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[Harald]

Australia will choose it's nuclear submarines design in 2023

According to information published by the West Australian on July 15, 2022, the type of nuclear submarines Australia will acquire will be unveiled early next year said the Australian Minister of Defense, Richard Marles. The Royal Australian Navy could be interested in the British Astute-class submarines or the US' Virginia-class submarines.

In September 2021 Australia scraped its French contract of Barracuda-class submarines to sign a trilateral security pact called AUKUS with the United Kingdom and the United States.

AUKUS, also styled as Aukus, is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, announced on 15 September 2021 for the Indo-Pacific region. Under the pact, the US and the UK will help Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.

The pact also includes cooperation on advanced cyber, artificial intelligence and autonomy, quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, hypersonic and counter-hypersonic, electronic warfare, innovation and information sharing.

US Virginia-class submarines

The Virginia class, also known as the SSN-774 class, is a class of nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarines, in service in the United States Navy. Designed by General Dynamics's Electric Boat (EB) and Huntington Ingalls Industries, the Virginia-class is the United States Navy's latest submarine model, which incorporates the latest in stealth, intelligence gathering, and weapons systems technology.

They are designed to excel in anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, irregular warfare, and mine warfare. Fast-attack submarines project power ashore with special operations forces and Tomahawk cruise missiles in the prevention or preparation of regional crises.

The Virginia-class submarine has a length of 114.8 m, and a beam of 10.36 m. The submarine can reach a top speed of 28 miles per hour (45 km/h). She has a crew of 132 people including 15 officers and 117 enlisted.

British Astute-class submarines

The Astute class is the latest class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines (SSNs) in service with the Royal Navy. The boats are being constructed by BAE Systems Submarines at Barrow-in-Furness. Seven boats will be constructed: the first of class, Astute, was launched by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in 2007, commissioned in 2010, and declared fully operational in May 2014.

Audacious has provision for up to 38 weapons in six 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes. The submarine is capable of firing Tomahawk Block IV land-attack missiles with a range of 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2022/july/11933-aukus-australia-will-choose-it-s-nuclear-submarines-design-in-2023.html

[Master Mack]

Zet er 1 of 2 modules tussen en je heb een eigen boot. Waarom niet samenwerking met Taiwan. 🤣 Doet het vast goed bij dit kabinet

[Parera]

Heel misschien wel .. ( uche uche) ..    in het begin waren er idd geruchten dat NL bedrijven betrokken waren, natuurlijk nooit bevestigd, maar het heeft wel alle schijn dat dat wel het geval is. Het ontwerp heeft wel overeenkomsten.

Ik denk dat deze afbeelding op de website van Nevesbu ook al genoeg zegt 



https://www.nevesbu.com/insights/how-do-you-design-a-miniature-village-in-a-cylinder/

[Harald]

Heel misschien heeft de NL industrie (nevesbu) hier wel een vinger in de pap gehad

Heel misschien wel .. ( uche uche) ..    in het begin waren er idd geruchten dat NL bedrijven betrokken waren, natuurlijk nooit bevestigd, maar het heeft wel alle schijn dat dat wel het geval is. Het ontwerp heeft wel overeenkomsten.

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2017/06/01/2003671691

[Parera]

Lijkt die niet op de walrus klasse?

Heel misschien heeft de NL industrie (nevesbu) hier wel een vinger in de pap gehad

[jurrien visser (JuVi op Twitter)]

Lijkt die niet op de walrus klasse?

Als een 2.0

[Huzaar1]

First indigenous Taiwanese submarine to be launch in September

According to information published by CNA on July 12, 2022, the Taiwanese Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) is expected to be launched in September.



The Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) Program is a Taiwanese project to develop and construct a class of attack submarines domestically for the Republic of China Navy.

The first indigenous diesel-electric submarine is scheduled to start operations in 2025, and it will be followed by seven others. They will replace the four aging submarines the country received decades ago.

Taiwan has put an emphasis on the domestic development of a variety of weapons systems, from missiles to vehicles, to strengthen its defenses against China's increasing aggressiveness.

The external design appears to resemble Japan's Soryu– and Oyashio-class SSKs by having an X-form rudder. The boats will be assembled using Japanese construction techniques in Taiwan.

Reportedly, a version of the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat management system, used in US Navy nuclear submarines, is being offered to Taiwan. Also, some influence in design is thought to have come from Dutch submarines currently operated by Taiwan. The vessels are estimated to be in the 2,500-ton class and 70m in length.

The armament of the first Indigenous Defense Submarine will be MK-48 Mod 6 Advanced heavyweight torpedoes and UGM-84L sub-launched Harpoon Block II missiles.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2022/july/11919-first-indigenous-taiwanese-submarine-to-be-launch-in-september.html

Lijkt die niet op de walrus klasse?

[Harald]

First indigenous Taiwanese submarine to be launch in September

According to information published by CNA on July 12, 2022, the Taiwanese Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) is expected to be launched in September.



The Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) Program is a Taiwanese project to develop and construct a class of attack submarines domestically for the Republic of China Navy.

The first indigenous diesel-electric submarine is scheduled to start operations in 2025, and it will be followed by seven others. They will replace the four aging submarines the country received decades ago.

Taiwan has put an emphasis on the domestic development of a variety of weapons systems, from missiles to vehicles, to strengthen its defenses against China's increasing aggressiveness.

The external design appears to resemble Japan's Soryu– and Oyashio-class SSKs by having an X-form rudder. The boats will be assembled using Japanese construction techniques in Taiwan.

Reportedly, a version of the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat management system, used in US Navy nuclear submarines, is being offered to Taiwan. Also, some influence in design is thought to have come from Dutch submarines currently operated by Taiwan. The vessels are estimated to be in the 2,500-ton class and 70m in length.

The armament of the first Indigenous Defense Submarine will be MK-48 Mod 6 Advanced heavyweight torpedoes and UGM-84L sub-launched Harpoon Block II missiles.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2022/july/11919-first-indigenous-taiwanese-submarine-to-be-launch-in-september.html

[Parera]

Saab Lays Keel Of First A26 Blekinge-Class Submarine
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/07/saab-lays-keel-of-first-a26-blekinge-class-submarine/

[Harald]

Ninox 103 Submarine-Launched Loitering UAV   ( interessante ontwikkeling )

Spear from Israel unveiled the encapsulated Ninox 103 submarine-launched loitering UAS during UDT exhibition held in Rotterdam, Netherlands between 07 and 09 June 2022.

The Ninox 103 enables the deployment of aerial drones from submarines, providing immediate beyond-line-of-sight situational awareness.

According to the company, the system is already in use with an undisclosed customer and provides ISR to submarine crews. Intuitive and easy to operate, the Ninox 103 can be deployed from submarines, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and other underwater platforms to gain instant aerial capabilities, supporting various missions, including those of special forces, reconnaissance, and joint-force operations.

Capable of instantaneous launch, the system enables the vessel's team to receive real-time imaging beyond the coastline, at long ranges, while remaining undetected and at a distance from land.

Ruggedized for harsh underwater and maritime environments, the Ninox 103 is payload agnostic, with open architecture that enables third-party data link integration. Seamlessly integrated into existing submarine launching infrastructure, its low visual, thermal and acoustic signatures support stealth-mode operation.

"The first technological development of its kind in the world, the Ninox 103 Sub-to-Air has been developed in response to the needs of Spear's customers worldwide for a drone capable of underwater launch. The system has been successfully tested, and Spear is collaborating with a number of defense companies as it continues to work on new developments."

Colonel (Ret.) Gadi Kuperman, Founder & CEO of Spear

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/06/video-ninox-103-submarine-launched-loitering-uav/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__2l6iOyT5U

[Harald]

Australia's former defense minister was planning to buy US Virginia-class submarines

According to information published by the Canberra Times on June 13, 2022, the previous Australian Minister of Defence Dutton said he has planned to buy two Virginia-class submarines from the US by 2030.

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https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2022/june/11821-australia-s-former-defense-minister-was-planning-to-buy-us-virginia-class-submarines.html

[Harald]

Scheepsbouwer TKMS neemt failliete werf aan Oostzee over voor bouw van onderzeeboten
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1441957/scheepsbouwer-tkms-neemt-failliete-werf-aan-oostzee-over-voor-bouw-van-onderzeeboten

Daar gaat het hele idee voor een submarine valley in Den Helder want ik zie TKMS niet nog eens investeren in de productie / onderhoud van boten in Nederland nu ze deze speciale werf al hebben aangekocht als tweede locatie. Met de datum 2024 wordt al duidelijk dat men van plan is om hier de ( Noorse) Type 212 CD's te gaan bouwen. Noorwegen heeft er 4 besteld, Duitsland op dit moment 2 maar er waarschijnlijk komen daar 2 extra boten bij. Voor Nederland zou het ontwerp ook gebaseerd zijn op deze klasse dus de bouw hier laten plaatsvinden is dan niet meer dan logisch.

Ook gaan er op Duitse fora geruchten rond dat men de oude Type 212's zou willen vervangen door extra Type 212A's & Type 212CD's zodat er van elke klasse 6 boten heeft rondvaren.

extra info :

Thysssenkrupp Marine Systems Acquires MV Werften

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is to take over the shipyard location of MV Werften in Wismar.

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems press release

The employees were informed about this development at a meeting today by the insolvency administrator, Dr. Christoph Morgen, in the presence of the Minister of Economics Reinhard Meyer, CEO Oliver Burkhard and IG Metall district manager Daniel Friedrich. With this move, one of the most traditional shipbuilding locations in Germany once again has a long-term outlook.

