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[Parera]

Chile ready to finalise frigate acquisitions

The Chilean Navy is set to finalise the procurement of two Adelaide-class frigates by the end of May.

HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Newcastle , built in Australia in the early 1990s, would be acquired as a stop-gap measure to replace two of three Dutch- and British-built frigates currently in service in Chile.

Melbourne and Newcastle underwent an extensive upgrade during the last decade, being fitted with new combat management systems and anti-aircraft, anti-submarine warfare, and anti-surface vessel systems. They can launch both RIM-66 Standard (SM-2MR) medium-range surface-to-air missiles and RIM-162 ESSM missiles for long- and medium-range air defence, as well as RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles.

[Source: Janes.com ]

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US Navy awards Raytheon $235m for 23 JPALS units (t.b.v. CATOBAR en STOVL)

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-navy-awards-raytheon-235m-for-23-jpals-units-458438/

[Parera]

Via @xaviervav

It is @navalgroup #InnovationWeek in Lorient, featuring AI for ASW, augmented reality in support of maintenance and of course cool & futuristic ship designs !

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South Korea's second Dokdo-class helicopter carrier begins sea trials

https://www.janes.com/article/88689/south-korea-s-second-dokdo-class-helicopter-carrier-begins-sea-trials

[Harald]

DAMEN to Answer Singapore's MRCV Requirement with Fit for Purpose CROSSOVER Design




At this year's IMDEX Asia, Dutch shipbuilder DAMEN unveiled a new variant of its CROSSOVER design specifically configured to answer the future MRCV requirement of the Republic of Singapore Navy.

Damen's CROSSOVER "mission flexible combatant" was originally unveiled at DIMDEX 2014, presented as the ultimate mission modular naval concept.

The variant of the CROSSOVER specifically designed for the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) future MRCV requirement was showcased on DAMEN stand in a 1:100 scale model. It is based on the "XO 131C" baseline variant of the CROSSOVER, configured as a surface combatant. Other CROSSOVER variants include Security, Fast Security, Amphibious, Fast Combatant. The first three are built according to commercial standards while the last two and the Combatant are 100% military/naval grade.

The CROSSOVER XO 131C is 130 meters in length (as are most designs being pitched for MRCV, likely an indication of an early requirement by the RSN eventough no RFI has been issued yet). It has a beam of 19.6 meters and a displacement of 5,300 tons.

Its maximum speed is 28 knots and crew complement 108 to 125 sailors plus accommodation for an extra 128 personnel.

The scale model on display at IMDEX Asia 2019 was fitted with a 76mm main gun, 2x Millenium CIWS, 8x anti-ship missiles and an integrated mast featuring a radar with four fixed panels.

The most interesting feature of the CROSSOVER is not related to the sensor or weapon suite however, but rather its "X-DECK", a single, flexible deck to handle, store, operate and deploy mission equipment, fast RHIBs, landing craft or, in the case of MRCV, USV, UUV and UAV (from the flight deck).

The scale model featured 3x landing craft and 2x RHIBs below the helicopter deck. These can be deployed via a a convertible slipway/beach at the stern or via the X crane system: An integrated crane and davit system port, starboard and astern.

Talking to Naval News, Pieter Heijboer, Naval Sales Support at DAMEN explained that the CROSSOVER is a new design which was introduce to make the next step in what frigates can bring in capabilities at sea.

The future MRCV or Multi-Role Combat Vessels will replace the ageing Victory-classMissile Corvettes, which have served with distinction since 1989. Delivery is expected to begin from 2025, with full delivery expected around 2030. The RSN has yet to issue its requirements for this future program however some information about it appeared recentlywhen Singapore MINDEF outlined its future procurement plans

Besides improving capabilities, the new MRCVs will be custom-built for lean manning and incorporate technologies to automate certain functions. This results in the MRCV using less manpower – about half thesize found in modern frigates. In addition, this will result in operational cost savings of up to 10 per cent, compared to similar-sizedfrigates.

