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Looks like SAF training focus on "attacking" rather then "defending. It is not wrong, SAF can not play defend strategy effectively in a small land.

Defending in sg term is preemtive strike. Other nation will call it attacking becauae it outside sovereignty area.
Sg can not let enemy landed. Once the enemy landed then its about close combat/urban combat. No chance for the jeta to take of and land unless in neighbour state.

Insisted by the Navy and Air Force Bureau "Medium sized carriers are needed considering the speed of arms expansion in neighboring countries"

At the time of 'research possibility of building possibility' of Korean light aircraft carrier, which is going to electric power in 2033, two proposals for 70,000 ton medium-sized and 40,000 ton light carriers were presented.

In addition, Democratic Party Party Chairman Choi Jae-sung said in a report distributed earlier this year by the National Assembly's National Defense Commission on the Navy and Air Force, and insisted that the plan be changed to have a medium-sized carrier's capability rather than a hard-core, considering the power of neighboring countries.

According to Choi, two proposals were presented in the research service carried out when the Navy finalized its plan for a large carrier.

One is a 70,000 ton medium-sized port with a full load of 71,400 tons, 298m long and 75m wide. The medium-sized port can carry 1340 crew members and can carry 40 fixed-wing (32) and rotorcraft (8) aircraft. Estimated acquisition cost amounted to 5.4 trillion won.

The two houses have 40,000 tons of light carriers and have a full load of 41,500 tons. It is 238m long and 62m wide. The light carrier can carry 720 crew members and can carry 20 fixed wing (12) and 20 rotorcraft (8) rotorcraft. Estimated acquisition cost amounted to KRW 3.1 trillion.

Mr. Choi said, "The two proposals were reviewed, but the final decision was made with a combination of acquisition costs and acquisition periods." However, Kyunghyang has a deck length of only 240m, and maneuvering is impossible except for short-range takeoffs and vertical takeoffs. "Tactical limitations are a concern."

Representative Choi said, “In view of the current military expansion rate of major Northeast Asian countries, the future battlefield in 2033 will be very different from what it is today.” It is necessary to change and review the data. ”

The F-35A is operated by the US Air Force, the F-35B by the US Marine Corps, and the F-35C by the US Navy. The Korean aircraft's fighter jet fighter aircraft is likely to adopt the F-35B, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

"Chinese are operating 60,000 tons of Liaoning and Shandong ships with full loads," Choi said. "To maximize the tactical advantages, such as the strong anti-war capability of aircraft carriers and the right to provide disputed seas, You should review your plan changes.

interesting???which part?

to me the interesting part is the electric power....before this people keep thinking aircraft carrier need nuclear power to sustain it thus cant be done by other than powerful nation. but with HMS QE on the roll people see the Rolls-Royce able to deliver the promise of electric power for  aircraft carrier.

Yes it is total israeli victory but does that victory led to peace n stability in the middle east? No they do not.

So sad that modern history only remembers the 300 Spartans, but neglects the 10,000 other forces from other Greek city-states who also helped defend the pass earlier during the battle.

Even the last stand depicted after the defenders were surrounded should have shown 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans who stayed even when Leonidas ordered all other forces to leave. Heck even non-hoplite Spartan light troops who also stayed and died numbered nearly 1000 already. But noooo only the 300 are celebrated.

I blame that on the movie. Obvious Spartan propaganda.

Actually the numbers I said earlier (400 Thespians and 700 Thebans) are those of hoplite heavy infantry. Most historians can't really say how many light troops were present. Light troops such as skirmishers or archers are usually absent from historical accounts in ancient times. If a number is given it is usually of the Hoplites only.

But it was noted that ancient Greek armies usually went on their campaigns with each Hoplite bringing 3-4 personal servants and retainers who also acted as light troops and skirmishers during the fighting itself.

This, together with any volunteer non-citizen Spartans who either are equipped as light troops or in support roles (only full citizens can be equipped as Hoplites), the total number of soldiers from Sparta itself would probably be around 2000 already.