With a view to the future, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems could produce submarines in Wismar during the course of 2024. The main impetus for this is an order for more submarines from the German government and the resulting investments in the upgrading of the shipyard. The extent of such a commitment by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems depends on the scope of the contract award: more orders means more jobs. If production ramps up in the course of 2024, some 800 new employees could be hired by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. Moreover, if additional orders are received in the surface sector, this number could even increase to over 1,500 employees at the Wismar site.

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https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/06/thysssenkrupp-marine-systems-acquires-mv-werften/

[Parera]

Australië schikt zaak over geannuleerde Franse onderzeeërs voor 555 miljoen
https://nos.nl/artikel/2432245-australie-schikt-zaak-over-geannuleerde-franse-onderzeeers-voor-555-miljoen

Een koopje slechts 555 miljoen van de ruim 30 miljard hoeven te betalen  En voor NG een makkelijk verdiend bedrag.


Scheepsbouwer TKMS neemt failliete werf aan Oostzee over voor bouw van onderzeeboten
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1441957/scheepsbouwer-tkms-neemt-failliete-werf-aan-oostzee-over-voor-bouw-van-onderzeeboten

Daar gaat het hele idee voor een submarine valley in Den Helder want ik zie TKMS niet nog eens investeren in de productie / onderhoud van boten in Nederland nu ze deze speciale werf al hebben aangekocht als tweede locatie. Met de datum 2024 wordt al duidelijk dat men van plan is om hier de ( Noorse) Type 212 CD's te gaan bouwen. Noorwegen heeft er 4 besteld, Duitsland op dit moment 2 maar er waarschijnlijk komen daar 2 extra boten bij. Voor Nederland zou het ontwerp ook gebaseerd zijn op deze klasse dus de bouw hier laten plaatsvinden is dan niet meer dan logisch.

Ook gaan er op Duitse fora geruchten rond dat men de oude Type 212's zou willen vervangen door extra Type 212A's & Type 212CD's zodat er van elke klasse 6 boten heeft rondvaren.

[Parera]

[#TechTuesday] ⚓💡 Lithium-Ion technology: a game-changer for submarines propulsion.
During #UDT2022, Naval Group's experts introduced the development we achieved in the integration of LiOn batteries 🔋onboard submarines and the process that allowed us to move from a vision to a real and safe existing solution.

Today conventional submarines are looking for long range deployments. With such need to increase the dived autonomy, improving the useful range of available capacity of the batteries, the lithium technology appears as a solution in which Naval Group has fixed its interest.

For what operational benefits?
🔇reduced indiscretion rate (reduced charging time, less energy dissipation)
🌊greater optimisation of on-board energy, flexibility in operational use
⏩high speed available no matter the state of charge
⚙️simplified maintenance
📈ability to evolve

Even if Lithium-Ion battery (LIB) technology is strongly widespread in the civilian field, as far as submarines are concerned, Li-Ion is a new technology. 🔋 Indeed, if the potential of LIB is enormous, so it was the technical challenge of its integration onboard submarines.

1 ⚓ Consider an arrangement fully adapted to the submarine architecture from the early design stages.
Thanks to LIB flexibility for arrangement on board, Naval Group aims at adapting its LIB architecture to provide the best trade-off between energy and arrangement.

2 ⚓ Safety in the face of high-energy concentration and confined environment constraints.
🛡 Safety barriers are defined at each level of the battery. Should one barrier fails, another steps up immediately.
🛡 String design includes mechanical barrier to prevent the propagation of a possible thermal runaway & protect cells again high temperatures
🔋 A Battery Management Module integrated to each string in order to maintain the surveillance even in case of failure of the Master Module

3 ⚓ A series of tests carried out to qualify the cells in abusive conditions.
Safety has been successfully validated through incremental tests led during the system design process. In addition, to Safety tests, functional and environment tests have been performed.

#navgeek



Bron: LinkedIn Naval Group

[Harald]

First Spanish S-80 Plus submarine starts sea trials

The first of the Spanish Navy's new class of S-80 Plus diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) has started initial sea trials.

First-in-class Isaac Peral (S-81) was put to sea for the first time from state-owned shipbuilder Navantia's facilities in Cartagena, where the boat was built and launched, on 27 May.

Navantia is building four S-80 Plus submarines for the Spanish Navy under a contract awarded in 2004. The boats are intended to replace the Spanish Navy's Galerna (Agosta)-class (S-70) SSKs.

Laid down in 2007 and launched in 2021 following multiple delays, Isaac Peral is on track to be handed over in 2023. Under current planning, its delivery will be followed by that of Narciso de Monturiol (S-82) in 2024, Cosme García (S-83) around early 2026, and Mateo García de los Reyes (S-84) around mid-2027.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/first-spanish-s-80-plus-submarine-starts-sea-trials


The Spanish Navy's first S-80 Plus SSK, Isaac Peral (S-81), sets out for initial sea trials on 27 May.