Category: Technology

Launching of the fifth boat in the Astute class

Launching of the fifth boat in the Astute class

Posted by | 21 Apr 2021 | , , , , | 0

The Royal Navy's latest submarine was launched for the first time on 20 April at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. Prior to this, the 7400-tonne unit, whose keel laying was celebrated in October 2011, was pulled out of the assembly hall. In future, the nuclear-powered submarine will sail the world's oceans under the name Anson. All seven boats in the Astute class are currently under construction or have already been delivered to the Royal Navy. Their unit price is around 1.7 billion pounds. In return, they offer the taxpayer the certainty of being able to fire up to 38 Tomahawk Block IVs worldwide, depending on the load. The length of the boats is 97 metres,...

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Leonardo acquires GEM Elettronica

Leonardo acquires GEM Elettronica

Posted by | 21 Apr 2021 | , | 0

The Italian defence group Leonardo has acquired a 30 percent stake in the company GEM Elettronica. The company has 130 employees and develops and produces electronics for civil and military use. Applications in the defence sector include small 2D and 3D radar systems, consoles, integrated bridge systems, electro-optical fire control systems, inertial navigation systems and electronic nautical charts. Most recently, GEM was able to develop and install a helo-decking radar for the Italian Navy. According to Leonardo, the product areas of the two companies complement each other, as GEM is active in areas that are hardly ever addressed by the new shareholder. In future, synergies in the areas of development, marketing and sales are to be utilised.

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Order for Patria

Order for Patria

Posted by | 20 Apr 2021 | , , , | 0

The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) has awarded Patria the contract to build a Sonac ACS Acoustic Minesweeping System. It will be used to equip the country's navy. The system utilises patented Sound Source technology, which Patria claims offers unprecedented performance in mine detection, target simulation and mine jamming. The innovative design allows accurate reproduction of real, pre-recorded or synthesised sounds and is capable of working with different mine settings. This means that the system can also be used against modern, intelligent sea mines. Thanks to its small size, the...

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Green takes to the air

Green takes to the air

Posted by | 20 Apr 2021 | , , , , | 0

The green forces in the Netherlands are currently showing themselves to be innovative. However, it is not politicians who are involved in the power struggle, but soldiers from the Corps Mariniers, the Dutch equivalent of the German naval battalion. The past few months have been futuristic, as a completely new piece of equipment has had to prove itself in initial tests: the Gravity Jet Suit. This consists of two gloves, each with two small jet engines attached. The pilot carries another jet engine, technology and fuel in a larger rucksack. The aircraft is steered using the arms and body movements. The pilot controls the speed and altitude using a throttle lever....

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France supports its defence industry

France supports its defence industry

Posted by | 20 Apr 2021 | , , , , | 3

The Franco-German company Airbus has been awarded a major defence contract by the French government. Its main components are eight H 225M helicopters for the French Air Force, two H 145s for the Sécurité Civile and ten H 160s for the gendarmerie. The navy can expect another prototype of the VSR 700. This Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) is currently being developed jointly with Naval Group and the Marine Nationale. This order is officially part of the plan adopted by France in 2020 to stimulate the national aviation industry. As such, the rotorcraft ordered will have significant parts supplied by French companies,...

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