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Israeli Navy - 3D technology for construction of new corvettes

Israeli Navy - 3D technology for construction of new corvettes

Gepostet von | 18 Oct 2021 | , , | 0

As the final step before a construction contract, Israel Shipyards has signed a contract to commence the detailed design phase for the new RESHEF-class SA'AR 72 corvettes at the Ministry of Defence. The design will utilise 3D technology, which can reduce the usual paperwork of 2D drawings in shipbuilding to a minimum. This class is to replace the SA'AR 45-class units, which have now been in the coastal defence service of the Israeli Navy for over 30 years. The boat type is to be equipped exclusively with systems from national production To the subscriptions...

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Brazilian Navy - "GREENHALGH has fulfilled its mission"

Brazilian Navy - "GREENHALGH has fulfilled its mission"

Gepostet von | 18 Oct 2021 | , , | 0

As the lead ship of the British South Atlantic Task Force during the Falklands War in 1982, HMS BROADSWORD (Type 22) made headlines. On 25 May, she was unable to prevent Argentine Skyhawks from hitting and capsizing the frigate COVENTRY (Type 42) with unguided bombs during the landing operation in San Carlos Bay on Pebble Island with her Sea Wolf low-flying defence system. The first group of Skyhawks flew so close that the BROADSWORD's fire control system crashed when both aircraft split, and when the second group approached, the COVENTRY had manoeuvred itself into the direct line of fire of the Sea Wolfs! Even from the first squadron by a bomb penetration in the...

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Danish Navy - In the piracy hotspot

Danish Navy - In the piracy hotspot

Gepostet von | 18 Oct 2021 | , , | 0

Denmark prepares for action against pirates in the Gulf of Guinea Between November 2021 and April 2022, the Dannebrog, the flag of Denmark, will not only fly over merchant ships in the Bay of Guinea, but will also be flown by the frigate ESBERN SNARE. The ship, equipped with a Seahawk helicopter and a crew of around 175 including a special force, is to put the pirates of West Africa in their place. The ship will be part of an international task force set up in response to an IMO resolution from May 2021, in which states, the UN and the G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea...

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U 35 back from deployment

U 35 back from deployment

Gepostet von | 15 Oct 2021 | , , | 0

Not nice weather in Eckernförde, but a nice day for the crew of U 35 and their families. The submarine "U 35", under the command of Corvette Captain Oliver Brux (34), returned from the EU operation "Irini" at 10.00 a.m. on the dot. The European Union's "Irini" operation is monitoring and enforcing the arms embargo against Libya, in which the boat successfully participated. The public did not learn the details of the operation, but that is not important today. The important thing is that everyone is back safe and sound and can now relax with family and friends. Thanks to the press office...

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Federal Minister of Defence on a farewell tour

Federal Minister of Defence on a farewell tour

Gepostet von | 15 Oct 2021 | , , | 0

Federal Minister of Defence Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is on her farewell tour. The traditional and impressive building of the Mürwik Naval Academy is therefore a must-see. Accompanied by the commanding officer, Flotilla Admiral Jens Nemeyer, she was able to visit the ship simulator, the training mast and the boat harbour, among other things, as announced on 14 October. She used the visit for relaxed discussions. She also signed the school's guest book. Photos: Marcel...

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