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by xav
18 Feb 2024, 10:45
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108822

Re: USA Armed Forces

by xav
16 Dec 2023, 09:51
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: NEDERLANDS
Replies: 144
Views: 22431

Re: NEDERLANDS

Admiral Tas on the present and future of the Royal Netherlands Navy Interview with Vice Admiral René Tas, Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy (Koninklijke Marine), during Indo Pacific 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Admiral Tas introduces the Royal Netherlands Navy, comments the current threats and ...
by xav
06 Dec 2023, 13:43
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: NEDERLANDS
Replies: 144
Views: 22431

Re: NEDERLANDS

Saab and Damen booth at NEDS 2023

00:31 - C71 expeditionary submarine
04:10 - ASWF
07:06 - F126 Frigate
08:41 - LPX for Dutch-British amphibious requirement
09:59 - Portuguese Navy "NRP D. João II" Multipurpose Vessel 10720

by xav
05 Dec 2023, 11:16
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: NEDERLANDS
Replies: 144
Views: 22431

Re: NEDERLANDS

(sponsored video) Naval Group's pitch for the Walrus-class submarine replacement program:
by xav
21 Oct 2023, 09:20
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: NEDERLANDS
Replies: 144
Views: 22431

Re: NEDERLANDS

HNLMS Vlissingen (M840) - The Netherlands' new MCM Mothership launched by Naval Group Naval Group ceremonially launched the first mine countermeasure mothership for the Royal Netherlands Navy. HNLMS Vlissingen is the second of twelve mine countermeasure vessels in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program. ht...
by xav
14 Oct 2023, 08:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5981
Views: 1500305

Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Royal Navy to Deploy Response Group to Eastern Mediterranean The task group deployment is part of wider UK military moves – which include sending Royal Air Force Poseidon P-8A maritime patrol aircraft and other surveillance assets – intended to reinforce regional stability, prevent escalation, and ...
by xav
07 Oct 2023, 13:55
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479934

Re: Australian Defence Force

Australian Navy Force Structure Decisions Delayed Again The future of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) remains in flux with the government's response to an anticipated review delayed until next year. ... It’s widely expected that the government’s response to the Independent Analysis of the RAN Surfa...
by xav
02 Oct 2023, 08:18
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 239
Views: 86928

Re: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]

For those who missed our DSEI video coverage, here is a picture of the "Next Generation SSN" showcased (and unveiled) by BAE at DSEI. Unfortunately, they couldn't share anything with me:

by xav
28 Sep 2023, 08:33
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: NavyX - the Royal Navy’s new Autonomy and Lethality Accelerator
Replies: 161
Views: 62113

Re: NavyX - the Royal Navy’s new Autonomy and Lethality Accelerator

Royal Navy Demonstrates Experimental Vessel Patrick Blackett Capabilities At REPMUS https://www.navalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PB1-20230920_133310-LW-770x410.jpg.webp The UK Royal Navy (RN) has deployed the experimental vessel Patrick Blackett outside UK waters for the first time, with th...
by xav
27 Sep 2023, 13:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: NavyX - the Royal Navy’s new Autonomy and Lethality Accelerator
Replies: 161
Views: 62113

Re: NavyX - the Royal Navy’s new Autonomy and Lethality Accelerator

T-600 Drone Deploys Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo https://www.navalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/T-600-Drone-Deploys-Sting-Ray-Lightweight-Torpedo-770x410.jpg.webp BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have demonstrated the capabilities of the T-600 heavy lift uncrewed air system (UAS) to launch...
by xav
27 Sep 2023, 11:29
Forum: Conflicts
Topic: The war in Ukraine
Replies: 1163
Views: 85580

Re: The war in Ukraine

Ukraine was showcasing one of their USV at DSEI this month in London

by xav
22 Sep 2023, 14:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142532

Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

Lucis1019 wrote: 22 Sep 2023, 14:08 Hi Xavier, that new MAST and fixed Radar is interesting, do you have any idea who is the supplier?
On the scale model ?
Isn't that a scaled down version of the CEAFAR 2 radar ? (They are pitching Arrowhead 140 to Australia I understand. I should find out more in November at the tradeshow there)
by xav
22 Sep 2023, 13:40
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142532

Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

Babcock's Type 31 & Arrowhead 140 Frigates at DSEI 2023 Jonathan Walton, VP Business Development - Marine, shares the latest with the Royal Navy Type 31 and Arrowhead 140 frigate programs during DSEI 2023. Babcock just laid the keel for the second Type 31 (Inspiration class) frigate, HMS Ventur...
by xav
21 Sep 2023, 09:12
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 83 Destroyer (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 324
Views: 123430

Re: Type 83 Destroyer (RN) [News Only]

by xav
20 Sep 2023, 11:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 239
Views: 86928

Re: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]

At DSEI, BAE Systems was showcasing a new model dubbed "new generation submarine"... unfortunately they could not get "clearance for media engagement" but they did brief a MP when I was near the model. If I understand right (but needs confirmation) this model shows work already c...
by xav
18 Sep 2023, 16:39
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: Directed Energy Weapons
Replies: 40
Views: 2443

Re: Directed Energy Weapons

UK’s New DEW Roadmap Includes Maritime Laser Weapon Acquisition of a maritime laser weapon system is one of three priority areas identified by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) as part of the so-called 'Transition Phase' programme designed to support the development and delivery of Directed Energy W...
by xav
16 Sep 2023, 15:09
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future ASW
Replies: 560
Views: 177276

Re: Future ASW

I think it is CAPTAS-4 CI (Compact Independent-tow), not CAPTAS-4. TASS array is twice smaller, while the VDS is the same. Thales is not marketing the legacy CAPTAS-4 anymore and it is only in production still for "legacy" ship designs (Italian Navy's two additional FREMM and Type 26 seri...
by xav
16 Sep 2023, 15:00
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 547369

Re: Future Solid Support Ship

Story by Dr Lee Willett: DSEI 2023: UK Royal Navy FSS Design Demonstrates Adaptability To Meet Long-Term CSG Requirements The navy’s two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, around which the CSG capability is based, are anticipated to have an operational life of up to 50 years. The FSS ships wil...
by xav
16 Sep 2023, 08:50
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
Replies: 1030
Views: 242153

Re: RN anti-ship missiles

Update with Kongsberg on the NSM program at DSEI:

by xav
16 Sep 2023, 08:44
Forum: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry
Topic: VICTA diver delivery craft
Replies: 3
Views: 888

Re: VICTA diver delivery craft

At DSEI 2023 in London, United Kingdom, British company SubSea Craft shared the latest development with its VICTA diver delivery unit (DDU) program. Scott Verney , the company's CEO shared with Naval News an important announcement: VICTA achieved the proof of concept milestone during the Summer of 2...
by xav
08 Sep 2023, 09:10
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409270

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

https://youtu.be/E8jrmhaK3kc Story by Dr Lee Willett: The UK Royal Navy (RN) has flown an uncrewed air system (UAS) onto and off an aircraft carrier for the first time. The successful trial demonstrated new capability for the navy and a new approach to procurement. https://www.navalnews.com/event-ne...
by xav
15 Jul 2023, 08:15
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 342
Views: 21746

Re: Indian Armed Forces

India To Procure Rafale M, More Scorpene Submarines Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France from July 13 - 14 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron has culminated with multiple significant announcements regarding defense cooperation, specifically in the naval sector. h...
by xav
08 Jul 2023, 11:59
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: French Armed Forces
Replies: 1866
Views: 125683

Re: French Armed Forces

MQ-9B SeaGuardian for Marine Nationale ?