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Australia - HMAS Sydney fires SM-6 missiles

Australia - HMAS Sydney fires SM-6 missiles

Gepostet von | 31 Oct 2024 | , , | 0

The destroyer "Sydney", the third and final unit of the Australian Hobart class (147 metres, 6,300 tonnes), which was further developed from the Spanish F100 Alvaro de Bazán frigate and commissioned in 2020, is "one of a kind". In addition to two quadruple Harpoon missile launchers, the "Sydney" has a mix of Standard Missile 2 and ESSM-Seasparrow-FK as an air defence destroyer in the 48-cell vertical launch silo - just like her sister ships. However, she is the only one to date to have recently been additionally equipped in the silo with SM-6 missiles (including improved range) and on the upper deck with two quad canisters of Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM). During RIMPAC 2024 she has now fired an NSM for the first time...

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Neustadt/Holstein - GSG 9 with maritime unit on the Baltic Sea

Neustadt/Holstein - GSG 9 with maritime unit on the Baltic Sea

Gepostet von | 30 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

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Manta-Ray - US underwater drone with its own berth

Manta-Ray - US underwater drone with its own berth

Gepostet von | 30 Oct 2024 | , , | 0

A satellite photo taken in November 2023, which later appeared on Google Maps, shows a new type of US Navy underwater vehicle, which is intended as a demonstrator to prove the functionality of new technologies - in particular energy autonomy under water. The "Manta Ray" underwater drone has impressive dimensions: With a wingspan of 14 metres and a length of 10 metres, the platform is clearly visible in the harbour of Port Hueneme near Los Angeles. Two videos have now been published by Northop Grumman and DARPA (the Pentagon's research and development agency) showing how this autonomous UUV (unmanned underwater vehicle) works.

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Chancellor and Foreign Minister on board "Frankfurt am Main"

Chancellor and Foreign Minister on board "Frankfurt am Main"

Gepostet von | 29 Oct 2024 | , , | 0

High-ranking visit on board the IPD 24 naval association The government visit by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and State Secretary Nils Hilmer, representing Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on 26 October 2024 on board the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" in Mormugao, Goa, India, marked a highlight for the German naval association. It was immediately preceded by the Indo-German government consultations in Delhi. At the same time, the visit marks the conclusion of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD 24) and a special appreciation of the work of the servicewomen and men of the Naval Association. Chancellor Scholz thanked the crews for their tireless efforts and sacrifices on this long voyage. They have...

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US aircraft carrier under NATO command

US aircraft carrier under NATO command

Gepostet von | 29 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

Deterrence in the North Sea and Mediterranean Since 24 October, NATO has taken control of the US aircraft carrier "Harry S. Truman" and other units for the NEPTUNE STRIKE mission. The large-scale operation aims to establish a flexible military presence and deterrence in strategic waters and involves forces from several NATO countries. Since 24 October, NATO has regained operational control of aircraft carriers: As officially announced by the Alliance and participating nations, several units and other forces will transfer under the command of the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) by 31 October to conduct NEPTUNE STRIKE for the second time this year.

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