Internationale ontwikkelingen maritiem

[Harald]

Fincantieri Partners With The Greek Industry      ( nog weer 4 extra naast die Franse order ? )


Artist impression of Doha-class corvette

Fincantieri today signed, at the Italian Embassy in Athens, a number of memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a selection of potential new suppliers in the context of the high-profile process pursued by the Hellenic Minister of National Defence for the construction of four corvettes and the provision of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and In Service Support (ISS).

The Group works on a supply network in the context of the high-profile process of the Minister of National Defence for the construction of four corvettes.

Fincantieri press release

Fincantieri has among its clients several foreign navies and it is partner with some of the main European defense companies within supranational programs. The purpose of these MoUs is to set the basis for defining possible business relationships for specific supplies. Indeed, the Group, who can rely on a wide selection of trusted suppliers and subcontractors, is continuously looking at enlarging and reinforcing its supplier's panel and will establish a supply chain dedicated to naval activities within the development of these segments set out by Greece.

Fincantieri has carried out scouting activities in Greece in order to identify suppliers to start potential collaborations with reference to the existent Greek program or any new naval vessels program, with the main goal of strengthen the Group's cooperation with Hellenic companies.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/10/fincantieri-partners-with-the-greek-industry/

[Harald]

Royal Navy Builds Operational Concept For Type 32 Frigate

The UK Royal Navy (RN) is continuing to build the operational concept for its Type 32 future frigate.



The Type 32 programme's early concept phase is underway, focused on developing the operational concept. The programme and procurement strategy, including competition timelines, will be determined following the concept phase, Naval News understands. The aim is for the Type 32s to be built in a UK shipyard, with yard selection to follow a commercial competition.

As part of its operational concept, the Type 32 will bring increased capability and presence at sea, in particular to support RN Littoral Response Groups (LRGs) and other overseas operational commitments. The Type 32 is also central in RN medium-term plans to grow its surface fleet.

The Type 32 programme was announced on 19 November 2020, when the UK revealed that a programme to build the next generation of RN warships would include the Type 32 as a third new frigate type (the other two being the in-build Type 26 City-class and in-development Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates, which are replacing the 13 in-service Type 23 frigates).

On 24 November 2020, UK defence secretary Ben Wallace confirmed funding commitment to Type 32 as a medium-term programme. "The Type 32, we hope, will come further along from the Type 31," he told the UK House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC).


Artist impression of a Type 31 frigate as part of a CSG.

In March 2021, the UK's 'Integrated Review' (IR) of defence, foreign, and security policy reiterated commitment to the Type 32, within plans to "develop the next generation of naval vessels". The Defence Command Paper (DCP), published alongside the IR, added details. It noted that, under the RN's 'Integrated Force 2030' vision, Type 32s would be in build within that timeframe. It added that – within broad RN focus on improving platform availability, sustainability, and lethality, and specific emphasis on delivering technologies like autonomy – the Type 32s would bring increased flexibility:

"Equipped with advanced sensors and weapons, they will embrace modularisation to allow them to quickly adopt emerging technology throughout their life and to switch role depending on the nature of the threat."

Defence Command Paper (DCP)

Moreover, reflecting increased RN emphasis on forward deployment, the DCP said the Type 32s would "protect territorial waters, provide persistent presence overseas, and support [UK] LRGs".

While class size is unconfirmed, the programme is seen as a first step in increasing RN surface ship numbers. Giving evidence to the HCDC in November 2021, then-UK First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said the Type 32 programme would see UK destroyer and frigate numbers rise from 19 to 24 ships. Adm Radakin noted the Type 32 will be a general-purpose frigate, rather than a specialised anti-submarine or anti-air warfare platform; he added that the concept phase would help the RN better understand to what extent Type 32 would build directly on Type 31 or would be designed to embrace new technologies like autonomy and support wider littoral operations requirements.

The latest refresh of the UK's national shipbuilding strategy, published in March 2022, stated that "up to five" Type 32s would be procured, entering service from the early 2030s. The frigates would "extend the RN's forward presence around the world" with "a focus on hosting and operating autonomous offboard systems that add mass and a cost of complexity upon [UK] adversaries", it stated. Such autonomous capability would be added in a modular manner, supporting platform flexibility and adaptability to underpin RN efforts to harness emerging technology and offset evolving threats.

