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[rhk111sblog]

The Italian Company "Fincantieri SpA" and the Germany Company "ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems" announced recently that they are entering a Strategic Partnership to support the Horizon III Military Modernization Program of the Philippine Navy (PN).

Their Agreement will focus on the supply of U212 Near Future Submarines (NFS). In addition to Submarine Delivery, their Partnership will include Training, Logistics and Doctrinal Assistance from the Italian Navy.

MY NOTES: Although they didn’t say it directly, I think based on their above Statements it is very clear that they offering the Type 212 NFS Submarine to the PN, which planning to acquire one for their Modernization. So this is the Reason for all these recent Activities of the PN with the Italian Navy, it looks like they are willing to help the PN in various Ways if the PN gets the Type 212 Sub.

The Type 212 Sub is a more advanced and a more recent Version than the Submarines that South Korea (SK) is offering, which is based on the Type 209, a very successful Model for Germany, by the Way. Of course SK has vastly improved and modernized the Type 209, but it is like the F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Aircraft Argument where the basic Design is from the 1970s even with their new Block 70/72 Version.

The difference between the F-16 and the Type 209 though is that Submarines are naturally stealthy, whether they are the older Type 209 or newer Type 212. The same can’t be said of the F-16, it is far cry from the F-35 Lightning II Stealth Fighter Aircraft.

European Products though are notorious also for being more expensive, so I think it will boil down to whether they can at least offer the same Features on their Subs for the same Price Point? Like for Example, if their Competitors offer Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Technology with their Subs, can Fincantieri and ThyssenKrupp offer the same also?

One Thing unique about these Type 212s are their non-Magnetic Hulls, which makes Magnetic Mines ineffective against them because, of course, they won’t activate when near their Hulls. But the last time I read about this, they were only offering it to the German Navy and not to Export Customers.

It would certainly be a plus if they change their Policy and include that Feature in their Offer, but only as an additional Feature and not as a Compromise, like say, their Subs won’t have AIP but it will have a non-Magnetic Hull instead. No, that won’t do for me.

Another relatively unique Feature of these Type 212 Subs is its ability to fire Surface to Air Missiles (SAM), and it’s not just any Missile, it is the excellent “Infra-Red Imaging System-Tail/Thrust vector-controlled (IRIS-T)”. There are even plans to put a 30 mm cannon on the Type 212, but I don’t know if those SAMs and Cannon will be an important consideration for the PN.

The only Thing that sorts of bothers me about the Type 212 is there is no clear reference on what Anti-Ship or Land-Attack Missiles it can use. There are References that said it can fire those, but nothing Specific has been mentioned.

But again, not sure if the PN will also want that as an important Point for the Subs they intend to acquire. Overall, I like the Type 212, it is an outstanding Submarine, particularly its Sonar System which includes Towed, Flank and Circular Arrays.

But in the End I feel it remains to be seen if they can compete with the same or more Features with other Competitors like SK for the same or at least similar Price. Good luck to them though, I hope they make it also.

Here is the Link to the Article at the “Defense Industry Europe” Website: https://defence-industry.eu/fincantieri-and-thyssenkrupp-marine-systems-partner-to-support-philippine-navy-modernisation/

SOURCE: Fincantieri and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Partner to support Philippine Navy Modernisation {Archived Link}

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Smoke on the water. Courtesy of the Batmobile⚡️⚡️🦇🦇🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪 #SGAirshow2022 #SGAirshow #USA #Singapore #LockheedMartin #USMC #F35B #LightningII #Bats #VMFA242 #1MAW #MorsExTenebris #AviationGeek #MilitaryAviation #MilitaryEnthusiast #aviationphotography #instagramaviation #aviation4u #excellentaviation #PlaneSpotter #PlaneSpotting #MilitaryGeek #instagood #fighterplanes #JetFighters #avgeek #Nikon #NikonD500 #Nikonsg #PlanesPatchesPeople (at Changi Exhibition Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaoOi61P4JM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This is definitely the highlight of the show💥 #F35A #LightningII #LockheedMartin #Atlanta . #Tuesday #classic #luxury #money #lifestyle #dream #business #prestige #wealth #fun #drive #power #supercars #amazing #rich #show #racing #motivation #success #inspiration (at Falcon Airfield) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTTiK5DFUj/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#F35C #lightningII #readyforcombat #beautifulmachines #miltiaryprowess #aircraft #fighterjets #aviation #iFly #iSurf #isurfit via @militarymachine https://www.instagram.com/p/BtxP9LVId1a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14e4zuo3guv9v

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California Capital Air Show was the best! Here's a close look at the F-35 - unbelievable power, stealth, and payload! The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engined, all-weather stealth multirole fighters. The fifth-generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground-attack and air-superiority missions.  The U.S. Air Force's Might was on display - what a show! #usairforce #f35 #love #airforce #mather #californiacapitalairshow #sacramento #follow #pilots #bestpilots #lightningii (at California Capital Air Show Mather CA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoF5gIPBfuW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bkerrwvv9eqg

