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Back to the shipyard

Back to the shipyard

Posted by | 25 Aug 2021 | , , , , | 0

Over the past 21 months, the USS Gerald R. Ford has been put through its paces. The extensive testing of the latest American aircraft carrier began after delivery to the US Navy and came to a climax with the Full Ship Shock Trials. Powerful underwater explosive charges were detonated at various distances to test the ship's resistance to strong shocks. Now the Navy is sending the Ford to the shipyard for the last time for the time being. Over the next six months, repairs will be carried out once again at Newport News Shipyard and systems will be brought up to date. After that, the carrier will be ready to...

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US Navy orders 3D printer

US Navy orders 3D printer

Posted by | 24 Aug 2021 | , , , | 0

The US Navy is ordering 3D printers from American manufacturer Stratasys for a total of 20 million dollars. 25 F900s are to be delivered by August 2026 and installed at various locations. The F900 is a professional printer that is also suitable for the production of large parts. It can process 16 materials, from thermoplastics to high-performance polymers. The 2.7 x 1.7 x 2 metre devices weigh around 2.9 tonnes. The systems can be used to produce elaborate and complex spare parts for ships and aeroplanes on site. The virtually immediate availability increases the...

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<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Saxony</span>-Class receives new radar equipment

Saxony-Class receives new radar equipment

Posted by | 24 Aug 2021 | , , , | 0

The three Class 124 frigates will receive new radar equipment for air surveillance over the next few years. According to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), four TRS-4D/LR ROT systems will be procured. They will replace the SMART-L from the Dutch manufacturer Signaal, now Thales Naval Nederland, currently on board. The new radar systems are being developed and produced by the Taufkirchen-based company Hensoldt. It is planned to install the new equipment on the three frigates from 2025, with a further system to be installed as early as 2023 as a test, reference and training system at the naval technology school in Parow. This will provide the opportunity to...

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Dutch Navy launches Sandy Coast 21

Dutch Navy launches Sandy Coast 21

Posted by | 23 Aug 2021 | , , , | 0

Even 76 years after the end of the Second World War, there are still many high-explosive remnants at the bottom of the European seas. In the North Sea, the Dutch Navy and its partners are therefore practising mine clearance in the Wadden Sea. The Sandy Coast 2021 exercise will bring together 15 ships and 600 soldiers to train appropriate procedures in the sea area north of the Wadden Islands. The Dutch units involved include the minesweeper Zierikzee, the submarine support vessel Mercuur and the submersible Hydra. With their high volume of traffic, harbour entrances are particularly at risk. "The removal of mines is an important task for the Royal Navy and its partners," said...

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Six in one go

Six in one go

Posted by | 23 Aug 2021 | , , , , | 0

Six new ships for the Russian Navy are said to have been laid down today (23 Aug. 2021). These include two surface units for the coastal area, as well as four submarines. At the opening of the international military-technical forum, President Vladimir Putin announced the keel laying of two nuclear-powered and missile-equipped "underwater cruisers". These are the Dimitri Donskoi and the Prince Potemkin of Project 955A. Also known as the Borei-A, this class of strategic submarines has been under construction since 1996. The Russian Navy currently has four units of this type, and with the two boats launched today, four more will be...

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