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[Parera]

Dit is nu gewoon een simpele maar naar mijn idee prima OPV.

Italy's new generation OPVs by Orizzonte Sistemi Navali



On 31 July, the Naval Armaments Directorate (NAVARM) of the Italian MoD's General Secretariat of Defence /National Armaments Directorate assigned Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%), a € 925 million contract for the design, construction, and delivery of the first three new generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) with related ten-year support. It also includes options for three further units, support and the infrastructural enhancements necessary for the operational bases of Augusta, Cagliari and Messina, divided into different batches.

The new OPVs, previously known as PPX, will gradually replace the two series of Constellation ships better known as Cassiopea- (4 units) and Sirio- (2 units) classes, as part of the Italian Navy's wider plan to renew its surface patrol component. The latter also includes the Comandanti-class six OPVs that will be replaced under the UE PESCO's Multi-Mission Patrol Corvettes (MMPCs) also known as European Patrol Corvettes (EPC) programme. The nationally managed new generation OPV programme sees OSN awarding contracts to Fincantieri and Leonardo worth approximately € 540 and € 255 million respectively, pending the approval of the framework contract by the Court of Auditors expected in early autumn. According to OSN, the first-of-class will be delivered in the first half of 2027 if the go-ahead will be obtained at the scheduled date. The programme is planned to last 43 months; the formal go-head (T0) will give the green light for the detailed design phase that will last 11 months, bringing to the first steel cut,  delivery being planned 32 months later.

The new platforms
Resulting from the close cooperation between the Italian Navy General Staff and defence industries represented by OSN, the new ships will be able to mainly carry out high seas patrolling contributing to Homeland Security and the protection of national interests in the open spaces seafarers, with a marked propensity for Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), without neglecting combat employment profiles and complementary tasks in support of the community, such as the contribution to anti-pollution operations in case of oil spills at sea.

To fulfil these missions, the Italian Navy and Fincantieri selected the FCX20 platform from the new FCX naval ships family, which hull design was developed in 2017-2018 and subsequently refined in 2021-2022 with the aim of guaranteeing excellent sea keeping capabilities, reduced drag and limited RCS and acoustic signatures, the latter characteristics being of particular importance for 'combat' versions. The design requires the platform to be able to ensure full operation without restrictions up to Sea State 5 conditions.

With a full load displacement of about 2,400 tonnes, an overall length of about 95 meters, a maximum beam of 14.2 meters, a construction height of 8.4 meters and a maximum draft of only 5.4 meters to operate from a wide range of harbours. The hull design provides for a bow area with a bulb and a completely covered mooring area to maximize sea keeping performances and ensure protection from bad weather conditions and rough seas, active stabilizer fins amidships contributing to ensure operational capability in high sea state conditions.  A large aft area under the flight deck is available to house inflatable floating tanks used to collect the oil recovered via the anti-pollution system or, alternatively and in the event of an emergency, to accommodate a large number of castaways who can be hosted in the large hangar.

The forward superstructures are characterized by a bridge followed by the combat operations centre (COC) and dominated by the Naval Cockpit which represents the main distinctive feature and innovation derived from the developments of the PPA project, together with the extended bridge wings that ensure practically 360°  coverage around the unit. On the main deck amidships, between the two blocks of superstructures, we find the RHIB launch and recovery stations and the equipment intended for anti-pollution operations. The aft area of the new ships is characterized by the flight deck and superstructures incorporating a large hangar to host not only an NH-90 medium-sized helicopter but also an AW Hero-type Class 2 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle.

The CODLAD (COmbined Diesel-eLectric And Diesel) propulsion system is configured on two shaft lines, each including an 8,000 kW diesel engine and a 500 kW reversible electric motor, directly connected to a double input/single output gearbox and variable pitch propellers, while the rudders are of the conventional type. According to requirements, the diesel engines together with the electric ones must ensure a maximum speed exceeding 24 knots. The pace at basic speeds is ensured by electric motors that must be able to ensure a speed of no less than 10 knots. Maximum range is indicated at 3,500 nm at a speed of 14 knots, with a maximum mission endurance of 20 days.

To meet the various speed requirements and reduce fuel consumption and emissions, beside the aforementioned diesel engines and electric motors the design features an electric power generation and distribution plant based on four diesel gensets of around 680-700 ekW each divided in two separate electrical stations. The compartment arrangement for the propulsion and power generating equipment guarantees 50% of the propulsion power with damage to a single compartment and 50% of the electrical power with damage to two contiguous compartments.

