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Sky watcher over the island

Sky watcher over the island

Gepostet von | 20 Sep 2021 | , , , , | 0

General Atomics successfully integrates the MALE RPAS MQ-9B SkyGuardian into civil airspace On 12 September 2021, British aviation history was once again made in the skies above the United Kingdom. From the Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Waddington, the MALE RPAS MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems took off on the first fully integrated, non-separated domestic flight from A to B along the airline structure in the UK. It was a safe flight, integrated with other air traffic and compliant with all NATS requirements. After a few hours of flight time, the remotely piloted SkyGuardian landed safely, on time and on point at RAF Lossiemouth Air Force Base. So...

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Saab and ESG aim to cooperate on naval projects

Saab and ESG aim to cooperate on naval projects

Gepostet von | 10 Sep 2021 | , | 0

Solutions, products and services for the German Navy In September, Anders Sjöberg, Managing Director of Saab Deutschland GmbH, and Christoph Otten, CEO of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, signed an agreement on strategic cooperation between the two companies on equipment projects and development programmes for the German Navy. In order to ensure the capabilities required for the successful fulfilment of the German Navy's mission, operational, robust and resilient naval systems are needed. High-tech solutions and comprehensive technical and logistical support throughout the entire service life must be guaranteed in view of the increasingly complex and challenging security situation. "Together, Saab and ESG can offer the German Navy the full range of capabilities to integrate command, control and logistics...

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Sea Lynx: 40 years in service

Sea Lynx: 40 years in service

Gepostet von | 8 Sep 2021 | , , , , | 3

.....and suddenly the sky was black On 8 September 1981, the pre-command was set up, three weeks later the 3rd Flying & Technical Squadron Mk88. Or as it is correctly called today: Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88a. On 30 August, the naval aviators attracted a lot of attention. An "8-ship" formation flew over the partners in Wilhelmshaven. Of course, a special greeting went to the Einsatzflottille 2 and the formation was noticed on the ground in the run-up to the 40th Sea Lynx anniversary. Astonishingly, there were 8 Lynx in the air, so together with the helicopters on the Bayern, there are already at least...

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Fourth trainee network meeting - from the idea to the 3D model

Fourth trainee network meeting - from the idea to the 3D model

Gepostet von | 7 Sep 2021 | , | 0

On 25 August 2021, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN) organised the fourth trainee network meeting together with MakerCube. Participants were able to get hands-on in workshops and had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the diversity of additive manufacturing, regardless of their training profession. Digital manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, are becoming increasingly important for maritime companies. Whether for the construction of models, the production of prototypes and small series or the repair of components. Using the necessary tools requires not only digital skills, but also curiosity and knowledge of the possibilities. That's why the aim of this network meeting was to get trainees interested in solutions and their...

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