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Starting signal for France's new strategic submarines

Starting signal for France's new strategic submarines

Posted by | 3 Mar 2021 | , , , | 0

On Friday, 19 February 2021, French Defence Minister Florence Parly gave the go-ahead for the development and construction of the new generation of strategic submarines (SNLE 3G). From 2035, the new maritime component of the French nuclear deterrent will replace the existing Le Triomphant-class submarines. The four planned units are expected to be commissioned every five years. Their operating period is specified in the glossy brochures as 2090 and beyond. There have been no official statements on technical details to date. In her speech at the announcement in Val-de-Reuil (Eure) at the centre of excellence for hydrodynamic technologies of the French Directorate-General for Armaments, the Minister of Defence...

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Anniversary visit to Guam

Anniversary visit to Guam

Posted by | 2 Mar 2021 | , , , | 0

The Spanish sail training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano arrived at the Arpa Port of the US Naval Base Guam on 26 February 2021. She was welcomed by the Commander of the Joint Region Marianas, Rear Admiral John Menoni, the Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerro, and her deputy Joshua Tenorio. The visit commemorates the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the globe. The armada at the time was under the command of Ferdinand Magellan. After his death in 1521 and some confusion, Juan Sebastian Elcano took command and led the last remaining ship, the Victoria, back to Spain on 6 September 1522. The current voyage takes various sail training ships on...

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MAN drive for Indonesian minesweepers

MAN drive for Indonesian minesweepers

Posted by | 2 Mar 2021 | , , , | 0

MAN will equip the two minesweepers that Abeking & Rasmussen is building for the Indonesian Navy with its 12V175D-MM engines. The German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions was selected by the Bremen shipyard to supply the MAN hybrid drive package. In addition to the two engines with an output of 2220 kW at 1900 rpm, this includes the MAN-Alpha CPP twin-screw propeller system with Alphatronic 3000 propulsion control system, which is designed to enable precise yet simple manoeuvring. According to the company, the associated AKA Hybrid PTI system, which allows purely electric drive at low speeds, ensures silent operation during mine hunting. The MAN 175D engine series is available in three variants with 12, 16 and 20...

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Atlas receives order to develop a sonar base for Australia

Atlas receives order to develop a sonar base for Australia

Posted by | 1 Mar 2021 | , , , | 0

Atlas Elektronik, designer and manufacturer of sonar systems for submarines, minesweepers and combat vessels, as well as torpedoes and autonomous systems, has been selected by Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) to design the bow sonar base for the future Attack-class submarines. Lockheed Martin Australia is the Australian Government's 2018 prime contractor for the development, design and integration of the Combat Management Systems (CMS). Australian media reports that Lockheed Martin Australia selected Atlas Elektronik's Bugsonar base as part of a selection process. Atlas Elektronik will work with its Sydney-based subsidiary Sonartech Atlas as a subcontractor for the design phase. "We are very pleased to have a...

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Fincantieri builds two more submarines for Italy

Fincantieri builds two more submarines for Italy

Posted by | 28 Feb 2021 | , , , | 0

On 26 February, the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri signed a contract with Occar to build two submarines for the Italian Navy. These are units of the U 212 NFS (Near Future Submarine) class that have yet to be developed. The new boats are based on the 212 A programme and will again be equipped with an air-independent propulsion system. The German Navy currently has six of these in service. The Italian Navy has four boats of this type, which were delivered by Fincantieri between 2006 and 2017. The design comes from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. For the construction and technical-logistical support of the...

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