UK plans for how to grow its navy remain subject to discussion. In an interview with the UK's Daily Telegraph at BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness shipyard on 31 August, at the commissioning of the RN's fifth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) HMS Anson, Wallace said "We're planning on growing our surface fleet, but is our sub-sea fleet big enough? If it isn't, do we trade one off against the other [or] do we find money from elsewhere?" To help consider such questions, Wallace said he had asked the RN to review its surface ship/SSN force structure balance.

https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/euronaval-2022/2022/10/royal-navy-builds-operational-concept-for-type-32-frigate/#prettyPhoto

[Harald]

DSIT To Exhibit A Comprehensive Torpedo Defence System For Surface Vessels



Israeli underwater defense solutions provider DSIT Solutions will unveil a comprehensive torpedo defense system for surface ships at the Euronaval 2022 exhibition, which will be held in Paris from October 18-21, 2022. The system includes DSIT's Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS) system integrated with RAFAEL's Anti-Torpedo Defence System (ATDS).

DSIT Solutions press release

DSIT Solutions Ltd. ‒ one of the world's leaders in underwater defence and security solutions, offering advanced, state-of-the-art sonar and acoustics technologies for naval, homeland security, and energy applications ‒ will present, together with parent company RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems, a comprehensive, integrated Torpedo Defence System (TDS) for surface vessels.

The system includes DSIT's Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS) system and RAFAEL's Anti-Torpedo Defence System (ATDS) – comprised of the SCUTTER Mk3 3rd generation torpedo soft-kill decoy and the TORBUSTER SP hard-kill solution.  The comprehensive system can be installed on variety of surface vessels and serve as part of a complete protection suite that includes automatic torpedo detection, classification, and alerts, as well as soft and hard-kill capabilities.

DSIT's HMS systems deliver outstanding performance due to their multiple cutting-edge capabilities, enabling early torpedo detection and warning that allows the vessel to perform evasive maneuvers and anti-torpedo defence actions. Operating in Active, Passive, and Intercept modes with a high probability of detection of any approaching torpedo, DSIT's HMS systems provide exceptionally rapid torpedo classification in all its operating modes. Optionally operating 24/7 under all weather and sea conditions, and while the ship is underway, the system simultaneously tracks and processes multiple targets, delivering highly accurate 360° detection with a negligible number of false alarms. Due to its automatic torpedo alert capabilities, an operator is needed only when the system sends an alert regarding an approaching torpedo. DSIT's HMS systems are offered in a variety of configurations that are suitable for almost any size, new or existing ship.

"We are proud to launch, together with RAFAEL, our parent company, the next-generation, compact, advanced Torpedo Defence System. DSIT HMS systems provide ships with advanced threat detection capabilities, improving survivability and mission effectiveness in contested environments. The updated HMS systems were designed to detect all types of torpedoes, including the most modern ones. In addition, thanks to advanced signal processing and algorithms, the system enables highly accurate detection and automatic alert capabilities, which interface with any ship's Combat Management System (CMS) and any torpedo countermeasure systems."

Mr. Hanan Marom, VP BD & Marketing for DSIT Solutions

"RAFAEL and  DSIT are leading players in the complex naval security arena. DSIT's work has led to breakthroughs in developing precise defence solutions for the most significant defence threats against all kinds of torpedoes. The innovations from the labs of the two companies have brought about new systems that have proven their effectiveness in the underwater naval sphere for both submarines as well as surface vessels. We are excited to be presenting the companies' comprehensive Anti-Torpedo Defence system (ATDS) which is capable of bolstering the Torpedo defence of the world's navies."

Mr. Yoram Israeli, Marketing and BD Director at RAFAEL's Naval Directorate

https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/euronaval-2022/2022/10/dsit-to-exhibit-a-comprehensive-torpedo-defence-system/

[Parera]

Via twitter @defence_insider [ Link ]
#EXCLUSIVE: The delivery of 2 former Royal Netherlands Navy #Tripartite Class Minehunters to the Pakistan Navy is underway.
The ships, HNLMS Middelburg (M858) & HNLMS Haarlem (M853), were loaded onto the UHL FAME on the 21st of Sep at the Port of #Zeebrugge, Belgium.





De Pakistaanse marine breidt hiermee haar MCM vloot uit en ze gaan van 3 naar 5 MCM schepen. Volgens het twitter bericht komen de schepen eind Oktober aan in Pakistan en worden ze eind November in dienst genomen.

[Harald]

UK and Poland sign Statement of Intent for the three Arrowhead-140 frigates

According to information published by the UK Government on October 4, 2022, the Ministers signed the Arrowhead-140 Statement of Intent which provides a framework for the UK Government and The Government of Poland to collaborate on the procurement and operation of three Arrowhead-140 frigates.