The automation and the combat system
The new OPVs have been designed with accommodation for 97 crew members, helicopter/UAV flight detachment and special forces personnel. Although the unit has been conceived with a high degree of automation, to satisfy the requirements in terms of personnel in the event of platform damage, crew rotation, management of mission equipment, armament and on-board maintenance, the crew has been set at around 70 elements.

To ensure commonality with Italian Navy's latest platforms, the new OPVs will be equipped with the same SeasNavy family of ship management system supplied by Fincantieri NexTech, alongside other equipment and a latest generation damage management system. Among the most innovative features, the main one is certainly the Naval Cockpit requested by the Italian Navy General Staff based on the operational experience gained on the PPAs.  An integrated station, co-produced by Fincantieri NexTech and Leonardo, it allows the conduct of ship and air-sea operations by only two personnel, the pilot and the co-pilot. Two navy officers can therefore carry out all duties intended for ship conduction and tactical operations. From this position, located on the bridge, it is possible to manage machines, rudders, platform systems, and some combat system functions. Nearly identical to that installed on board the PPAs, keeping the man-machine interface unchanged, the Naval Cockpit is part of a mini combat operational bridge (PLOC) characterized by two stations with fully reconfigurable multi-functional consoles (MFCs) of the combat management system (CMS), which is the same SADOC 4 by Leonardo used from all new Navy units. Behind the PLOC, as on the PPA, we find the Combat Operations Center (COC) that includes three SADOC 4 MFCs and large wall screens. As the ship is designed from the outset for operating a Class 2 VTOL unmanned air system in addition to the NH90 helicopter, the mission planning and control station is co-located with the COC. Following the recent joint presentation between Leonardo, Italian Navy and the Ministry of Defence at Seafuture 2023, the AWHero is expected to be the logical candidate.

The combat system also features a communications suite supplied by Leonardo with Software Defined Radio (SDR) equipment in V/UHF and HF bands as well as civil/military SATCOM together with the Multi Data Link Processor (MDLP) with Link 22 and Link 16. The sensors suite includes the GEM Elettronica Columbus Mk3 solid-state 3D air and naval surveillance radar with integrated IFF, together with an Elettronica RESM system for electronic surveillance, a Leonardo NA-30S Mk 2  main gun's fire control system, and two GEM Elettronica Gemini DB in X/Ka band radars for navigation and helicopter control. Panoramic day/night observation and tracking is assured by a Leonardo suite with two Janus EO turrets while two Sitep Italia MASS (Multirole Acoustic Stabilized System) ensure non-lethal close-in defence.

The gun armament includes a Leonardo 76/62 mm Super Rapido and two 30 mm Leonardo Lionfish remote-controlled weapons on platform sides. The main gun comes in the Davide/Strales configuration with the multi-feeder magazine and DART guided ammunition. The gun is also fitted for 76 Vulcano ammunition. The 30 mm Lionfish adoption makes the service the launch customer of the new Leonardo's gun system, under development together with ABM (Air Burst Munition) ammunition. The Lionfish will be equipped with a day/night electro-optical sensor and laser that, together with the combination of gun and ABM ammunition, will allow to engage and neutralize challenging threats such as drones.

The new OPVs will be equipped with a Solas 7 metres RIHB and a 9.3 metres RHIB, which can also be used to support anti-pollution operations and commercial traffic control. To fulfil the anti-pollution mission, the suite includes two rods for spraying chemical dispersants situated over the bow area, an oil-skimmer module for the recovery of dispersed oil amidships, booms and floating boxes for respectively the containment and confinement of dispersed oil and its storage under the flight deck .

The bivalent 'patrol/combat' project nature
The FCX20 project is also conceived and offered as a 'combat' unit characterized by a continuous superstructure with covered central boat accommodation areas to reduce the RCS. It can also host a vertical launching system (VLS) for VL MICA or alternatively CAMM-ER surface-to-air missiles, both supplied by MBDA, positioned between the bow-mounted  76 mm Super Rapido and the superstructure, as well as MBDA Exocet anti-ship missiles and a RAMSyS RAM-type close-in defence missile system above the hangar in addition to previously mentioned weapons. As for the combat system, this is centred on Leonardo's latest generation ATHENA family CMS, the sensor suite including a main radar that for the 'combat' configuration would possibly be the Leonardo Kronos Naval HP (High Power), in addition to an Elettronica EW suite with decoy launchers. Obviously, this reference configuration can be adapted based on the specific requests of the customer.

