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Virginia Class Seabed Espionage Submarine Is In Development
Seabed warfare was as soon as an obscure matter primarily reserved for nationwide safety circles, espionage thrillers, and web sites just like the one you’re studying. In recent times, it has exploded into the worldwide consciousness. This has been spurred primarily by Russia’s clear designs on having the ability to wreak havoc on crucial undersea infrastructure. China can also be lively within the space, as nicely. Now, the occasions surrounding the Nordstream 2 pipeline have made this realm of warfare a family dialog.
International actors are usually not alone on the subject of seabed warfare capabilities. The US additionally has talents on this shadowy area and it seems like it’s now working to develop these by way of a personalized model of the Virginia class nuclear quick assault submarine.
The Block IV Virginia class USS New Jersey seen almost accomplished previous to launch. (HII)
The fact is that seabed warfare goes far past slicing or tapping into crucial fiber optic communications cables and destroying pipelines. It additionally consists of different types of espionage.
Rendering exhibiting Russia’s Losharik-type mini nuclear submarine doing work on the ocean flooring. (NORTHCOM)
Right now, the U.S. already has one submarine that was purpose-built for most of these duties, the extremely modified Seawolf class USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), which you’ll be able to learn extra about right here and right here. This boat, which is markedly longer than the 2 different Seawolf class submarines, is amongst America’s most prized weapons and is understood to have achieved crucial however extremely categorized operations in its now almost 20-year-long profession.
USS Jimmy Carter with its elongated hull previous to launch. (U.S. Navy courtesy Common Dynamics Electrical Boat)
Now there seems to be a brand new seabed warfare super-sub within the works within the type of the aforementioned one-off Virginia class variant.
In a slide (seen at 22:00 within the video beneath) from a presentation given to the Connecticut Enterprise and Trade Alliance’s “Financial Summit + Outlook” by Electrical Boat president Kevin Graney on Jan. 21, 2022, we see a rendering of a brand new Virginia class variant. Within the presentation, he particulars the longer term evolution of the Virginia class SSN and clearly states {that a} one-of-a-kind seabed warfare succesful sub-type is being developed.
Graney says: “We’re growing within the third image a seabed warfare variant and this ship is designed to work together with the ocean flooring. And this design we’ll repurpose a few of these missile tubes that I discuss with within the VPM [Virginia Payload Module] design to carry out these missions.”
This makes nice sense because the Jimmy Carter needed to be deeply modified with a 100-foot hull plug to create a 2,500-ton displacement center part, which types its ‘multi-mission platform’ (MMP). It is a extremely adaptable space able to deploying remotely operated autos (ROVs) and different specialised gear. It additionally contains a reconfigurable command and management room, in addition to storage areas and different particular missionized gear.
The Virginia Payload Module, which might be a part of upcoming Block V Virginia class boats, contains a comparable hull plug that stretches 84 toes that might be tailored to the seabed warfare position as an alternative of hauling round cruise, hypersonic, and different missiles. There must be many different modifications, as nicely, particularly contemplating that the boat may have to have the ability to adapt to new applied sciences for many years to come back. Maneuvering thrusters and seabed touchdown talents would additionally seemingly be a part of the mortification.
What is not clear is that if this new boat could be constructed to interchange the Jimmy Carter or if it will increase it, a minimum of for some time frame. The Jimmy Carter is the youngest of the three Seawolf class boats and nonetheless has loads of service life left, however it’s positively middle-aged when it comes to nuclear submarine lifespans.
The Navy’s newest price range request for the 2024 Fiscal Yr, launched final month, clearly outlines that funding is being requested for this distinctive variant. It additionally offers info on what its tailored mission part might be referred to as:
“FY 2024 funds two VIRGINIA Class Submarines (VCS) in numerous configurations; one is the Modified VIRGINIA Class Subsea and Seabed Warfare (Mod VA SSW) and the second is Virginia Payload Module (VPM); funding additionally supplies Advance Procurement (AP) for future SSNs and EOQ [economic order quantities] funds for a future multi-year procurement.”
