Category: Technology

Digitalisation leap in marine radio

Digitalisation leap in marine radio

Posted by | 5 Dec 2024 | , , , | 0

The world of work is changing rapidly through the use of artificial intelligence. There are many opportunities for its use, especially in the maritime environment. Today's "digital" maritime radio systems are a safety-relevant component and feature tried-and-tested, robust technology that works reliably over long distances. They are therefore essential, as mobile radio networks are no longer available just a few kilometres from the coast. However, connection quality varies depending on the distance between transmitter and receiver and the height of the antennas used, and can be further impaired by local weather conditions. Then there is the "noise" of radios and noisy ship operations from propulsion, cooling and ventilation systems...

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Lockheed's new hypersonic weapon

Lockheed's new hypersonic weapon

Posted by | 5 Dec 2024 | , , | 0

The Mako weapon system could represent a cost-effective and flexible option for equipping warships and carrier-based aircraft with hypersonic weapons. In April, Lockheed Martin presented the Mako hypersonic weapon at the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space trade fair in Maryland. The missile is being developed together with the company CoAspire. The concept was originally designed for the Air Force's Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) procurement programme from 2017. Although the corresponding contract was ultimately awarded to Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin decided to continue development at its own expense in the hope of finding alternative customers. The focus is now on use by naval forces. Access marineforum digital+ You...

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Five demands from the navy to the industry

Five demands from the navy to the industry

Posted by | 28 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

The war in Ukraine continues to dominate the agenda of the German armed forces and navy. At the 26th Naval Workshop in Linstow, procurement times took centre stage as a decisive factor. From 23 to 25 September, experts from the navy, industry and research met at the German Society for Defence Technology's naval workshop under the motto "War capability - what does that mean for us?" You can tell how times are changing by the headlines. In 2022, the title "Thinking about the future of utilisation: material operational readiness and future viability of the fleet" did not yet reflect Chancellor Olaf Scholz's turnaround government declaration. Not so at the 2023 anniversary conference, when the...

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Icebreaker on dry land

Icebreaker on dry land

Posted by | 27 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

In more than 40 years, the research vessel "Polarstern" has travelled almost two million nautical miles. In the dock, the icebreaker shows off its dents and its inner workings. Temperatures in double figures below zero, metre-thick ice, thousands of nautical miles from home: the federally owned research vessel "Polarstern" is built for extremes. Time and again, it sets course for the Arctic and Antarctic so that scientists can conduct research there. Between two expeditions, the "Polarstern" had to go to the shipyard in Bremerhaven in the spring. There she showed her dents, but also what she is made of. Four engines with a total of around 20,000 hp, a helicopter hangar, underfloor heating for outside and a swimming pool...

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Uncharted territory

Uncharted territory

Posted by | 18 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

The laser weapon project for the navy continues after an extremely successful start. The engineers involved are entering uncharted territory - and are facing new challenges every day. In 2020, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) commissioned Arge Hochenergielaser Marinedemonstrator, a joint venture between Rheinmetall Waffe Munition and MBDA Deutschland, to develop and manufacture a laser weapon demonstrator (LWD). The aim was to investigate the state of the art for this new type of weapon system and gain initial experience in its use. The LWD was brought on board the frigate Sachsen in June 2022. The almost one-year trial period...

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