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EuroNaval: France presents its new carrier

EuroNaval: France presents its new carrier

Gepostet von | 21 Oct 2022 | , , , | 4

The project was launched by the then Minister of Defence Florence Parly at the last live EuroNaval 2018 (only virtual in 2020). Now, on 19 October 2022, the French Ministry of Defence used this year's international naval industry gala at the Naval Group stand in Le Bourget to present a model of the future carrier with some details. The design is not yet finalised insofar as no final decisions have yet been made on the design of the island ('tower' and command bridge of an aircraft carrier) and other elements (such as the number of EMALS). They should be finalised by February 2023 to such an extent that it will be possible to move into the French-owned...

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International Maritime Bureau: Piracy continues to decline slightly

International Maritime Bureau: Piracy continues to decline slightly

Gepostet von | 21 Oct 2022 | , , | 0

The International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) third quarter report is the second in a row to show the lowest level of piracy and armed robbery at sea in three decades. The IMB is a London-based division of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Its director, Michael Howlett, praised and welcomed the efforts of coastal authorities, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea, adding: "Sustained and continued efforts by coastal authorities and the presence of international navies remain critical to regional and international shipping, trade and the protection of seafarers in the long term." But: "This leaves no room...

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Air defence system for Ukraine

Air defence system for Ukraine

Gepostet von | 20 Oct 2022 | , , , | 0

Diehl Defence, HENSOLDT and Airbus deliver deficits to NATO Diehl Defence has delivered a combat unit of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system to Ukraine with HENSOLDT and Airbus. The contract was signed in June 2022 and, as Diehl announced in a press release, further IRIS-T SLM combat systems will follow as quickly as the industrial process allows. Diehl is the general contractor and system integrator for all components and supplies the launcher and missiles. HENSOLDT is contributing the TRML-4D multifunction radar. Airbus is supplying the command post software IBMS-FC (Integrated Battle Management Software Fire Control). The company supplies the only system to date that is ready for series production. It is designed for ranges of...

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EuroNaval: Presentation of the Israeli Sa'ar S-80

EuroNaval: Presentation of the Israeli Sa'ar S-80

Gepostet von | 20 Oct 2022 | , , | 3

Update in the section S-80 as a replacement for the Israeli Navy, clarification in the description and photo of the model on display. Israel Shipyards used EuroNaval in Paris to present its new development on 19 October 2022: a corvette with the designation Sa'ar S-80. 80 metres long, 11 metres wide and displacing 1,000 tonnes, the unit is powered by four diesel engines via two shafts and has controllable pitch propellers. It should be able to reach a top speed of more than 28 knots. The superstructures on the steel hull are designed according to stealth principles and are made of aluminium. The S-80 is expected to have a range of 3,500 nautical miles (at 12 knots).

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George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group under NATO command

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group under NATO command

Gepostet von | 20 Oct 2022 | , , , , | 0

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group was placed under NATO command on Friday as part of the Neptune Strike 2022 exercise series, the Pentagon's deputy press secretary announced. The exercise officially began Friday at Strike Force NATO headquarters in Oeiras, Portugal, according to a press release from the U.S. 6th Fleet. In addition to the US, Albania, Canada, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom will also participate. It was not clear from the press release what the carrier battle group will be doing in detail as part of the exercise, apart from conducting...

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