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Dutch Navy seeks reinforcement in a PPP

Dutch Navy seeks reinforcement in a PPP

Gepostet von | 24 Apr 2025 | , , , | 0

The Dutch government has signed a contract with Fugro N.V. and Damen Shipyards for the chartering of a modern patrol vessel with a civilian crew. The new Damen Fast Crew Supplier 5009 (FCS) "state ship" is due to enter service in the second quarter of 2025 and will improve situational awareness in the Netherlands' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Ministry of Defence is expecting a high-profile deployment for the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. The image provided with the press releases from the Ministry of Defence, Fugro and Damen suggests that the loaned vessel could be the DSS "Galatea". Background and mission In view of growing geopolitical tensions...

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USA confirms SM-2 spare parts production for allies

USA confirms SM-2 spare parts production for allies

Gepostet von | 18 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

Raytheon has specified an existing contract for the supply of spare parts for the Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) missile to US allies under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme worth USD 141 million and announced the production schedule in a press release. According to the US Department of Defence, the fixed-price modification supports the procurement of spare parts for five governments. Japan accounts for the largest share with 57 %, followed by Australia (19 %), the Netherlands (13 %), Spain (6 %) and Germany (5 %). The work is being carried out at two locations in the USA, in East Camden/Arkansas at 72% and in...

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Aircraft carrier USS "Nimitz": Last deployment before retirement

Aircraft carrier USS "Nimitz": Last deployment before retirement

Gepostet von | 17 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group left its home port of Bremerton in Washington State (WA) in March for a planned deployment in the western Pacific. This will likely be the last deployment for the Nimitz, the oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, before it retires this year after 50 years of service. The "Nimitz" battle group (CVN 68) consists of a carrier air wing (CVW-17) and a destroyer squadron (DESRON-9). The carrier group's mission is - as always - focused on protecting the security, freedom and prosperity of the United States, its allies and partners and demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the U.S. Navy...

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Aircraft carrier off Crete - French visit to Souda Bay

Aircraft carrier off Crete - French visit to Souda Bay

Gepostet von | 15 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

The French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" is currently on its way back to its home port of Toulon after a four-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific. After travelling through the Red Sea and passing through the Suez Canal, it made a stopover in Souda Bay on the north side of the island of Crete. The nuclear-powered French carrier (260 x 64 metres, 42,500 tonnes), which entered service 23 years ago, carries 22 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft as well as Grumman E-2 Hawkeye reconnaissance aircraft for air surveillance and Eurocopter AS-565 Panther helicopters for rescue and anti-submarine warfare missions. During his deployment off Southeast Asia, he was accompanied by a...

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Dutch frigate fires first Tomahawk missile

Dutch frigate fires first Tomahawk missile

Gepostet von | 14 Apr 2025 | , , | 2

On 12 March 2025, the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate "De Ruyter" test-fired a Tomahawk cruise missile off the coast of Norfolk/Virginia before the missile system is put into service in the Netherlands. With this test, the navy is gathering the necessary information to fire the Tomahawks from the four air defence and commando frigates of the De Zeven Provinciën class, according to the Dutch Ministry of Defence. This will give the Royal Netherlands Navy additional combat power. This will help to deter potential opponents if strategic targets deep inland can be eliminated. Depending on the version, the cruise missiles have a range of up to 2,500 kilometres. The four frigates of the...

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