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Just released: The Official RAF Centenary Five Pound Coin! Find out about the inspiration behind the design in our latest blog post: www.westminstercollection.com/rafcentenarycoin #raf #royalairforce #numismatics #coincollecting #raf100 #rafcentenary #sopwithcamel #lightningii #spitfire

[rhk111sblog]

A six-second Video of the Prototype of one of China's new sixth Generation Stealth Fighter Aircraft, the J-36 was posted on Social Media recently, it was seen crossing above a Highway as it was making its Landing Run. You can watch the original Video on the Xiaohongshu Social Media Platform here: http://xhslink.com/a/4yrwzeacViN9

MY NOTES: The Aircraft is beautiful, it almost looks like a “Flying Saucer” to me because of the lack of any large Vertical Surfaces on it. So while the United States (US) is now just still talking about their own sixth Generation Aircraft, China is already flying their Prototypes.

And China doesn’t have just one, but TWO Prototypes of different Designs. And this is the China that the Philippines wants to “deter” or intimidate with twenty, extremely expensive F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 70/72 Fighter Aircraft, whose original Design was made in the 1970s? So very funny, LOL.

As I wrote before, if we are going to pay such an expensive Price for Fighter Aircraft, then we might as well get the F-35 Lightning II Stealth Fighter Aircraft of the US, because then it will be at least more credible as a “deterrent”.

There are already 3D Printed Scale Models of the J-36 being sold online by the Way, and they are not expensive at all, so I might get one soon.

SOURCE: Samuel Wang Xiaohongshu Post, 04/08/25 - 1052H {Archived Link}

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F-35A Lightning II on recovery at RAF Lakenheath #lightningii #raflakenheath #F-35A #USAF (at RAF Lakenheath)

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Showing old history and modern techniques, heritage flights are so cool A Heritage Flight with a TF-51 and F-35 at @wingsoversouthtexas Check out my new online store at https://jwhatphotography.com Custom prints are available. It will slowly be updated through time. Also check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Jwhatphoto Camera: Nikon D5600 Lens: 200-500mm Settings: ISO 2000, 270mm, f/32, 1/320sec #KNQI #tamu #F35A #Lightningii #f35alightningii #f35 #F35lightning #tf51 #nikon #aviation #aviationphotography #generalaviation #nikonusa #nikonphotography #planelovers #airplane #planesofinstagram #instagramaviation #texas #eaa #faa #WOST #blueangels #blueangelsairshow #nationalgaurd #usnavy #naskingsville #navy (at NAS Kingsville) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc3SraYpX2a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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646PCS Military F35 LightningII Fighter Model Building Blocks City Arms Toys Bricks Gift For Children

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Miss this fella. ⚡️⚡️🦇🦇🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪 The US Marine Corps F-35B from VMFA-242 ‘Bats’ shows just what a beast it is when it’s out for a run. #SGAirshow2022 #SGAirshow #USA #Singapore #LockheedMartin #USMC #F35B #LightningII #Bats #VMFA242 #1MAW #MorsExTenebris #AviationGeek #MilitaryAviation #MilitaryEnthusiast #aviationphotography #instagramaviation #aviation4u #excellentaviation #PlaneSpotter #PlaneSpotting #MilitaryGeek #instagood #fighterplanes #JetFighters #avgeek #Nikon #NikonD500 #Nikonsg #PlanesPatchesPeople (at Changi Exhibition Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaeoHX-hW7j/?utm_medium=tumblr

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アメリカ海兵隊岩国基地『フレンドシップデー2018』の見どころ！

アメリカ海兵隊岩国基地『フレンドシップデー2018』の見どころ！5月5日開催！アジア初のF-35B ライトニングIIの展示飛行あり！

毎年5月5日、子供の日に山口県岩国市のアメリカ海兵隊岩国基地で開催される『フレンドシップデー』 ココ数年は20万人を超える来場者数を誇る国内最大の航空祭です。

2015年以降は海上自衛隊第31航空群の基地航空祭と合同開催になっており、さらにスケールアップしています。

普段は入ることが出来ない基地（ベース）の中に入ることができ、アメリカ陸・海・空軍、陸自・空自の様々な軍用機の展示飛行や地上展示が楽しめます。

また、飛行機以外にもハンバーガーやステーキなどの本場アメリカグルメが楽しめることでも評判です。

今回は2018年開催の『フレンドシップデー』の見どころをドドンとご紹介！

  なんといっても目玉は『F-35B LightningII』

今回の目玉は『F-35B（通称：ライトニングII）』のアジア初となる展示飛行！

アジア地域で史上初となる飛行展示を実施します。世界初の短距離離陸・垂直着…