Category: Technology

News from Flensburg

FFG - Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH takes over GEKE Schutztechnik GmbH Although FFG is located directly on the banks of the Flensburg Fjord, it is not known for maritime solutions, but rather as a system house for armoured tracked and wheeled vehicles. The Flensburg-based company has taken over the German company GEKE Schutztechnik GmbH. An entry point for solutions for the navy too? GEKE Schutztechnik, based in Lichtenau, is a provider of military protection technology solutions. From its base in North Rhine-Westphalia, GEKE has developed in recent years into a globally active company for the design, production and supply of modular armour and protective equipment. GEKE has many patents,...

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Successful communication test with Nato AGS

Nato's Allied Maritime Command is based in Northwood in the UK. Its Maritime Air Operations Team (Marair) was able to carry out a flight with the NATO Alliance Ground System (AGS) at the end of February, during which communication between the headquarters and the drone was successfully tested. The AGS was located over the central Mediterranean. A communication link was established between Northwood, Sigonella Air Base in Sicily and the NATO Air Command and Combined Air Operations Centre in Torrejon, Spain. The sensor data supplied by the AGS was then compared with the AIS situation picture in Northwood and verified. The additional data provided by the drone...

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Atlas receives order to develop a sonar base for Australia

Atlas Elektronik, designer and manufacturer of sonar systems for submarines, minesweepers and combat vessels, as well as torpedoes and autonomous systems, has been selected by Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) to design the bow sonar base for the future Attack-class submarines. Lockheed Martin Australia is the Australian Government's 2018 prime contractor for the development, design and integration of the Combat Management Systems (CMS). Australian media reports that Lockheed Martin Australia selected Atlas Elektronik's Bugsonar base as part of a selection process. Atlas Elektronik will work with its Sydney-based subsidiary Sonartech Atlas as a subcontractor for the design phase. "We are very pleased to have a...

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Fincantieri builds two more submarines for Italy

On 26 February, the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri signed a contract with Occar to build two submarines for the Italian Navy. These are units of the U 212 NFS (Near Future Submarine) class that have yet to be developed. The new boats are based on the 212 A programme and will again be equipped with an air-independent propulsion system. The German Navy currently has six of these in service. The Italian Navy has four boats of this type, which were delivered by Fincantieri between 2006 and 2017. The design comes from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. For the construction and technical-logistical support of the...

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Cooperation in the development of laser weapons

MBDA, Cilas and Sign4l have reached an agreement to explore the joint development of laser weapons to combat Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The cooperation was agreed during the IDEX 2021 trade fair. Each party was tasked with identifying potential capabilities and development opportunities in the field of high-energy lasers. MBDA develops missiles for land, air and sea-based weapon systems. Cilas is part of the Ariane Group and specialises in laser and optronic systems. Sign4l from Abu Dhabi is a regional leader in the field of electronic warfare and reconnaissance. Text: mb; Photo:...

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