Images courtesy Fincantieri

https://www.edrmagazine.eu/italys-new-generation-opvs-by-orizzonte-sistemi-navali

[Parera]

Het bedrijf achter de CB-90 (Docksta Varvet) heeft naast de CB-90 nog een serie van andere modellen ontwikkeld voor de militaire / overheden industrie:

- CB-90 (14,90 x 3,85 m)
- Interceptor 11 ( 11,30 x 2,94 m)
- Interceptor 16 ( 15,90 x 3,80 m)
- Interceptor 16,5 ( 16,50 x 4,20 m)
- Interceptor 20 (21,55 x 4,46 m)

Dit laatste model is recent geupdate en is er nu in 3 varianten:
- Search and Rescue / Service vessel
- Highspeed Patrol / Landing craft
- Highspeed Mortar

Deze landings versie bied ruimte aan 10 troepen + 4 een kajuit voor bemanningsleden. Daarnaast is er aan boord een kleine kombuis en eet ruimte voor 6 man. In de SAR versie is ruimte voor 20 troepen.

https://www.saab.com/products/docksta-ic20m

[Harald]

Ik heb het vermoeden dat Zweden een nieuw Stridsbåt type aan het ontwikkelen is, een CB90 achtig vaartuig maar dan langer, 16 tot 20 meter. (doorontwikkeling, vergroting van de CB90 ?)
Ze willen dit type vaartuig uitrusten met een RWS 30mm (30x113mm), een short-range Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) of Surface-to-Surface (SSM) Missile system en een Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) systems.
Ze spreken over een aantal van 8 tot 12 vaartuigen.

Ik ben erg benieuwd naar deze ontwikkeling.

De Laatste verbeterde versie (HSM) van de CB90 werd in 2021 in London aan de wereld laten zien, deze was voorzien van RWS 12,7mm (0.5).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=epbzbRgTNdU

Extra info :

Swedish Marines Seeking More Firepower

The Swedish Marines are undergoing a major transformation as part of the Amfbat 2030 initiative, which aims to provide them with the ability to fight in the littorals both mounted and dismounted, especially against surface and air threats.

As reported by Naval News earlier this year, the Swedish Marines are currently undergoing a major change as the Amfbat 2030-program strives to give them the ability to fight in the littorals both mounted and dismounted – including against surface and air threats. The program took another major leap forward recently, with the release of a Request for Information for a number of key systems.

These cover the remaining three expected major weapons, as well as a remote weapon station (RWS). The size of the vessel these system are planned to go on – 16 to 20 meters in length, larger than the current CB 90 – means that a new vessel class is also planned, though not covered by the RFIs.


A CB 90 with current Trackfire RWS

The RWS is to be able to target both stationary and moving targets. While Sweden's most recent CB 90HSM come equipped with Saab Trackfire RWS, the Trackfire is not marketed as able to mount a modern 30 mm autocannon. The reason this is notable is that two other RFIs concern 30×113 mm autocannons and rounds. For the autocannons, the envisioned targets include both land, surface, and airborne targets (helicopters and unmanned airborne systems).

It deserves to be mentioned that a modern system in the described configuration is available on the market in the form of the Kongsberg RS6 RWS with a 30×113 mm XM914E1 Bushmaster cannon ordered for the US Marine Air Defense Integrated System program (MADIS), and as such this configuration could well be the frontrunner.

Related is the requirement for a light air-defence system, either in the form a man-portable very-short range system or a short-range system. Among man-portable systems, there exists the options on the market to integrate these to RWS – such as the MADIS where RS6 can fit a Stinger-launcher – and still retaining the ability for the marines to bring the launchers along when going ashore.

On the other hand, Saab's domestic RBS 70 NG has been offered as an integrated vehicle-mounted solution, and with the RBS 70 scoring notable successes against Russian helicopters in Ukrainian hands, orders for additional systems (and newer versions) from the Swedish Armed Forces would not be surprising.

The heaviest system is an anti-ship or surface-to-surface missile with range in excess of 70 km, able to be used against both ground targets and enemy shipping. The range requirement points toward a dedicated anti-ship missile rather than a converted anti-tank missile such as the AGM-114C HELLFIRE currently in use, as even modern non-line of sight systems struggle with the range. Coupled with the size of the envisioned launch platform, MBDA's Marte ER is the likely favourite.