So it seems just like the modification for this subclass known as Virginia Subsea and Seabed Warfare or Mod VA SSW.
It is not clear precisely how lengthy it will take to completely develop and deploy this new Virginia sub-class, however the Navy expects to take supply of the primary Block V boat in 2028. So, one would assume it could be doable by finish of the last decade or early within the 2030s, relying on how far alongside the idea is already, for the modified Block V sub-type to reach. If it have been to enter service in 2030, the USS Jimmy Carter could be 25 years previous at the moment.
USS Jimmy Carter underway. (USN)
The Navy’s Los Angeles class assault submarines usually served for round 30 years, with some going longer, only for comparability. The Seawolf class was designed for a minimum of 30 years of service and USS Connecticut, the second boat within the class that was put into service in 1998, is being rebuilt at nice price, an operation that may take years, after a collision with a seamount within the Fall of 2021. This simply offers an thought of how beneficial these three boats are, at the same time as they enter the again half of their careers, in addition to how they’re more likely to stay in service for a while.
It would not be all that stunning if the Navy finally ends up ordering an extra boat of this distinctive configuration as seabed warfare turns into a rising side of the undersea battlespace. Placing a good better premium on spying capabilities throughout submarine fleets is already one thing of a development.
Virginia class USS Mississippi underway. (USN)
Constructing multiple of those particular boats would make much more sense in the event that they nonetheless retain their core spy and undersea and floor assault capabilities, a minimum of to a point, because the Jimmy Carter does.
Regardless, it seems just like the fabled USS Jimmy Carter is ready to get a companion and presumably a alternative within the not-too-distant future.
Writer’s word: An enormous due to @lfx160219 for bringing the video to our consideration.
The final game of the 2024 regular season is here. West Virginia will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock this afternoon, looking for win No. 7. Can they get it? Here are our predictions for the game.
West Virginia’s pass defense is going to be tested today, with Behren Morton slinging it all over the place. Morton puts up big numbers, but a lot of his passes come out of the quick game with some shots mixed in. Tech plays at a very high-tempo and West Virginia has struggled against offenses that have turned it up a notch this season, most notably Pitt.
While Texas Tech’s pass defense is even worse than West Virginia’s, it doesn’t necessarily mean the Mountaineers will have their way through the air. Without Traylon Ray and Jaden Bray, WVU will be a little shorthanded at receiver, and unit as a whole has struggled to win versus man coverage all season long.
West Virginia can’t afford to let Texas Tech dictate the tempo and flow of this game. If they try to play to Tech’s speed, they’ll get boatraced. They have to do everything they can to hold onto the football and milk the clock to limit possessions.
WVU hangs in, but Texas Tech comes out victorious.
Prediction record: 7-4.
Texas Tech is looking to secure its first eight-win regular season since 2009 on Saturday. The Red Raiders started the season 5-1 but have since dropped three of their last five games, although they did go into Ames and knock off an, a then, 11th-ranked Iowa State team.
West Virginia has seen more lows than highs this season, considering the expectations in and surrounding the program. However, the Mountaineers are determined to close out the regular season with a win.
Texas Tech has been really good in Lubbock at regular season finales and are 10-2, including an eight-game winning streak in those games. Meanwhile, West Virginia head coach Neal Brown is 4-0 during Thanksgiving week, which generally falls on the regular season finale, but during the COVID season, the Mountaineers eventually wrapped up the regular season in Ames on December 5th. However, there was a scheduled game against Oklahoma on Dec. 12 in Morgantown, but the game was canceled. So, lets stick with the Thanksgiving week stat.
Neal Brown captured his first win against Texas Tech in Morgantown last year after dropping the first four meetings.
