Matthew Collette
@a2navarc.bsky.social
Naval architect turned educator
As long as it doesn't become its own service. I think @drfarls.bsky.social wrote a book on building services out of specific technologies that didn't have a happy ending.
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Hegseth announces new four-star command for autonomous warfare
The new Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, aims to address an acquisition system that isn't keeping pace with the speed of technological change.
www.militarytimes.com
October 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
As long as it doesn't become its own service. I think @drfarls.bsky.social wrote a book on building services out of specific technologies that didn't have a happy ending.
www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
The stability criteria in NAVSEA DDS 079 come from this event, as originally formulated by Goldberg and Sarchin in 1962. Much of the NAVSEA design guidance is from hard-learned experience...
Amid Typhoon Cobra, USS Tabberer survived catastrophic seas, then ignored repair orders to rescue 55 sailors, demonstrating exceptional seamanship, courage, endurance, and devotion to duty. https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2026/september/coils-cobra
In the Coils of the Cobra
Amid Typhoon Cobra, USS Tabberer survived catastrophic seas, then ignored repair orders to rescue 55 sailors, demonstrating exceptional seamanship, courage, endurance, and devotion to duty.
www.usni.org
October 1, 2026 at 2:58 AM
The stability criteria in NAVSEA DDS 079 come from this event, as originally formulated by Goldberg and Sarchin in 1962. Much of the NAVSEA design guidance is from hard-learned experience...
And also a maritime-focused projection...
Busy Asia vs Empty Asia. Source: buff.ly/CZlUpP1
September 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
And also a maritime-focused projection...
We went so far as to remove the wall between the kitchen and dining area, but sadly the servants haven’t returned
The modern kitchen.
Why serving hatches are a necessity
from ‘Look and Learn’ 1963
Why serving hatches are a necessity
from ‘Look and Learn’ 1963
September 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM
We went so far as to remove the wall between the kitchen and dining area, but sadly the servants haven’t returned
Seems like the 7-figure VLCC day rates are now causing wider problems...along with a host of other maritime disruptions. I remember when the 2020 IMO sulfur cap introduction was about as bad as we could imagine things getting...
www.cnn.com/2026/09/20/e...
www.cnn.com/2026/09/20/e...
‘Crisis even bigger than Covid’: American business owners are barely getting by | CNN Business
The historic supply chain struggles that America’s business owners face show why resurgent inflation will not be easily resolved – even if the war ended.
www.cnn.com
September 21, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Seems like the 7-figure VLCC day rates are now causing wider problems...along with a host of other maritime disruptions. I remember when the 2020 IMO sulfur cap introduction was about as bad as we could imagine things getting...
www.cnn.com/2026/09/20/e...
www.cnn.com/2026/09/20/e...
Had a great time presenting on maritime opportunities & workforce at the MAGMA event Macomb Community College, organized by Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN). Thank you to Alysha Albrecht for organizing a great event, and to the other panelists and audience members for an engaging morning.
September 16, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Had a great time presenting on maritime opportunities & workforce at the MAGMA event Macomb Community College, organized by Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN). Thank you to Alysha Albrecht for organizing a great event, and to the other panelists and audience members for an engaging morning.
Best reaction so far. There were always going to be bumps. New coach, young squad, and experienced players with injuries. Miley (limited preseason) and Steur as a lower midfield 2 is going to take time. We also had a lot of luck in the prior matches, and it evaporated all at once.
A total lack of honesty with this Newcastle United narrative
A total lack of honesty with this Newcastle United narrative
Newcastle United deserved to lose to Leeds United. The hosts played well and the win was rightfully theirs. Nobody is denying that. However, it has sadly been the case in the aftermath of this defeat for there to be a total lack of honesty when it comes to the Newcastle United narrative that is bein
www.themag.co.uk
September 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Best reaction so far. There were always going to be bumps. New coach, young squad, and experienced players with injuries. Miley (limited preseason) and Steur as a lower midfield 2 is going to take time. We also had a lot of luck in the prior matches, and it evaporated all at once.
Well, at least there is no timekeeping conspiracy alongside this athletic embarrassment. Some really rough watches in September so far in Ann Arbor. Let's hope we see the same WMU->Oklahoma turnaround for #nufc vs Hull that Michigan pulled off...
September 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Well, at least there is no timekeeping conspiracy alongside this athletic embarrassment. Some really rough watches in September so far in Ann Arbor. Let's hope we see the same WMU->Oklahoma turnaround for #nufc vs Hull that Michigan pulled off...
The parent design rides again! Korea and Japan are closer in terms of combat systems and equipment to USN standards; Istanbul is FREMM or worse. None of it is low risk over a platform's life (see FFG-7 gun system issues), and all approaches continue to treat warships as industrial commodities...
Some Naval Gazing... www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/09/some...
Some Naval Gazing - Lawyers, Guns & Money
This sounds like the setup of a huge crossover between the Love Boat, Supercarrier, White Lotus, NCIS: Bangkok, and JAG: At Pattaya’s Hard Rock Cafe and hotel, the city’s mayor and police officials, a...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
September 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The parent design rides again! Korea and Japan are closer in terms of combat systems and equipment to USN standards; Istanbul is FREMM or worse. None of it is low risk over a platform's life (see FFG-7 gun system issues), and all approaches continue to treat warships as industrial commodities...
As soon as I saw the pictures, I knew this story was going to shift to be about the rust….
September 2, 2026 at 8:09 PM
As soon as I saw the pictures, I knew this story was going to shift to be about the rust….
