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bebops

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Depends on how capable it is. Maybe it is more appropriate for use against lower-end targets rather than high-end threats. We really don't know which environments it would be capable of operating in.
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I realized 3D printing is a huge business in America. They used it on alot of military stuff included hypersonic missiles (I've read that from an article.) And plus it is done with automation.

As far as the low pricing goes, I mean it is possible. who knows.
 
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dingyibvs

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SlothmanAllen said:
Depends on how capable it is. Maybe it is more appropriate for use against lower-end targets rather than high-end threats. We really don't know which environments it would be capable of operating in.
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Yeah, if it's just a slow piston engine powered suicide UAV then sure, it's possible and probably could be produced with much less than that.
 
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The world’s most experienced Navy is now battle-proven. The powerful and indestructible U.S. Navy has deployed more missiles for air defense since combat operations against Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea began in October 2023 than it has deployed in any year since Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
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In 15 months, the Navy fired more air defense missiles than it did in the last 30 years​

During combat operations in the Red Sea, the Navy fired so many air defense missiles that it drained the service’s stockpile of munitions. So, it turned to 5-inch gun rounds to down drones.
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HighGround

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The world’s most experienced Navy is now battle-proven. The powerful and indestructible U.S. Navy has deployed more missiles for air defense since combat operations against Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea began in October 2023 than it has deployed in any year since Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
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To be fair, this is more combat than the PLAN has faced.

Regardless though, battle experience is a little overrated. Nothing in Yemen or otherwise will ever prepare either the USN or PLAN for a peer-to-peer conflict.
 
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Atomicfrog

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Sinnavuuty said:
The world’s most experienced Navy is now battle-proven. The powerful and indestructible U.S. Navy has deployed more missiles for air defense since combat operations against Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea began in October 2023 than it has deployed in any year since Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
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So they need to build more missile next year than in the last 30years combined to replenish stocks... no way we will see that happening. Stockpiles will be low for years to come.
 
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The X-37B spaceplane will demonstrate the ability to change orbit inclinations by dipping into the atmosphere in a series of aerobraking maneuvers.
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The X-37B wrapped up its final mission, incl a highly elliptical orbit that extends above the GEO belt and an orbit changing aerobreaking maneuver. Space Force won't be buying more flights. I had a hunch they were planning to retire this thing given how public they were with it.
 
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“Hanwha addressed extensive deterioration and damage to the hull, propeller, rudder, and rudder post/steering gear,” said Cmdr. Patrick J. Moore, commanding officer, MSC Office-Korea. “Notably, Hanwha engineers reverse-engineered the damaged rudder, completely replacing the unit when blueprint were not available. This saved significant time and resources in getting Wally Schirra back to sea, a testament to their resilient supply chains, advanced automations, and skilled workforce.”
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This speaks very highly to Korean shipbuilding capability. You have to wonder how many ships will start getting repaired or overhauled in Korean yards going forward?

From another article in Maritime Executive

Hanwha signed a contract with the U.S. Navy in July 2024 after completing the certification process to become the second South Korean shipyard authorized to bid for contracts. HD Hyundai was also authorized last year and reports it plans to start bidding for contracts in 2025. South Korea’s HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, the renamed former Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction, has also according to media reports formed a team to complete the qualification process to enter the MRO program.
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Most interesting is the fact that the next ship currently undergoing overhaul at Hanwha is USNS Yukon which is a 30 some odd year old Henry J. Kaiser class replenishment oiler. I wonder what they will find there?

UNSN Wally Schirra leaving Hanwha facilities

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