RT @USN_Submariner: In late May of 1968, USS Essex (CVS-9) was operating in the Norwegian Sea with Anti-Submarine Air Group 60 (CVSG-60) when they were buzzed by Russian bombers, ending with one crashing into the sea. #USNavy #CVSG60 #VS39 #VS34 #HS9 #VAW121 https://t.co/PWumRYpDL5 Capt_Navy
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In late May of 1968, USS Essex (CVS-9) was operating in the Norwegian Sea with Anti-Submarine Air Group 60 (CVSG-60) when they were buzzed by Russian bombers, ending with one crashing into the sea. #USNavy #CVSG60 #VS39 #VS34 #HS9 #VAW121
From 🇷🇺Russia with love! 🙂Happy 246th Birthday to your 🇺🇸US Navy! https://t.co/TmOU5RFo2q Capt_Navy
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Happy 246th Birthday to our US Navy! #USNavy #US NavyBirthday2021
RT @USN_Submariner: #USNavy submarine launched nuclear missiles Regulus➡️Polaris A1➡️Polaris A2➡️Polaris A3➡️Poseidon C3➡️Trident I C4➡️Trident II D5 #SilentService #Boomers https://t.co/ZDf7miLdXF Capt_Navy
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#USNavy submarine launched nuclear missiles Regulus➡️Polaris A1➡️Polaris A2➡️Polaris A3➡️Poseidon C3➡️Trident I C4➡️Trident II D5 #SilentService #Boomers
RT @CovertShores: BREAKING: We found ANOTHER #USNavy aircraft carrier in the #Chinese desert. There is no serious doubt that these targets represent specifically US Navy vessels (despite what some might say) (Breaking for me, sorry for the delay I was asleep) https://t.co/DHiSJq26jZ Capt_Navy
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Second U.S. Aircraft Carrier Missile Target Spotted in Chinese Desert - USNI News
A second suspected missile target in the shape of a U.S. aircraft carrier has been spotted in a rural Chinese desert, according to satellite photos obtained by USNI News. The site consists of a single aircraft carrier target, miles from the nearest town in…
RT @USN_Submariner: Here's what Barbero would have looked like firing one of those Regulus 1 missiles. Barbero was a converted Balao-class. This was converted Gato-class USS Tunny (SSG-282) launching a Regulus I nuclear cruise missile in 1953. #SubSunday #SilentService https://t.co/YUVFTxdAxX https://t.co/Za0InCipRE Capt_Navy
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In 1953, the #USNavy converted an old Gato-class boat to carry Regulus I nuclear cruise missiles. This is the first test launch from that submarine, USS Tunny (SSG-282), to prove the concept of using submarines for nuclear deterrence. #SubSunday #SilentService
RT @AegeanHawk: #USNavy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer DDG-96 USS Bainbridge in #Aegean Sea. Very possible is monitoring #Russian warships as they sailing from #Tartus towards #BlackSea https://t.co/eDPGwMT2ED Capt_Navy
RT @CovertShores: New guide to #Russian “aircraft carrier killers” -> https://t.co/fpDlA3fxtL - the weapon platforms intended to sink #USNavy and NATO aircraft carriers. Particularly relevant now that two SLAVA cruiser groups in Mediterranean vs 3 NATO carriers https://t.co/nWwPtxSh2h Capt_Navy
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New guide to #Russian “aircraft carrier killers” -> hisutton.com/Russian-Anti-A… - the weapon platforms intended to sink #USNavy and NATO aircraft carriers. Particularly relevant now that two SLAVA cruiser groups in Mediterranean vs 3 NATO carriers
RT @CovertShores: Relevant re alleged #Russia / #USNavy Virginia-class submarine incident in Northern Pacific. DALOY Class destroyer seen in Sentinel 2 imagery, Feb 12 01:04:23 UTC. Note that US navy disputes Russian claims https://t.co/UGwt821zPx Capt_Navy
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Relevant re alleged #Russia / #USNavy Virginia-class submarine incident in Northern Pacific. DALOY Class destroyer seen in Sentinel 2 imagery, Feb 12 01:04:23 UTC. Note that US navy disputes Russian claims
RT @CovertShores: **UPDATE** #Russian Navy UDALOY Class destroyer seen shadowing a #USNavy aircraft carrier in Mediterrean today The increased Russian Navy force in Med can be seen as the outer defense for the Ukraine invasion. Russia had planned to send him to Black Sea but Turkey closed access https://t.co/lKZddDzwBc Capt_Navy
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**UPDATE** #Russian Navy UDALOY Class destroyer seen shadowing a #USNavy aircraft carrier in Mediterrean today The increased Russian Navy force in Med can be seen as the outer defense for the Ukraine invasion. Russia had planned to send him to Black Sea but…
RT @Saturnax1: #SubFriday #Submarines #USNavy Ohio class USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) & submarine support vessel HOS Black Powder, since 2015 classified as USNS Black Powder (T-AGSE-1). https://t.co/EAyO7F96S9 Capt_Navy
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#SubFriday #Submarines #USNavy Ohio class USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) & submarine support vessel HOS Black Powder, since 2015 classified as USNS Black Powder (T-AGSE-1).
RT @WarshipsIFR: If out & about today, plus visit a newsagent, such as @WHSmith or other, worth browsing magazine shelves to find our new edition, inside which you will find a leaflet on the forthcoming 'Guide to the US Navy 2023'. Details also here https://t.co/v1dHXb9dIx #warships #USNavy https://t.co/ofHz8FGccT Capt_Navy
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Guide to the US Navy 2023 - TANDY Media
The second edition looks at where America’s foremost military organisation stands today and assesses its future direction.