While the planned vessels are larger than the CB 90, they are still small to sport this kind of firepower. In particular mounting a Marte ER-class anti-ship missile on a vessel below 20 meters in length is closer in size and relative firepower to the motor torpedo boats of the immediate post-war era rather than more recent fast attack craft.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/09/swedish-marines-seeking-more-firepower/

[Ace1]

Mehr als nur Tender  (NTV130, toch LPD- achtige schepen voor Duitsland of kijken ze naar NL voor de LPX ? )


De toekomstige CH-47 transporthelikopters moeten kunnen landen op de NTV 130

(vertaald via Google Translate)

De klasse 404-tenders zullen naar verwachting binnen minder dan tien jaar worden vervangen. De Marine wil graag dat de nieuwe schepen de mogelijkheid krijgen om extra taken op zich te nemen. Op basis hiervan heeft de NVL-werf een eerste ontwerp gepresenteerd.

In het streefbeeld voor de jaren na 2035 voorziet het marinecommando zes ondersteunende eenheden ter vervanging van de Type 404-tender. De modulaire platforms zijn bedoeld om "organische logistiek, operationele ondersteuning inclusief verkenning" te garanderen, aldus de samenvatting van taken en mogelijkheden in de Marine 2035+ doelbrochure. In lezingen wordt het pakket door vertegenwoordigers van de marineleiding uitgebreid met "amfibische operaties, leiding, transport inclusief transport van gewonden". Ze worden ook beschreven als onderdeel van een systeem van een operationele groep met en zonder autonome systemen.

https://marineforum.online/mehr-als-nur-tender/

Deze schepen zijn bedoeld om de Elbe klasse te gaan vervangen?
In dat geval mis een of meerdere Davits zoals bij de Karel Doorman het geval is.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbe-class_replenishment_ship

[silvester herc]

https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2023/09/07/britain-tests-transport-drones-ability-to-land-take-off-from-ship/ voor meer zie link
LONDON — A twin-engine transport drone has landed on the deck of a British aircraft carrier in what the Royal Navy said is a first for the service.

The drone, dubbed HCMC, flew on and off the deck of the HMS Prince of Wales during a trial near the coast of Cornwall, southwest England, the Royal Navy announced Sept. 7.

[silvester herc]

https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2023/09/07/britain-tests-transport-drones-ability-to-land-take-off-from-ship/ voor meer zie link
LONDON — A twin-engine transport drone has landed on the deck of a British aircraft carrier in what the Royal Navy said is a first for the service.

The drone, dubbed HCMC, flew on and off the deck of the HMS Prince of Wales during a trial near the coast of Cornwall, southwest England, the Royal Navy announced Sept. 7.

[Benji87]

Ik denk dat de Duitser hun behoefte in eerste opzicht anders is dan die van onze behoeftes. Het Duitse seebataillon richt zich veel meer op boardings, kustverdediging en verkenningen. In tegenstelling tot ons korps wat meer richting "small unit raids" wil gaan. Dat vereist twee totaal verschillende schepen. De Duitsers kunnen beter samenwerken met de Britten wat dat betreft

[Harald]

Mehr als nur Tender  (NTV130, toch LPD- achtige schepen voor Duitsland of kijken ze naar NL voor de LPX ? )


De toekomstige CH-47 transporthelikopters moeten kunnen landen op de NTV 130

(vertaald via Google Translate)

De klasse 404-tenders zullen naar verwachting binnen minder dan tien jaar worden vervangen. De Marine wil graag dat de nieuwe schepen de mogelijkheid krijgen om extra taken op zich te nemen. Op basis hiervan heeft de NVL-werf een eerste ontwerp gepresenteerd.

In het streefbeeld voor de jaren na 2035 voorziet het marinecommando zes ondersteunende eenheden ter vervanging van de Type 404-tender. De modulaire platforms zijn bedoeld om "organische logistiek, operationele ondersteuning inclusief verkenning" te garanderen, aldus de samenvatting van taken en mogelijkheden in de Marine 2035+ doelbrochure. In lezingen wordt het pakket door vertegenwoordigers van de marineleiding uitgebreid met "amfibische operaties, leiding, transport inclusief transport van gewonden". Ze worden ook beschreven als onderdeel van een systeem van een operationele groep met en zonder autonome systemen.

https://marineforum.online/mehr-als-nur-tender/

[Harald]

Austal USA To Build LCU 1700 Vessels For US Navy



Austal press release

Austal USA was awarded a $91,535,551 fixed-price incentive and firm-fixed-price type modification to definitize a previously awarded contract for the detail design and construction of three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700 class craft. The contract also includes options for nine additional craft and associated support efforts.