The Red Raiders will be motivated for redemption on the toughness of running back Thaj Brooks. The senior has rushed for over 100 yards in all 10 of his appearances this season, tallying 1,317 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Junior quarterback Behren Morton has been solid for Texas Tech this season, throwing for 2,976 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Despite all their offensive success, the defense, like West Virginia’s, has been their downfall. It’s hard to believe there’s been worse defense than the Mountaineers, but the Red Raiders are in contention with Oklahoma State to take the title of “Big 12’s Worst Defense”.
In what I believed to be a ‘toss up’ game from the beginning of the season holds true today. I don’t like the stats against WVU in this one with Tech’s home success and recent series history, but like last week, I’m going with the intangible Garrett Greene.
The Mountaineers did not necessarily need heroics in last week’s win against UCF, but they will more than likely need some big plays down the stretch to steal the victory and I don’t believe will allow it to happen.
Garrett Greene has a big fourth quarter while running backs CJ Donalson and Jahiem White pound the rock in the running game and steal a victory in Lubbock 37-34.
Prediction record: 7-4.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia National Guard (VNG) soldiers returned home from deployment in Poland on Wednesday — just in time to spend Thanksgiving with their families.
The soldiers were assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group and reunited with family, friends and VNG senior leaders on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
These reunions came after the soldiers had been serving on federal active duty since March of this year.
The 529th was based at Forward Operating Site in Karliki, Poland and was responsible for supply missions, logistics and maintenance. They also serve as a headquarters element for Task Force Cavalier, which oversees operations and training for over 550 soldiers from 4 different subordinate units from active-duty Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
Among the people there to greet the returning soldiers and thank them for their service was Major General James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia and Brig. Gen. Todd H. Hubbard — the VNG Director of the Joint Staff.
“You showed tremendous resiliency,” said Lt. Col. Carlos Maldonado, commander of TF Cavalier at the TOA. “You overcame and absolutely crushed the mission. Through it all, Cavalier you persevered.”
To learn more about what their deployment entailed, click here.
Continue scrolling to see photos of the soldiers returning home to their families:
It’s the final day of the Battle 4 Atlantis and the West Virginia Mountaineers are hoping to leave the Bahamas with a third-place finish in the event. Winning the whole thing would have been extremely impressive considering the field, but Darian DeVries’ squad has already notched a key resume-building win over Gonzaga and can do so again today against No. 24 Arizona.
Here are my picks for today’s game. Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
1 Star – Not very confident
2 Star – A little confident
3 Star – Fairly confident
4 Star – Very confident
5 Star – Should be a lock to happen
3-star play on Arizona (-6.5): This is a really tough matchup for the Mountaineers playing its third game in three days. When these two meet later in the year, I believe WVU will put together a much stronger showing and potentially even win the game. Not there, though.
The Wildcats have a nine-man rotation, which occasionally will be a ten-man. WVU’s key players have logged a ton of minutes over the last two days, with both games going to overtime. As evidenced in yesterday’s game, if the Mountaineers face serious foul trouble, it impacts them more than most teams due to a lack of depth. Amani Hansberry should be able to produce a third straight big game, but if he starts picking up fouls left and right, WVU will be in trouble. Arizona’s guard-heavy lineup will attack and finish around the rim with ease.
I’ve got the Wildcats pulling away with a strong second half.
1-star play on the under: Arizona is a high-scoring team that likes to push the tempo. They’ve averaged 67 field goal attempts in this tournament, whereas WVU has attempted 59 and 63 in games that went to overtime. For West Virginia to win, they’re going to have to slow things down when they have the ball, much like they did in the opening-round game against Gonzaga.
I mentioned fatigue setting in as a possibility in the WVU-Louisville game yesterday, and although Darian DeVries isn’t using that as an excuse, you can tell it played a factor for both teams, especially in the first half. Both squads looked sloppy, slow, and disjointed. I seriously doubt WVU and Arizona will have an extra bounce in their step today, playing for the third time in three days and in a game deciding who takes home third place.
ATS: 3-3 (50%)
O/U: 4-2 (66%)
Overall: 7-5 (58%)
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