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Oliver Hazard Perry FFG-7 Warship Brief coming

For months, many of you have asked me to branch out into ships or naval aviation. This month we begin Warship Briefs with the OHP class Guided-missile Frigate.  Commonly spoken "Fig-7".

Future Submarine Program Sub Brief

A 90 min video lecture of Australia's Future Submarine Program

Future Submarine Program Audio Brief

90 minute briefing on Australia's Future Submarine Program

Future Submarine Program Sub Brief Photos

Photos used in the FSP Sub Brief

Osborne Naval Shipbuilding

All Future Submarine Project subs will be built here.  They are designated Attack-class.

I made a lot of progress on the Sub Brief over the weekend.  The main outline is finished. I am just filling the gaps and fact checking.  This will be a slightly different 'Sub Brief' than normal because we are in the...

Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A Datasheet

Writing continues on the Australian Future Submarine Project.  This is a very complex topic with some misleading information on multiple sources.  I am following the money and the people who created this SEA 1000 submarine deal and it reads like a suspense novel. 

Never have I see so much documented confl...

Research Begins on Shortfin Barracuda SSK

As you command!  By Patreon request, we return to the VERY FIRST Sub Brief homeport in South Australia. The successor to the Collins class submarine is Barracuda.  A modified non-nuclear Barracuda called Shortfin Barracuda.

Sub Brief Podcast November 2020

The ravings of a mad man in quarantine.

The Wardroom November 2020

This is a special recognition for the Department Heads and Division Officers for November.  Thank you for your very generous support.

I am recording the podcast this weekend.  Please, send your comments and questions to aaron@subbrief.com

Early Sneak Peek at the Next YouTube video

Stills from the upcoming Posiedon youtube video.

Agosta SSK Sub Brief

Design, Construction and Proliferation of the French Cold War era Agosta SSK.

Agosta SSK Sub Brief Photos

Photos used during the sub brief.

Behind the Scenes Photos from Michigan

Bianca and I have enjoyed a wonderful summer and fall in northern Michigan.  In spite of not have much internet, we have managed to make it work for us.  Here are some Bonus photos of my new place, Bianca and Aaron.

Cannon EOS 90D with Sigma F1.8 Art lens

BELGOROD Sub Brief image library

Images from the Belgorod Sub Brief posted on YouTube.

Agosta Weapons Sheet

The Primary weapon of the  Agosta SSK is the Exocet anti-ship missile and the Heavyweight French F17 wire-guided torpedo

Agosta SSK Interior Drawing

A detailed drawing of our next Sub Brief; the Agosta

Research begins on the French Agosta SSK

Today I begin the research into the design, construction and corruption the French Agosta SSK program.  This story has all the making of a Cold War spy novel with Post 9-11 style terrorist attacks and nuclear weapons.

Coming in November 2020

Delta IV SSBN Sub Brief

The history of the Delta IV's construction and operation of the quietest submarine to come out of the Soviet Era.

Delta IV SSBN Sub Brief Audio Lecture

Audio only version for your mobile devices.

Delta IV SSBN Sub Brief Photos

Photos courtesy of @satrunax1, Deepstorm.ru and @covertshores (H.I. Sutton)

Sub Brief Podcast October 2020

I answer your questions and comments about Submarines, Sub Briefs, Discords and the US Navy.

Delta IV SSBN Technical Drawings

Here are your reference cards for the upcoming Sub Brief.  There are fewer drawings and details available because she is still operational. I expect to have it out before Halloween.

Sub Brief Podcast Supply Officer+ Reward

I am always looking for ways to reward you more. This month, I am starting a monthly Podcast where I discuss your comments, questions and current Naval news.  This is a Supply Officer Tier and above reward.  Please consider joining the Wardroom level Tiers if you haven't already.

Thank You Department Heads and Div. O's!

Thank you to everyone who supports this Sub Brief project. I am working on adding more content to Supply Officer and above Tiers.  Standby for an announcement.

K-490 Info Slide

This data was cut off in the video. I fixed it and made it available for to everyone. 

Delta III SSBN Sub Brief

The 90-minute history of Delta III's design, construction and operation in the Russian Navy.

Delta III SSBN photos

Delta III photos from the Sub Brief

R-29R Testing (No Sound)

A series of tests on the new R-29R SLBM conducted in the 1970's Soviet Union. R-29R would become the primary ballistic missile used by the Delta III SSBNs.

Video Credit: net-film.ru  Check out net-film.ru for hundreds of Soviet Era video footage on all topics.

7-bladed Sub Screw Skew (angle)

Here are two great perspectives showing the angle of skew to the 7-bladed submarine screw.  It slices the water like a knife with maximum surface area to prevent cavitation.

Photo credit to @saturnax1 (follow him on twitter)

1985 CIA Report on Soviet Force Strength

A CIA diagram showing the location and number of Soviet Forces in1985.