But of course, keep worshipping the 300 Spartan (Hoplites).

In contrast, due to Spartans being so famous, more study is done on their society and thus we know more about them than many other city-states.

Spartans had so much time to practice military skills because all the work was done by Helot serfs. The Spartan hoplites were the type of citizens that was known as the 'leisure class'. They literally had no work to do because all of economic and agricultural work was done by Helots and they only have to reap the profits.

Besides raw military skill, the practice of all citizens having to live together in barracks until the age of 60 also fostered brotherhood, cooperation and solidarity among the Spartan hoplites (arguably far more important than raw military skill). This is in contrast to other city-states whose citizen hoplites are derived from all walks of life and usually had very little idea of military skill & tactics other than standing in a line, covering yourself with a shield and try to stab the enemy with your spear.

Also the great wealth gained by citizens from the work of the Helots also made Sparta able to afford excellent, uniform equipment and armor unseen in Greece at the time. Other city-states' Hoplites most of the time use a hodgepodge of armor and equipment usually passed down the family. Often the sight of Sparta's uniform, well drilled army is enough to intimidate and convince opponents to come to terms and avoid fighting.

Lastly, regarding fighting to the death, ancient Greek warfare is very much harsh and pitiless. The concept of 'prisoner-of-war' was pretty much non-existent. A defeated army can expect to be massacred to the last man, so there were not much to be gained by running away. The majority of losses during a hoplite battle occurs when the opposing line breaks and those running away are cut down by pursuing light troops.

In many cases, making a last stand to the death is preferable than trying to run away and end up getting killed by a peasant skirmisher. There are very many cases of ancient Greek armies fighting to the death, not just Spartans, as the usually the alternative is not only possibly being cut down during the rout, but even if one survives he can expect to be shamed and ostracized as a coward from his peers at home.

This is very much the popular culture depiction of Spartans.

For one thing, many other later historians studied Spartan history and culture starting from Roman times up to the 19th century. So it was better well known than most other Greek city-states.

Secondly, there was no such thing as 'full time soldiers' during the period. Sparta, as of all of Greece, relied on a civilian militia as a military force. However

1) The caste system

However, the Spartan caste system eventually precipitated the Spartan's decline downfall.

Most of our sources for the Spartan culture are written by outsiders, as Sparta's culture does not lend itself to the development of an academic culture. Some are written by critics and some are written by admirers. Thus exaggerations and propaganda will be a part of the narrative.

However, if you are curious in 'alternative views' on the Spartans. Try and go through these and tell me what you think :

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Here's another good discussion on the supposed invincibility of the Spartans

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The Malaysian government has not acknowledged that harassment and generally avoids mentioning the years-long CCG presence. But authorities are clearly aware, as evidenced by Royal Malaysian Navy vessels that infrequently monitor the Chinese patrols. For example, RMN Warships 3502 and 176 each patrolled near the Haijing 3306 at Luconia Shoals for at least two days in September and October 2018. Most recently, the Ka Bunga Mas 5, a Malaysian navy auxiliary ship, has been operating as close as 2 nautical miles from the Haijing 5401, which began patrolling the area on September 22.

https://amti.csis.org/signaling-sovereignty...ontested-reefs/

Also curious how equipment from all over the place talk to each other.

Even with the new 3 opv, i can guarantee only one will do patrol at one time, the second one is under maintenance and the third one is on standby. desway ideally we buy stuff like ship, boats or helo in 3s; 2 is a bit of stretch because no backup

I would like to comment long but not now, currently busy with my dad readmitted into ICU due to Lung problem

I guess if they win a large contract they can go and tap into the equity market for funding either via floats or traded debt. A lot of places have done so, but it's a gamble.

It also greatly depends on what the German army has put forth as a supply timeline. They're probably betting that with the contract in hand and a long enough timeline, they can ramp up in time.