian Kh-35, subsonic cruise missiles offer long-range precision strike capabilities against surface targets, utilizing low-altitude flight profiles to evade enemy defenses.

Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles: Represented by the BrahMos and the Kh-31, supersonic anti-ship missiles combine high speed with advanced guidance systems to deliver devastating blows to enemy naval assets, overwhelming their defenses with sheer kinetic energy.

Stealthy Standoff Weapons: Emerging technologies, such as hypersonic glide vehicles and stealthy standoff missiles, are reshaping the future of anti-ship warfare, offering unprecedented speed, range, and evasiveness against sophisticated adversary air defenses.

Significance in Naval Warfare:

The integration of anti-ship missiles with carrier-based aircraft enhances the lethality and reach of naval aviation, enabling strike packages to engage enemy surface vessels with precision from standoff ranges. By leveraging advanced targeting systems, satellite navigation, and real-time intelligence, naval aviators can effectively neutralize maritime threats while minimizing exposure to hostile defenses, thereby maintaining the strategic initiative in naval warfare.

In the dynamic theater of naval operations, the synergy between advanced aircraft such as the Rafale Marine and the MiG-29K, coupled with potent anti-ship missiles, forms the cornerstone of maritime power projection and deterrence. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, operational versatility, and tactical ingenuity, naval aviation continues to evolve as a decisive force multiplier, ensuring maritime superiority and safeguarding global security in an increasingly contested maritime environment.

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Exploring Indian Naval Power: Vikramaditya INS and INS Karanj

India’s maritime capabilities and naval strength are vital components of its national defense strategy. Two significant assets of the Indian Navy, Vikramaditya INS and INS Karanj, showcase the country’s commitment to maritime security, defense preparedness, and technological advancements. In this informative blog, we will delve into the history, features, and contributions of these naval vessels, highlighting their roles in safeguarding India’s maritime interests.

Vikramaditya INS: A Symbol of Naval Power

Vikramaditya INS, formerly known as Admiral Gorshkov, is a formidable aircraft carrier that underwent extensive modernization and refurbishment to join the Indian Navy’s fleet. Originally built by the Soviet Union, the carrier was commissioned in 1987 and served with the Soviet Navy and later the Russian Navy before being acquired by India.

The transformation of Vikramaditya INS into a state-of-the-art aircraft carrier involved significant upgrades and enhancements. The carrier’s flight deck was modified and expanded to accommodate various aircraft, including MiG-29K fighters, Kamov helicopters, and airborne early warning aircraft. Advanced aviation systems, arrestor gear, and catapult systems were installed to support carrier-based operations.

With a displacement of over 45,000 tons and a length of 284 meters, Vikramaditya INS is one of the largest and most powerful warships in the Indian Navy’s inventory. Its strategic capabilities extend beyond conventional warfare to include power projection, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and maritime security operations.

Vikramaditya INS plays a crucial role in India’s maritime defense posture, enhancing the country’s reach and presence in the Indian Ocean region. Its ability to deploy and sustain a mix of aircraft for various missions, including air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and reconnaissance, strengthens India’s deterrence capabilities and maritime dominance.

INS Karanj: Advancing Submarine Warfare

In contrast to the aircraft carrier prowess of Vikramaditya INS, INS Karanj represents India’s proficiency in submarine warfare and underwater capabilities. INS Karanj is a diesel-electric submarine of the Kalvari class, a variant of the French Scorpene-class submarines, designed and built in collaboration with Naval Group (formerly DCNS).

Commissioned in 2018, INS Karanj embodies cutting-edge submarine technology, stealth features, and advanced weapon systems. Its design optimizes acoustic signature reduction, making it less detectable by enemy sensors and enhancing its effectiveness in covert operations and anti-submarine warfare scenarios.

The submarine’s propulsion system, equipped with silent-running capabilities, allows for extended underwater endurance and stealthy maneuvering. INS Karanj is armed with torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, and mines, providing a potent offensive and defensive capability against surface vessels and submarines.