The MRCVs will also have unmanned air and surface vehicles to extend their reach and flexibility against threats.

https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/imdex-asia-2019/2019/05/imdex-2019-damen-to-answer-singapores-mrcv-requirement-with-fit-for-purpose-crossover-design/

[Harald]

Dat Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) programma van Saab is best interessant. Zo wordt het een verlengde van de onderzeeboot, sensoren van je torpedo welke zoeken in een bijvoorbeeld "vijandelijk" gevaarlijk gebied en de onderzeeboot zelf blijft "stil" wachten buiten het gebied.

in onderstaande posting te zien vanaf 4:44 tot 6:58

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[Harald]

UK Royal Navy buys Saab Anti Submarine Warfare Training System

Saab has received an order to provide the United Kingdom's Royal Navy with the AUV62-AT anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training system. Delivery is expected to take place in 2019.

Saab has received this order in collaboration with the UK-based company QinetiQ. The order comprises of Saab's AUV62-AT autonomous underwater vehicle system. This system is a cost-efficient training solution allowing ASW units to train in a wide range of scenarios. This procurement follows a period of testing and evaluation together with QinetiQ and the Royal Navy.

"We welcome the Royal Navy as our latest customer of the AUV62-AT. Together with QinetiQ we have demonstrated and used the AUV62-AT in multiple training scenarios to show the customer the true capability that comes with our state-of-the-art ASW solution," says Görgen Johansson, Head of Saab business area Dynamics.

Saab has long underwater expertise that stretches back to the early 1900s. With multiple underwater vehicles, such as Saab's Lightweight Torpedo, the Sabertooth ROV/AUV hybrid and the AUV62-AT anti-submarine warfare training system, Saab offers world-leading products within the underwater domain.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2019/may/7088-uk-royal-navy-buys-saab-anti-submarine-warfare-training-system.html

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Navy Mk38 Gun Systems Gaining Co-Axial Small-Caliber Machine Gun

https://seapowermagazine.org/navy-mk38-gun-systems-gaining-co-axial-small-caliber-machine-gun/

[Huzaar1]

Uiteraard zijn de aantallen zwaar overdreven, maar de aantallen raketten die de coalitie inzette om slechts drie(dacht ik) doelen uit te schakelen gaf aan dat ze wel met een forst uitval percentage rekening hielden.

Doe dit nou niet... je weet echt he le maal niks. Nul. Je kunt geen conclusies trekken. Je weet niet exact hoeveel doelen, je weet niet exact hoeveel raketten, je kent de strategie niet, je kent de intenties niet, je weet niet hoe effectief luchtdoelbestrijding is geweest in dit geval, en ook het uitvalspercentage is dit niet. Voordat onzin een eigen leven gaat leiden raad ik aan je verre van dit soort elzenga conclusies te houden.

[Harald]

Damen in filmpje vanaf 2:54 tot 5:15 met Crossover ontwerp.

Ik blijft het een mooi ontwerp vinden..   

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[Harald]

Laten we dan maar gewoon een batch in 2022 bestellen voor onze nieuwe M fregat vervangers en voor onze LCF's en eventueel later in combi-aanschaf met andere NAVO landen en/of samen met VS/UK de LRASM.   
Dan hebben we gelijk een "verdedigings" wapen voor de lange afstand. 

Waarschijnlijk zullen we ook de NSM aanschaffen als Harpoon vervanging, voor de korte afstand 

[jurrien visser (JuVi op Twitter)]

Uiteraard zijn de aantallen zwaar overdreven, maar de aantallen raketten die de coalitie inzette om slechts drie(dacht ik) doelen uit te schakelen gaf aan dat ze wel met een forst uitval percentage rekening hielden.

Men is niet voor niets bezig in de VS met een opvolgend (stealth) model van de huidige Tomahawk.

Voor ons is LRASM de oplossing om onze vuurkracht op afstand significant te verbeteren. (met als bijkomend voordeel dat deze niet de politiek besmette naam van kruisraket heeft)