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Handover of the second Sa'ar 6 corvette to Israel

Handover of the second Sa'ar 6 corvette to Israel

Gepostet von | 4 May 2021 | , , , | 0

The Israeli navy has gained a modern corvette. The second Sa'ar 6 class corvette was christened today, 4 April, at Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) in Kiel. In the presence of the Israeli ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, his wife Laura Kam Issacharoff christened the ship with the name Oz. TKMS Managing Director Rolf Wirtz then officially handed over the newbuilding to the Israeli Navy. Due to the pandemic, the setting for the event was festive but kept small. The contract for the delivery of four corvettes of this type was signed in May 2015. Following the design phase, the construction phase began with the...

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German Navy does not receive used French MPAs

German Navy does not receive used French MPAs

Gepostet von | 3 May 2021 | , , , | 1

The German Navy is currently struggling to find a successor for its Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPAs) in the near future. The Navy currently operates a fleet of four P-3Cs, which were taken over in used condition from the Dutch Navy in 2006. The original plan was for these aircraft to fly into the 2030s before being replaced by a modern aircraft to be developed jointly with France. However, the current poor condition of the German P-3C makes a much earlier replacement necessary. There was talk of an "interim solution" to bridge the gap until the introduction of the Franco-German MPA, which has yet to be developed. Paris...

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Further P-8I possible for India

Further P-8I possible for India

Gepostet von | 2 May 2021 | , , , | 0

The US State Department has approved the sale of six additional P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India. The transaction could take place as part of a foreign military sale and would be worth 2.4 billion dollars. In addition to the actual aircraft from the manufacturer Boeing, these costs also include associated equipment. India ordered eight P-8Is back in 2009, with a further four added in 2016. If the new purchase were to be carried out by the country, India would have 18 of the high-quality aircraft. According to the Americans, the sale is intended to emphasise the partnership with the ally and strengthen...

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Start for the Carrier Strike Group

Start for the Carrier Strike Group

Gepostet von | 1 May 2021 | , , , | 1

Let's go! The first ship of the British Carrier Strike Group left the port of Portsmouth on the morning of 1 May. HMS Diamond, a Type 45 destroyer, left her home port to take part in the Strike Warrior manoeuvre off the coast of Scotland over the next two weeks. A short time later, it was "Cast off and in" for HMS Richmond in Devonport harbour. The Queen herself then set off at 16:45. She was joined by HMS Defender, another Type 45 destroyer, and HMS Kent, a Type 23 frigate. To ensure that all manoeuvres were carried out safely...

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First ESSM shot of the HMAS Sydney

First ESSM shot of the HMAS Sydney

Gepostet von | 30 Apr 2021 | , , , | 0

The Australian destroyer Sydney has fired an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) for the first time. The Hobart-class ship is currently undergoing Combat System Trials off the American coast. HMAS Sydney is the third and final ship of the class and was commissioned in May 2020. Her design is based on the type F 100 from the Spanish shipyard Navantia. With a length of 142 metres, the ships displace around 7,000 tonnes. They are equipped with the American Aegis system and armed with up to 48 SM-2 missiles and eight Harpoons. Text: mb; Photos: Royal Australian...

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