INS Karanj operates as part of India’s submarine fleet, which plays a critical role in strategic deterrence, intelligence gathering, maritime surveillance, and safeguarding vital sea lanes of communication. Its deployment enhances India’s maritime domain awareness and operational flexibility in both peacetime and conflict situations.

The submarine’s participation in naval exercises, patrols, and surveillance missions contributes to maritime security, anti-piracy efforts, and protection of India’s maritime interests. INS Karanj’s integration with other naval assets, including surface ships, aircraft, and maritime reconnaissance assets, enhances the Navy’s operational effectiveness and comprehensive maritime defense strategy.

Advancements in Indian Naval Capabilities

The inclusion of Vikramaditya INS and INS Karanj in India’s naval arsenal reflects the country’s commitment to modernizing its maritime forces, enhancing operational readiness, and strengthening national security. These assets, along with other naval platforms, form a cohesive and versatile maritime force capable of addressing a wide range of challenges and contingencies.

India’s naval modernization efforts encompass a spectrum of capabilities, including aircraft carriers, submarines, surface combatants, maritime patrol aircraft, and amphibious warfare vessels. Investments in indigenous shipbuilding, technology development, and international collaborations have propelled India’s naval capabilities to new heights.

The Indian Navy’s focus on blue-water operations, expeditionary capabilities, and strategic partnerships with friendly nations underscores its role as a stabilizing force in the Indian Ocean region and beyond. Vikramaditya INS and INS Karanj represent the culmination of years of planning, investment, and dedication to safeguarding India’s maritime interests and ensuring maritime security in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

Conclusion: Safeguarding Maritime Sovereignty

Vikramaditya INS and INS Karanj symbolize India’s maritime prowess, technological advancements, and strategic foresight in naval operations. As integral components of the Indian Navy’s fleet, these assets contribute to maritime security, defense preparedness, and regional stability.

The capabilities exhibited by Vikramaditya INS as an aircraft carrier and INS Karanj as a submarine demonstrate India’s multi-dimensional approach to maritime defense, encompassing power projection, deterrence, surveillance, and response capabilities. The synergy between these platforms, coupled with ongoing modernization initiatives, positions India as a key maritime player in the global arena.

As India continues to invest in naval capabilities, research and development, and international cooperation, its ability to safeguard maritime sovereignty, protect vital sea lanes, and respond effectively to emerging threats will be further strengthened. Vikramaditya INS and INS Karanj serve as tangible manifestations of India’s commitment to securing its maritime interests and contributing to a secure and stable maritime domain.

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MiG-29K (iz.9.41) Navy version.

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Happy Ending (2) Masterlist

part one

All The Mistakes I've Made (ao3) - mukeofficial michael/luke E, 33k

Summary: After spending over a week separated from Michael when he lost his passport in the States, Luke was relieved to finally be reunited with him. But after spending some more time with his best friend, Luke realizes his feelings for Michael are a lot stronger than he ever intended.

Always In Spring (ao3) - loveliketheweather luke/calum, background michael/ashton M, 17k

Summary: Luke and Calum’s friendship has gone through many highs and lows, and it’s so full of parallels and full-circle moments that it’s almost like the universe is set to make sure they grow, love and stay together.

Butterfly (ao3) - merlypops luke/ashton, michael/calum M, 29k

Summary: Luke is depressed and Ashton makes him feel loved (and maybe Luke returns the favour too). Also Malum. Yes.

can't find the sound under my tongue (ao3) - lifewasradical luke/ashton M, 13k

Summary: One year, nine months, eighteen days. Luke and Ashton have been attached at the hip for one year, nine months, and eighteen days. Six hundred, fifty six days. Almost twenty two months. One could argue that no, it’s actually been months and years longer than that; but officially, their time together is bound by a date, one solid time where they said yeah, this is it. Despite being this far into a relationship, one punctuated by extended time on the road, living so intertwined, they still don’t live together.

