Category: Marines from all over the world

Seven new dwarves

Seven new dwarves

Posted by | 26 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 1

Die französische Generaldirektion für Rüstung (DGA) hat im Juni sieben weitere neue Bugsierschlepper der Zehn-Tonnen-Klasse für die Marine Nationale bestellt. Der Auftrag hat nach Angaben des Verteidigungsministeriums in Paris einen Wert von mehr als acht Millionen Euro. Mit dieser Order summiert sich die Anzahl der bestellten Einheiten auf 22 Stück, angepeilt sind mittelfristig 29 Schlepper dieses Typs. Eingesetzt werden sollen die Schlepper in allen Marinebasen des Landes, wo sie 35 alte Fahrzeuge mit einer Schubkraft zwischen vier und zehn Tonnen ersetzen. Die neuen Bugsierschlepper sind leistungsfähiger und Kompakter als ihre Vorgänger. Bei zwölf Meter Länge beträgt der Tiefgang lediglich...

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Russian submarine awaits launch

Russian submarine awaits launch

Posted by | 26 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 0

The Russian Ministry of Defence reports that the Krasnoyarsk submarine will be launched on 30 July. The ceremony in Severodvinsk will be led by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov. The Krasnoyarsk is a Jasen M-class boat (Project 885M) and is categorised by the Russians as an underwater missile cruiser. She was the third boat in the Yasen-M class to be laid down in 2014. The submarines, which displace 8600 tonnes and are 130 metres long, are powered by a pressurised water reactor. In addition to ten torpedo tubes with a diameter of 533 millimetres, the armament includes eight vertical launchers for cruise missiles of the Oniks or Kalibr type. According to the Russian news agency Tass...

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Mitsubishi launches MRRV

Mitsubishi launches MRRV

Posted by | 26 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 0

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is also celebrating: the first of two new vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard was launched today (26 July) with colourful balloons and ribbons at the shipyard in Shimonoseki, southern Japan. The Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV) will be used for SAR missions, including in heavy weather and for patrols in offshore and coastal areas. Operations against smugglers will be at the centre of activities. The MRRVs, which are almost 97 metres long and displace 2,260 tonnes, can travel at a maximum speed of 24 knots. The operational radius is 4000 nautical miles. In addition to RHIBs, the 67-strong crew will also have a Remotely Operated Battleship at their disposal for the missions.

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Launching of the fourth corvette for Saudi Arabia

Launching of the fourth corvette for Saudi Arabia

Posted by | 26 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 0

The fourth corvette for Saudi Arabia was launched at Navantia in San Fernando in southern Spain last Saturday (24 July). In the presence of the Inspector of the Spanish Navy, Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave, the Commander of the Saudi Navy, Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily, smashed a bottle of water from Mecca on the bow of the new ship. This was followed by the actual launching ceremony, during which the corvette slid stern-first into her new element. In future, the ship will sail as Jazan and thus bear the name of a city with 100,000 inhabitants in the far south-west of Saudi Arabia. Navantia has...

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First flight of the Polish AW101

First flight of the Polish AW101

Posted by | 23 Jul 2021 | , , , | 0

The latest helicopter destined for the Polish Navy took off from the ground for the first time a few days ago. Built by Leonardo in Yeovil, UK, the AW101 with the registration ZR285 is the first of a total of four aircraft that the Polish armed forces will receive. The maiden flight focussed on basic checks of the airframe and control systems. To this end, the flawless functioning of the engines was tested at various flight speeds. Next on the list are initial checks of the individual mission equipment. Poland decided in favour of the AW101 in April 2019 and placed a corresponding order. The equipment includes an autopilot with SAR mode,...

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