The Type 31 frigate or Inspiration class, formerly known as the Type 31e frigate or General Purpose Frigate (GPF), is a planned class of frigate intended to enter service with the United Kingdom's Royal Navy in the 2020s alongside the submarine-hunting Type 26 frigate. Designed by Babcock International, it is also marketed under the name Arrowhead 140 and was based on the hull of the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate.

On 4 March 2022, Babcock announced that it won the Polish frigate competition. The Polish Armaments Agency selected Babcock's Arrowhead 140 (AH140) from three different platform design proposals provided by the PGZ-MIECZNIK Consortium.

The design of Babcock's Arrowhead 140 frigate originates from an air defence frigate, but is able to change operational role rapidly depending upon capability needs and will meet naval requirements both now and in the future.

Arrowhead 140 is a multi-mission surface combatant capable of conducting AAW, ASuW, ASW and EW operations and is operationally proficient in both blue water and littoral areas.

Capitalising upon a mature and proven design, Arrowhead 140 will deliver an assured frigate capability which is best placed to serve multi-operational demands.

The Type 31 frigate will have a length of 138.7 m (455 ft 1 in), a displacement of 5,700 t (5600 long tons) and will be able to reach a top speed of 28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph).

She will be powered by a combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) propulsion system including four diesel engines, two propellers, and two variable shaft lines.

The Type 31 will be equipped with innovative technology and will benefit from advanced capabilities fitted onboard, including MBDA's Sea Ceptor, a supersonic anti-air missile defence system, as well as a 57mm and two 40mm Bofors naval guns, a 4D radar system and able to house a Royal Navy helicopter.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2022/october/12295-uk-and-poland-sign-statement-of-intent-for-the-three-arrowhead-140-frigates.html

[Mourning]

The saga continues....

Nu blijkt dus dat de light carrier geschrapt is omdat ze naast een eigen carrier ook een eigen fighter aan boord wilde hebben. Men kiest nu voor een STOBAR/CATOBAR carrier met de KF-21N.

South Korea Considers Larger Aircraft Carrier Procurement
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/south-korea-considers-larger-aircraft-carrier-procurement/



Hoe je geld te verspillen, episode 382394...

KAI Unveils KF-21N Carrier-Borne Aircraft At DX Korea 2022 Expo
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/kai-unveils-kf-21n-carrier-borne-aircraft-at-dx-korea-2022-expo/

[Parera]

[Parera]

The saga continues....

Nu blijkt dus dat de light carrier geschrapt is omdat ze naast een eigen carrier ook een eigen fighter aan boord wilde hebben. Men kiest nu voor een STOBAR/CATOBAR carrier met de KF-21N.

South Korea Considers Larger Aircraft Carrier Procurement
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/south-korea-considers-larger-aircraft-carrier-procurement/




KAI Unveils KF-21N Carrier-Borne Aircraft At DX Korea 2022 Expo
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/kai-unveils-kf-21n-carrier-borne-aircraft-at-dx-korea-2022-expo/

[Parera]

France's Naval Group Works On MUSV And LUSV

French shipbuilder Naval Group will soon be experimenting and testing technologies for Medium and Large Unmanned Surface Vessels - MUSV and LUSV.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/frances-naval-group-works-on-musv-and-lusv/

[Huzaar1]

Meer dan.

[ARM-WAP]

MAN Wins Order From Damen Naval For Propulsion Diesel Engines For F126
The 32/44CR engines will form part of an F126 combined diesel-electric-and-diesel (CODLAD) propulsion system, providing a top speed of more than 26 knots.

Allemaal diesel-karren...
"Topsnelheid" 26+ kn
Da's niet denderend...

[Harald]

MAN Wins Order From Damen Naval For Propulsion Diesel Engines For F126

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a contract with Damen Naval for the delivery of 8 × MAN 32/44CR propulsion engines.

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The 32/44CR engines will form part of an F126 combined diesel-electric-and-diesel (CODLAD) propulsion system, providing a top speed of more than 26 knots.

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https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/man-wins-order-from-damen-naval-for-propulsion-diesel-engines-for-f126/

[ARM-WAP]

...afbeelding van een computer animatie van de Type 26 machine kamer met daarin 1 MT30 Gasturbine  & 2 Diesels ( links), in het midden zien we de versnellingsbakken en rechts 2 inductie motoren. De Type 26 heeft nog 2 diesel-generatoren die niet afgebeeld zijn op deze impressie.

Bij de Type 26 zal men voor het overgrote deel varen op de diesels (0 tot 20 knopen) maar op het moment dat men sneller moet varen schakelen ze over op de GT (20 - 28 knopen).

