Last Israel corvette has left Kiel
The fourth and last SAAR 6-class corvette of the Israeli Navy has left its berth at the German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK).
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Dutch navy supports aid in Haiti
It was another devastating earthquake that struck the south-west of Haiti on 19 August with a magnitude of 7.2. More than 2,200 people lost their lives and well over 10,000 were injured. In addition, countless families lost the roof over their heads and with it a large part of their possessions. Not only the American armed forces are present to provide emergency aid, but other nations are also providing assistance on the ground. The emergency operation is also being supported by the Netherlands. As far as availability allows, a Dutch navy ship is permanently stationed in the Caribbean islands. Its actual task is to...
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Back to the shipyard
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
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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Dutch Navy launches Sandy Coast 21
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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