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Chinese Invasion Fleet Ferries & Locations
Here are some extra photos from this week's YT video. The video will go live later today.
Ticonderoga-class Ship Brief (4K)
Grab some popcorn. It's 3 hours long.The Ticonderoga-class cruiseris a class of guided-missile cruisers in service with the United States Navy, primarily designed for multi-role combat capabilities. These ships are versatile and highly capable platforms, emphasizing air defense, surface warfare, and strike missions. Below is a detailed description of the class:General CharacteristicsRole: Multi-mission guided-missile cruiserDisplacement:Appro...
Borei-class SSBN (4K update)
The Borei-class SSBN(Russian designation: Project 955 Borei, NATO reporting name: Dolgorukiy-class) is a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs)operated by the Russian Navy. These submarines are a key component of Russia's nuclear deterrent, replacing aging Delta IV and Typhoon-class SSBNs. Here’s a detailed overview:General Characteristics:Role:Strategic nuclear deterrence (SSBN).Builders:Sevmash Shipyard, Severodvins...
Maya-class Destroyer (4K update)
The Maya-class warshipsare advanced guided-missile destroyers (DDGs) operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Derived from the Atago-class, the Maya-class represents the latest evolution of Japan's Aegis destroyer program, designed for multi-role operations including anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine, and ballistic missile defense (BMD).General Characteristics:Displacement: Approximately 10,250 tons (full load).Length: ...
Istanbul (I-class) Frigate (4K update)
The I-class frigate, officially known as the Istanbul-class, is a modern multi-role frigate developed for the Turkish Navy under the MILGEM(National Ship) project. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and surface warfare (ASuW), the I-class also provides air defense capabilities and advanced command and control systems.The lead ship, TCG Istanbul (F-515), serves as an advanced derivative of the Ada-class corvettes, featuring improv...
Photos from Russian Med. Flt. YT video
Here are some additional photos about the situation I covered in today's video.
2025 Is Gonna Be Great!
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard returned two submarines to the fleet in 2024 with modernization installs. Here are some photos of the sub getting underway. I spent about 2 of my 20 years working on this river waterfront. Brings back a lot of memories.
Q&A December 2024
President Jimmy Carter passed away.Med. Russian Fleet rebasing to Libya.2025 plans.
Early Look At USV Employment
This lecture is the culmination of months of work by Tayfun and myself. This assembly of information is a framework of how to employ USV drones in modern naval warfare.I am releasing it to the Patron's first, days before YouTube will see this because this is what your funding goes to. Sub Brief hires naval analysts and experts from around the globe to create informative presentations.Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Halifax-class Ship Brief
The Halifax-class frigate is the primary surface combatant of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-aircraft warfare (AAW), and general-purpose operations. Built between 1988 and 1996, these vessels are a cornerstone of Canada’s naval defense and power projection. The Halifax-class combines robust capabilities, modern systems, and mission versatility, making it a key component of Canada's maritime de...
Halifax class Audio Brief
Audio only version of the brief for download and your mobile devices.
IDF Air Strike at Latakia Initial BDA
Credit to Sam Lagrone of USNI for reporting on this first.Hours after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the IDF conducted precision air strikes to destroy weapons that would other wise be captured by the incoming leadership. From the initial photos obtained through MAXAR imaging and Google Earth (older photos for reference), the first attack had limited success at the Port of Latakia, Syria damaging only 2 of 5 OSA II corvettes.
Mogami-class Frigate Ship Brief
The Mogami-class frigates, also known as the 30FFM, are a class of multi-role guided-missile frigates developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Designed for versatility and efficiency, these ships integrate advanced technologies to fulfill diverse operational roles, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), and mine countermeasures (MCM).Key Specifications:Displacement: Approximately 5,500 tons (full ...
Mogami Frigate Audio Brief
The Mogami-class frigates, also known as the 30FFM, are a class of multi-role guided-missile frigates developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Designed for versatility and efficiency, these ships integrate advanced technologies to fulfill diverse operational roles, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), and mine countermeasures (MCM).
