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First flight of the NH90 MRFH "Sea Tiger"

First flight of the NH90 MRFH "Sea Tiger"

Gepostet von | 7 Dec 2023 | , , , | 0

On 30 November, the first NH90 "Sea Tiger" from Airbus Helicopters completed its maiden flight as planned at the Donauwörth production site. According to the company, this marks the start of the qualification phase, during which the focus will be on the extended flight tests and the testing of new systems that are or will be installed in this flight type. The developer and manufacturer of this navalised helicopter type is NHIndustries, a joint venture between Airbus Helicopters (62.5 %), Leonardo (32 %) and GKN Fokker (5.5 %) for rotorcraft production. Under the designation NH90 Multi Role Frigate Helicopter (MRFH), the Bundeswehr had already ordered 31 examples of the "Sea Tiger" three years ago with delivery dates of...

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Here we go: F126

Here we go: F126

Gepostet von | 6 Dec 2023 | , , , | 0

The multi-purpose combat ship "MKS 180", which has since been renamed "Frigate F126", saw the start of construction of its first unit on 5 December 2023. Just a few days before the end of the year, the start of production before 2024, which was promised when the contract was signed, was thus also realised. On 19 June 2020, the signatures were signed in Koblenz with which Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS, Netherlands) and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) agreed on the construction of the multi-purpose combat ship "MKS 180". At that time, 5.72 billion euros were included in the federal budget. For this amount, Germany is procuring four identical frigates, two of which are equipped with the "ASW situation picture" mission module (ASW:...

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HNLMS "Holland" arrives in the operational area

HNLMS "Holland" arrives in the operational area

Gepostet von | 6 Dec 2023 | , , , | 0

With the HNLMS "Holland", the Dutch government has deployed the type ship of the four 108-metre-long and, at around 3,800 tonnes, frigate-sized ocean patrol vessels (OPV) of the same class to the Eastern Mediterranean. This means that the Netherlands, together with allies including the USA, the UK, France, Italy and Germany, is now also contributing to a maritime corridor so that humanitarian aid can reach Gaza. The aim is to secure the fragile regional stability from the sea and prevent further escalation. If an evacuation becomes necessary, the "Holland" can provide immediate support. The duration of its deployment depends on current developments...

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Submarines for Poland now from South Korea?

Submarines for Poland now from South Korea?

Gepostet von | 5 Dec 2023 | , , , | 4

The Polish Navy has been endeavouring to replace its submarines for some time and launched the "Orka" project in 2014. Since then, European naval shipbuilders have been trying in vain to secure an order. It was not until May 2023 that Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced his intention to initiate the purchase of submarines in 2023. South Korea as an option? According to a press release issued by South Korean company Hanwha Ocean on 29 November 2023, the company has held talks about a strategic partnership in Poland and presented its KSS-III submarine project. The 3,600-tonne boat is in service with the Republic of Korea Navy. The offer from...

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Ghost nets off Rügen

Ghost nets off Rügen

Gepostet von | 5 Dec 2023 | , , | 0

Divers from the German nature conservation organisation "Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delphine e. V." (GRD) say they have recovered several hundred kilograms of old fishing nets from the Baltic Sea in recent weeks. Crime scene: fairway buoy A fairway buoy sank years ago about eight kilometres off the coast of Rügen. As a result, more and more so-called ghost nets became entangled in it. The tangles of nets and ropes now weighed several tonnes and could be retrieved from a depth of around 30 metres using lifting bags. However, due to the cramped situation at the buoy and the increasingly rough weather, it was not possible to retrieve all the nets. The operation is to...

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