Naval Technology lists ten of the top navy tweets on naval tech in October based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform. The top tweets were chosen from influencers as tracked by GlobalData’s Influencer Platform, which is based on a scientific process that works on pre-defined parameters. Influencers are selected after a deep analysis of the influencer’s relevance, network strength, engagement, and leading discussions on new and emerging trends.
Top tweets on naval tech in October
1. U.S. Navy tweet on Expeditionary Sea Base’s tracking exercise
U.S. Navy, the official account of the US Navy, tweeted on the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams’ (ESB 4) tracking exercise with the naval forces of Ghana and Italy in the Gulf of Guinea.
Federico Martinengo (F 596) frigate of the Italian Navy and GNS Ehwor patrol vessel (P37) of the Ghanaian Navy took part in the exercise to track ESB 4. The exercise was conducted to establish partnership with Ghana in the maritime domain.
Stronger Together 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇬🇭
The Expeditionary Sea Base #USSHershelWoodyWilliams (ESB 4), center, conducts a tracking exercise with the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596), left, and the Ghana Navy Snake-class patrol vessel Ehwor (P37) in the Gulf of Guinea. pic.twitter.com/nqURhZ7pv3
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 1, 2020
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Username: U.S. Navy
Twitter handle: @USNavy
Retweets: 237
Likes: 1,091
2. Tyler Rogoway’s tweet on testing of India’s long-range missile
Tyler Rogoway, editor at The War Zone, a website providing latest information on defence, shared an article on testing of India’s long-range anti-submarine missile named Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART). The missile is fitted with a Torpedo Advanced Light (TAL) as its warhead and has a range of 400 miles (643.73km).
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted the test on the missile for the first time, where all mission objectives were achieved including range and altitude. The missile is expected to support anti-submarine capabilities and is being explored for land-based applications.
India has tested a very long range supersonic anti-submarine missile for the first time:https://t.co/forcnpaNFo
— Tyler Rogoway (@Aviation_Intel) October 5, 2020
Username: Tyler Rogoway
Twitter handle: @Aviation_Intel
Retweets: 82
Likes: 282
3. H I Sutton’s tweet on expansion of Pakistan Navy’s shipyard
H I Sutton, a defence and aerospace reporter, shared an article confirming the expansion of Pakistan Navy’s shipyard at Karachi. The expansion started in 2015 and includes a new construction hall along with Norwegian designed Syncrolift dry docks with lifting capacity of 7,881t.
The new dry dock is large enough to handle eight Type-039B Hangor Class submarines, which is a variant of the Chinese Navy’s Type-039A Yuan Class. The new submarines are capable of boosting Pakistan’s submarine fleet by more than two times. They are being built by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. The first submarine is expected to be delivered by 2022.
New article #Pakistan shipyard expansion very likely relates to #China designed Type-039B Submarines for Pakistan Navy. Norwegian Syncrolift dry dock is pretty cool, likely assembled in China and shipped in. #OSINThttps://t.co/Amga5TseI6
— H I Sutton (@CovertShores) October 6, 2020
Username: H I Sutton
Twitter handle: @CovertShores
Retweets: 88
Likes: 231
4. Naval News’ tweet on French frigate Alasce
Naval News, a website providing news on naval technology, tweeted on Alasce, an air-defence frigate developed for the French Navy. It is the second air-defence frigate and the seventh FREMM European multi-mission frigate ordered by the French Navy to replace the Cassard-class frigates.
The frigate is equipped with multifunction radar, the Aster 15 and 30 surface-to-air missiles, the Excocet MM 40 anti-ship missiles or the MU 90 torpedo. It was expected to start initial sea trials in May but delayed due to Covid-19 pandemic. The trials began on 05 October from the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient.
The #FREMM frigate "Alsace" started her initial sea trials on October 5th setting sails for the first time under her own power from the @navalgroup shipyard in Lorient. It is the 1st of 2 air-defense frigates known as FREMM DA for the @MarineNationale 🇫🇷⚓https://t.co/TYreogawSy
— Naval News (@navalnewscom) October 7, 2020
Username: Naval News
Twitter handle: @navalnewscom
Retweets: 38
Likes: 138
5. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet’s tweet on USS Hershel “Woody” Williams’ manoeuvring exercise
The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, the official account of the U.S. Naval Europe, U.S. Navy Africa, and the U.S. 6th Fleet, tweeted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manoeuvring demonstration conducted by the USS Hershel “Woody” with the Nigerian Navy in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Nigerian Navy ships including NNS Prosperity (P21), NNS Okpabana (F93), NNS Ekulu (P188), and NNS Nguru (P187) took part in the exercise. The objective of the exercise was to strengthen maritime security by enhancing manoeuvrability capabilities and interoperability.
