Category: Technology

Fincantieri flanks Daewoo in the design of the South Korean aircraft carriers

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) will collaborate with Fincantieri on the conceptual design of the new CVX aircraft carrier for the South Korean Navy. The agreement now signed provides for the development of the basic design for the type ship from the second half of 2021, while detailed design and construction are to begin in the following years. Fincantieri will work with DSME to further develop the design for the Trieste, an amphibious transport ship in the LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) category. Through its subsidiary Seastema and its integrated platform management system (IPMS) SeasNavy, Fincantieri is already cooperating with the East Asian country on the construction of a total of eight Daegu-class frigates...

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HAL delivers first Mk-III to Indian Coast Guard

In the presence of Defence Minister Ajay Kumar, the Indian Coast Guard took delivery of the first three ALH Mk-III helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). A total of 16 of the twin-engine machines with modern avionics and electronics were ordered. The Mk-III is an Indian in-house development with which the country is endeavouring to become more independent of foreign countries in the technology sector. The light helicopter flies in the 5.5 tonne class and is certified for military operations. The first ALHs of an older version were delivered back in 2001, with 228 units delivered by 2017. The largest customer is the Indian armed forces, which...

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Modern training helicopters for the Navy

Leonardo handed over the first TH-73A training helicopter to the US Navy today at the company's premises in Philadelphia. The ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Kenneth Whitesell, Commander Naval Air Forces and Commander Naval Air Force US Pacific Fleet, among others. The Navy plans to procure a total of 130 of these light helicopters by 2024. An initial contract for the delivery of 32 aircraft worth 177 million dollars was signed in January 2020. This also includes spare parts, necessary equipment and a range of support services. An option for a further 36 helicopters for 171 million dollars...

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The Prince was struck by lightning

For the first time, an F-35B Lightning II has landed on the UK's newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales. The weather off the south coast of England co-operated and was calm as the jet approached and the ship set a suitable course. "It was a real honour to be the first pilot to land the F-35B on the Prince of Wales," said the pilot and Commodore of 207 Squadron from Marham afterwards. Shortly afterwards, the F-35 took off again via the carrier's ski-jump, this time with another pilot from the squadron....

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The unmanned flying petrol station

Boeing's MQ-25 T1 drone has refuelled a US Navy fighter jet in flight for the first time. The F/A-18 Super Hornet first approached the renamed tanker to within a few metres to check whether it was in stable flight. The refuelling hose was then extended and the pilot managed to connect his jet to the docking device. After taking on the required amount of fuel, the aircraft separated and both aircraft returned safely to MidAmerica Airport in Macoutah, Illinois, where they had previously taken off. The manoeuvre is significant because it demonstrates that the MQ-25 is not only safe...

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