"Austal USA is honored to be able to build this important connector for the U.S. Navy," commented Dave Growden, vice president of new construction projects. "We recognize the critical role this platform plays in supporting expeditionary operations for the Navy and Marine Corps and are looking forward to continuing to deliver ships and boats to our customers on time and on budget."

LCU are carried aboard amphibious assault ships to the objective area and used across a range of military operations to deliver vehicles, personnel and cargo from sea-to-shore and back. These connectors provide a heavy-lift capability and can carry about the same payload capacity as seven C-17 aircraft.

Austal USA continues to diversify its product line in both steel and aluminum.  Production is ongoing for two Navy Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ships (T-ATS) and the Navy's 90,800 square-foot Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM) on the company's state-of-the-art steel line.  Austal USA also holds multi-ship contracts for the Navy's TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship and the U.S. Coast Guard's Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) programs.

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Naval News Comments:

The US Navy's plans call for buying 30 LCU-1700s, but it remains unclear how the construction will be divided between Austal USA and Swiftships LLC, the current builder of the LCU 1700. According to Navy budget documents, Swiftships has struggled with the construction of the LCU 1700 craft, citing several issues that range from labor issues, and material availability to design issues.

Due to the pressing need to replace the aging LCU 1610, the Navy brought in Austal USA as a second source to handle the construction of the LCU-1700. Four of the five Fiscal Year 2021 craft that were initially awarded to Swiftships are now being awarded to Austal USA. The company will also receive contracts for four craft planned for FY2022.

The contract awarded to Austal USA follows several major contracts the company has been awarded in the last few years. Austal USA's future was a bit uncertain as work on the Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship started to wind down in recent years.

However, in anticipation, the company began investing in a steel production facility. This allowed Austal USA to expand their business line beyond the capabilities of the current line which was limited to building aluminum ships. This investment is starting to pay off as the company now has a solid backlog of work ranging from Auxiliary Floating Drydocks, Towing, Salvage, and Rescue ships to the Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Cutter.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/09/austal-usa-to-build-lcu-1700-vessels-for-us-navy/

[Harald]

En als de geruchten kloppen is de KM naar andere raketten aan het kijken dus misschien ook iets voor de KM?

Dan ben ik ook benieuwd of de Naval Iron Dome van Israël ook bekeken wordt voor de KM.

[Parera]

MBDA And PGZ Join Forces On CAMM-MR Development

MBDA and PGZ have signed an agreement to co-operate on developing a new CAMM medium-range low-cost interceptor at MSPO 2023 in Kielce.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/09/mbda-and-pgz-join-forces-on-camm-mr-development/

Een interessante raket, met 2 stuks per Mk41 VLS cell en een bereik van >100 km net een stapje hoger dan de ESSM block 2 maar wel iets minder capabel dan de SM-2 III maar door de 2 raketten per cell wel een dubbel aantal raketten mogelijk. En als de geruchten kloppen is de KM naar andere raketten aan het kijken dus misschien ook iets voor de KM?

[Parera]

KONGSBERG signs Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System contract with Poland worth approximately NOK 16 billion

5 September 2023 – Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded contract worth approximately NOK 16 billion by the Polish Ministry of National Defence to deliver four NSM (Naval Strike Missile) Coastal Defence System (CDS) squadrons. 

Poland was the first nation to acquire the NSM CDS capability in 2008, and then with an additional squadron in 2014. The contract award builds on more than a decade of successful cooperation between KONGSBERG, the Polish Government and Polish industry. The new deliveries will carry on into the 2030s.
"This contract is the largest single contract in the history of KONGSBERG and is an important milestone in our more than 200 year long history. Poland has been a long-standing partner, and we are proud to sign this agreement. With the changed security situation in Europe, Poland is firm in its commitment to ensure important defence capabilities, and for KONGSBERG as an industry partner, this ensures predictability to invest and continue to build capacity to deliver on these needs", says Geir Håøy, President and CEO of KONGSBERG.

"The NSM coastal defence system plays a significant role in supporting nations' ability to defend their territory and citizens. We are proud to support Poland in building up such a capability. The determination demonstrated by the Polish Ministry of National Defence to acquire more NSM CDS is a sign of trust and confirms that our system represents the most effective capability available" said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

The Coastal Defence System is using NASAMS command and control with NSM control functionality. Polish industry will contribute to significant parts of the scope, including the communication system, vehicles and part of the command and control system, as well as taking part in system integration activities.