Excited that the Great Lakes Maritime Initiative received a $3.75 million, five-year Strategic Initiative Fund award from the University of Michigan. I believe deeply in the mission of public universities to improve the communities...
looktomichigan.umich.edu/sif-projects...
looktomichigan.umich.edu/sif-projects...
Look to Michigan
Our vision is to be the defining public university, boldly exemplified by our innovation and service to the common good.
looktomichigan.umich.edu
August 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Excited that the Great Lakes Maritime Initiative received a $3.75 million, five-year Strategic Initiative Fund award from the University of Michigan. I believe deeply in the mission of public universities to improve the communities...
looktomichigan.umich.edu/sif-projects...
looktomichigan.umich.edu/sif-projects...
Reposted by Matthew Collette
Art Deco Finland: The Helsinki Central Railway Station, built 1919.
August 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Art Deco Finland: The Helsinki Central Railway Station, built 1919.
A young team will miss chances and make mistakes…but clearly 100% effort and a great start. LFC did not look like scoring for most of that game. #nufc
The lads gave it everything but it finishes level. ⏱️
August 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A young team will miss chances and make mistakes…but clearly 100% effort and a great start. LFC did not look like scoring for most of that game. #nufc
Reposted by Matthew Collette
Huge fan of Palermo announcing their squad numbers through an apartment intercom panel.
New players handwritten with the elder statesmen having engraved tags. Lovely stuff.
New players handwritten with the elder statesmen having engraved tags. Lovely stuff.
August 18, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Huge fan of Palermo announcing their squad numbers through an apartment intercom panel.
New players handwritten with the elder statesmen having engraved tags. Lovely stuff.
New players handwritten with the elder statesmen having engraved tags. Lovely stuff.
Inertia from previously raised expectations? I think many #nufc fans would take 10th and deep cup run this year as a win.
The Athletic Writers predict the 2026-27 Premier League table. What's your take?
August 17, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Inertia from previously raised expectations? I think many #nufc fans would take 10th and deep cup run this year as a win.
Naval architecture, similar to land-based architecture is one of those professions where everyone thinks they can do it better…though the current alignment of stars is unique in its danger, and the recent poor track record of deliveries makes the argument that these..
It Always Gets Stupider: Aircraft Carrier Edition www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/08/it-a...
It Always Gets Stupider - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Trump wants to make Essex class aircraft carriers great again: The United States Navy is potentially redesigning incoming aircraft vessels to better align with President Trump’s preferred aesthetic. ...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
August 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Naval architecture, similar to land-based architecture is one of those professions where everyone thinks they can do it better…though the current alignment of stars is unique in its danger, and the recent poor track record of deliveries makes the argument that these..
The return of armor at sea…still have the challenge of protecting the electronics…
❗️Ships that sail to Russian seaports have begun to be covered with anti-drone nets.
August 16, 2026 at 2:26 AM
The return of armor at sea…still have the challenge of protecting the electronics…
One more time, for the people in the back, the "mature parent design" is a myth, a unicorn, something you can want very, very, very badly, but never actually put your hands on. The idea that we could take FREMM, replace European combat systems, sensors, and weapons...
August 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM
One more time, for the people in the back, the "mature parent design" is a myth, a unicorn, something you can want very, very, very badly, but never actually put your hands on. The idea that we could take FREMM, replace European combat systems, sensors, and weapons...
Bruno was really good winning fouls, but I had no idea how good… #nufc This makes more sense to me as why Arsenal wanted him.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options to shuffle midfield pack | Ed Aarons
While able to play deeper, the onus will also be on Arsenal’s £75m signing to provide creativity in an attack that has struggled to break down the low block
www.theguardian.com
August 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Bruno was really good winning fouls, but I had no idea how good… #nufc This makes more sense to me as why Arsenal wanted him.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Wondering which consultant came up with the idea of using the blown UM snap in the MSU game in text messages to MI voters urging them not to forget to vote at the last minute. Causing a lot of unpleasant emotions in the Ann Arbor area...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqv4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqv4...
Michigan State Beats Michigan On Punter's Fumble On Last Play Of The Game (HD)
YouTube video by College Fan Base
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August 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Wondering which consultant came up with the idea of using the blown UM snap in the MSU game in text messages to MI voters urging them not to forget to vote at the last minute. Causing a lot of unpleasant emotions in the Ann Arbor area...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqv4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqv4...
Beyond time to start treating them like oil. Require protective carry locations and greater response capability when spilled.
The plan is for a big volunteer nurdle effort tomorrow and Tuesday, after both high tides. So from 6 in the morning to start on Tynemouth Longsands.
Details/info/context in the pic (attached twice with half of alt text in each).
WhatsApp for organising here: chat.whatsapp.com/KXTZ6zO69si0...
Details/info/context in the pic (attached twice with half of alt text in each).
WhatsApp for organising here: chat.whatsapp.com/KXTZ6zO69si0...
August 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Beyond time to start treating them like oil. Require protective carry locations and greater response capability when spilled.
Because what we really needed was another round of studies saying that having one converted offshore supply vessel as the USCG's only Arctic presence was a problem. Additionally, the fiction that there is a robust marketplace for special types of ships with multiple competitors sadly remains...
President Trump decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers, worth almost $7 billion, after a game of golf with Finland’s president. The question, experts say, is how many the U.S. really needs. nyti.ms/4hK355K
August 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Because what we really needed was another round of studies saying that having one converted offshore supply vessel as the USCG's only Arctic presence was a problem. Additionally, the fiction that there is a robust marketplace for special types of ships with multiple competitors sadly remains...