Or, Ashton refuses to move in with Luke. Alternately, a fic inspired by black butterflies and deja vu

Don't Blink (ao3) - paperstorm michael/luke E, 20k

Summary: Suddenly Luke’s skin is itchy underneath and his clothes don’t feel right. He’s sweaty and uncomfortable with how good it feels having Michael pressed up against him. It isn’t supposed to feel like this. Luke doesn’t know why he never realized that until just now. This thing they do, where they’re always in each other’s space, always touching, always wrapped around each other – it’s how Luke should be with a girl. Not his best friend.

Fast Car (ao3) - Migs ot4 E, 17k

Summary: Michael and Ashton have been married for a year when their sex life got in a way of their life long relationship. When Calum leaves for Europe they need to find someone else to fill in his place in their bed.

Goodnight Kisses? (ao3) - heart_is_gonna_flatline luke/calum N/R, 8k

Summary: Calum is invited to spend the weekend at Michael's house, and maybe his feelings for Luke get a bit out of hand.

How many omegas can you fit into 5 seconds? (ao3) - Little_Marquise michael/luke, calum/ashton, luke/calum M, 573k

Summary: Luke has, as the only beta in a band, always felt a bit left out. While Michael and Ashton are fighting over who will win Calums heart, Luke feels like a piece of him is missing. The delayed piece of him finally catches up with his hectic lifestyle, when he presents as an omega during their Youngblood tour and everything goes absolutely crazy. Muke and Cashton

John Dough - @daydadahlias (cornflowerblue (daydadahlias)) luke/calum/ashton E, 15k

Summary:The one where Luke is an erotica writer pining after Calum the mailman but, also, the small-town baker is pretty hot too.

Jumping before the Gunshot has Gone Off (ao3) - tigerlily_sunshine michael/luke, calum/ashton, luke/louis E, 128k

Summary: (In which Michael’s hated Luke since they met, and Luke’s hated him back—except, somehow, they can’t stop having sex with one another. To make matters worse, Luke is dumb enough to go and fall in love with the man who hates him.)

Maelstrom (ao3) - merlypops luke/ashton, michael/calum, mali/harry E, 225k

Summary: Ashton is struggling, Luke is hiding, and Michael and Calum just want to make things work. (And maybe Ashton and Luke fall in love too. Maybe.)

Rejects (ao3) - realmsoffreedom calum/ashton, michael/luke M, 79k

Summary: They try to save me, but I'm too far gone. And they called me crazy, so I played along. And you wanna change me, but I'm on my own...

Ashton, Michael, Calum, and Luke are the rejects of their school- outcasts, the victims of relentless torture and bullying. Damaged- unable to function normally, none of them have any hope for the future- in fact, all four of them regard their future as being six feet under, no longer living. But- relationships form, hearts break, and the mess that they're living only spirals further out of control, as everything gets significantly worse. Worse enough- that one of them could end up taking his own life.

Room Service - @daydadahlias (cornflowerblue (daydadahlias)) michael/luke, calum/ashton, luke/omc E, 27k

Summary: the one where Michael is a room attendant at a hotel and Luke is a hooker that frequents it.

Tempest (ao3) - merlypops michael/calum, luke/ashton E, 314k

Summary: Calum’s best friends are falling apart, Mali is gone, and Calum just wants to be perfect.

that’s why you like it (ao3) - merlypops michael/calum, bryana/ashton E, 69k

Summary: Calum starts doing workouts in the garden over the summer and Michael spends the whole time with his hand down his pants (until Calum takes matters into his own hands).

the light in your eyes (ao3) - cashcakeplz michael/calum, michael/luke, luke/ashton N/R, 137k

Summary: Or the one where Calum is beautiful and beaten, Michael is in love with his best friend, Luke is lost, and Ashton just wants everyone to be happy.

You Are The Moon That Breaks The Night (ao3) - thesoulsailor calum/ashton, michael/luke E, 120k

Summary: a drunk walk home is destined to change Ashton's life forever.

your string of lights is still bright to me (ao3) - merlypops michael/calum, bryana/ashton, luke/omc E, 81k

Summary: Michael is struggling to be the father his daughters need. Until he meets Calum again.