As part of the contract, KONGSBERG will provide training and technical support, including simulators, to enable Polish personnel to conduct maintenance services in Poland.

The NSM can be launched from both land- and sea-based platforms and is already in use by, or under delivery to, 12 countries. The NSM is a fifth generation Strike Missile and regarded as the most advanced naval strike missile in the world, initially developed by KONGSBERG for the Norwegian Navy. The missile's stealth design makes it difficult to detect and its seeker system enables Autonomous Target Recognition of the targets. 

The contract is dependent on approved export financing. The financing is expected to be finalized within a few weeks.

https://www.edrmagazine.eu/kongsberg-signs-naval-strike-missile-coastal-defence-system-contract-with-poland-worth-approximately-nok-16-billion

[Poleme]

Zo had een MCM / OPV combinatie er dus ook uit kunnen zien.

De Deense marine is wat mij betreft een hele goede kandidaat partner voor onze eigen KM, daarnaast is het ook voor beide industrieën interessant om samen te kunnen werken.
+/- 2033 vervanging Absalon klasse, komt redelijk overeen met onze LPX ideeën.

De MCM en OPV rollen zijn totaal verschillend van elkaar.  Dat begint al bij de rompvormen, die niets gemeen hebben met elkaar.  Dit Deense missie modulaire concept is voor TE kleine marines.  Leuk idee voor de politici en MinFin ambtenaren die in hun vergaderzalen te krappe spread-sheets nastreven.
  Maar in de praktijk werkt het niet.

De Absalon klasse wordt door de US Navy geclassificeerd als een mini-LPD met extra zware bewapening.
Dze diende weer als basis voor de Iver Huitfeldt AAW fregat klasse.  Werd ook aangeboden aan de US Navy als basis voor de Constellation klasse.  Werd echter direct afgewezen.  Want gebouwd volgens civiele standaarden en dus een veel te laag incasseringsvermogen.

De Absalon klasse had oorspronkelijk een L-code op boeg staan.  Het totale motorvermogen / tonnage verhouding was iets slechter dan bij de Holland OPV klasse.  1,5 knoop sneller, maar ook iets logger.  Waren van het begin af aan al voorzien  van torpedobuizen en boeg-sonar.  Door een hoger onderzeeboot dreiging werd in 2020 de Absalon klasse opgewaardeerd naar ASW fregat door toevoeging van sleep-sonar en de boorheli's werden voorzien van dip sonar, sonoboeien en torpedo's.

Ons huidige LPX concept is een Kruising tussen een (mini) LPD en OPV.
Maar sinds 2013 wordt ons Korps Mariniers omgevormd naar een lichtere en snellere Special Operations capabele raiding force.  De KM en Europese NAVO marines hebben te weinig fregatten, te weinig maritieme patrouille vliegtuigen, te weinig MCM capaciteit, luchtoverwicht is niet meer gegarandeerd.
De WW 2 geschiedenis laat echter zien dat amfibische operaties onder deze omstandigheden 86 % kans hebben om niet te slagen.
De US Navy beperkte zich in de eerste helft van WW 2 dan ook op special forces operations achtige amfibische raids.  Die waren gebaseerd op kleinschalig, zo snel mogelijk en zo onvoorspelbaar mogelijke inzet.  Dit maakte nogal indruk op de Jappen, die spraken van Ninja senso (senso = manier) operaties.
De US Navy kruiste echter amfibische transportschepen niet met langzame en logge OPV's.
Men ging voor High Speed Transports, later bekend als Auxilary Personnel Destroyers (APD).  Want oude destroyers werden verbouwd voor de amfibisch transport rol.  Hadden een groot incasseringsvermogen, waarbij een groot deel van de bewapening en snelheid in stand werd gehouden.

[Parera]

Zo had een MCM / OPV combinatie er dus ook uit kunnen zien.

De Deense marine is wat mij betreft een hele goede kandidaat partner voor onze eigen KM, daarnaast is het ook voor beide industrieën interessant om samen te kunnen werken.

+/- 2033 vervanging Absalon klasse, komt redelijk overeen met onze LPX ideeën.

[Harald]

Ik heb het vermoeden dat Zweden een nieuw Stridsbåt type aan het ontwikkelen is, een CB90 achtig vaartuig maar dan langer, 16 tot 20 meter. (doorontwikkeling, vergroting van de CB90 ?)
Ze willen dit type vaartuig uitrusten met een RWS 30mm (30x113mm), een short-range Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) of Surface-to-Surface (SSM) Missile system en een Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) systems.
Ze spreken over een aantal van 8 tot 12 vaartuigen.