“The Nigerian Navy is a leader in maritime security in Atlantic Africa,” said Capt. David L. Gray, CO, Hershel “Woody” Williams, Blue Crew. @USinNigeria
Read more here: https://t.co/jSqGTBmCQ4 pic.twitter.com/6cUGshBKJl— U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (@USNavyEurope) October 9, 2020
Username: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet
Twitter handle: @USNavyEurope
Retweets: 40
Likes: 131
6. U.S. Naval Institute’s tweet on USS Gabrielle Giffords
U.S. Naval Institute, an independent forum that offers national defence and security news, shared an article on Littoral Combat Ship USS Gabrielle Giffords successfully completing 12 months rotational deployment in the Indo Pacific region.
The ship conducted various operations and worked with South and Southeast Asia navies to enable free and open Indo-Pacific. The USS Giffords has now been assigned to conduct routine operations in the US Navy’s 3rd Fleet.
Littoral Combat Ship USS Gabrielle Giffords Quietly Ends Western Pacific Deployment – USNI Newshttps://t.co/v4ZEjaFZQz pic.twitter.com/CpiFbK6qHA
— U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) October 7, 2020
Username: U.S. Naval Institute
Twitter handle: @NavalInstitute
Retweets: 22
Likes: 83
7. 7th Fleet’s tweet on USS Comstock security operation
7th Fleet, the official account of the US Navy 7th fleet, shared an article on the USS Comstock commencing maritime security operations in the Philippine sea. The ship loaded Mark VI patrol boats and expeditionary mine countermeasure (ExMCM) elements in Guam to perform security patrol in the sea.
The article noted that the level of integration of Mark VI with surface navy assets was never accomplished before. The patrol boats upgraded mission capabilities by providing high value asset escort, board, search and seizure support. The ExMCM elements onboard the ship provide the capability to clear, secure, build, and protect critical lines of communication in the area, the article highlighted.
USS Comstock Embarks Mark VI Patrol Boats and ExMCM for Maritime Security Operations https://t.co/DFtlNt1JbJ
— 7th Fleet (@US7thFleet) October 13, 2020
Username: 7th Fleet
Twitter handle: @US7thFleet
Retweets: 21
Likes: 68
8. The War Zone’s tweet on US Navy’s P-8 Poseidon
The War Zone, a website providing latest information on defence, tweeted on spotting the US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft flying with live AGM-84 Harpoon anti-submarine missiles and the Mk 54 torpedo in the southern part of Taiwan in the Bashi Channel.
The Harpoon missiles provide the Poseidon with the ability to support defensive operations. The Bashi Channel is an important area linking the Philippine Sea and the disputed South China Sea and has hosted several naval exercises, the article added.
Navy P-8 Poseidon flies mission armed with Harpoon missiles in Asia-Pacific show of force: https://t.co/hbfWH9eck3
— The War Zone (@thewarzonewire) October 1, 2020
Username: The War Zone
Twitter handle: @thewarzonewire
Retweets: 18
Likes: 59
9. Military Times’s tweet on US Navy’s plans to deploy hypersonic missiles
Military Times, a website covering military news and information, shared an article on national security adviser, Robert O’Brien’s announcement on Conventional Prompt Strike programme, which allows to hold targets at risk from longer ranges.
The programme will install hypersonic missiles on all US Navy destroyers. The article noted that the deployment will first start on Virginia-class attack submarines followed by the Zumwalt-class destroyers, and eventually across the Burkes-class destroyers.
All US Navy destroyers will get hypersonic missiles, says Trump’s national security adviser https://t.co/njs3TtSMof pic.twitter.com/JMYL15r8VC
— Military Times (@MilitaryTimes) October 22, 2020
Username: Military Times
Twitter handle: @MilitaryTimes
Retweets: 17
Likes: 41
10. US AFRICOM’s tweet on Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium-Africa (NILS-A)
US AFRICOM, the official account of US Africa Command, one of the unified combatant commands of the US Department of Defence, shared an article on Stephen M. Neary, commander of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, visiting Senegalese naval officials to discuss next steps to institute the NILS-A.
NILS-A is a multinational forum designed to promote collaboration among partner nations with naval forces to support capabilities such as interoperability and crisis response. The forum helps in fostering relationships that will improve Africa’s maritime domain security and check illicit trafficking, the article noted.
“We are immensely grateful to #Senegal for their support in establishing a regional forum for nations w/naval infantry forces. Senegal plays a critical role … by countering illicit trafficking & enhancing maritime security.” – Gen. Nearyhttps://t.co/uTmA3P703w #GulfofGuinea https://t.co/oW2pfc8efR
— US AFRICOM (@USAfricaCommand) October 8, 2020
Username: US AFRICOM
Twitter handle: @USAfricaCommand
Retweets: 14
Likes: 37
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