De RR SM1C Turbines van de LCF's leveren per stuk ongeveer 19,5 MW, de nieuwe MT-30 levert per stuk al 40 MW op. Daardoor kunnen fregatten/destroyers het af met 1 GT aangevuld door diesels.
De Britse vliegkampschepen (QE & PoW) hebben wel 2 MT-30's + 4 Diesels

Toen ik die schets zag vond ik het al raar dat twee diesels en de GT in dezelfde MK opgesteld waren.
Maar dan via de link de rest van de schematics gezien en de CODELOG-spec.
Ofwel GT
ofwel diesel-electrisch met tot 4 (uit de kluiten gewassen) DieselGenerators
Ziet er goed uit.

[Harald]

Babcock to drive forward Poland Navy frigate programme Miecznik

Babcock has secured two further contracts relating to Poland's frigate programme called Miecznik (Swordfish). The Class Design Contract and the Transfer of Knowledge & Skills (TOKAT) framework agreement respectively support the further development of the programme and the enhancement of shipbuilding capability in Poland to deliver Miecznik to schedule. The two contracts underpin the strong economic and trade relations between the United Kingdom and Poland.



Babcock was earlier this year chosen as the platform design provider and technology partner for Poland's new frigate programme. Babcock is supporting the PGZ-Miecznik Consortium for three Arrowhead 140 frigates to be built in Polish shipyards by a local workforce, drawing significantly from Polish suppliers and Babcock's global supply chain.

The Miecznik programme is an important addition to Babcock's established support to international defence customers across the globe and its continued international growth ambitions.

The Class Design contract is key to supporting the maturity of the Miecznik frigate and the provision of a design documentation package to Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ S.A) for submission to the Classification Authority. This critical and timely process in the contract will drive forward the next stage of the engineering process and support the programme to achieve cut steel of Ship 1 in 2023. Under the TOKAT framework contract, Babcock will share its technology, engineering expertise and industry know-how with PGZ S.A., PGZ SW and Remontowa Ship Building with the aim to transform their shipyards and deliver the Miecznik programme for the Polish Navy. The cooperation will include human resources development and staff training, support in infrastructure upgrades planning and the implementation of tools and technologies.

Babcock announced its Miecznik frigate programme contracts during MSPO 2022, the 30th International Defence Industry event held in Kielce, Poland.

Babcock CEO David Lockwood said: "I am delighted with the progress on the Polish Miecznik programme. Our work in Poland builds on the shared interests of the NATO countries. Babcock will deliver first-class frigates that will contribute significantly to the sovereign defence capability in Poland. We look forward to building on our close working relationship with the PGZ-Miecznik Consortium."

Earlier this year Babcock supported the opening of a new PGZ S.A Project Management Office in Gdynia, Poland, that will manage the in-country delivery of the country's Miecznik frigate programme.

Poland's Miecznik frigate programme is the second export contract for Arrowhead 140 following the first order of a design licence agreement with PT PAL in Indonesia for two frigates. Babcock was announced as the preferred bidder for the UK Type 31 frigate programme in 2019, with the contract confirmed in November of the same year.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2022/september/12168-babcock-to-drive-forward-poland-navy-frigate-programme-miecznik.html

[Parera]

Wat hij moet gaan krijgen is 2 van deze en 2 MT30's.
Wat het ding gaat krijgen, wie weet.

Ik zal wel old fashioned zijn.

Old fashioned? Nee maar 2 MT30's is erg overdreven    Ik ben het helemaal met je eens dat dit beter is, maar we gaan er maar vanuit dat men hierover nagedacht heeft.

Hieronder een afbeelding van een computer animatie van de Type 26 machine kamer met daarin 1 MT30 Gasturbine  & 2 Diesels ( links), in het midden zien we de versnellingsbakken en rechts 2 inductie motoren. De Type 26 heeft nog 2 diesel-generatoren die niet afgebeeld zijn op deze impressie.

Bij de Type 26 zal men voor het overgrote deel varen op de diesels (0 tot 20 knopen) maar op het moment dat men sneller moet varen schakelen ze over op de GT (20 - 28 knopen).

De RR SM1C Turbines van de LCF's leveren per stuk ongeveer 19,5 MW, de nieuwe MT-30 levert per stuk al 40 MW op. Daardoor kunnen fregatten/destroyers het af met 1 GT aangevuld door diesels.
De Britse vliegkampschepen (QE & PoW) hebben wel 2 MT-30's + 4 Diesels



Meer info in een artikel van Navy Lookout over de Type 26 aandrijving. LINK