Ik ben erg benieuwd naar deze ontwikkeling.

De Laatste verbeterde versie (HSM) van de CB90 werd in 2021 in London aan de wereld laten zien, deze was voorzien van RWS 12,7mm (0.5).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=epbzbRgTNdU

[23FMVU10259] RFI Autocannon System
1. Introduction

The Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) has been tasked by the Swedish Armed Forces to enhance the capabilities of the Amphibious Battalions through the integration of a suitable 30 mm auto-cannon system. This system should possess the capability to engage targets effectively both on land and at sea, including airborne targets such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and helicopters. This will bolster coastal defense and ensuring the safety of our maritime operations.

This Request for Information (RFI) serves as the initial phase in our acquisition process, designed to gather comprehensive and pertinent details and insights from industry-leading companies regarding their 30 mm auto-cannon systems.
The 30 mm auto-cannon system will be deployed on the Combat Boat (CB) utilized by the Amphibious Battalions of the Swedish Armed Forces. This platform shares several common features with the existing Combat Boat 90 (Strb90) currently in service.

2. Combat Boat

The platform on which the system will be installed is of a combat boat size with a length of approximately 16 to 20 meters and has traits in common with Combat Boat 90 (CB90, Strb90).

It is crucial to note that the chosen system must adhere to the specific structural limitations of the CB90 boat. The integration should be carried out in a manner that ensures the overall structural integrity and stability of the platform. Therefore, the weight, overall size and reaction forces of the 30 mm auto-cannon system must also be considered and adhere to the maximum weight capacity of the CB90.

The CB90 boat, being the designated platform for the integration of the auto-cannon system, has defined weight restrictions that need to be respected. To ensure the proper functioning and safety of the boat, the weight of the auto-cannon system must be within the permissible limits. Additionally, it is essential to minimize the effect of system integration on the CB90 boat's overall mass distribution and center of gravity. This is crucial to maintain the boat's maneuverability, stability, and operational performance.
4. Requirements and Scope

We are seeking information on 30 mm cannon systems capable of engaging and neutralizing a wide range of aerial threats, including helicopters, low-flying aircraft, small vessels, patrol boats, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

The cannon systems should be designed for the 30x113 mm ammunition and incorporate a recoil suppression system to accommodate the platform's structural load limitations. The systems should be suitable for deployment on marine platforms in the Nordic climate zone, without compromising mobility and adaptability to varying operational scenarios and sea states. It is crucial to include details regarding the sensitivity of the ammunition (If applicable) and measures implemented to ensure safe handling, storage, and operation of the cannon systems. Additionally, information on the power supply requirements and recommendations for integration into existing power systems on our marine platforms is necessary.
https://www.kommersannons.se/fmv/Notice ... ntId=49239


[23FMVU10260] RFI Anti-Ship Missile or Surface-to-Surface Missile System
1. Introduction

Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) has been tasked by the Swedish Armed Forces to upgrade the Amphibious Battalions with suitable short-range Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) or Surface-to-Surface (SSM) Missile system capable of engaging targets both at sea and land, to enhance coastal defense capabilities and ensure the security of maritime assets.

This Request for Information (RFI) serves as an initial step in our acquisition process to gather relevant detailed information and insights from industry-leading companies regarding their short-range ASM or SSM missile systems.
The short-range ASM or SSM missile system will be deployed on a Combat Boat (CB) of the Amphibious Battalions of Swedish Armed Forces. The selected systems will enhance our offensive capabilities, enabling effective engagement of maritime targets and ensuring the safety of our maritime operations.

2. Combat Boat

The platform on which the system will be installed is of a combat boat size with a length of approximately 16 to 20 meters and has traits in common with Combat Boat 90 (CB90, Strb90).

CB system will be a very fast military assault ship with exceptional agility. This platform will be able to decelerate and accelerate very fast and is capable of executing extremely sharp turns with good maneuverability.
4. Requirements and Scope

We seek information on short-range ASM and SSM systems capable of engaging and neutralizing land and maritime targets, including Amphibious assault ships, landing craft, and other surface threats encountered in coastal and near-shore environments.

The missile system should be optimized for short to medium-range engagements typically within 10 to 70 km in archipelago or close to the shores and will be installed on 8 to 12 Combat boats.

