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ITS Cavour visits Norfolk

ITS Cavour visits Norfolk

Posted by | 25 Feb 2021 | , | 0

The Italian aircraft carrier Cavour (CVH 550) has been in Norfolk, Virginia, since mid-February. The aim of the visit is to obtain "Ready for Operations" status. This certifies to the crew that the new F-35B can take off and land safely. An American test team from the Joint Programme Office (JPO) is on board for this purpose. They carry out various manoeuvres, tests and inspections. These include flight tests involving ships from the US 2nd Fleet and American aircraft. Already on their way across the Atlantic, the Italians were able to complete a three-day manoeuvre with the US destroyer Stout, F/A-18s from the carrier Air Wings 7 and a...

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Egypt becomes the first international customer for Mica NG

Egypt becomes the first international customer for Mica NG

Posted by | 24 Feb 2021 | , , , | 0

In future, the Egyptian Navy's corvettes will be equipped with improved missiles from MBDA for their air defence. After the four Gowind corvettes recently purchased by the French Naval Group have already been equipped with Mica FKs, the remaining ships will be fitted with the new-generation variant of this FK as soon as it becomes available. They are a further development of the Mica FK and are suitable for close-range defence against smaller targets that are difficult to detect, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or small aircraft. In addition, conventional targets can also be effectively engaged. In addition to aircraft and helicopters, these include cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles in particular. The navalised version of the missile is made from...

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The great search

The great search

Posted by | 23 Feb 2021 | , , | 0

This time, coronavirus did not prevail: The NATO exercise Dynamic Manta 2021 started as planned on 22 February, with a total of eight allies taking part in this annual submarine manoeuvre in the Mediterranean. The host nation this year is Italy. The participants have found their temporary home in the harbour of Catania, at the nearby Italian Navy helicopter base and at Sigonella Naval Air Station. Logistical support in the form of fuel replenishment, medical support and accommodation is also provided by the Augusta naval base. And so many sections take place off the Sicilian coast. Naturally, the submarines take centre stage, this time with five units from Greece, Italy, Italy, Italy and...

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First contracts for manta ray project

First contracts for manta ray project

Posted by | 23 Feb 2021 | , , , | 0

The US research agency Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) has selected three companies with which it intends to drive forward the Manta Ray project. Northrop Grumman Systems and the Martin Defense Group will drive forward the development work for a complete system. Metron has been commissioned to research an innovative subsystem that enables the generation of energy under water. The research programme initiated by Darpa has been running since the beginning of 2020. The long-term goal is to develop an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) that can carry out long-duration missions with a payload at a great distance from a base and without human intervention or support. Before realisation, there are still many...

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On the way to operational readiness

On the way to operational readiness

Posted by | 23 Feb 2021 | , | 0

The Royal Navy's fifth and newest offshore patrol vessel has taken another step towards operational capability. HMS Spey sailed the Solent for the first time since being commissioned. On 7 January, the flag was changed from Blue Ensign to White Ensign, making the ship officially a unit of the British Navy. Only recently, the Ready for Sea Date Inspection was successfully completed. This allowed the crew under Ben Evans to start the next phase of testing and training. Fleet Operational Sea Training still has to be passed later this year before the ship can be deployed. The second generation of the River class (Batch 2) comprises...

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