Complex Air Defense (Part 1) Authentic Media: Military Aviation Podcast
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In this conversation, Roger and Rob discuss complex air defense, inspired by recent events in the Middle East. They explore the different types of ships involved in air defense, such as Aegis cruisers and destroyers. They delve into the concept of complex air defense, which involves defending against multiple threats simultaneously, including anti-ship cruise missiles, low-slow flyers like drones, and ballistic missiles. They also touch on the rules of engagement and the challenges of avoiding blue on blue engagements. The conversation in this part focuses on air defense control units and their capabilities. It discusses the role of the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) and the planning process for air warfare. It also explores the collaboration between different air defense control units and the concept of sensor fusion. The conversation touches on the differences between cruisers and destroyers in terms of their capabilities and the challenges of maintaining older ships. The potential retirement of cruisers and the future of air defense control units are also discussed. In this part of the conversation, Roger discusses the decision-making process for upgrading destroyers and the different baseline configurations. He explains how the Arleigh Burke destroyer has Baseline 9, which allows it to have advanced capabilities for both ballistic missile defense and conventional missile defense. He also talks about the BMD 4X program and how it is used to upgrade older destroyers. Roger then delves into the composition of carrier strike groups and the challenges of coordinating the deployment of different ships. He mentions the importance of strategic assets and the role of BMD ships in specific areas of responsibility. The conversation then shifts to the maintenance and overhaul cycles of cruisers and destroyers, highlighting the time it takes for these ships to undergo repairs and upgrades. Finally, Roger discusses the process of rearming ships at sea and the integration of US Air Force assets in carrier strike group operations. In this final part of the conversation, Roger and Rob discuss the complexities of data sharing and the potential risks involved. They touch on the possibility of sharing data between countries that have the F-35 aircraft and the challenges of segmenting and filtering the data. They also discuss the importance of planning and executing training in maritime warfare, as well as the need for vigilance and readiness. The conversation concludes with a discussion about future topics, including surface warfare and special operations.
In this conversation, Roger and Rob discuss complex air defense, inspired by recent events in the Middle East. They explore the different types of ships involved in air defense, such as Aegis cruisers and destroyers. They delve into the concept of complex air defense, which involves defending against multiple threats simultaneously, including anti-ship cruise missiles, low-slow flyers like drones, and ballistic missiles. They also touch on the rules of engagement and the challenges of avoiding blue on blue engagements. The conversation in this part focuses on air defense control units and their capabilities. It discusses the role of the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) and the planning process for air warfare. It also explores the collaboration between different air defense control units and the concept of sensor fusion. The conversation touches on the differences between cruisers and destroyers in terms of their capabilities and the challenges of maintaining older ships. The potential retirement of cruisers and the future of air defense control units are also discussed. In this part of the conversation, Roger discusses the decision-making process for upgrading destroyers and the different baseline configurations. He explains how the Arleigh Burke destroyer has Baseline 9, which allows it to have advanced capabilities for both ballistic missile defense and conventional missile defense. He also talks about the BMD 4X program and how it is used to upgrade older destroyers. Roger then delves into the composition of carrier strike groups and the challenges of coordinating the deployment of different ships. He mentions the importance of strategic assets and the role of BMD ships in specific areas of responsibility. The conversation then shifts to the maintenance and overhaul cycles of cruisers and destroyers, highlighting the time it takes for these ships to undergo repairs and upgrades. Finally, Roger discusses the process of rearming ships at sea and the integration of US Air Force assets in carrier strike group operations. In this final part of the conversation, Roger and Rob discuss the complexities of data sharing and the potential risks involved. They touch on the possibility of sharing data between countries that have the F-35 aircraft and the challenges of segmenting and filtering the data. They also discuss the importance of planning and executing training in maritime warfare, as well as the need for vigilance and readiness. The conversation concludes with a discussion about future topics, including surface warfare and special operations.