The systems should be compatible with our CB onboard systems e.g. electric power system available, space etc., ensuring seamless integration without compromising the platform's structural integrity, stability, or maneuverability in varying operational scenarios and sea state conditions.

Participants are required to inform FMV on targeting and guidance systems compatibility and peripheral system requirements for the missile system. Details regarding the power supply requirements and recommendations for integration are essential.
https://www.kommersannons.se/fmv/Notice ... ntId=49240


[23FMVU10258] RFI VSHORAD or SHORAD Systems
1. Introduction

Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) has been tasked by the Swedish Armed Forces to upgrade the Amphibious Battalions with suitable Man-Portable Air Defense (VSHORAD) and/or Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) systems to safeguard coastal regions and ensure the security of maritime assets. This Request For Information (RFI) serves as an initial step in our acquisition process to gather relevant details and insights from industry-leading companies regarding their VSHORAD and SHORAD systems.
The system will be deployed on a Combat Boat (CB) of the Amphibious Battalions of Swedish Armed Forces. The selected systems will enhance our offensive capabilities, enabling effective engagement of aerial targets and ensuring the safety of our maritime operations.

2. Combat Boat

The platform on which the system will be installed is of a combat boat size with a length of
approximately 16 to 20 meters and has traits in common with Combat Boat 90 (CB90, Strb90).

CB system will be a very fast military assault ship with exceptional agility. This platform will be able to decelerate and accelerate rapidly and will be capable of executing extremely sharp turns with good maneuverability.
4. Requirements and Scope

We seek information on VSHORAD and SHORAD systems capable of engaging and neutralizing a wide range of aerial threats, including helicopters, low-flying aircrafts, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The systems should be optimized for short-range engagements, typically within a few kilometers, to counter threats in the archipelago, urban maritime and near-shore environment. This system will be installed on 8 to 12 Combat boats.

The systems should be compatible with our CB systems e.g. electric power system available, space etc., and ensuring seamless integration without compromising the platform's structural integrity, stability, or maneuverability in varying operational scenarios and sea state conditions.

Participants are required to inform FMV on targeting and guidance systems compatibility and peripheral system requirements for the system. Details regarding the power supply requirements and recommendations for integration into existing power systems on-board CBs are essential.
https://www.kommersannons.se/fmv/Notice ... ntId=49241


[23FMVU10251] RFI Remote Weapon Station (RWS)
1. Introduction

The Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) has been entrusted by the Swedish Armed Forces to undertake the upgrading of Amphibious Battalions with suitable Remote Weapon Station (RWS) systems capable of engaging both stationary and moving targets. This initiative aims to bolster coastal defense capabilities and ensure the safeguarding of maritime assets.
The weapon stations will be deployed on Combat Boats (CB) of the Amphibious Battalions of
Swedish Armed Forces. The selected system will enhance our offensive capabilities, enabling
effective engagement of targets in land, at sea and in air to ensure the safety of our maritime
operations.

2. Combat Boat

The platform on which the system will be installed is of a combat boat size with a length of
approximately 16 to 20 meters and has traits in common with Combat Boat 90 (CB90, Strb90).

CB system will be a very fast military assault ship with exceptional agility. This platform will
be able to decelerate and accelerate very fast and is capable of executing extremely sharp turns
with good maneuverability.

Participants are requested to consider this vessel size when proposing their systems and ensure
compatibility with the specified dimensions and stability requirements.

The CB will have a maximum length of 19.5 m and will share many traits with Stb90 (CB90).
4. Requirements and Scope

We seek information on remote weapon stations capable of caring weapons with caliber up to
30 mm for engaging and neutralizing land, air and maritime targets, including highly
maneuverable UAVs, and other surface threats encountered in coastal and near-shore
environments.

The system must be able to track and engage moving targets at medium range from a moving
platform.

The systems should be compatible with our CB onboard systems e.g. electric power system
available, space etc., ensuring seamless integration without compromising the platform's
structural integrity, stability, or maneuverability in varying operational scenarios and sea state
conditions.

Participants are required to inform FMV on targeting and sensor systems compatibility and
peripheral system requirements for the RWS. Details regarding the power supply requirements
and recommendations for integration into existing power systems on-board CBs are essential.

Information on training programs, technical support, and maintenance services provided by the
manufacturers or suppliers should be included. Please provide details about the training
curriculum, availability of training personnel, and any ongoing support arrangements offered.
https://www.kommersannons.se/fmv/Notice ... ntId=49242