RT @Saturnax1: #SubSunday #Submarines #USNavy #RoyalNavy #SilentService USS America (CV-66) with an F-14 about to land seen through the periscope of Royal Navy's Trafalgar class HMS Trafalgar (S-107) H/T to @TheSubHunter1 for this amazing picture! https://t.co/GpB1cBivM0 Capt_Navy
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#SubSunday #Submarines #USNavy #RoyalNavy #SilentService USS America (CV-66) with an F-14 about to land seen through the periscope of Royal Navy's Trafalgar class HMS Trafalgar (S-107)
H/T to @TheSubHunter1 for this amazing picture!
H/T to @TheSubHunter1 for this amazing picture!
RT @Saturnax1: #SubSunday #Submarines #USNavy #Weapons Periscope view of UGM-109E TLAM SLCM launch from Virginia Block III class USS John Warner (SSN-785), somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea, 14/04/18, at Syrian targets near Damascus & Homs. https://t.co/lSWCJk8z9i Capt_Navy
RT @Gibdan1: US NStrogavy Ohio Class SSBN in Gibraltar this morning #shipsinpics #shipping #submarine @air_intel @CovertShores @arleighburke511 @NavyLookout @The_Lookout_N #USNavy https://t.co/4wzDpQBhS5 Capt_Navy
RT @justinf0graphic: ORBAT USMC Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with its attached Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). Based on the 2016 MEU and ARG overview. A 🧵 #USMC #Marines #MarineCorps #Navy #USNavy #Military https://t.co/LVkxGVfk22 Capt_Navy
RT @USN_Submariner: Tennessee's 6th Trident II launch had an audience. 🔱#TridentTuesday🚀 Spy Games 🕵️ ★ December 15, 1989 - Soviet intelligence collector SSV-169 observing #ColdWar https://t.co/3j0Vpw9mR4 https://t.co/0KXfH3rZQ6 Capt_Navy
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USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) was launched at EB #OTD in 1986. "𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘐𝘵𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵" 🇺🇸
★ First SSBN to launch a Trident II (D5) SLBM (1989)
★ First SSBN deployed with low-yield (5 kiloton) W76-2 warheads (2019)
🔱#TridentTuesday🚀
#USNavy #SUBGRU10 #SUBRON16
★ First SSBN to launch a Trident II (D5) SLBM (1989)
★ First SSBN deployed with low-yield (5 kiloton) W76-2 warheads (2019)
🔱#TridentTuesday🚀
#USNavy #SUBGRU10 #SUBRON16
RT @Saturnax1: #Submarines #USNavy #ColdWar Spring of 1982, in the vicinity of Kings Bay. Two Soviet Project 861/Moma-class AGIs following very closely unidentified US Navy's James Madison-class SSBN. AGI "Ekvator" (418) is in the background. Photo was taken from AGI "Seliger" (SSV-514). https://t.co/JjEd5qvB1l Capt_Navy
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Spring of 1982, in the vicinity of Kings Bay. Two Soviet Project 861/Moma-class AGIs following very closely unidentified US Navy's James Madison-class SSBN.
AGI "Ekvator" (418) is in the background. Photo was taken from AGI…
Spring of 1982, in the vicinity of Kings Bay. Two Soviet Project 861/Moma-class AGIs following very closely unidentified US Navy's James Madison-class SSBN.
AGI "Ekvator" (418) is in the background. Photo was taken from AGI…
RT @CovertShores: ***BREAKING*** Germany building worlds largest submarine drone (UUV). Similar length to #USNavy Orca XLUUV but twice the width. Note the offset sail https://t.co/GSsGwIvpOb Capt_Navy
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World's Largest Submarine Drone Being Built In Germany - Naval News
As the last Typhoon class submarine is retired, another underwater giant is starting construction. The German MUM (Modifiable Underwater Mothership) will be the largest autonomous underwater vehicle in the world.
RT @CovertShores: ***BREAKING*** First image of #Chinese extra-large submarine drone (XLUUV). Similar in size to #USNavy Orca, this design. Has torpedo tubes and, it appears, flank array sonar. Implies anti-submarine role (!!!) https://t.co/ARLOdYgNxN Capt_Navy
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China Reveals New Heavily Armed Extra-Large Uncrewed Submarine - Naval News
New evidence points to China's XLUUV (extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles) being armed with torpedoes. This is a significant leap in this space and, together with a large-scale development program, may be out-pacing the West.
RT @USN_Submariner: Salmon boats held their own during WWII, all 6 survived. Salmon-class USS Stingray (SS-186) holds the record for the most war patrols of any #USNavy submarine at 16. Here's Stingray demonstrating how quickly she could surface & fire the deck gun! https://t.co/7DRtrB2vM5 https://t.co/QgkE7p79EG Capt_Navy
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USS Stingray (SS-186) holds the record for the most war patrols of any #USNavy submarine at 16.
Here is Stingray conducting an impressive drill with sister Salmon-class boat USS Sturgeon (SS-187). Under a minute to surface and fire the deck gun! #SilentService
Here is Stingray conducting an impressive drill with sister Salmon-class boat USS Sturgeon (SS-187). Under a minute to surface and fire the deck gun! #SilentService