Pete Kouretsos

Defense research @IDA_org | @CSBA_ alum | @XavierHS @LoyolaMaryland @SAISStrat | @MilWritersGuild @PacificForum | RT/L/F/T≠Endorsement

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

New report describing strategy, operational concepts and resource investments needed to deter Chinese aggression in WestPac. Link with report text and video of the roll-out below. Welcome any thoughts or feedback! https://t.co/Ofydkx1wPk

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

Her: I bet he's thinking about other women.
Me:

[Center for International Maritime Security @CIMSEC]

"Driving Toward Distributed Maritime Operations: Getting the Navy Out of Its VLS Hole", by Peter Kouretsos

#DistributedMaritimeOperations #NavalStrategy #SeaControl

https://t.co/nX8T27wj86

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

The US Navy’s VLS capacity is already declining - and could dip further soon. My new article in @CIMSEC explores the emerging VLS gap & containerized launcher solutions (h/t to @CIMSEC & my @IDA_org colleagues for their sharp edits and feedback)
https://t.co/dLhSF2V1cO

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@AirPowerNEW1 @oldwrenchmonkey It also looks cooler 😎

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@StrategicTrends

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

The U.S. Navy just welcomed a powerful new asset! ⚓ 

We're excited to announce the delivery of the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia-class submarine, from HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division on Nov. 21. 

With advanced stealth, surveillance, and special warfare capabilities, the Massachusetts will bolster our Nation's asymmetrical advantage at sea.

[Inside Defense @insidedefense]

Shutdown-ending CR funds shipbuilding but omits Columbia https://t.co/WEJNxj1nyI

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

@AirPowerNEW1 Wow. That baby is paper thin, like a nice slice of proscuitto.

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

@StrategicTrends Remember what I told you: pay it forward! (I'll allow one beer though 😀)

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

@AirPowerNEW1 Sixth gen will generate more Fog of War for our adversaries 😎

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

"The money will come from fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2025 appropriations." Remember, the stuff that rolls off the production line is often the result of decisions made - and checks written - from many years prior.

[Inside Defense @insidedefense]

Air Force awards billions for AMRAAM, JASSM and LRASM https://t.co/Ud814isgyu

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

@ConsWahoo I thoroughly enjoyed the first one. I'm a slow reader, but just from the prologue and first chapter I already know this one's gonna be a winner.

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

Current situation

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

@AirPowerNEW1 Another great point raised by @TheDEWLine about this was since FAMM won't be exposed to the harsher environments of exterior weapon bays and pylons, the designs can use lower-cost materials and face lower qual/cert hurdles https://t.co/8Oxu3ocZBH

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

@AirPowerNEW1 Some J-books being released, too (Navy). No FYDP though...
(FYI most SM-6 proc for this submission is in reconciliation request..)

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

My brain whenever I hear someone refer to me as a "SME"

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

My request to bring my espresso machine into the office has been approved.

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

Current situation.

[Pete Kouretsos @PKouretsos]

@TheKimulation "Nice HDBTs you've got there. It'd be a shame if something happened to them..."