Mogmai-class Frigate photos
Japan's new multi-role frigate.Batch I focuses on ASW and Mine warfareBatch II focuses on AAW (future lecture)
Q&A with Aaron November 2024
New SECNAV Phelan (nominee) was a Hedge Fund founder. Constellation class Frigate update.IUSS gets money for new gear.China finds our ocean floor navigation aids and freaks out calling them spy devices. They even took one (put it back).Bad year for fishing, a second Virginia class sub get caught in a net.
Atago-class Ship Brief
The Atago-class destroyersare a class of guided-missile destroyers operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). They are a highly advanced evolution of the earlier Kongo-class destroyers and are optimized for air defense and fleet escort roles.General CharacteristicsDisplacement: Approximately 10,000 tons (full load)Length: 165 metersBeam: 21 metersDraft: 6.2 metersPropulsion:Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) system4 General Electric LM2...
Atago-class Audio Brief
Audio only version of the Atago Ship Brief for you mobile device.
Atago-class Photos
Photos from the Atago-class Japanese Destroyer lecture.
Maya-class Audio Brief
Audio only version of the Maya-class destroyer Ship Brief.
Japan's Maya-class Ship Brief
The Maya-class destroyer is a class of advanced guided-missile destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Developed as an evolution of the Atago-class, these destroyers are equipped with the Aegis combat system and are designed to support multi-layered missile defense, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and advanced surface warfare capabilities.Displacing approximately 10,250 tons when fully loaded, the Maya-class ships are powered b...
November Focuses on Japan's Maritime Self Defense Force
Great news, I have the next Japanese destroyer Ship Brief in hand and will be recording it today. We are beginning with the Maya-class destroyer. These are Aegis based warships that fully integrate into the U.S. Navy data networks. This is a critical capability for today's complex, information based warfare. We are well into the Holiday season now. The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. It jus...
Full Presentation of Lessons Learned Russo-Ukraine War
While writing continues on the Japanese Destroyer briefings, I wanted to offer you a glimpse inside what Tayfun is presenting during his lecture tour. Parts of this brief will be published to YouTube, but you have the entire briefing here.Thank you for your patients as we bring additional writing talent into the production process. We will have more Ship Briefings in November for you.
October Q&A with Aaron
Welcome Mike into the Sub Brief staff. Mike is a naval historian who will be writing Cold War ship and submarine briefings. Tayfun continues in his role as Lead Technical Writer, but is working with other navies to provide training and lectures.Sub Briefs are becoming wildly popular on a global scale. Sub Brief has been recognized for our effective training and demand is growing.Please join or new Discord: https://discord.gg/agr9QJj5Join the new...
Soryu-class Audio Brief
Audio only version for your mobile device.
Soryu-class Sub Brief
The JMSDF Soryu-class submarineis a diesel-electric attack submarine utilized by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Launched in 2009, the Soryu class represents the latest generation of conventional submarines with several advanced features. It displaces approximately 4,200 tons submerged, with a length of 84 meters and a beam of 9.1 meters. The propulsion system is a key feature, combining diesel engines with air-independent propulsi...
Network Centric Warfare
This is the Unclassified briefing our Lead Technical Writer Tayfun Ozbrek offers to navies around the world. This one has already been presented to a South American client. We are working on other briefings like this one. He has already booked the next nation with a new briefing.We will bring you more real world briefings like this one in the future.You are getting the same unclassified briefing as Naval Officer Corps.
Welcome to October 2024!
October is all about the JSDF or Japan Self Defense Force (Navy). We are working on the Atago, Mogamiand Mayadestroyer lectures right now. That will take us through October and November.Tayfun is still on travel. When he returns we will finalize the next Ship Brief and get it to you asap.Also, I decided to open up a Discord channel again under new management (not me basically) Join if you like to just hang out, play games and talk about pretty mu...
Tayfun Briefing Columbian Naval Officers
Columbia invited Tayfun and myself to brief their Naval officer cadre on the lessons learned during the Ukraine war. Focus on drone warfare, electronic warfare and missile defense.



























